I’m a complete beginner. Which dance class in London should I start with?

If you are completely new to dance, start with a beginner dance class, absolute beginner course or taster session. Choose a style that feels enjoyable rather than impressive. Salsa, ballroom, contemporary, ballet, tap, commercial dance and social dance classes can all work for beginners, but the best first class is one that clearly says no previous experience is needed.

Which dance style is easiest for beginners?

The easiest dance style depends on what you want from the class. Social styles such as salsa, bachata and ballroom can be good if you want to dance with other people. Contemporary dance can feel freer and more expressive. Ballet and tap are more technical but can still be beginner-friendly if the class is clearly labelled for beginners or absolute beginners.

What is the easiest dance class if I just want to try it once?

Look for a dance taster, one-off workshop or beginner drop-in class. These are usually better than a long course if you want to try dancing without committing to several weeks. Check that the class is suitable for beginners and does not require previous dance experience.

Are dance classes good for confidence?

Yes. Dance classes can help with confidence because they give you practice moving, following rhythm, learning in a group and becoming more comfortable in your body. Beginner-friendly classes are usually lower pressure and are designed for people who may feel nervous about dancing in front of others.

Do I need a partner to join a dance class?

Usually not. Many London dance classes are designed for solo learners, including ballet, tap, contemporary, commercial dance and many beginner social dance classes. Some partner dance classes rotate partners during the session, while others may recommend booking with a partner, so check the class details before booking.

How many dance classes are currently listed on Learn.London?

Learn.London currently lists 325 dance classes in London. These include Ballet, Salsa, Contemporary and Street from 2 London providers.

Which London providers offer dance classes?

Learn.London currently lists dance classes from 2 London providers, including City Academy and Battersea Spanish. Use the provider column in the table to compare dance schools, studios, adult learning providers and performing arts organisations by location, price, schedule and dance style.

Can I find evening or weekend dance classes on Learn.London?

Yes. Learn.London currently lists 213 evening dance classes and 120 weekend dance classes in London. Use the day and time columns to compare dance classes that fit around work, study or other commitments.

Can I compare dance classes by price, location and duration?

Yes. The dance classes table lets you compare classes by price, location, provider, level, type, start date, day, time and duration. Prices currently range from £8 to £195, based on the classes listed on Learn.London.

How do I use the table to find the most suitable dance class?

Start by filtering for your level, then narrow the table by dance style, day, time, location, price and duration. This helps you quickly separate beginner dance classes from ballet, contemporary, tap, salsa, ballroom, commercial dance, social dance and longer dance courses.

325 dance classes in London

Classes	Next start	Schedule	Duration	Price
Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners	12 Jul 2026	10:00 - 17:007 hour class	Short course1 day	£95.00
Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners	13 Jul 2026	18:00 - 19:3090 min class	Short course6 weeks	£165.00
Jive Dance Classes - Beginners	13 Jul 2026	18:30 - 19:4575 min class	Short course7 weeks	£119.00
Ballroom Classes - Improvers	13 Jul 2026	19:40 - 21:1090 min class	Short course6 weeks	£165.00
Jive Dance Classes - Improvers	13 Jul 2026	19:45 - 21:0075 min class	Short course7 weeks	£140.00
Absolute Beginners - Ballet	14 Jul 2026	18:00 - 19:1575 min class	Short course4 weeks	£80.00
Ballet Classes - Beginners	14 Jul 2026	18:00 - 19:3090 min class	Short course8 weeks	£160.00
Ballet Improvers	14 Jul 2026	19:35 - 21:0590 min class	Short course8 weeks	£160.00
Ballet Improvers	15 Jul 2026	18:10 - 19:4090 min class	Short course8 weeks	£160.00
Bollywood Dance Taster	15 Jul 2026	19:30 - 20:301 hour class	Taster class1 day	£15.00
Absolute Beginners - Ballet	16 Jul 2026	18:10 - 19:2575 min class	Short course4 weeks	£80.00
Ballet Classes - Beginners	17 Jul 2026	18:15 - 19:4590 min class	Short course8 weeks	£160.00
90's Pop Classics - Street Dance Workshop	17 Jul 2026	18:30 - 20:302 hour class	Workshop1 day	£25.00
Beginners Contemporary Dance Classes	17 Jul 2026	19:55 - 21:1075 min class	Short course8 weeks	£160.00
Salsa Classes for Beginners	18 Jul 2026	10:00 - 11:3090 min class	Short course6 weeks	£148.00
Salsa Classes - Improvers 1	18 Jul 2026	11:40 - 13:1090 min class	Short course6 weeks	£145.00
Bachata - Beginners	18 Jul 2026	13:20 - 14:5090 min class	Short course6 weeks	£145.00
Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners	18 Jul 2026	15:00 - 16:3090 min class	Short course6 weeks	£160.00
Commercial Dance – Taster	20 Jul 2026	18:15 - 19:151 hour class	Taster class1 day	£15.00
K-Pop Dance Taster Classes	20 Jul 2026	19:30 - 20:301 hour class	Taster class1 day	£15.00

