New here · Medborgarhuset, Södermalm
Dance for beginners in Stockholm
Start here.
The term started 28 September and you can still join. Same teacher and same group every week, from 2,195 SEK. Come alone, most people do.
- 14-day right of withdrawal
- Card, Swish or invoice
- Wellness benefit on adult courses and class cards
- No experience needed
- Close to the metro
- Classes in Swedish, English when needed
- Your phone is your key
Term courses
Beginner courses open for booking
Same time, same teacher and same group for 10 weeks. The courses start from zero.
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Book the course and the place is yours for the rest of the term, at the same price. For a single class, choose Drop-in under the button, on the courses that take it. Booking opens in a new tab. The first time, you get a login key by email, and it can end up in spam. Pay by card, Swish or invoice. You have a 14-day right of withdrawal. Open-level and beginner courses suit you if you are completely new.
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Thursday 1 course
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3 for 2 on adult courses. Book three courses in the same term and pay for two. How it works
The cheapest one is free, and it comes off automatically at checkout.
How it works: book the three courses as usual. Nothing goes in the comment field.
Terms: all three courses must be booked in the same name. The offer runs on adult courses in the same term.
How it works, step by step
Choose and book
Step 1: Choose a style and level
All our styles are offered at beginner level. If you are completely new, pick a class marked Beginner or Open level.
- Open level:
- All levels welcome. No experience required
- Beginner:
- Brand new to the style. Starts from the basics
Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced: for people who already dance the style.
- Kids ages 9 to 12. From 13 you can also join the youth and adult courses. Some courses are for 20+, 25+ and 30+.
- Not sure about style or level: answer three questions in the style finder, or email hej@usc.se and we will help you choose.
Step 2: Choose a format: term or drop-in
You can book the whole term or try a single class via drop-in.
- Term course: 10 weeks with the same teacher and the same group every week. Your spot is held every week.
- If you are unsure, book the term anyway. Change your mind within 14 days of the booking confirmation and we deduct the classes you attended and refund the rest.
- You can join mid-term if there is space. The course fee is the same regardless of when you start.
- Drop-in: a single class from 240 SEK, on the classes marked drop-in in the schedule. Book at least 30 minutes before the start.
- Class cards: 5 classes for 1,150 SEK or 10 for 2,300 SEK. Valid on the drop-in classes for twelve months, one class per punch.
Step 3: Book
You book on our booking page. Click a class in the schedule and you go straight there.
- Bookings are made with your account on the booking page. If you do not have an account, request a login key on the login page. It arrives by email (check your spam folder). If you already have an account you are logged in directly.
- You get a booking confirmation by email right away. The place is yours, even if you choose to pay later by invoice.
- If you are under 18, your guardian makes the booking, is listed as the contact person and receives all emails.
- Book drop-in on the Drop-in page. Booking opens a few days before the class and closes 30 minutes before it starts.
- Popular classes fill up fast. If a class is full you can join the waiting list and we will let you know when a place opens up.
After you book
Step 4: Pay
Card, Swish or invoice with 14 days to pay. The wellness benefit covers adult term courses and class cards, through ePassi or with your receipt.
More on this step about Pay
- Pay by card, Swish or invoice. The invoice arrives by email and is due within 14 days.
- The wellness benefit covers adult term courses and class cards, through ePassi or with your receipt. With ePassi, choose invoice, pay it in the ePassi app and we'll update your invoice. With the receipt you pay as usual and give the receipt to your employer. Kids' courses and single drop-in classes are not covered.
- Drop-in is paid after booking, by Swish or card under "Betala dropin".
- Want to split the payment or buy a gift card? Email hej@usc.se.
- No confirmation after paying? Check your spam folder first. Otherwise email us with your name and the course.
Step 5: Download Parakey, your key
We have no reception. You open the door with the Parakey app on your phone, and you get the key automatically once you have booked.
More on this step about Download Parakey, your key
- Download the free Parakey app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Open the invitation email from Parakey (not from USC Studios) and create your account with the same email address you booked with. Check your spam folder.
