Photos from inside the Hip Hop Groovers of Austin dance class

Akhil Jalan dances in the Hip Hop Groovers of Austin dance class at Ballet Austin’s Butler Center of Dance and Fitness on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman A student dances during the Hip Hop Groovers of Austin dance class at Ballet Austin’s Butler Center of Dance and Fitness on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman Natalia Momotenko dances during the Hip Hop Groovers of Austin dance class at Ballet Austin’s Butler Center of Dance and Fitness on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman Eumin Lee dances in the Hip Hop Groovers of Austin dance class at Ballet Austin’s Butler Center of Dance and Fitness on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Instructor Dereke Thompson said “The goal of the class id for people to be human beings. It’s about bringing the kids out of the adults.” Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman Shelby Hadden looks into a wall of mirrors while warming up for the Hip Hop Groovers of Austin dance class at Ballet Austin’s Butler Center of Dance and Fitness on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman About a dozen students dance during the Hip Hop Groovers of Austin dance class at Ballet Austin’s Butler Center of Dance and...