Starts Sun 12 Jul
Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Sun 12 Jul, 10:00 - 17:001 day
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
1 daySun 10:00£95
KseniaZsikhotskaCity Academy
KseniaZsikhotska
City AcademyFarringdon
£95
Starts Mon 13 Jul
Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Mon 13 Jul, 18:00 - 19:306 weeks
City AcademyDanceDutch Church
6 weeksMon 18:00£165
NataliiaSiiankoDutch Church
NataliiaSiianko
Dutch ChurchLiverpool Street
£165
Starts Mon 13 Jul
Jive Dance Classes - Beginners
Mon 13 Jul, 18:30 - 19:457 weeks
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
7 weeksMon 18:30£119
PaolaLizzaCity Academy
PaolaLizza
City AcademyFarringdon
£119
Starts Mon 13 Jul
Ballroom Classes - Improvers
Mon 13 Jul, 19:40 - 21:106 weeks
City AcademyDanceDutch Church
6 weeksMon 19:40£165
NataliiaSiiankoDutch Church
NataliiaSiianko
Dutch ChurchLiverpool Street
£165
Starts Mon 13 Jul
Jive Dance Classes - Improvers
Mon 13 Jul, 19:45 - 21:007 weeks
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
7 weeksMon 19:45£140
PaolaLizzaCity Academy
PaolaLizza
City AcademyFarringdon
£140
Starts Tue 14 Jul
Absolute Beginners - Ballet
Tue 14 Jul, 18:00 - 19:154 weeks
City AcademyDanceSylvia Young Theatre School
4 weeksTue 18:00£80
ZacPriestleySylvia Young Theatre School
ZacPriestley
Sylvia Young Theatre SchoolW1
£80
Starts Tue 14 Jul
Ballet Classes - Beginners
Tue 14 Jul, 18:00 - 19:308 weeks
City AcademyDanceSylvia Young Theatre School
8 weeksTue 18:00£160
JustynaSochajSylvia Young Theatre School
JustynaSochaj
Sylvia Young Theatre SchoolW1
£160
Starts Tue 14 Jul
Ballet Improvers
Tue 14 Jul, 19:35 - 21:058 weeks
City AcademyDanceSylvia Young Theatre School
8 weeksTue 19:35£160
JustynaSochajSylvia Young Theatre School
JustynaSochaj
Sylvia Young Theatre SchoolW1
£160
Starts Wed 15 Jul
Ballet Improvers
Wed 15 Jul, 18:10 - 19:408 weeks
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
8 weeksWed 18:10£160
SophieFordCity Academy
SophieFord
City AcademyFarringdon
£160
Starts Wed 15 Jul
Bollywood Dance Taster
Wed 15 Jul, 19:30 - 20:301 day
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
1 dayWed 19:30£15
PunamOsanCity Academy
PunamOsan
City AcademyFarringdon
£15
Starts Thu 16 Jul
Absolute Beginners - Ballet
Thu 16 Jul, 18:10 - 19:254 weeks
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
4 weeksThu 18:10£80
RubyMainCity Academy
RubyMain
City AcademyFarringdon
£80
Starts Fri 17 Jul
Ballet Classes - Beginners
Fri 17 Jul, 18:15 - 19:458 weeks
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
8 weeksFri 18:15£160
KirillBurlovCity Academy
KirillBurlov
City AcademyFarringdon
£160
Starts Fri 17 Jul
90's Pop Classics - Street Dance Workshop
Fri 17 Jul, 18:30 - 20:301 day
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
1 dayFri 18:30£25
KerriDe AguiarCity Academy
KerriDe Aguiar
City AcademyFarringdon
£25
Starts Fri 17 Jul
Beginners Contemporary Dance Classes
Fri 17 Jul, 19:55 - 21:108 weeks
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
8 weeksFri 19:55£160
KirillBurlovCity Academy
KirillBurlov
City AcademyFarringdon
£160
Starts Sat 18 Jul
Salsa Classes for Beginners
Sat 18 Jul, 10:00 - 11:306 weeks
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
6 weeksSat 10:00£148
AndreaJanosovaCity Academy
AndreaJanosova
City AcademyFarringdon
£148
Starts Sat 18 Jul
Salsa Classes - Improvers 1
Sat 18 Jul, 11:40 - 13:106 weeks
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
6 weeksSat 11:40£145
AndreaJanosovaCity Academy
AndreaJanosova
City AcademyFarringdon
£145
Starts Sat 18 Jul
Bachata - Beginners
Sat 18 Jul, 13:20 - 14:506 weeks
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
6 weeksSat 13:20£145
AndreaJanosovaCity Academy
AndreaJanosova
City AcademyFarringdon
£145
Starts Sat 18 Jul
Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Sat 18 Jul, 15:00 - 16:306 weeks
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
6 weeksSat 15:00£160
EditaDoncakovaCity Academy
EditaDoncakova
City AcademyFarringdon
£160
Starts Mon 20 Jul
Commercial Dance – Taster
Mon 20 Jul, 18:15 - 19:151 day
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
1 dayMon 18:15£15
DanceTutorsCity Academy
DanceTutors
City AcademyFarringdon
£15
Starts Mon 20 Jul
K-Pop Dance Taster Classes
Mon 20 Jul, 19:30 - 20:301 day
City AcademyDanceCity Academy
1 dayMon 19:30£15
DanceTutorsCity Academy
DanceTutors
City AcademyFarringdon
£15

Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners

Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners

Jive Dance Classes - Beginners

Ballroom Classes - Improvers

Jive Dance Classes - Improvers

Absolute Beginners - Ballet

Ballet Classes - Beginners

Ballet Improvers

Ballet Improvers

Bollywood Dance Taster

Absolute Beginners - Ballet

Ballet Classes - Beginners

90's Pop Classics - Street Dance Workshop

Beginners Contemporary Dance Classes

Salsa Classes for Beginners

Salsa Classes - Improvers 1

Bachata - Beginners

Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners

Commercial Dance – Taster

K-Pop Dance Taster Classes

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