- The key works from 30 minutes before until 30 minutes after every class you are booked on. Keep Bluetooth on.
- If you booked for your child, the key goes to your phone as the guardian.
- The key is personal. Do not let others in. Everyone needs their own booking.
- Door not opening? Check Bluetooth, your email address and the time, and restart the app. If it still does not work, email hej@usc.se.
Step 6: Find us
USC Studios is in Medborgarhuset. From Medborgarplatsen metro station, take the exit towards Folkungagatan and then turn right. We are there, one floor down.
More on this step about Find us
- Address: Folkungagatan 45A. From Medborgarplatsen metro station, take the exit towards Folkungagatan and then turn right. We are there, one floor down.
- Metro: Medborgarplatsen, green line.
- Bike racks are outside the entrance. Parking around Medborgarplatsen is limited. The closest is the Medborgarplatsen car park.
- There is a lift and the building is accessible. Let us know if you have specific needs.
- We have three studios: Studio Stockholm, Studio Medis and Studio Social. The schedule shows which studio your class is in.
Step 7: Before your first class
Arrive ten minutes early, in clothes you can move in. There are changing rooms and showers, but no lockers.
More on this step about Before your first class
- Arrive ten minutes early. Your key works from 30 minutes before the start.
- Clothes: comfortable clothes you can move in. Bring a water bottle if you like. There is water to refill it.
- Shoes: barefoot or socks for contemporary, ballet, jazz, pilates and kids' dance. Clean indoor shoes or sneakers for hip hop, street dance, commercial, K-pop, afrobeats, house, reggaeton, zumba and Feminine Vibe. Heels for Heels. Dance shoes or indoor shoes for salsa and bachata. Your own roller skates for Roller Skates.
- Backstage: changing rooms, showers and toilets. No lockers, so bring your belongings into the studio.
- Classes are 55 minutes for most classes, 40 minutes for the youngest kids and 75 minutes for some technique classes. Max 15 to 20 participants per class.
- Teaching is in Swedish. The instructor switches to English when needed.
- You are covered by accident insurance during class.
Step 8: During the term
Make up a missed class at a drop-in within a week, if there is space. If you end up at the wrong level, we move you if there is space.
More on this step about During the term
- Missed a class? Make it up within a week at any of our drop-in classes, subject to availability. Email us and we will help you find one.
- Wrong level or wrong course? Email us and we will move you to another course if there is space.
- Ill for a longer period? Email us. With a doctor's note we can make exceptions.
- We may move a time, day, teacher or studio during the term. If it does not suit you, you can switch course at no cost or get a credit towards the next term. If USC Studios cancels a course, you get your money back.
- We sometimes photograph and film for marketing and tell you in advance. Email us if you do not want to be included. Short videos of your own are fine if others are not visible. Ask the instructor first.
- More dancing: on Fridays we usually have social dance nights. Everything coming up is under Events.
What most people ask
Do I need dance experience to start?
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.
Can I come alone, or should I bring a friend?
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.
Do I need a partner for salsa or bachata?
No, you don't need to bring a partner. We rotate during classes so everyone gets to dance with everyone.
I am shy and uncoordinated. Can I still start?
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.
Is USC Studios suitable for adults over 40 or 50?
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.
How fast do you learn to dance?
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.
Kids and parents
Kids' classes follow the same steps, but you as the parent book, pay and receive the key.
- Courses for ages 9 to 12. Max 15 children per group. No experience needed.
- The booking is made in your name as the guardian. Confirmations, invoices and the Parakey key come to you.
- Soft clothes and barefoot or socks.
- You open the door with your phone 30 minutes before class. There is a waiting area with seating.
More questions?
Email hej@usc.se and we reply within 1 to 2 business days. There is also a screen in the entrance where you can browse the schedule and ask questions.
- hej@usc.se
- Phone hours
- +46 8 525 18484Monday to Friday 10 to 15
- @uscstockholm (opens in a new tab)
Come and dance.
The term has started and you can still join. Same price and same group for the rest of the term.