re.DEFINE Dance Studio

re.DEFINE Dance Studio offers weekly hip hop dance classes, dance company and dance team training, and classes such as Mini Hip Hop, Beginner Kids Hip Hop, Intermediate Kids Hip Hop, Beginner Teen Hip Hop, Intermediate Teen Hip Hop, Beginner Adult Hip Hop, Intermediate Choreo, Advanced Choreography, Jazz Flow, and Munchkins. The classes include choreography-based hip hop dance training, live performances, and dance company rehearsals.

Programs

• Weekly hip hop dance classes — kids, teens, and adults · weekly · Choreography-based hip hop dance training in a supportive community.
• Dance company / dance teams — all ages · Advanced choreography, live performances, and supportive community of dedicated dancers.
• Mini Hip Hop — Ages 6-9 · A fun, positive first dance class where young dancers build rhythm, coordination, confidence, and creativity.
• Beginner Teen Hip Hop — Ages 13-17 · A supportive class for teens new to dance who want to build confidence, learn foundations, and have fun.
• Intermediate Choreo — Ages 16+ · A class for experienced dancers exploring musicality, textures, artistry, and personal expression through choreography.
• Beginner Kids Hip Hop — Ages 10-12 · A welcoming introduction to hip hop where kids learn foundations, choreography, and confidence through movement.
• Intermediate Teen Hip Hop — Ages 13-17 · For teen dancers ready to grow through more challenging choreography, musicality, textures, and performance.
• Advanced Choreography — Teen/Adult · For experienced dancers ready for faster-paced choreography, higher expectations, performance, and artistry.
• Intermediate Kids Hip Hop — Ages 10-12 · For dancers ready for more challenge, musicality, performance quality, and stronger choreography skills.
• Beginner Adult Hip Hop — Ages 17+ · A beginner-friendly class for adults who want to move, have fun, relieve stress, and start dancing with confidence.
• Jazz Flow — Ages 16+ · A jazz-technique-based choreography class focused on expression, flow, musicality, and creative movement.
• Munchkins — Ages 8-12 · Young dancers build confidence, creativity, and a love for performing in a fun, supportive environment.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• General schedule: Weekly classes; dance teams/rehearsals. Juniors rehearses on Sundays.
• Facility hours: Monday 4:00pm-9:00pm; Tuesday 4:00pm-9:00pm; Wednesday 4:00pm-10:00pm; Thursday 4:00pm-10:00pm; Friday 4:00pm-8:00pm; Saturday Closed / By Event; Sunday 4:00pm-9:00pm

About the provider

The studio was founded in 2006 as a youth dance team and opened its physical studio in Hayward in 2016. Founder Michael “Mappy” Mappala leads the program. The studio has been recognized as one of Hayward’s Top 3 Dance Schools since 2019 and is verified by ThreeBestRated. Its mission statement says dance is more than learning choreography and is about building confidence, creativity, friendships, and a true sense of belonging.

Classes are offered for kids, teens, and adults. Studio Pro displays the current class availability. Tuition details are available on the tuition page. Contact info: [email protected], (510) 227-8335.

What families say

“I don’t want another dance family.” — One of our youngest dancers

Last updated October 13, 2026.