-Our Next Session starts April 21st - Registration Opens March 31st -

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-Our Next Session starts April 21st - Registration Opens March 31st - Click Here

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“Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion”

— Martha Graham

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Underdog Class Levels

class Levels & Experience

The Main Studio is spacious with large windows and loud speakers.

The Studio, People, and Space

The Underdog Dance Corp. is Waterloo's first dance studio for adult beginners. We make dance enjoyable and movement fun, and many students view our studio as a friendly "second home." We prioritize safety, inclusivity, and respect. Founded in 2020 by a former civil engineer, we have grown from 4 to 13 instructors and serve 1,100 students with 30 classes weekly. Our skilled instructors ensure everyone feels comfortable—no partner or experience needed. Let’s dance!

Beautiful and Historic

Our studio was once a brewery built in 1939. We are right next to the historic Huether Hotel in Uptown Waterloo. We love our large old windows and the industrial vibe, which fills the space with natural light during the day and offers beautiful views of King Street at night. There are even rumors of tunnels beneath the studio from the Prohibition era!

It’s the Little Things

Our studio frequently makes improvements for your benefit. We provide a gender-neutral dressing room with a private changing stall. We believe small details matter, so we offer hair ties, bobby pins, dry shampoo, spray deodorant, band-aids, and other useful items for our dancers. We want you to feel at home at the Underdog.

The Underdog Dance Studio instructor team.

Reviews & Testimonials

Carmen R.Fri Feb 21, 2025Deep Stretch for Dance Drop-In with Irina Kiitam
5
Irina keeps on bringing new ways to stretch to work on different muscles and explains how to stretch properly, she also gives alternatives to make them easier or harder based on people's levels. Fantastic class!
James C.Thu Feb 13, 2025Foundations for Sensual Bachata: For Intermediate Level Dancers with Isha Sahay
5
I learned so much, Instructors were amazing and professional 😉
Jess C.Sat Feb 8, 2025Jazz Beginner with Lilly Compeau
5
i absolutely adore Lilly’s classes! she creates a fun, silly, supportive vibe with the right amount of feedback. Her choreos soothe my inner child.
Debbie H.Thu Jan 9, 2025Candlelight Yoga Drop-In with Jessie Chung
5
So peaceful and relaxing. A wonderful long stretch for my entire body.
Debbie H.Thu Jan 9, 2025Twerk Tuesday Drop-In with Lauren Keating
5
Amazing! A real eye opener as to how difficult this is. but boy, is it fun!