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Visit 7 more amazing hip-hop places in Paris
Paris, France is one of the major cities in the hip-hop dance scene. We present our second pick of the places you need to see when heading there for the Dance Your Style World Final in October.
You already know the hottest practise spots from our previous dance guide to Paris, so the Centquatre, Carreau du Temple and La Place are not new to you. In case you missed it, you can read up on them at the link below.
If you want to take some classes while abroad – and we'd recommend you do so – Paris has some excellent options for you to do just that:
The Juste Debout School
Juste Debout is one of the most famous competitions there is for stand up dance styles, with the finals going down in Paris every year. The Juste Debout School is entirely dedicated to the practice of hip-hop dance styles, where dancers can undertake three-year professional dance and theoretical training courses, or take open evening classes or workshops.
The Flow Dance Academy
Although its base is in Denmark, Flow Dance Academy set up a branch in Paris in 2014, with classes and courses focused on teaching and training pupils in the basics of dance. It also gives dancers career coaching to aid them in their journey towards making dance their profession.
With all the inspiration and input you've received from the classes, it's time to work on what you've learned – and outdoors at the Parc de la Villette is a good option. It's the third largest park in Paris, where dancers like to practice in the summer, on a wooden floor area.
If you're looking for some fresh clothes, sneakers, or a place to search for vinyl records, you'll enjoy visiting the following venues:
Lilou freezes in front of the Eiffel Tower
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Sneakers and Chill
A store that does everything from cleaning your sneakers to giving them a complete, pimped up overhaul. Sneakers and Chill can bring your old pair of kicks back to life, or make your craziest sneaker customising dreams come true.
Betino’s Record Shop
An independent, neighbourhood record shop that specialises in funk, soul, disco, house, hip-hop and Latin music. Having been around since 1999, Betino’s has accumulated a heavy selection of original records and a cult following of fans, from DJs to collectors. The store also has a vote as one of the Vinyl Factory’s best record shops in the world.
For dancers that are into street art and wanting places to take some fresh pictures, check out these neighbourhoods:
13th Arrondissement
A colourful, inspiring area of Paris, with street art from artists such as Jace’s Donkey Kong mural on Rue du Moulinet and Shepard Fairey’s patriotic works nearby the Nationale metro station.
Oberkampf
This neighbourhood is famous for its Le Mur – a dedicated wall with a revolving string of internationally acclaimed artists, which is completely redone every two weeks. The artwork also provides an insight into popular street art movements of the time.
And for those dancers looking for a place to chill or party in the evening we recommend:
Twenty One Sound Bar
Twenty One Sound is a temple of hip-hop, from East and West coast US rap, to trap, RnB, Afro beats and French rap. DJs take to the decks throughout the week, spinning old school sets and brand new tracks on Twenty One’s booming sound system.
DJ Vinz moves the crowd
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If you're planning more dance trips, check out the other dance city guides below or the show on Red Bull TV.
