For a first K-pop dance class in Seoul as a visitor, the clearest English options are Real K-Pop Dance (US$50), Bloom’s Studio (from ₩49,900), YN Company (from ₩77,000) (Hapjeong, Jamsil/Myeongdong, Yeoksam) — one-day classes with a filmed video. If you dance already, 1MILLION Dance Studio in Seongsu runs regular 80-minute classes for ₩30,000, with English-speaking staff and walk-ins when there is room. Filter below by language, class type, kids and price.
Key facts — As of 2026-10-13 · official studio sites and booking listings
- 1MILLION Dance Studio sells a single 80-minute class for ₩30,000 and 10 classes for ₩240,000 (official ticket page, 2026-10-13).
- Real K-Pop Dance in Hapjeong charges US$50 for a 1.5-hour group class and says instructions are given in English.
- Ktown4u COEX Academy lists a 60-minute group one-day class at ₩110,000 and a private one at ₩165,000, for ages 7 and up.
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Real K-Pop Dance (RKD)
📍 Hapjeong / Hongdae — 42, Yanghwa-ro 11-gil, Mapo-gu
🇬🇧 Taught in English · One-day class with video · Private lesson
From US$50 (≈ ₩67,000) ≈ ₩740 / min · 90 min
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Group class, 1.5 h | US$50 |
| 1:1 private class, 1.5 h | US$200 |
| K-pop full-day tour (lesson + YG, SM TOWN, MBC World visits) | US$200 |
| K-pop camp (dance, vocal, styling, stay, meals) | ask first |
“There are no language barriers… instructions are given in English.”
🚇 Hapjeong Stn (Line 2) Exit 2 — turn right into the alley behind you, about 150 m, right at the GS25; basement of the building with cafe ZTTN
- Certificate plus photos and video of the class.
- Book on the official site, or Kakao ID terry37 · WhatsApp/Line realkpopdance · +82-10-3445-2737.
🗺️ Map · 🚇 Route to Hapjeong · Real K-Pop Dance (official) ↗
Bloom’s Studio — Jamsil & Myeongdong
📍 Jamsil (Songpa) · Myeongdong (Euljiro) — 7 Garak-ro 18-gil, Songpa-gu · 3F, 33 Eulji-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu
🇬🇧 Taught in English · One-day class with video · Private lesson · 👧 Kids OK · booking-site listing
From ₩49,900 ≈ ₩710 / min · 70 min
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Join-in class, 70 min (3–12 people) — Jamsil | ₩49,900 per person |
| Join-in class, 70 min — Myeongdong | ₩55,000 per person |
| Private, 90 min — Jamsil | ₩199,000 + ₩99,000 per extra person (up to 5) |
| Private, 90 min — Myeongdong | ₩215,000 + ₩111,000 per extra person (up to 10) |
Listing says English and Korean (Russian too at Jamsil).
🚇 Jamsil branch: near Songpa Stn (Line 8). Myeongdong branch: near Euljiro 3-ga Stn (Lines 2, 3)
- “Suitable for all ages” — same price for adults and children.
- Edited video and photos emailed in 5–7 days. Bring clean indoor shoes (sneakers).
- Booking closes 5 pm KST the day before. Full refund up to 4 days before.
🗺️ Map (Myeongdong branch) · 🚇 Route to Euljiro 3(sam)-ga · Trazy listing ↗
One-day class near Hongik Univ. (listed as OC Dance Studio)
📍 Hongdae — 39 Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu
🇬🇧 Taught in English · One-day class with video · Private lesson · 👧 Kids OK · booking-site listing
From ₩62,500 ≈ ₩690 / min · 90 min
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Join-in class, 90 min (up to 8), 11:00 · 13:00 · 15:00, Mon–Sat | ₩62,500 per person |
| Private, 90 min | ₩250,000 (shown “per person” — may be per group, check) |
Listing says English.
🚇 Near Hongik Univ. Stn (no exit given)
- Ages 7 and up. Edited short video included. Bring water.
- Full refund 11+ days before, 80% at 10 days, 50% at 9 days, none from 8 days.
- We could not confirm the studio name on an official page.
