The Dance Consortium

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

Wide range of styles

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

Wendy Charles School of Dance

Zest Dance Academy

Excel Dance Company Northern Ireland

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

A dance school based in Bolton, Greater Manchester, Body in Motion Dance welcomes people who want to learn to move, keep active and enjoy dancing in a friendly setting.

Dance classes are a good way to build coordination, confidence and fitness while picking up new skills at your own pace. Whether you are completely new or returning after a break, a local dance school like this offers a sociable space to get started and progress over time.

Body in Motion Dance is a dance school in Bolton, Greater Manchester, offering classes for all levels.

Body in Motion Dance

Based at Warwickshire Shopping Park in Coventry, AKADEMY Dance Company is a dance school offering classes across contemporary, modern and lyrical styles, along with fitness and flexibility work. Whether you are just starting out or already have experience, everyone is welcome, and the school has grown into a community of over 100 dancers from babies right through to adults.

Dance classes are a good way to build confidence, coordination and creativity while keeping active, and a school setting like this offers a supportive place to learn and express yourself among others.

All ages welcome

Beginner friendly

Range of styles

Growing community

Waiting list

Shopping park venue

AKADEMY Dance Company is a dance school in Coventry offering contemporary, modern, lyrical, fitness and flexibility classes.

AKADEMY Dance Company

Simply Dance Stafford

Yorkshire Academy of Creative Arts & Dance

Balliamo Dance Academy

Blaze Dance York

Centre Stage School of Dance and Performing Arts

Inspire Academy of Dance

Irish Dancing for Adults

Based in Salford, Greater Manchester, KNT Danceworks is a dance school welcoming students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. The studio offers a broad range of styles, including ballet, pointe work, jazz, tap, contemporary and commercial dance, along with progressing ballet technique. There are also classes for children aged 3 to 16, plus fitness sessions.

A dance studio like this is a good place to try something new or build on existing skills, whether you are stepping into your first class or returning after time away. With varied styles on offer, there is scope to find something that suits your interests and level.

All ages and abilities

Kids classes

Fitness classes

Progressing ballet technique

KNT Danceworks is a dance school in Salford, Greater Manchester, offering ballet, jazz, tap and more for adults and children.

KNT Danceworks | MCR Dance Studios

Live Love Perform

Momentum Dance Class is a dance school based in Swindon. It offers a space for people to learn and enjoy dance in a friendly local setting.

Dance classes are a good way to build coordination, fitness and confidence while picking up new skills. Whether you are just starting out or looking to keep an established hobby going, a class like this can offer a supportive place to practise and meet others who share the same interest.

Momentum Dance Class is a dance school in Swindon offering classes for people wanting to learn and enjoy dance.

Momentum Dance Class

Moonglow Dance

Mountway School of Dancing

A dance school based in Sunderland, RA Dance Academy offers training across a range of styles for those looking to develop their technique and performance. The academy covers Lyrical, Modern Jazz, Urban, Tap and Musical Theatre.

A dance academy like this is a good place to build coordination, confidence and stage skills, whether you are picking up a first style or working across several. Sessions are typically grouped by discipline, so it is worth getting in touch to find the right fit.

Based in Sunderland

RA Dance Academy is a dance school in Sunderland offering Lyrical, Modern Jazz, Urban, Tap and Musical Theatre.

RA Dance Academy

Based in West Bridgford in Nottingham, the Sandra Taylor School of Dance has been teaching dance since 1980. It welcomes dancers of all ages, from young beginners aged three right through to adults, offering training in Classical Ballet, Tap, Theatrecraft and Modern Jazz.

A dance school like this is a good place to build technique, confidence and a love of performance, whether you are taking your very first steps or looking to develop existing skills. Classes are structured around the needs of different ages and abilities.

Established in 1980

Qualified teaching

West Bridgford setting

Dance school in West Bridgford, Nottingham, teaching Ballet, Tap, Theatrecraft and Modern Jazz to ages 3 to adult since 1980.

Sandra Taylor School of Dance

For anyone looking to take up dancing in Nottingham, Simply Dance offers a friendly place to learn and practise. The club sits within Nottinghamshire and welcomes people who want to move to music and pick up new steps.

Dance classes are a good way to build confidence, keep active and meet others in a sociable setting. Whether you are trying something new or returning after a break, a dedicated dance venue can help you progress at a comfortable pace.

Simply Dance Nottingham is a dance club in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, offering a friendly place to learn and practise.

Dance clubs