CYPHER
They Walk In
Quiet.
They Walk Out Loud.
Hip-hop after school. Real instructors. Real kids. Monday–Friday, 3–6 PM.
3:00 PM → 5:45 PM
One Afternoon.
A Hundred Moments.
Every session has a shape. It starts quiet and ends loud — and somewhere in the middle, something shifts.
Backpacks hit the cubbies. Sneakers go on. The shift begins.
i was nervus the first day but then i did the wave and evreyone cheered
— Destiny, age 8
Circle up. Count eights. Find your breath.
340+
kids have found their freeze since 2019
Slow it down. Lock it in. Then let it fly.
coach marcus makes it look easy but its NOT easy but i can do it now
— Jordan, age 9
Freestyle Friday energy — on a Tuesday.
First class on us
Is your kid ready to find their freeze?
No experience needed. Just show up in clothes they can move in.
The freeze. The circle. The moment everything clicks.
94%
of parents say their kid asks to go back
Cool down. Debrief. "What did you learn today?"
my daughter came home and taught me the worm. i cannot do the worm.
— Tamika R., parent
Pickup time. Parent becomes student.
3–6 PM
Monday through Friday. Right when you need it.
The Method
Why It Works
Real Instructors
Trained dancers who remember what it felt like to be 8.
Every Cypher instructor has performed, competed, and taught. They don't just know the moves — they know how to see the kid who's almost got it.
Class Size
12
max kids per session. Every instructor knows every name.
Philosophy
Confidence is a skill. We teach it through the body.
When a kid lands a freeze in front of their peers, something changes. That's not an accident — it's the lesson plan.
What's Included
- Daily warm-up & cooldown
- Drill breakdowns (beginner → advanced)
- Weekly freestyle battles
- Monthly showcase performances
- Snack break at 4:30 PM
- Safe, supervised space
Who It's For
Ages 6–12
All levels. Zero experience needed.
Mon – Fri
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Real Voices
From the kids.
And their people.
"My son Marcus was the kid who wouldn't raise his hand in class. Three months at Cypher and he's volunteering to go first in the cypher circle. I don't know exactly what happened in that gym, but I'm not questioning it.
Darnell Washington
Parent of Marcus, age 9
"i like when we do battles becuz evreyone is cheering for you even if you mess up
Aaliyah, age 7
Student since September
"I danced in college and always hoped my daughter would catch the bug. Cypher is exactly the environment I was looking for — real hip-hop culture, not just exercise in a leotard.
Priya Nair
Parent of Kezia, age 10
"coach said my windmill is almost real now
DeShawn, age 11
Advanced track, year 2
"I was searching for after-school programs at midnight, not sure what I was even looking for. Found Cypher. Dropped my daughter off on a Tuesday trial class. She cried when I picked her up because she didn't want to leave.
Tanisha Brooks
Parent of Imani, age 8
"the freeze is the best part but you have to practice a LOT
Jaylen, age 8
Student since January
Weekly Schedule
Built around
your pickup time.
Every session runs 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Flexible drop-off, consistent pickup. No scrambling — just show up and we've got them.
Drop-off
3:00 PM
Pickup
6:00 PM
Snack Break
4:30 PM
Location
The Gym @ 412 Mercer St
MON
Monday
3:00 – 6:00 PMFoundations (Ages 6–8)
Intermediate (Ages 9–12)
TUE
Tuesday
3:00 – 6:00 PMFoundations (Ages 6–8)
Intermediate (Ages 9–12)
WED
Wednesday
3:00 – 6:00 PMAll-levels Drill Session
Open Cypher (4:30 PM)
THU
Thursday
3:00 – 6:00 PMFoundations (Ages 6–8)
Intermediate (Ages 9–12)
FRI
Friday
3:00 – 6:00 PMFreestyle Friday — All Ages
Battle practice + showcase prep
* Holiday closures announced via text 48 hours in advance.