Private Hip-Hop Dance Lessons in San Jose and Online
Real-time feedback, personalized to your current ability and goals. Private lessons are designed for adults 18 and older and are available in person at Get Down Dance Studios in San Jose, or virtually through Google Meet from anywhere in the world.
Explore details for San Jose private lessons or Bay Area dance lessons.
Meet your instructor
Ceech Hsu has taught dance since 1998 and began teaching at Mission College in 2002. He holds a Master of Arts in Kinesiology from Fresno Pacific University and trained directly with Skeeter Rabbit and Pop'in Pete of the Electric Boogaloos.
His approach is specific: identify the rhythm, balance, or coordination problem, then give you a drill you can practice. One step before the next.
Read Ceech's storyEvery lesson is built around you
Personalized Curriculum
Every lesson is built around your current level, your goals, and the style you want to learn.
Real-Time Corrections
Ceech watches you move and gives immediate feedback, with corrections you can't get from a prerecorded video.
Any Style, Any Level
Hip-hop, locking, popping, breaking, and house dance for adults 18 and older, from complete beginners to experienced dancers.
How your lessons work
In-person lessons
Talk about your goals
Start with a free 30-minute phone consultation. Discuss what you want to learn and arrange a lesson in San Jose.
Work on what you need
During your 60-minute lesson, Ceech identifies the skill holding you back and teaches a custom drill with specific corrections.
Take your practice home
In the final 5 to 10 minutes, record Ceech demonstrating your drills so you know what to practice before your next lesson.
Virtual coaching
Submit your dance video
After purchasing a cycle or pack, send a recording that shows your movement clearly.
Receive recorded feedback
Within three business days, Ceech sends a short video explaining what is working, what needs correction, and your next step.
Schedule Live Coaching
Arrange your next available 30-minute Google Meet with Ceech. Ask questions, practice corrections together, and leave with a drill. This completes one coaching cycle.
Watch Ceech teach
These videos show Ceech teaching, not just performing. This is what your lesson looks like.
Student performing what they learned in a private session
Ceech counting through moves with students in real time
Simple drills you can follow along at home
What a lesson looks like
Hands-on. Specific. No vague instructions.
Who private lessons are for
A dance for your wedding or celebration
Bring your vision, your songs, or simply a starting idea. Ceech designs and teaches choreography for wedding couples, birthdays, and small-group celebrations. Every dance is built around the people performing it.
A typical wedding couple should plan for the 10-session package and start about three months before the event, meeting roughly once a week. Your goals, experience, and practice determine the right pace.
Standard in-person rates apply to couples. Larger groups cost more based on participant count. Music editing, travel, and extra rehearsals are quoted separately.
Discuss your dance in a free phone consultationPrivate lessons for your goals
Coaching for adults 18+, in San Jose or online. Tell Ceech what you are preparing for so your drills match your goals and current skills.
Competition and audition coaching
Prepare for a dance team audition or competition with specific feedback on your timing, balance, coordination, and execution. Bring the requirements and any choreography you need to practice.
Competition results and audition selection are not guaranteed.
Dance for social events
Learn steps you can use at parties, weddings, and other celebrations without needing a choreographed performance. Practice finding the beat, shifting your weight, and connecting a few moves you can repeat on the dance floor.
Real students. Real progress.
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Dax Mills
Community College Student
Ceech breaks moves down so you actually understand them. He makes it look incredible, then shows you exactly how.
In-Person Lessons
At Get Down Dance Studios, San Jose, CA. 60-minute sessions. Studio fee included.
10 Pack
Practice regularly with a 10-session package.
- $210/session, save $400
- 60 min each
- Get Down Dance Studios
- Any style or level
5 Pack
Build momentum over time.
- $230/session, save $100
- 60 min each
- Get Down Dance Studios
- Any style or level
Single
Try it out at your own pace.
- 60 minutes
- Get Down Dance Studios
- Any style or level
Packages are valid for one year from your first lesson. Your practice recording is included; music editing, travel, and extra participants are quoted separately.
Virtual Lessons
One complete cycle includes one video submission, private recorded feedback within three business days, and one 30-minute Live Coaching Session on Google Meet. All options are one-time purchases with no automatic renewal.
10-Cycle Pack
The best per-cycle value.
- 10 complete coaching cycles
- $50/cycle, save $300
- Use within 6 months of purchase
- Any style or level
5-Cycle Pack
A balanced plan for steady progress.
- 5 complete coaching cycles
- $60/cycle, save $100
- Use within 3 months of purchase
- Any style or level
Single Cycle
The lowest-commitment starting point.
