Common questions about our classes

No. All USC Studios beginner classes start from zero. We assume no prior experience. The only requirement is that you show up willing to try.

Find the course or class in the schedule at usc.se/en/classes and tap Book. You can book a full term course or a drop-in class. You get a confirmation email right after booking.

Comfortable clothes you can move in, and a water bottle if you like. Barefoot or socks in contemporary, jazz, pilates and kids' dance. Clean indoor shoes or sneakers in hip hop, street dance, afrobeats, house and reggaeton. Heels in heels. Dance shoes or indoor shoes in salsa and bachata. Your own roller skates in roller skates.

USC Studios has no reception. You open the door with the Parakey app on your phone. The key arrives after you book and works from 30 minutes before to 30 minutes after your class.

Come alone, most people do. After a few weeks you know the whole group. If you still want company, each book your own spot on the same course and time.

No, you don't need to bring a partner. We rotate during classes so everyone gets to dance with everyone.

Start with a course marked Beginner or Open. Answer three questions in the style finder at usc.se/en/dance-styles and you get suggestions. Still not sure? Email hej@usc.se and we will help you.

Salsa and bachata. You dance with a partner and we rotate, so you dance with everyone in the group. On Fridays we hold social dance nights where students and others meet. Group courses in hip hop and contemporary also grow into a community over ten weeks.

Fitness is built for your pulse. Afrobeats, house, reggaeton and streetdance give you a lot of movement in 55 minutes. For strength and mobility, try Pilates. Answer three questions in the style finder on usc.se/en/dance-styles and you get suggestions.

Most of them. Nearly all our instructors teach beginner or open courses in their style, and the level is shown on every course in the schedule. Choose the style first and the instructor second: every style page on usc.se/dance-styles lists who teaches it, and on usc.se/instructors you can read about each of them. Not sure? Email hej@usc.se and we will help you.

It depends on the style and how often you dance. In salsa and bachata, a ten-week beginner course is usually enough to join a social dance night. Ballet and contemporary build on technique and take longer. What matters is that you come every week. After one term you notice the difference.

Yes. The beginner courses start from zero and everyone in the group is new. Nobody is watching you, everyone is watching the instructor. Coordination is not something you have or lack, it is something you train. The first classes feel unfamiliar. After that the basics stick.

Yes. Adult courses have no upper age limit. Some courses are for 20+, 30+ or 40+, which keeps the groups close in age. Pick a course marked Beginner or Open.

Every course shows its price in the schedule at usc.se/en/classes. There are half terms of five weeks and full terms of ten weeks. Drop-in and class cards with 5 or 10 classes have their own prices, and so do kids' courses. All prices are at usc.se/en/pricing. The price is always shown in the booking.

Yes, within 14 days of your booking confirmation. If the course has already started, we deduct the classes you have attended and refund the rest of the course fee. If you would rather try another style, we will help you switch courses. After 14 days we cannot refund the fee, but we will help you switch to another course or let someone else take your spot. Email hej@usc.se with your name and the course name.

Card, Swish or invoice. You choose at checkout when you book.

Yes, payment plans are available for some courses. Contact us at hej@usc.se and we will set up an installment plan.

Term course: the same time, the same teacher and the same group every week for the whole term. The wellness benefit covers adult term courses and class cards. Class card: 5 or 10 punches for the drop-in classes, whenever it suits you. Drop-in: a single class you book no later than 30 minutes before it starts. The prices for all three are on usc.se/en/pricing.

Select "Invoice" as your payment method when booking. You will receive an invoice by email with an OCR number and bank details. Pay within 14 days.

Check your spam folder first. If you cannot find the email, contact us at hej@usc.se with your name and which course you paid for. We will look into it.

Contact us at hej@usc.se. For long-term illness we can make exceptions if you provide a doctor's note.

Yes. Email hej@usc.se and we will sort out a gift card.

Book before the term starts and the spot is yours from the first class. Courses can fill up, and then you can join the queue. Drop-in closes 30 minutes before the start.

Yes, on adult term courses and class cards. USC Studios accepts the wellness benefit (friskvårdsbidrag) through ePassi. Book the course, choose invoice and pay it in the ePassi app. We get the confirmation from ePassi and update the invoice. You can also pay as usual and give the receipt to your employer. Kids' courses and single drop-in classes do not count.

Email hej@usc.se with your name and the course name. We can usually refund the card payment so you pay through ePassi instead.

We take ePassi. Email hej@usc.se with the name of the platform and we will check whether we can accept it.

Single drop-in classes do not count. The wellness benefit covers adult term courses and class cards. Pay via ePassi or give the receipt to your employer.

No. The wellness benefit covers courses. Private classes and studio hire do not count.

Yes, when there are drop-in classes in the schedule. You pay for a single class and are not tied in. If there is no drop-in right now, you can book a term course and change your mind within 14 days of the booking confirmation. We then deduct the classes you attended and refund the rest.

Most classes are 55 minutes. Some workshops and intensive sessions are longer.

We offer hip hop, streetdance, heels, children's dance, salsa, bachata, contemporary, jazz and more. The full list of current courses is at usc.se/en/classes.

If you miss a class in a term course, you can make it up within one week at any of our drop-in classes, subject to availability. Email hej@usc.se and we will help you find a suitable class. Missed drop-in classes cannot be made up or refunded.

