North Hollywood, Los Angeles
ABOUT
US
The home for dancers in Los Angeles — built by a dancer, for dancers.
Sleepy Dancers
What is
Sleepy Dancers?
Sleepy Dancers is a community-centered living space in Los Angeles designed specifically for dancers. Whether you're in town for auditions, workshops, or training intensives, we provide a safe, affordable, and supportive home—just steps from the city's top studios.
2006
Founded
12+
Years of Service
1000s
Dancers Housed
38+
Returning Guests
Our Mission & Vision
What We Stand For.
Vision
To build a global network of community-first dancer homes where every artist feels empowered, connected, and ready to move.
Mission
To provide dancers with safe, affordable, and inspiring living spaces that support their journey—on and off the dance floor.
Since
2006
Our Story
A Legacy Rooted in
Dance & Dedication.
Sleepy Dancers was founded by Artistic Director and Choreographer Free Boogie. In his earlier years, Free traveled across the world to Japan in search of a dream and ended up staying in a hostel. Unfortunately, he had a horrible experience.
He stayed in a small, dirty, box of a room — no one spoke any English and management was never there. After that he vowed that once he was back in the USA, he'd never allow another dancer to experience what he did. So he created Sleepy Dancers.
"He created a home where after a long day of training and pursuing your dreams, you can comfortably be a Sleepy Dancer."
Free first opened this haven in 2006 and has given a comfortable home to thousands of dancers for the last 12+ years. Providing a safe, clean space to international dancers is one of the small ways Free gives back to the dance community.
What Makes Us Different
Built on three pillars.
Success
Helping dancers thrive—on stage, in class, and beyond.
Flexibility
Move in, move out, and grow on your own terms.
Effectiveness
Everything designed to support your goals without distraction or stress.
Community
Live Together.
Train Hard.
Grow Forever.
At Sleepy Dancers, you don't just rent a bed — you join a family. From late-night freestyles in the common area to spontaneous jam sessions and lifelong friendships, this is where dancers grow together, share energy, and build unforgettable memories.
- Jam Sessions Every Other Night
- Community Support, Always Within Reach
- Global Artists, One Shared Home
- Celebrate Wins, Share Auditions Together
