Set in Covent Garden, the London Tango Academy is a dedicated Argentine Tango school in central London that welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced dancers. Group classes run at all levels, alongside private lessons and workshops, and the academy is linked to its sister school Avenida Tango in Buenos Aires.

A tango school like this is a good place to learn the social dance from the ground up and to become part of a regular dancing community. Beginners can start with the basics, while more confident dancers can develop technique and musicality through progressive classes and one to one tuition.

Beginner friendly

All levels catered for

Private lessons

Workshops

Covent Garden venue

Buenos Aires links

London Tango Academy is an Argentine Tango school in Covent Garden, London, with classes for beginners to advanced dancers.

London Tango Academy

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Based in London, ECD (European College of Dance) is a dance school offering training for children, teenagers and professionals alike. Alongside full time and part time courses, the college runs a one year diploma and a teaching qualification, plus private lessons for those who prefer one to one tuition.

Adult students can join classes across a range of dance styles, with structured sessions and the option to work towards exams. Dance schools like this suit anyone from complete beginners finding their feet to more experienced dancers looking to develop technique and confidence.

Classes for all ages

Diploma and qualifications

Full and part time courses

Range of dance styles

Optional exams

ECD (European College of Dance) is a London dance school offering courses, a diploma and classes for kids, teens and adults.

ECD - European College of Dance

A boutique dance studio in Islington, north London, ARC Studio runs weekly classes across a range of styles including K-Pop, Heels, choreography and hip hop. Sessions are open to all levels, with a focus on quality training and a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Alongside its regular timetable, the studio hosts workshops and special programmes led by visiting choreographers from Korea and elsewhere. Dance classes like these are a good way to build confidence, learn routines and meet others, whether you are just starting out or already dancing regularly.

Styles taught

All levels welcome

Weekly classes

Workshops and programmes

North London studio

ARC Studio is a boutique dance studio in London offering weekly K-Pop, Heels, hip hop and choreography classes for all levels.

ARC STUDIO

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Oti & Marius Dance Studio by Oti Mabuse & Marius Iepure

Based in London, City Academy runs performing arts and creative classes for adults. Alongside dance, the programme covers acting, singing, screen acting, musical theatre, filmmaking, photography, writing, music lessons, art and drawing, and life skills courses. Sessions are offered in the evenings, at weekends and on weekdays, making it easier to fit learning around work.

Classes are designed for a range of levels, from curious beginners to those looking to build confidence and skill. Whether you want to try something new or develop an existing interest, a creative class like this is a friendly way to learn a discipline and meet like minded people.

Wide range of disciplines

Flexible timings

For adults

Gift vouchers available

City Academy in London offers dance, acting, singing and other creative classes for adults, with evening, weekend and weekday options.

City Academy

Based at The Place in central London, London Contemporary Dance School is a dance institution offering education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Alongside its degree programmes, the venue runs weekly classes for all ages and abilities, taught by professional dance artists, as well as a pre-vocational training programme for young people aged 11 to 16.

Dance schools like this one give students a space to develop technique and creativity, whether you are training towards a career in dance or simply taking classes for enjoyment. Programmes typically cater to a range of experience levels, from newcomers through to advanced dancers.

Degree level study

Professional teachers

Youth training

Central London venue

London Contemporary Dance School at The Place offers dance education, weekly classes for all ages and youth training in London.

London Contemporary Dance School

East London Dance

Set in Southwark (SE1), The London Academy of Dance is a boutique dance and fitness studio in central London. Alongside Ballroom and Latin tuition, the studio runs classes in Salsa and Bachata, plus fitness options such as Pilates, Zumba and Barre.

There is provision for a range of needs, including pre and postnatal classes, sessions for parents, babies and children, private lessons and wedding first dance tuition. A dance studio like this generally suits everyone from complete beginners to more experienced dancers, whether you want to learn a routine or simply move and stay active.

Dance disciplines

Fitness classes

Wedding first dance

Pre and postnatal

Parent, baby and kids

Boutique dance and fitness studio in Southwark, London, offering Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Pilates, Zumba, Barre and more.

The London Academy of Dance

Set in central London, Danceworks is a dance and fitness studio offering a wide timetable of classes across many styles. You can drop into open classes covering ballet, contemporary and jazz, street and commercial, tap and musical theatre, world dance and fitness, with sessions and courses for adults and younger dancers alike.

Alongside its class programme, the studio has rooms available for hire and hosts events, private lessons and workshops. A dance studio like this suits everyone from complete beginners to experienced dancers looking to keep improving in a supported setting.

Many dance styles

Classes for beginners

Classes for under 16s

Courses and programmes

Studio hire

Online classes

Danceworks is a dance and fitness studio in central London with classes across ballet, contemporary, street, tap and more.

Danceworks

Based in West Kensington, close to Hammersmith, Fulham and Earls Court, London Dance Studio offers ballroom, Latin and line dance for adults, teenagers and children. Sessions range from beginners' courses and a Wednesday drop-in class to private lessons and solo Latin, along with preparation for wedding first dances.

Dance classes like these are a friendly way to build confidence and coordination, whether you are learning steps for a special occasion or simply want to be more comfortable on the floor. With group and private options, there is usually a format to suit both complete newcomers and those looking to progress.

Ballroom and Latin

Line dance

Drop-in class

London Dance Studio offers ballroom, Latin and line dance classes for all ages in West Kensington, West London.

London Dance Studio

A long-running dance institution in Central London, Pineapple Dance Studios offers drop-in classes for dancers of every level, from complete beginners to advanced professionals. With a huge weekly timetable covering many different styles, there is something for most tastes and ages here, taught both in the studios and streamed live online.

Drop-in dance studios like this one are a flexible way to learn, letting you book individual classes rather than committing to a full course. Alongside adult sessions, Pineapple also runs regular classes for children, plus workshops and courses for those wanting to go further.

Wide range of styles

Drop-in classes

Kids classes

Courses and workshops

Pineapple Dance Studios in Central London runs drop-in classes across many styles for all ages and abilities.

Pineapple Dance Studios

Based in Old Street in central London, London Dance Academy is a dance and alternative fitness studio offering a range of pole, aerial and fitness classes for all levels. It first opened in 2005 as the London Academy of Pole Dancing and has since grown to cover a broader mix of disciplines.

Alongside pole dancing and pole fitness, the timetable includes aerial circus (hoop and silks), aerial yoga, twerk, chair dance and more, with classes taught by qualified instructors. A dance studio like this suits anyone looking to build strength, flexibility and confidence while learning something new.

Range of disciplines

Qualified instructors

Central London studio

Established in 2005

London Dance Academy is a pole, aerial and fitness dance studio in Old Street, central London, with classes for all levels.

Dance clubs in London