Open: all levels welcome, no experience needed. The instructor adapts the class to the group. Beginner: you are new to the style and start from the basics. Elementary: you have taken at least one beginner course. Intermediate: you have danced several terms and are ready for more technique. Advanced: you have long experience of the style. The level is shown on every course in the schedule. Not sure? Email hej@usc.se and we will help you choose.

We offer two term formats. A half-term of five weeks and a full term of ten weeks. The schedule at usc.se/en/classes shows which terms you can book right now. Prices vary depending on age, level and course length.

Yes, contact us and we will help you switch to another course if spots are available.

Term courses run Monday to Thursday and at weekends. Fridays are for social dance nights instead of courses. All times are in the schedule at usc.se/en/classes.

Yes. Book each course separately in the schedule. Many of our students dance two or three times a week in different styles. Just check that the times do not clash. Current offers for taking several courses are on usc.se/pricing.

You can find current term dates and start times in the schedule at usc.se.

If we cancel a class, you will be notified by email. You will receive either a replacement session or a refund for that session.

Yes, you can join during an ongoing term if there are spots available. Contact us at hej@usc.se and we'll help you find the right class.

We keep classes to a maximum of 15 to 20 participants so everyone gets personal feedback from the instructor. Children's classes have a maximum of 15 spots.

Classes are mainly taught in Swedish, but our instructors are happy to switch to English when needed. Everyone is welcome regardless of language.

Yes. Contact us at hej@usc.se or sign up through the booking system. If a spot opens up, we'll notify you right away.

Short videos for personal use are fine as long as other participants are not visible. Always ask the instructor first. USC Studios occasionally films classes for marketing purposes. You will be informed in advance.

Sometimes. Workshops go up on usc.se/events when they open for booking. Follow us on Instagram @uscstockholm to see them first.

We have classes from age 3 and up. Each group is adapted to the children's age and level.

Children's dance from age 3, with Dansmix for ages 3 to 5. For ages 6 to 8 there is Dansmix, contemporary, jazz and show jazz. For ages 9 to 12 there is contemporary, jazz, jazz funk, show jazz and streetdance. Teens aged 13 to 16 have their own groups in streetdance, contemporary and roller skates, and can join the open adult courses. The age group is shown on every course in the schedule at usc.se/en/classes.

We have a maximum of 15 children per group. This allows the instructor to give each child attention.

No, not during the class itself. You drop off your child at the studio and pick them up after class.

Yes. Our children's classes are open to everyone, regardless of experience. The instructors adapt to the group.

USC Studios is in Medborgarhuset, Folkungagatan 45, 118 26 Stockholm. The entrance is Folkungagatan 45A, the same entrance as Medborgarplatsen metro station (green line). From the metro, take the exit towards Folkungagatan and then turn right. That is where we are, one floor down. Some people know the space as the old Göta källare.

There is limited street parking around Medborgarplatsen and in the Medborgarplatsens P-Hus. We recommend arriving by metro (Medborgarplatsen, green line) or by bike.

Yes. There is an elevator from the library down to the studio. Contact us if you have specific needs and we will make sure your visit runs smoothly.

Yes. We call our changing rooms, showers and toilets Backstage. There is also a waiting area with seating and drinking water to refill your bottle. We do not have lockers, so bring your belongings into the studio during class.

Call +46 8 525 18484 Monday to Friday, 10 to 15. Email hej@usc.se and we reply within 1 to 2 working days. For quick questions, message us on Instagram @uscstockholm.

Yes. You get your own instructor, choose a dance style and dance in one of our studios.

Fill in the form at usc.se/en/hen-party or email hej@usc.se with your preferred date and time, number of participants, contact person (name, email, phone), the bride or guest of honour's name and preferred dance style. We will send you a price quote and order confirmation.

A standard session is 60 minutes. We can arrange a longer session if you prefer. You can see the packages at usc.se/en/hen-party.

Most styles work. Popular choices are heels, salsa, bachata and street dance. Email us and we will match you with the right instructor.

Yes, if the new time slot is available. Contact us as early as possible.

Contact us as soon as you know. Cancellations at least 7 days before the event are free of charge.

Yes. Our studios are available for rent by dance groups, associations, schools and companies. We have three studios in different sizes.

The studio comes with mirrors, a sound system and ventilation. You connect your music via Bluetooth or AUX.

Fill in the form at usc.se/en/studio-rental or email hej@usc.se with your preferred day and time, number of sessions (one-off or recurring per term), number of people and type of activity. We will send you a proposal with pricing and availability.

Yes. We offer term bookings with a fixed weekly slot. This is the most common option for dance groups and associations.

You receive a digital key through the Parakey app. The key works from 30 minutes before to 30 minutes after your booked time. We send instructions and login details by email.

Send an email to hej@usc.se with a short introduction, the styles you teach and any video of your teaching or dancing. We will get back to you if we have a suitable opening.

A full term at USC Studios is ten weeks with the same teacher and the same group. Most people come alone, and kids can start from age 3. From Medborgarplatsen metro, take the exit toward Folkungagatan and then turn right. We are there, one floor down.

Yes. We run dance events for companies, for example team building, kick-offs or staff parties. Email hej@usc.se and we will suggest a format and price.

We currently focus on in-person classes at our studios at Medborgarplatsen. Follow us on Instagram for updates on future digital offerings.

Every instructor has a profile at usc.se/instructors with their background and courses this term. Each style page at usc.se/en/dance-styles shows who teaches the style, and the level is shown on every course in the schedule. Questions about someone? Email hej@usc.se.