Kids
Ages 5–9 · Fri 5:30–7pm
Fun, high-energy classes where little movers make new friends and learn their first routines.
Waitlist closed
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OUR CLASSES
Ready to move?
Mainly street dance, with a taste of other styles including Afro dance and dancehall. Every Friday in term time at our Barking studio. Just £25 a month, and every crew gets to perform in our shows!
All our crews are full and our waitlist is closed for now. Follow us on Instagram to hear first when sign-ups reopen!
Juniors
Ages 10–13 · Fri 5:30–7pm
Have fun, make new friends and grow your moves and confidence every week.
Waitlist closedElite
Ages 14–18 · Fri 6:30–8pm
For dancers ready to be challenged: tougher choreography that pushes your skills to the next level.
Waitlist closedAdults
Ages 19+ · Fri 5:30–7pm
Parents and grown-ups welcome. Zero experience, all of the fun.
Waitlist closedQuestions about classes? Email us
"KDC has shown me that age doesn't define what you're capable of. At 43 years old, I have achieved things I never imagined I would do."
PREVIOUS PROGRAMMES
Funded by People's Postcode Lottery
With Sported UK
April 2026
Free Dance Masterclasses
On Tuesday 7 April 2026 we took over The Salvation Army in Barking from 11am to 5pm for a full day of free workshops. Funded by People's Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Community Trust, and delivered with Sported UK, it was open to everyone in Barking & Dagenham and neighbouring areas, whether they were brand new to dance or already dancing.
Hip Hop
Afro
House
Dancehall
Popping & Locking
How the day ran
Group 1: ages 6–12
- 11:00Register
- 11:30–12:15Hip Hop with Koby
- 12:30–13:15Popping with Olivia
- 13:15–14:00Break
- 14:00–14:45Afro with Kurtis
- 15:00–15:45House with Shush
- 16:00–16:45Dancehall group session with Tia
Group 2: ages 13+ (teens and adults)
- 11:00Register
- 11:30–12:15Popping with Olivia
- 12:30–13:15Hip Hop with Koby
- 13:15–14:00Break
- 14:00–14:45Afro with Unkle TC
- 15:00–15:45House with Sharlene
- 16:00–16:45Dancehall group session with Tia
Our guest teachers
Koby Turner
Hip Hop Foundation
Olivia Francis
Popping Foundation
Kurtis
Afro Dance
Unkle TC
Afro Dance
Shush
House Foundation
Sharlene Carter
House Foundation
Tia Denton
Dancehall
Funded by Sporting Equals, Comic Relief & NET
Summer 2021 · Ages 6–35
Our Lockdown Story
Free sessions from June to August 2021 helped our members, families and teachers explore how losing dance during the pandemic affected them, and turn it into a dance film.
JUNE
Physical health
JULY
Mental wellbeing
AUGUST
Concept, healthy eating and filming
SAFEGUARDING
Safe, welcoming classes
Safeguarding is at the heart of every KDC class and programme, and we have a named Safeguarding Lead.
Worried about a child, young person or vulnerable adult? Email safeguarding@konversedancecrews.co.uk. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
Thank you to our funders
The National Lottery Community FundPeople's Postcode LotteryPostcode Community TrustSported UKSporting EqualsComic ReliefNational Emergencies TrustUnited Living
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More programmes on the way
KDC is working on securing new free and low-cost programmes for the community. Join the waitlist to be the first to hear when spaces open.