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 1041 dance classes in London. These include Ballet, Salsa, Ballroom and General from 2 London providers.

Which London providers offer dance classes?

Learn.London currently lists dance classes from 2 London providers, including DanceBuzz and City Academy. 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 20 evening dance classes and 0 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 £15 to £160, 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.

1,041 dance classes in London

Class	Provider / Venue		Schedule	Duration
Ballet Classes - Beginners	City AcademyFarringdon	26 Oct 2026	18:10 - 19:4090 min class	Short course8 weeks	£160	View class
Salsa Classes for Beginners	City AcademyFarringdon	26 Oct 2026	18:15 - 19:3075 min class	Short course8 weeks	£148	View class
Beginners Street Dance Classes (Level 1)	DanceBuzzOxford Circus Studio, London W1	26 Oct 2026	19:30 - 20:301 hour class	Short course7 weeks	£110	View class
Street Dance Taster Classes (Level 1)	DanceBuzzOxford Circus Studio, London W1	26 Oct 2026	19:30 - 20:301 hour class	Taster class	£15	View class
Salsa Classes - Improvers 1	City AcademyFarringdon	26 Oct 2026	19:40 - 20:5575 min class	Short course8 weeks	£158	View class
Ballet Improvers	City AcademyFarringdon	26 Oct 2026	19:45 - 21:1590 min class	Short course8 weeks	£160	View class
Improvers Salsa Classes (Level 2)	DanceBuzzKings Cross Studio, Central YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS	27 Oct 2026	18:10 - 19:101 hour class	Short course7 weeks	£110	View class
Ballroom & Latin Taster Classes (Level 1)	DanceBuzzKings Cross Studio, Central YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS	27 Oct 2026	18:10 - 19:101 hour class	Taster class	£15	View class
Beginners Ballroom & Latin Classes (Level 1)	DanceBuzzKings Cross Studio, Central YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS	27 Oct 2026	18:10 - 19:101 hour class	Short course7 weeks	£130	View class
Barre Fitness Workout Classes	City AcademyFarringdon	27 Oct 2026	18:10 - 19:2575 min class	Short course8 weeks	£160	View class
Ballet Classes - Beginners	City AcademyFarringdon	27 Oct 2026	18:10 - 19:4090 min class	Short course8 weeks	£160	View class
Beginners Ballet Classes (Level 1)	DanceBuzzKings Cross Studio, Central YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS	27 Oct 2026	19:00 - 20:001 hour class	Short course8 weeks	£145	View class
Ballet Taster Classes (Level 1)	DanceBuzzKings Cross Studio, Central YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS	27 Oct 2026	19:00 - 20:001 hour class	Taster class	£15	View class
Salsa Taster Classes (Level 1)	DanceBuzzKings Cross Studio, Central YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS	27 Oct 2026	19:15 - 20:151 hour class	Taster class	£15	View class
Improvers Ballroom & Latin Classes (Level 2)	DanceBuzzKings Cross Studio, Central YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS	27 Oct 2026	19:15 - 20:151 hour class	Short course7 weeks	£130	View class
Beginners Salsa Classes (Level 1)	DanceBuzzKings Cross Studio, Central YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS	27 Oct 2026	19:15 - 20:151 hour class	Short course7 weeks	£110	View class
Stretch and Flexibility Classes	City AcademyFarringdon	27 Oct 2026	19:35 - 20:5075 min class	Short course8 weeks	£128	View class
Ballet Improvers	City AcademyFarringdon	27 Oct 2026	19:50 - 21:2090 min class	Short course8 weeks	£160	View class
Tap Dance Improvers 1 Classes	City AcademyLIFT Islington	27 Oct 2026	19:55 - 21:1075 min class	Short course5 weeks	£90	View class
Improver Ballet Classes (Level 2 3)	DanceBuzzKings Cross Studio, Central YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS	27 Oct 2026	20:00 - 21:001 hour class	Short course8 weeks	£145	View class