YN Company
📍 Yeoksam (Gangnam) — B1, Baeksan Bldg, 775-5 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu
🇬🇧 Taught in English · One-day class with video · Private lesson · booking-site listing
From ₩77,000 ≈ ₩860 / min · 90 min
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Group lesson, 90 min (5+ people), Tue · Wed · Fri · Sat, 13:00 and 15:00 | ₩77,000 per person |
| Private lesson, 90 min (1–5 people) | ₩250,000 (shown “per person” — may be per group, check) |
Group listing: English, Chinese, Russian, Korean.
🚇 Yeoksam Stn (Line 2) Exit 1
- Edited video included — it is posted on YN’s YouTube and Instagram.
- Full refund 3+ days before, 50% at 2 days.
🗺️ Map · 🚇 Route to Yeoksam · Trazy group listing ↗ · Trazy private listing ↗
1MILLION Dance Studio
📍 Seongsu (Seongdong-gu) — 33 Ttukseom-ro 13-gil, Seongdong-gu
💬 English-speaking staff · Drop-in studio class · 👧 Kids OK
From ₩30,000 ≈ ₩380 / min · 80 min
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 class (80 min) | ₩30,000 |
| 5 classes | ₩130,000 |
| 10 classes | ₩240,000 |
| 20 · 30 · 40 classes | ₩380,000 · ₩420,000 · ₩500,000 |
“Full-time staff who speaks both English and Korean.” The site does not say classes are taught in English.
🚇 The official site gives no station — use the map link
- Levels from Step by 1M (no experience, one choreography a month) to Pro; each part of a choreography is taught on its own, so you can drop in.
- Make an account, buy a ticket, book (up to 30 min before; cancel 60 min before) — a no-show uses the ticket. Walk-in may work if the class is not full.
- Upload your own photo — it is checked at the door. Some classes are filmed; you can book a class without filming.
- All ages; under-14s need a guardian’s consent for portrait rights. Bring water; lockers and changing rooms on site.
🗺️ Map · 1MILLION FAQ ↗ · 1MILLION tickets ↗ · 1MILLION classes ↗
Ktown4u COEX Academy
📍 Samseong (COEX) — 3F COEX Artium, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu
❔ Language not stated · One-day class with video · Private lesson · 👧 Kids OK
From ₩110,000 ≈ ₩1,830 / min · 60 min
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Group one-day class, 60 min (2+ people) — warm-up, choreography, a filmed short video | ₩110,000 (the page does not say per person or per group) |
| Private one-day class, 60 min | ₩165,000 |
The official class pages do not mention English; booking-site listings say “English-speaking staff”.
🚇 Samseong Stn (Line 2) gate between Exits 5 and 6, through Millennium Square, stairs next to Starbucks · or Bongeunsa Stn (Line 9) Exit 7
- Open daily 12:00–21:00. Ages 7 and up. Wear trousers and shoes — no heels or slippers. Arrive 10 minutes early; 30 minutes late counts as a no-show.
- Full refund up to 2 days before. The class video may be used for marketing.
- Book by phone (02-552-9602), Instagram, KakaoTalk channel or the website.
🗺️ Map · 🚇 Route to Samseong · Ktown4u Academy (official) ↗ · Ktown4u directions ↗
Private class at a studio near your hotel (operator not named)
📍 Anywhere in Seoul
🇬🇧 Taught in English · Private lesson · booking-site listing
From ₩110,000 ≈ ₩1,830 / min · 60 min
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 h lesson + 1 h self-practice | ₩110,000 per person |
| 2 h lesson | ₩210,000 per person |
Taught by “English-speaking dancers”.
🚇 The operator picks a studio near you and contacts you in 1–2 days
- Full refund up to 2 days before.
Dance Joa
📍 Gangnam (Yeoksam) · Guro Digital Complex — 8F Yeongjun Bldg, 17-6 Yeoksam-ro 3-gil, Gangnam-gu
❔ Language not stated · One-day class with video · Private lesson · Regular academy
From price not published
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Foreigner program (language schools, universities, companies, tour groups), private and group lessons | not published |
Has a “foreigner culture experience” program; Gangnam-gu’s tourism site says English guidance is often available — call ahead.
🚇 Yeoksam Stn (Line 2)
- Hours: weekdays 11:00–22:00, weekends 11:00–17:00 (Gangnam-gu tourism site).
