Beat Feet Academy of Dance

Based in Derby city centre, Foot Fusion School of Dance offers dance classes for boys and girls from age two through to their teens. Sessions cover a range of styles, including ballet, tap, modern jazz, street and lyrical, and are taught by qualified teachers across the school's studios. There are also female fitness sessions and preparation for IDTA exams.

A dance school like this is a good place for children to build confidence, coordination and rhythm while making friends, whether they are complete beginners or keen to work towards performances and exams.

Classes for all ages

Range of styles

Qualified teachers

City centre studios

Flexible timetable

IDTA exams

Foot Fusion School of Dance in Derby city centre offers dance classes for boys and girls from age two to their teens.

Foot Fusion School of Dance

Leap Dance Midlands Hilton

A performing arts studio in Derby, Born To Perform Academy runs a wide mix of dance and stage classes for students from age three upwards. Disciplines include commercial, lyrical and acro dance, alongside musical theatre, singing and drama, so there is scope to focus on one area or try several.

The setup also includes Born to Perform College for those wanting a more structured course, plus workshops, summer classes and party packages. A performing arts studio like this is a good fit for children and young people keen to build confidence and skills through regular coached classes and performance opportunities.

Classes from age 3

Range of disciplines

College courses

Workshops and summer classes

Party packages

Born To Perform Academy is a performing arts studio in Derby offering dance, singing and drama classes for ages 3 and up.

Born To Perform Academy & Born To Perform College

Based at Derby University, Studio 86 Dance School is a dance school in Derby offering a wide spread of styles for those keen to get moving. Classes cover ballet, tap, modern, jazz, lyrical, street dance, commercial and cheerleading, along with acro and gymnastics.

A dance school like this is a good place to build technique, confidence and coordination, whether you are trying a style for the first time or developing skills you already have. With several disciplines under one roof, there is scope to focus on one area or explore a few.

Wide range of styles

Acro and gymnastics

University setting

Studio 86 Dance School in Derby offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, street dance, acro, gymnastics and more.

Studio 86 Dance School

Based in Derby, UC Dance is a dance school offering classes across a wide range of theatrical styles for students from the age of two upwards. Disciplines taught include ballet, tap, modern, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre, singing, acrobatics and street, with sessions for early movers, dancers and adults. The school also runs a competition team and offers exams and workshops.

A dance school like this can be a good fit for children and adults alike, whether you are looking to build confidence, learn technique or simply enjoy moving to music. New starters can try a class before committing.

Classes from age two

Free trial class

Competition team

Exams and workshops

Adult classes

UC Dance is a dance school in Derby offering ballet, tap, modern, street and more for ages two and up.

UC Dance Derby

Based in Derby, Studio84 Arts Academy is a performing arts school for children, offering training in theatrical and freestyle dance. The academy focuses on building creativity and confidence in a professional yet caring setting, with classes delivered by fully qualified staff.

A dance and performing arts school like this is a good fit for young people who want to develop their skills across different styles, whether they are just starting out or working towards exams and competitions. Sessions are run by trained instructors in a structured environment.

For children

Qualified staff

Exams and competitions

Theatrical and freestyle

Studio84 Arts Academy is a dance and performing arts school for children in Derby, offering theatrical and freestyle training.

Studio84 Arts Academy - Dance & Performing Arts

Based in Spondon, Derby, Danceworks Unlimited is a dance school running classes for both children and adults. The timetable covers a broad mix of styles, from ballet and tap to disco, acro, cheerleading and line dancing, along with fitness classes.

A dance school like this is a good place to build confidence, coordination and fitness, whether you are starting out or returning after a break. With classes spanning several styles and age groups, there is usually something to suit a range of interests and abilities.

All ages welcome

Fitness classes

Based in Spondon

Danceworks Unlimited is a dance school in Spondon, Derby offering ballet, tap, disco, acro, cheer and more for all ages.

Danceworks Unlimited

Fancy learning to dance in Derby? Rendezvous for Dancing runs Ballroom and Latin classes for all abilities, from complete beginners to those who have been dancing for years. Alongside group adult classes, they offer personal lessons, wedding dance tuition, and social and tea dances, with the club having taught in Derby for over 50 years.

A dance school like this suits couples looking for a shared hobby as well as singles wanting to meet new people, and it keeps you both physically and mentally active. If Strictly has caught your eye, it is a friendly way to give it a try.

All abilities welcome

Ballroom and Latin

Personal lessons

Wedding dance lessons

Social and tea dances

Over 50 years

Rendezvous for Dancing offers Ballroom and Latin dance classes and lessons for all abilities in Derby.

Rendezvous For Dancing

Based in Derby, First Stage Dance and Theatre Academy is a dance and theatre school offering classes for both children and adults. The timetable spans a wide range of styles, including ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, jazz, commercial dance, musical theatre, acrobatics and aerial training, with sessions to suit everyone from beginners to advanced students.

A dance school like this is a good place to build technique, confidence and performance skills at your own pace. With classes for different ages and levels, there is usually a route in whether you are trying dance for the first time or looking to progress further.

Children and adults

All levels welcome

Free trial

Established 1996

First Stage Dance and Theatre Academy in Derby offers ballet, tap, modern, aerial and more for children and adults.

First Stage Dance & Theatre Academy

MSDC Dance Company - Derby Adult & Youth Dance Classes

If you fancy learning to dance without a partner, Ceroc Derby offers modern jive classes in Derby. Ceroc is a partner dance that mixes elements of jive, salsa and ballroom into a style that is easy to pick up, so you can turn up on your own and get straight into the fun.

Dance classes like this are a sociable way to spend an evening, whether you want to keep active, meet new people or build confidence on the floor. Sessions usually cover the basics for newcomers before moving into freestyle dancing, and no previous experience is needed to join in.

Ceroc Derby runs modern jive dance classes in Derby, welcoming beginners and dancers coming along on their own.

Ceroc Derby

Gotta Dance Derby

Based in Derby, Anna Michelle's School of Dance offers dance tuition for those looking to learn and develop their skills. It is a welcoming spot for anyone in the local area keen to take up dancing or build on what they already know.

A dance school is a good place to work on technique, coordination and confidence in a structured setting. Whether you are completely new to it or picking things back up, sessions are typically taught at a pace suited to different levels of experience.

Anna Michelle's School of Dance is a dance school in Derby offering tuition for a range of ages and abilities.

Dance clubs in Derby