Starts Tomorrow
Ballet Classes - Beginners
Mon 26 Oct, 18:10 - 19:408 weeksCity AcademyFarringdon
8 weeksMon 18:10£160
ZacPriestleyCity Academy
ZacPriestley
City AcademyFarringdon
£160
Starts Tomorrow
Salsa Classes for Beginners
Mon 26 Oct, 18:15 - 19:308 weeksCity AcademyFarringdon
8 weeksMon 18:15£148
AndreaJanosovaCity Academy
AndreaJanosova
City AcademyFarringdon
£148
Starts Tomorrow
Beginners Street Dance Classes (Level 1)
Mon 26 Oct, 19:30 - 20:307 weeksDanceBuzzOxfordCircusStudio,LondonW1
7 weeksMon 19:30£110
MarcyOxford Circus Studio
Marcy
Oxford Circus StudioLondon W1
£110
Starts Tomorrow
Street Dance Taster Classes (Level 1)
Mon 26 Oct, 19:30 - 20:30—DanceBuzzOxfordCircusStudio,LondonW1
—Mon 19:30£15
MarcyOxford Circus Studio
Marcy
Oxford Circus StudioLondon W1
£15
Starts Tomorrow
Salsa Classes - Improvers 1
Mon 26 Oct, 19:40 - 20:558 weeksCity AcademyFarringdon
8 weeksMon 19:40£158
AndreaJanosovaCity Academy
AndreaJanosova
City AcademyFarringdon
£158
Starts Tomorrow
Ballet Improvers
Mon 26 Oct, 19:45 - 21:158 weeksCity AcademyFarringdon
8 weeksMon 19:45£160
ZacPriestleyCity Academy
ZacPriestley
City AcademyFarringdon
£160
Starts Tue 27 Oct
Improvers Salsa Classes (Level 2)
Tue 27 Oct, 18:10 - 19:107 weeksDanceBuzzKingsCrossStudio,CentralYMCAatKX,120CromerSt,London,WC1H8BS
7 weeksTue 18:10£110
MohammedKings Cross Studio
Mohammed
Kings Cross StudioCentral YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS
£110
Starts Tue 27 Oct
Ballroom & Latin Taster Classes (Level 1)
Tue 27 Oct, 18:10 - 19:10—DanceBuzzKingsCrossStudio,CentralYMCAatKX,120CromerSt,London,WC1H8BS
—Tue 18:10£15
NunoKings Cross Studio
Nuno
Kings Cross StudioCentral YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS
£15
Starts Tue 27 Oct
Beginners Ballroom & Latin Classes (Level 1)
Tue 27 Oct, 18:10 - 19:107 weeksDanceBuzzKingsCrossStudio,CentralYMCAatKX,120CromerSt,London,WC1H8BS
7 weeksTue 18:10£130
NunoKings Cross Studio
Nuno
Kings Cross StudioCentral YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS
£130
Starts Tue 27 Oct
Barre Fitness Workout Classes
Tue 27 Oct, 18:10 - 19:258 weeksCity AcademyFarringdon
8 weeksTue 18:10£160
IrisAllainCity Academy
IrisAllain
City AcademyFarringdon
£160
Starts Tue 27 Oct
Ballet Classes - Beginners
Tue 27 Oct, 18:10 - 19:408 weeksCity AcademyFarringdon
8 weeksTue 18:10£160
PanagiotisPavlopoulosCity Academy
PanagiotisPavlopoulos
City AcademyFarringdon
£160
Starts Tue 27 Oct
Beginners Ballet Classes (Level 1)
Tue 27 Oct, 19:00 - 20:008 weeksDanceBuzzKingsCrossStudio,CentralYMCAatKX,120CromerSt,London,WC1H8BS
8 weeksTue 19:00£145
LaureKings Cross Studio
Laure
Kings Cross StudioCentral YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS
£145
Starts Tue 27 Oct
Ballet Taster Classes (Level 1)
Tue 27 Oct, 19:00 - 20:00—DanceBuzzKingsCrossStudio,CentralYMCAatKX,120CromerSt,London,WC1H8BS
—Tue 19:00£15
LaureKings Cross Studio
Laure
Kings Cross StudioCentral YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS
£15
Starts Tue 27 Oct
Salsa Taster Classes (Level 1)
Tue 27 Oct, 19:15 - 20:15—DanceBuzzKingsCrossStudio,CentralYMCAatKX,120CromerSt,London,WC1H8BS
—Tue 19:15£15
MohammedKings Cross Studio
Mohammed
Kings Cross StudioCentral YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS
£15
Starts Tue 27 Oct
Improvers Ballroom & Latin Classes (Level 2)
Tue 27 Oct, 19:15 - 20:157 weeksDanceBuzzKingsCrossStudio,CentralYMCAatKX,120CromerSt,London,WC1H8BS
7 weeksTue 19:15£130
NunoKings Cross Studio
Nuno
Kings Cross StudioCentral YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS
£130
Starts Tue 27 Oct
Beginners Salsa Classes (Level 1)
Tue 27 Oct, 19:15 - 20:157 weeksDanceBuzzKingsCrossStudio,CentralYMCAatKX,120CromerSt,London,WC1H8BS
7 weeksTue 19:15£110
MohammedKings Cross Studio
Mohammed
Kings Cross StudioCentral YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS
£110
Starts Tue 27 Oct
Stretch and Flexibility Classes
Tue 27 Oct, 19:35 - 20:508 weeksCity AcademyFarringdon
8 weeksTue 19:35£128
IrisAllainCity Academy
IrisAllain
City AcademyFarringdon
£128
Starts Tue 27 Oct
Ballet Improvers
Tue 27 Oct, 19:50 - 21:208 weeksCity AcademyFarringdon
8 weeksTue 19:50£160
PanagiotisPavlopoulosCity Academy
PanagiotisPavlopoulos
City AcademyFarringdon
£160
Starts Tue 27 Oct
Tap Dance Improvers 1 Classes
Tue 27 Oct, 19:55 - 21:105 weeksCity AcademyLIFTIslington
5 weeksTue 19:55£90
CameronTweedLIFT Islington
CameronTweed
LIFT Islington
£90
Starts Tue 27 Oct
Improver Ballet Classes (Level 2/3)
Tue 27 Oct, 20:00 - 21:008 weeksDanceBuzzKingsCrossStudio,CentralYMCAatKX,120CromerSt,London,WC1H8BS
8 weeksTue 20:00£145
LaureKings Cross Studio
Laure
Kings Cross StudioCentral YMCA at KX, 120 Cromer St, London, WC1H 8BS
£145