Juste Debout School

Juste Debout School is internationally recognized within the urban dance community for its connection to the world-renowned Juste Debout street dance competition. Founded in 2009 by Bruce Ykanji and Guy Weladji, the school operates two complementary campuses in Paris — CORE (Paris 20e) and INDUSTRY (Portes de Champerret, Paris 17e) — and is entirely dedicated to amateur and professional street dance practice. The academy offers classes in hip-hop, popping, locking, house dance, freestyle, bboying, dancehall, and contemporary urban choreography taught by world-renowned instructors. The school attracts students from France and abroad who seek authentic urban dance education from respected dancers and choreographers. Training programs focus on creativity, improvisation, musical interpretation, technical development, and stage performance. The institution also hosts workshops, battles, and cultural events that strengthen its influence within the global street dance scene, including the annual Juste Debout Festival. Through its strong cultural identity and professional teaching approach, Juste Debout School has become one of Paris’s leading urban dance institutions. The school’s direct link to one of the world’s premier street dance competitions gives students a unique connection to the global urban dance community that few other schools can offer. The school’s reputation for excellence and its powerful connection to the international street dance world make it one of the most exciting places to study urban dance anywhere in Europe.