Dance
Absolute Beginners Dance Classes
An adult beginner course covering foundational dance steps, movement principles, rhythm and coordination for learners with little or no dance experience.
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Upcoming classes
8 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
27 Sept 2026 Sundays | 10:15 - 11:30 | Short course6 weeks |  ManuelaCimadomo | City AcademyFarringdon | £115.00 | Book now |
30 Sept 2026 Wednesdays | 20:05 - 21:05 | Short course6 weeks | ClintonGoldsmith | Colombo Centre | £94.00 | |
14 Oct 2026 Wednesdays | 19:40 - 20:55 | Short course6 weeks |  PiaRauhalinna | Union Theatre | £115.00 | |
17 Oct 2026 Saturdays | 15:00 - 16:15 | Short course6 weeks | DanielSeven | City AcademyFarringdon | £115.00 | |
5 Nov 2026 Thursdays | 19:45 - 21:00 | Short course6 weeks | PiaRauhalinna | WAC Arts | £115.00 | |
11 Nov 2026 Wednesdays | 19:00 - 20:00 | Short course6 weeks | ClintonGoldsmith | Colombo Centre | £94.00 | |
15 Nov 2026 Sundays | 10:15 - 11:30 | Short course6 weeks | ManuelaCimadomo | City AcademyFarringdon | £115.00 | |
28 Nov 2026 Saturdays | 15:00 - 16:15 | Short course6 weeks | DanielSeven | City AcademyFarringdon | £115.00 |
Wed 30 Sep, 20:05 - 21:05
6 weeks6 weeksWed 20:05£94ClintonGoldsmithColombo CentreWed 14 Oct, 19:40 - 20:55
6 weeks6 weeksWed 19:40£115PiaRauhalinnaUnion TheatreSat 17 Oct, 15:00 - 16:15
6 weeks6 weeksSat 15:00£115DanielSevenCity AcademyThu 5 Nov, 19:45 - 21:00
6 weeks6 weeksThu 19:45£115PiaRauhalinnaWAC ArtsWed 11 Nov, 19:00 - 20:00
6 weeks6 weeksWed 19:00£94ClintonGoldsmithColombo CentreSun 15 Nov, 10:15 - 11:30
6 weeks6 weeksSun 10:15£115ManuelaCimadomoCity AcademySat 28 Nov, 15:00 - 16:15
6 weeks6 weeksSat 15:00£115DanielSevenCity Academy
About this course
The course introduces the principles of dance and movement through foundational steps, including the box step, chasse and ball change. Participants work on travelling steps, transitions and simple movement sequences while learning to follow musical timing and rhythm. Classes also cover coordination, balance, body awareness and basic dance terminology, providing an introduction to moving comfortably and accurately to music.
What you'll learn
- Describe basic principles of dance and movement.
- Perform travelling steps and transitions.
- Execute beginner steps including the box step, chasse and ball change.
- Move in time with music and recognise basic rhythm.
- Develop coordination, balance and body awareness through movement.
- Use basic dance terminology when learning simple movement sequences.
Is this course right for you?
This course is designed for adults with little or no dance experience. The Beginner level indicates an introductory course focused on fundamental steps and movement, with participation involving learning sequences and moving to music.
Where this course runs
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10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG
Farringdon, London
Nearest station: Farringdon
View venue details › Blackfriars Settlement, 1 Rushworth Street, London SE1 0RB
Nearest station: Southwark
View venue details ›Blackfriars Settlement, 1 Rushworth Street, London SE1 0RB
Nearest station: Southwark
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