Global Dance Center Rotterdam
Urban dance school with 250+ weekly classes across 15 styles for ages 4+
Global Dance Centre is the Netherlands' largest urban dance school, with locations in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
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Before your first class
Classes at all levels are offered; younger children start with general dance formation, and beginner tracks exist across styles for ages 4+.
Black ballet clothing is required for classical ballet and jazz orientation programs.
€30 registration fee.
About this studio
Global Dance Centre is the Netherlands' largest urban dance school, with locations in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. The Rotterdam studio sits at Stationsplein 45, operating six days a week with more than 250 lessons per week across both locations. You can study hiphop, streetdance, jazz, Afrodance, modern, breakdance, heels, and more—15 styles in total—with classes for ages 4 and up.
The school teaches at all levels, from general orientation classes for young children through to advanced programs. Younger students (ages 4–6) start with general dance formation in styles like popshow dance and streetdance/Afrodance. As you progress, you move into age-specific and level-specific tracks: beginners, intermediate, and advanced hiphop; specialized classes in Afrodance, commercial, jazz, ballet, and dancehall; and the All Stars Academy—an audition-based program for intermediate and advanced dancers aged 7–17 that includes vocal performance, fittraining, and intensive performance classes.
The teaching staff spans both locations and includes specialists: Ismene de Jong and Valencio Hyman teach hiphop and streetdance in Rotterdam; Merel Wieberdink teaches hiphop and commercial; and Neusa Edmundo covers commercial. Guest teachers and international workshop leaders regularly visit. The school runs a full annual calendar of shows: an end-of-year production called FUTURE at Theater de Omval in Diemen (May 2026, ages 4–11), Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam (June 2026), and Paradiso Amsterdam (June 2026, ages 12+). Members also get access to masterclasses, guest classes, and performances. With one subscription, you can dance at all GDC locations.
GDC holds classes year-round except national holidays, with adjusted summer schedules in July and August. The school reserves the right to close for six weeks annually. Missed lessons during closures can be made up within two weeks before or after the closure. The studio is described as a breeding ground for talent development in the Dutch dance scene, attracting dancers from across the country.
What to expect
Your first visit
Classes are structured by age and level. You'll attend lessons led by experienced urban dance instructors, with options ranging from 45-minute general formation classes for the youngest dancers to 90-minute sessions for teens and adults. The school offers a free trial week at the start of each new season (typically September) where you can sample any class without signing up beforehand.
Instructors
Who teaches here
The Rotterdam location's teachers include Ismene de Jong and Valencio Hyman (hiphop/streetdance), Merel Wieberdink (hiphop and commercial), Neusa Edmundo (commercial), and guest instructors. The wider GDC network includes specialists in ballet, modern, dancehall, vocal performance, and more.
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
Classes at all levels are offered; younger children start with general dance formation, and beginner tracks exist across styles for ages 4+.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
Dress code
Black ballet clothing is required for classical ballet and jazz orientation programs.
Studio history
Global Dance Centre was founded to play an important role in developing the professional and amateur urban dance world in the Netherlands. It has become a concept in the Dutch dance scene and is recognized as the country's largest urban dance school.
Styles offered
13 dance styles taught here
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Frequently asked about Global Dance Center Rotterdam
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Global Dance Center Rotterdam teach?
Global Dance Center Rotterdam teaches Jazz, Hip-Hop, Street Dance, Afrodance, Modern, Breaking (B-Boying / B-Girling) and 7 more.
Where is Global Dance Center Rotterdam located?
Global Dance Center Rotterdam is located in Rotterdam. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Global Dance Center Rotterdam offer private lessons?
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Does Global Dance Center Rotterdam teach kids and adults?
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How do I sign up for classes at Global Dance Center Rotterdam?
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