- 1 complete coaching cycle
- Private recorded feedback
- 30-minute Google Meet
- Any style or level
What Students Say on Google & Yelp
Zero dance experience? He'll teach you the basics. Ceech shows a move, breaks it into small steps, then builds up to the full thing. Very friendly and positive environment.
Ceech shows patience for those new to dance while pushing them to be a better version of themselves. You'll learn essential skills and be inspired to achieve even higher levels.
I was nervous to join my first dance class as an adult, but Ceech's warmth and ability to break down steps built my confidence. It's no wonder so many people return to his classes.
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Through dancing with Ceech, I've cultivated my love for dance, learned new styles, and befriended some of the most talented people I know. 10/10 would recommend!
The best dance class I'd repeat! Ceech knows how to connect students as a group. Last month I was on a TV show and used what I learned, and it rocked!
Ceech taught me how to dance. Now I am a dance teacher, which tells you a lot about my teacher! He'll instill a strong, everlasting dance foundation in your bones.
The best hip-hop, popping, and locking instructor ever! He took my dancing to a whole other level. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, there's a spot for you.
Ceech creates a fun, welcoming environment that makes you look forward to every class. He breaks everything down so it's easy to follow, no matter your level. He's the real deal!
Best dance instructor I've had, and I've taken classes with dozens of teachers. He explains moves in great detail. I leave his classes feeling more confident in both dancing and life.
Ceech shows the dance as it will look when learned, then breaks it down into simple parts. He's so positive and encouraging, never criticizing, just showing you the correct way.
Before you book
Do I need dance experience?
No. Lessons are for adults 18 and older, from complete beginners to experienced dancers. Ceech identifies what needs attention and teaches one step at a time. You can work on multiple styles and request your own songs.
Where and when are in-person lessons held?
Lessons are by appointment only, normally Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time at Get Down Dance Studios, 196 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112, in Japantown. Other times may be available by special request. Ceech usually contacts students around Tuesday to confirm the upcoming Saturday. Appointments are arranged week by week, subject to availability.
Where can I park?
Paid street parking only. There is no dedicated parking lot. Check posted signs for fees and time limits, and allow time to park before your appointment.
Are studio fees included?
Yes. A 60-minute lesson is $250, five sessions are $1,150, and ten sessions are $2,100. All include the studio fee. In-person packages expire one year after the first lesson. Extra participants, music editing, travel, or additional rehearsal time are quoted separately.
What is one Virtual Coaching Cycle?
Submit one dance video. Ceech sends recorded feedback within three business days. Then arrange the next available 30-minute Live Coaching Session on Google Meet to work through the feedback together. That meeting completes the cycle. Additional recorded reviews are not included in the same cycle.
How much is virtual coaching, and do packs expire?
A 10-Cycle Pack is $500 and expires six months after purchase. A 5-Cycle Pack is $300 and expires three months after purchase. A Single Cycle is $80. These are one-time purchases with no automatic renewal. Adult students can join worldwide; appointments are arranged in Pacific Time.
Can I record the drills for practice?
Yes. Ceech normally uses the final 5 to 10 minutes of your lesson to demonstrate your custom drills for a practice recording. Recordings are for your personal practice only. Do not share, sell, publish, or redistribute them without permission.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
Give at least 24 hours' notice to reschedule. Late cancellations and missed appointments count as a used session; genuine emergencies may be considered case by case. If Ceech cancels, the lesson is rescheduled without using a session from your package.
What should I wear or set up?
In person, wear comfortable, loose clothing and comfortable shoes; no bare feet or sandals. For virtual coaching, have a phone or computer for Google Meet and at least 5 feet by 5 feet of clear, safe floor space. For homework, use a phone or video recorder and a way to play music. A tripod helps keep you in view.
Find Dance With Ceech in Japantown
In-person lessons take place at Get Down Dance Studios.
196 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112
By appointment only, normally Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Other times may be available by special request.
Paid street parking only. Check posted signs for fees and time limits, and allow time to park.
View location and directions on Google MapsGet a Free Video Evaluation
This one-time evaluation is for prospective virtual students. Record a 30-second dance video, upload it to YouTube as unlisted, and paste the link below.
Within three business days, Ceech will email a short recorded feedback video and a short written recap covering one thing you are doing correctly, the main problem, one corrective drill, and what to practice first.
Book your free 30-minute phone consultation
We'll talk by phone about your goals, experience level, and which lesson option fits you best. No obligation.
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