Praise Academy of Hand Dance & Bop specializes in easy-to-follow DC Hand Dance and Bop instruction. Let the Praise Academy team teach you the “language” of these two versatile dances. We can meet your dance instruction needs in any of our classes or you can arrange for private lessons.

The Praise Academy of Hand Dance & Bop Staff

DC Hand Dance is a contemporary swing-style partner dance performed to up-tempo music. Though it originated in Washington, DC in the 50’s, Hand Dance has continued to evolve as music has changed and this very popular dance is done in clubs throughout the DC-Maryland-Virginia area to Oldies, current R &B, Jazz, Hip Hop and House music. The Bop is a slower, romantic partner dance perfect for those “get close” songs.

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Instructor George -- Xtreme Bop

Instructors Darlease, Rickie & Billy -- Luv2Dance Summer Blast

Dance is a mini relationship...
a beautiful conversation between a man and woman!