If you have ever fancied trying salsa but assumed you needed experience or a partner, this Leeds dance academy is set up with exactly that worry in mind. Sabroso Dance Academy runs social salsa classes for adults in Leeds city centre, teaching step by step at a relaxed pace so complete beginners can find their feet.

Most people arrive on their own, and no partner is needed to take part. A dance class like this is a good way to pick up a new skill while meeting people, and taster sessions make it easy to see whether it suits you before committing to a course.

Beginner friendly

No partner needed

Free taster available

Beginners course

Leeds city centre

Social salsa

Sabroso Dance Academy runs beginner-friendly social salsa classes for adults in Leeds city centre, no partner needed.

Sabroso Dance Academy

Set in Leeds, West Yorkshire, The Dance Studio Leeds is a dance venue offering a mix of adult classes, workshops and studio hire. It also caters for one-off occasions, running parties, team building sessions, educational outreach and wedding dance tuition, so there is something for individuals and groups alike.

Dance studios like this are a welcoming way to try something new, keep active and build confidence, whether you are learning steps for a special day or simply joining a regular class. Sessions are usually suited to a range of experience levels.

Adult classes

Wedding dance tuition

Studio hire

Parties and groups

Educational outreach

Central Leeds location

The Dance Studio Leeds is a dance studio in Leeds offering adult classes, workshops, studio hire, parties and wedding dance tuition.

The Dance Studio Leeds

Set in Moortown, North Leeds, Danceworks is a dance school that welcomes children of all ages into a fun environment where they can build their technique. Established by Laura Jakes in 1995, it has been sharing a passion for dance for over 30 years and offers classes in ballet, theatre, tap and contemporary for both boys and girls.

Alongside in-house sessions, the school delivers dance to the wider community, supporting local primary schools and charities including Leeds Rhinos Foundation and Sunshine and Smiles. A dance school like this is a good place for young people to learn technique, grow in confidence and take part in shows and performances.

For all ages

Range of styles

Established in 1995

Qualified teachers

Runs six days a week

Community work

Danceworks is a children's dance school in Moortown, Leeds, offering ballet, tap, theatre and contemporary classes.

Danceworks

Based in Leeds, RJC Dance is a cultural organisation that brings people together through movement and creativity. It welcomes young people, adults and elders, with a focus on building confidence and a sense of belonging.

Alongside regular classes and events, the organisation runs youth provision and dance camps, and connects its work to heritage, culture and community. A dance organisation like this is a good place to explore movement, meet others and take part in creative activities whatever your age or experience.

All ages welcome

Youth provision

Dance camps

Classes and events

Community focus

RJC Dance is an inclusive dance and cultural organisation in Leeds, offering classes and activities for all ages.

RJC Dance

Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Leeds Dance Education is a dance school for children. Classes are grouped by age, starting with Little Tiptoes for toddlers from around 22 months and running through Reception and school year stages up to age seven and over. The focus is on encouraging each dancer as an individual, with an emphasis on progress and enjoyment rather than competition or comparison.

A children's dance school is a good place for young ones to build confidence, coordination and friendships while learning that reaching goals takes time and practice. Age-based classes help children learn alongside others at a similar stage.

Classes for children

Toddler classes

Age-based groups

Individual focus

North Leeds Dance Education is a children's dance school in Leeds, West Yorkshire, with age-based classes from toddlers upwards.

North Leeds Dance Education

Based in Leeds, Yorkshire Dance is a dance charity that uses dance to support happiness, health, connection and change across the city. It runs weekly classes alongside programmes for a range of ages and needs, including sessions for young people and for those over 55.

As a dance organisation, it offers a way to stay active, learn new skills and take part in a shared creative activity. The building is also available to hire, with studio space, meeting rooms and co-working space for artists, plus performance opportunities throughout the year.

Classes for all ages

Weekly courses

Performance opportunities

Accessible dance

Yorkshire Dance is a dance charity in Leeds offering weekly classes, programmes for all ages and studio hire.

Yorkshire Dance

Elevations Academy Leeds

Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Phoenix Dance Theatre is a dance company that creates and tours original productions while running programmes for young people across the region. Alongside its professional work, it offers youth academies in several towns and cities and dance provision for schools.

Companies like this bring together performance, learning and community engagement, giving audiences the chance to see contemporary dance and young dancers the opportunity to train and develop their skills.

Youth academies

Ages 4 to 18

Touring productions

Schools provision

Professional development

Phoenix Dance Theatre is a dance company in Leeds, touring productions and running youth academies across the region.

Phoenix Dance Theatre

Armley Dance Studios

Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Dance House is a dance studio for people who want to learn, practise and enjoy moving to music. It offers a space to build skills and confidence at whatever level you are starting from.

Dance classes are a great way to keep active, meet others and pick up new techniques in a supportive setting. Whether you are completely new or looking to develop existing skills, a dance studio like this can help you find your rhythm.

Dance House is a dance studio in Leeds, West Yorkshire, offering classes for all levels.

Dance House

Based in Leeds, the Northern School of Contemporary Dance is a specialist dance school focused on contemporary dance. It offers a range of higher education programmes, from an undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Dance through to BA (Hons) degrees and a selection of postgraduate MA courses.

A specialist dance school like this suits people looking to train seriously and study dance at degree level. Students can generally expect structured teaching across performance, choreography and related creative disciplines, alongside the wider student support that comes with studying at a dedicated institution.

Contemporary dance focus

Undergraduate courses

Postgraduate study

Student support

Based in Leeds

Open days available

Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds, a specialist school offering undergraduate and postgraduate dance courses.

Northern School of Contemporary Dance

Set in Leeds, West Yorkshire, this dance centre offers a space for people to learn and practise dance in the city. It welcomes those looking to take up a new hobby as well as anyone keen to build on skills they already have.

A dance centre like this is generally a good place to improve coordination, fitness and confidence, whether you prefer group classes or working on technique. Beginners and more experienced dancers alike can usually find a style and pace that suits them.

Leeds Dance Centre is a dance studio in Leeds, West Yorkshire, welcoming beginners and experienced dancers alike.

Dance clubs in Leeds