- Contact: +82-10-6478-7022, KakaoTalk channel or Naver booking.
🗺️ Map · 🚇 Route to Yeoksam · Dance Joa foreigner program (official) ↗ · visitgangnam.net ↗
Def Dance Skool
📍 Gangnam · Yeongdeungpo · Nowon — 2–4F, 25 Yeoksam-ro 65-gil, Gangnam-gu
❔ Language not stated · Regular academy · 👧 Kids OK
From price not published
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Regular academy classes (since 2002), kids’ school at all three branches | see the official timetable |
Shows interviews and reviews from foreign students; does not say classes are in English.
🚇 Gangnam branch: 5 min from Seolleung Stn Exit 1. Yeongdeungpo: Seonyudo Stn Exits 5/6. Nowon: Nowon Stn
- Register through the site’s Q&A board.
🗺️ Map · 🚇 Route to Seolleung · Def Dance Skool (official) ↗
Just Jerk Dance Academy
📍 Hapjeong · Ewha — 2F, 31 Jandari-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu
❔ Language not stated · Regular academy
From price not published
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Leveled classes, pop-up classes, private and group lessons | not published |
Language and prices for foreigners are not on the official site.
🚇 No station on the official site — use the map link
- Hapjeong 02-336-2040 · Ewha 02-312-2040, Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00.
VROAD Dance (BROAD)
📍 Mangwon / Hapjeong — 4F, 59 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu
🇰🇷 Korean only · One-day class with video · Regular academy · 👧 Kids OK
From price not published · 90 min
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| One Day Class A — Saturday 11:30–13:00, beginners, finish one choreography | not published |
| Junior K-pop (kids), Tue · Thu 17:00–18:00 | not published |
Booking listing: “only available in Korean.”
🚇 Near Mangwon Stn (Line 6)
- Ages 6 and up. Bring comfortable sneakers. Book on KakaoTalk or 010-6574-2124 (weekdays 14:00–22:00).
🗺️ Map · 🚇 Route to Mangwon · VROAD classes (official) ↗ · Trazy listing ↗
At a glance
| Studio | Area | From | English | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real K-Pop Dance (RKD) | Hapjeong / Hongdae | US$50 | Taught in English | One-day class with video, Private lesson |
| Bloom’s Studio — Jamsil & Myeongdong | Jamsil (Songpa) · Myeongdong (Euljiro) | ₩49,900 | Taught in English | One-day class with video, Private lesson |
| One-day class near Hongik Univ. (listed as OC Dance Studio) | Hongdae | ₩62,500 | Taught in English | One-day class with video, Private lesson |
| YN Company | Yeoksam (Gangnam) | ₩77,000 | Taught in English | One-day class with video, Private lesson |
| 1MILLION Dance Studio | Seongsu (Seongdong-gu) | ₩30,000 | English-speaking staff | Drop-in studio class |
| Ktown4u COEX Academy | Samseong (COEX) | ₩110,000 | Language not stated | One-day class with video, Private lesson |
| Private class at a studio near your hotel (operator not named) | Anywhere in Seoul | ₩110,000 | Taught in English | Private lesson |
| Dance Joa | Gangnam (Yeoksam) · Guro Digital Complex | — | Language not stated | One-day class with video, Private lesson, Regular academy |
| Def Dance Skool | Gangnam · Yeongdeungpo · Nowon | — | Language not stated | Regular academy |
| Just Jerk Dance Academy | Hapjeong · Ewha | — | Language not stated | Regular academy |
| VROAD Dance (BROAD) | Mangwon / Hapjeong | — | Korean only | One-day class with video, Regular academy |
Prices are what each official site or booking listing showed on 2026-10-13; US$ prices converted at today’s ECB rate (US$1 = ₩1,335) only for sorting. “Booking-site listing” means the price and details come from a booking site such as Trazy, not the studio. Where a private price is shown “per person” we copy it as shown — ask before you pay.
What each class looks like
Warm up before class: a song to practise
Official dance-practice videos from the groups’ own YouTube channels, picked from our list of K-pop dance practice videos — the video loads only when you press play.
