Taipei Dance Studios: Dance Like a K-Pop Star! 5 Taipei K-Pop Dance Classes Reviewed

HRC Dance Studio has two Taipei Dance Studios: the Daan Zhongxiao branch and the Banqiao Minsheng Flagship branch, which we reviewed.

The Minsheng Flagship venue, which we reviewed, is about a 6-8 minute walk from Xinpu Minsheng MRT Station. Its interior design incorporates Chinese elements, with general classrooms on the first floor and hip-hop dance classrooms for children and teenagers on the second floor. There's a sofa area for resting and free lockers, plus drinks and water for sale.

This Taipei Dance Studios venue uses an online booking system for dance classes, with each group class lasting approximately 60 minutes.

The hip-hop dance instruction covers a variety of styles, including Hip Hop, Locking, and Jazz Dance, with relevant courses available for all. There are also rhythm development classes suitable for beginners. Classes are categorized as beginner or all-levels; you can check their official website or social media for the latest monthly schedule.

BOOG Studio is about a 10-minute walk from the Taipei Arena, near Civic Boulevard.

The dance studio is located in the basement, with a very cozy interior decorated in warm colors. There's only one studio, plus a small bar area for resting, where you can get water and store your belongings.

Street dance classes include Locking, Hip Hop, and Popping, with each class lasting about 1.5 hours and a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:10.

To book, you need to leave a message on their Facebook fan page to sign up, and then pay on-site. The trial price is very affordable, and not requiring advance payment offers some flexibility. The staff are also friendly and welcoming, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

TBC Dance & Leisure Center is a mere minute's walk from Zhongshan MRT Station, and it's a key partner for NIKE's Taipei Dance Studios, as well as the designated venue for numerous street dance competitions.

The center offers complimentary water dispensers and changing rooms, while lockers are available for a fee. There's also a comfortable sofa area for relaxation.

Classes are approximately 60 minutes long, with options for private lessons, small group instruction, or larger group classes. The street dance styles taught include Hip Hop, Waacking, and Locking, among others.

These dance studios feature a systematically categorized and graded curriculum, with difficulty levels ranging from beginner to advanced. They also offer specialized street dance classes tailored for different age groups, including young children and seniors.

Merry Monarc has two Taipei Dance Studios: the Guangfu branch and the Gongguan branch, which we visited for this review.

The Gongguan studio is about a 5-minute walk from Gongguan MRT Station, near the main entrance of National Taiwan University. The venue sells water and offers a lounge area and lockers, which are unlocked and available for use inside the classroom.

Each group class is 90 minutes, which is longer than many other Taipei Dance Studios. Classes focus on various styles, including Hip Hop, Locking, Jazz, children's movement, and K-Pop/MV dance. You can choose based on your preferred style, and beginners can follow the website's guidance for more foundational classes. The monthly schedule is regularly updated online.

iDancestudio is located in Songshan District, near the Macarthur No. 1 Bridge on the Huandong Elevated Road. This Taipei Dance Studios venue has just one studio, about 35-40 ping (1150-1300 sq ft) in size. It's equipped with professional lighting and even provides charging cables for students.

Classes are primarily offered as four-session choreography workshops. After signing up, the instructor creates a group chat to discuss details like outfits. At the end of the course, students film a performance video together outdoors. Many celebrities and influencers have taken classes here.

Dance styles include Street Jazz, Hip Hop, Waacking, Heels, and K-Pop MV dance. Compared to other large Taipei Dance Studios, iDancestudio offers smaller class sizes, typically 5-10 students per class. Thanks to its professional lighting equipment, the venue is also available for rent.