25+
Schools Reached Across Toronto
TORONTO SCHOOL HIP HOP LEAGUE • 2026–2027 SEASON
Be Part of the Movement.
Free school Hip Hop and Breaking workshops. Crew battles. Youth leadership. You don't need to be the best dancer in the building. Just show up, learn real street dance foundations, and step into the circle with your school.
Reported outcomes to date
35+
Youth Mentors Trained & Leading
500+
Students Stepping Into the Circle
10+ Years
Of School-Board Track Record
HOW IT WORKS
From First Step to Finals
No auditions. No cuts. No experience required. Every school builds a crew where dancers, creators, and organizers all have a role to play.
- 1
Start a Club
Friends, music, and a gym after school. Gather a crew at your school and jump into free in-school workshops.
- 2
Learn the Moves
Master real Hip Hop and Breaking foundations—Bounce, Rock, Slide, Wave, Two-Step, Toprock, Footwork, and Freezes. Build routines, film short DanceStash tutorials, and level up together.
- 3
Pick Your Crew Lane
Team Dance
Lead practices, build battle rounds, and film DanceStash tutorials.
Team Media
Shoot raw clips, edit hype reels, design graphics, and build battle playlists.
Team Ops & Hype
Run school announcements, manage event logistics, host the crowd, and keep energy high.
- 4
Step Into the Circle
Compete in friendly, crew-vs-crew battles where creativity, confidence, and courage beat perfection—starting with the February 5 High School Friendly Battle Introduction and building toward the June Competitive Arts Finale.
- 5
Lead the Next Wave
Earn Ontario high school volunteer hours, mentor elementary students through the Cypher Program, and open doors for girls and young women through B Thee Rise—turning dance into real leadership and paid youth roles.
“I never thought I'd be a leader. Now I mentor younger kids.”— High School Mentor, H4 Competitive Arts
CREW VS. CREW • NO AUDITIONS • ALL LEVELS
2026–2027 SEASON ROADMAP
Key Dates & Milestones
From free in-school workshops to the June championship finale, here is how the 2026–2027 season unfolds:
- 1Step 1BOOKING NOW
Now – February 5, 2027
Free In-School Workshops
H4 coaches and high school mentors deliver free Hip Hop and Breaking workshops inside Toronto schools—teaching foundations, forming school clubs, and preparing crews for their first battle.
- 2Step 2
Friday, February 5, 2027
High School Friendly Battle Introduction
High school crews step into the circle for our first friendly battle introduction—a welcoming, high-energy kickoff designed to build confidence and experience the battle format firsthand.
- 3Step 3
Wednesday, March 3, 2027
Cypher Program Finale — St. Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
Elementary and high school crews unite at St. Mother Teresa Catholic Academy to showcase their routines, teamwork, and leadership from the Cypher Program.
- 4Step 4
March – May 2027
Spring School Workshops
A second wave of in-school workshops deepens skills, welcomes new student dancers and captains, and sharpens school crews ahead of championship season.
- 5Step 5
June 2027
Competitive Arts Grand Finale
School crews from across the city go head-to-head in the season-ending Competitive Arts championship—crowning Toronto's school champions and celebrating a full year of youth leadership.
25+ Schools. One Growing Movement.
Across 3 High Schools and 22 Elementary Schools in Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, and downtown Toronto, high school mentors and street dance coaches are turning school gyms into hubs of belonging.
Toronto Schools Map
Explore the school community
All 25 school names and addresses are listed here. Open the interactive map to explore their locations.
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High Schools (3)
Elementary (22)
All 25 Schools Involved Last Year
Holy Name
690 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 3K9
Our Lady of Grace
121 Brimwood Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1V 1E5
Our Lady of Lourdes
444 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 1K2
Precious Blood
1035 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON M1R 2G8
Senator O'Connor CSS
60 Rowena Dr, North York, ON M3A 3R2
St. Albert
1125 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON M1K 4H2
St. Barbara
25 Janray Dr, Scarborough, ON M1G 1Y2
St. Barnabas
30 Washburn Way, Scarborough, ON M1B 1H3
St. Bonaventure
1340 Leslie St, North York, ON M3C 2K9
St. Brendan
186 Centennial Rd, Scarborough, ON M1C 3C4
St. Brigid
50 Woodmount Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 3X9
St. Columba
10 John Tabor Trail, Scarborough, ON M1B 1M9
St. Florence
101 Murison Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1B 2L6
St. Jean de Brebeuf
101 Dean Park Rd, Scarborough, ON M1B 2X2
St. John Paul II CSS
685 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON M1E 4P6
St. John Vianney
105 Thistle Down Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9V 1J5
St. Malachy
80 Bennett Rd, Scarborough, ON M1E 3Y3
St. Maria Goretti
21 Kenmark Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1K 3N8
St. Martin De Porres
230 Morningside Ave, Scarborough, ON M1E 3E1
St. Nicholas
33 Amarillo Dr, Scarborough, ON M1J 2P7
St. Patrick CSS
49 Felstead Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1G3
St. Paul
80 Sackville St, Toronto, ON M5A 3E5
St. Richard
960 Bellamy Rd N, Scarborough, ON M1H 1H1
St. Thomas More
2300 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1G 3M7
St. Ursula
215 Livingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1E 1L8
25+ Schools. 3 High Schools. 22 Elementary Schools. 500+ Students. One Growing Movement.
Looking to understand how this work is sustained across schools?
Learn about the H4 Youth Leadership & Employability Pipeline →FREE IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS • ZERO EXTRA PREP
Bring the League to Your School—Without Adding to Your Workload
We are booking free in-school workshops from now through February 5, 2027 and again from March to May 2027. We handle the curriculum, coaching, and battle structure so you can focus on your students.
Free Workshops, Zero Prep
H4 brings trained street dance specialists, high school mentors, music, and a structured seasonal calendar. You provide a gym or open room and a teacher liaison.
No Dance Experience Needed
Neither you nor your students need a dance background. Our sessions are built for complete beginners and experienced movers alike.
Real Student Leadership & Volunteer Hours
High school participants earn verified community involvement hours while building teamwork, attendance, and school pride.
Trusted Inside Toronto Schools
Over a decade of safe, supervised delivery across Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
Trained H4 facilitators and vetted high school mentors run every session right in your school gym.
2026–2027 PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Invest in Youth Leadership That Lasts
From 25+ schools to 500+ students reached so far, your partnership powers free school workshops, the March 3 Cypher Finale, and the June 2027 Competitive Arts Grand Finale—scaling our reach to 1,000+ students and 70+ trained youth mentors.
Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB)
Education Partner
“We welcome this program every year. For more than a decade, H4 has been part of Catholic student leadership building community and inspiring young leaders.”
Breaking Canada
National Sport Organization
“This movement brings something our community truly needs. By sharing dance with students in their own schools, it helps the art grow and builds confidence in young people.”
Supported By
- TCDSB
- Breaking Canada
- Ontario Arts Council
- Canada Women & Sport