Korean you can use in class
| Korean | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 처음이에요. | It’s my first time. |
| 천천히 해 주세요. | Slower, please. |
| 한 번 더 해 주세요. | One more time, please. |
| 다시 보여 주세요. | Please show me again. |
| 영상 찍어도 돼요? | Can I film this? |
| 탈의실 어디예요? | Where is the changing room? |
| 물 마셔도 돼요? | Can I drink some water? |
| 왼쪽 · 오른쪽 | left · right |
| 앞 · 뒤 | front · back |
Counting one to eight in Korean: 하나 · 둘 · 셋 · 넷 · 다섯 · 여섯 · 일곱 · 여덟
Before you go
Bring list
- Drop-in or one-day? A drop-in class at a dance studio (1MILLION) is a real class with regular students and a fast pace. A one-day class (RKD, Bloom’s, YN, Ktown4u) is built for visitors and beginners and usually ends with a filmed video of your group.
- Filming: almost every one-day class films you; Ktown4u says the video may be used for marketing and YN posts videos on its channels. At 1MILLION you can book a class that is not filmed.
- Minimum group size: Ktown4u group 2, Bloom’s join-in 3, YN group 5 — classes below the minimum may be moved or refunded.
- Bring: comfortable clothes, clean sneakers and water.
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How this page works
We list studios whose official site or booking listing we opened, with the prices and language each one states on the date shown — “booking-site listing” marks details that come from a reseller, not the studio. We do not rank studios or say a class is in English unless that page says so. US$ prices are converted at the day’s ECB rate only for sorting. The page is rebuilt twice a day (around 09:15 and 21:15 Korea time) and republished only when the numbers change.
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FAQ
Are there K-pop dance classes in Seoul for foreigners?
Yes. Studios that sell one-day classes to visitors list English: Real K-Pop Dance in Hapjeong (group 1.5 h, US$50, “instructions are given in English”), Bloom’s Studio in Jamsil and Myeongdong (70 min from ₩49,900) and YN Company in Yeoksam (90 min, ₩77,000). 1MILLION in Seongsu runs regular 80-minute classes at ₩30,000 with English-speaking staff.
How much is a K-pop dance class in Seoul?
From about ₩30,000 for one drop-in class at a dance studio (1MILLION) to ₩50,000–₩110,000 for a tourist one-day class with a filmed video, and ₩165,000–₩250,000 for a private lesson — prices from official sites and booking listings on 2026-10-13.
Can beginners join a K-pop dance class in Seoul?
Yes — tourist one-day classes are made for beginners, and 1MILLION’s “Step by 1M” level is for people with no experience. Each part of a 1MILLION choreography is taught on its own, so you can drop in without the earlier classes.
Can I take a 1MILLION class without booking?
The official FAQ says you may be able to walk in if the class is not full. Otherwise make an account, buy a ticket and book up to 30 minutes before; cancel at least 60 minutes before or the ticket is used.
Are there K-pop dance classes in Seoul for kids?
Yes: Ktown4u COEX Academy takes ages 7 and up, the Hongdae one-day class 7 and up, VROAD 6 and up (Korean only), Bloom’s Studio says all ages at the same price, and Def Dance Skool runs a kids’ school. 1MILLION welcomes all ages, with a guardian’s consent for portrait rights under 14.
What should I wear to a K-pop dance class?
Comfortable clothes and clean sneakers. Ktown4u asks for trousers and no heels or slippers, Bloom’s asks for clean indoor shoes, and most studios say bring your own water.
Are there free K-pop dance classes in Seoul?
Not regularly for tourists. In summer 2026 the Seoul Foreign Resident Center ran a free class (2 July – 13 August) for adult Seoul residents, taught in Korean (Korea Herald, 2026-06-22). We found no current free class for visitors.
Sources (checked 2026-10-13): Real K-Pop Dance (official) · Trazy listing · Trazy listing · Trazy group listing · Trazy private listing · 1MILLION FAQ · 1MILLION tickets · 1MILLION classes · Ktown4u Academy (official) · Ktown4u directions · Trazy listing · Dance Joa foreigner program (official) · visitgangnam.net · Def Dance Skool (official) · Just Jerk (official) · VROAD classes (official) · Trazy listing · Korea Herald — free K-pop dance class for residents (2026-06-22). Rules and prices change — the official page wins if it differs. Page rebuilt 2026-11-02.
Last updated 2026-10-13. Editorial policy
