So you live in Alburtis and you want to learn Krump. A town of roughly 4,500 people in Lehigh County. Not exactly South Central LA, right?
Here's the thing though — Krump didn't stay in LA. It's been spreading across the East Coast for over a decade now, and the Philly-to-Allentown corridor has pockets of dancers who take it seriously. You might not find a dedicated Krump academy on every corner out here, but that doesn't mean you're out of options.
Check the Allentown and Bethlehem Scene First
The closest legitimate training happens about 15-20 minutes from Alburtis. Studios in Allentown and Bethlehem have started running Krump workshops and open sessions over the past few years, usually taught by dancers who commute from Philly or NYC. These aren't year-round Krump programs — they're more like monthly intensives or guest workshops — but they're real, and the instruction quality tends to be solid because the organizers are bringing in people with actual battle experience.
Ask around at any hip-hop focused studio in the Lehigh Valley. Even if they don't advertise Krump classes specifically, the instructors usually know who's running sessions in the area.
Philly Is Worth the Drive
If you're willing to make the hour-ish trip to Philadelphia, the options open up significantly. Philly has a legit Krump community with regular sessions, cyphers, and occasional battles. Some dancers out there have trained directly with OG Krumpers from LA and have been active in the East Coast Krump scene for years.
A weekend intensive in Philly every month or so would do more for your Krump than a year of YouTube tutorials. There's something about being in a real cypher — feeling the energy, getting called out, pushing through the exhaustion — that you just can't replicate alone in your bedroom.
Don't Sleep on Online Training
I know, I know. "Just watch videos" sounds like lazy advice. But hear me out.
Some of the best Krump dancers in the world have structured online programs now. Dancers like Tight Eyez and Lil' C have put out instructional content that breaks down the foundations — chest pops, arm swings, stomps, the buck and stiff movements that form the vocabulary. For someone in a small town with limited local access, this is genuinely useful for drilling fundamentals.
The trick is using online training as a supplement, not a replacement. Learn the moves at home. Find sessions and cyphers when you can. Film yourself and actually watch it back critically.
Host Your Own Sessions
This sounds bold for a small town, but hear me out. Grab a Bluetooth speaker, find a warehouse space or community center that rents cheaply, and start a weekly open session. Post it on social media. Put up flyers at Muhlenberg College or wherever young people in Alburtis actually hang out.
You might get three people the first week. That's fine. Krump was born in backyards and parking lots with small crews. The energy doesn't require a massive crowd — it requires commitment.
The Honest Truth
Alburtis isn't going to hand you a Krump career on a silver platter. But plenty of dancers from small towns have made it work by combining whatever local resources they can find with periodic trips to bigger cities and serious solo practice time.
The dance itself was created by people who didn't have fancy studios or institutional backing. They had a parking lot, some music, and something to express. If you've got that fire, the location is just a detail to work around.
