Lucy Evans Academy Of Dance

Based at The Old School in Newton Flotman near Norwich, Anglia Region Theatre School (ARTS) is a family-run dance and performing arts school for young people. Founded in 1986, it teaches dance alongside acting, singing and musical theatre, with a wide range of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, lyrical, street and commercial.

A theatre school like this suits children who want to build confidence and make friends while learning to perform. Alongside regular classes there are opportunities to take part in shows, and one to one and pre-school sessions are also part of the mix.

Established 1986

Family run

Many dance styles

Performing arts too

First lesson free

Classes for all ages

Anglia Region Theatre School (ARTS), a family-run dance and performing arts school in Newton Flotman, Norwich.

Anglia Region Theatre School

Based in Luton, Next Generation Youth Theatre (NGYT) is a youth performing arts organisation offering dance alongside drama and musical theatre. Sessions are grouped by age, spanning early years right through to young adults, so children and teenagers can take part in the discipline that suits them.

Alongside dance, NGYT runs drama, musical theatre and specialist expressive arts sessions, with company groups that stage performances and events through the year. A youth dance setting like this is a good place for young people to build confidence, learn technique and work towards showcases and productions with others of a similar age.

Dance for young people

Age grouped sessions

More than dance

SEN sessions

Early years classes

Performances and events

NGYT is a youth theatre in Luton offering dance, drama and musical theatre for ages 3 to 25.

NGYT

Rachel Harris School of Dance

Set in Luton, Rayners Deja vu Dance Studio is a dance studio built around a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Instructors aim to create a supportive space where you can learn at your own pace, meet new people and enjoy your time on the floor.

The studio is open to complete beginners and to those who already treat dance as a hobby. A good dance class generally helps you build confidence, coordination and rhythm while keeping things sociable and fun, so there is room for all levels to take part.

Beginner friendly

Friendly instructors

Based in Luton

Rayners Deja vu Dance Studio is a friendly dance studio in Luton, welcoming both beginners and returning dancers.

Rayners Deja vu Dance Studio

SJ Performing Arts Plymouth

Set in Wellington, ToriArts Studios is a performing arts and dance school in Telford offering classes for children, teens and adults. Alongside dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz and street, the studio runs musical theatre, drama, singing and aerial arts including aerial hoop, plus conditioning and acrobatics. Purpose built studios have recently opened, and studio hire is also available.

A dance and performing arts school like this suits complete beginners and more experienced students alike, with classes that build technique and confidence. Many schools also prepare students for examinations, competitions and stage performances.

All ages welcome

Range of dance styles

Aerial arts

Musical theatre and drama

Exams and competitions

Purpose built studios

ToriArts Studios in Wellington, Telford: a performing arts and dance school with classes in dance, musical theatre, singing and aerial arts.

ToriArts Studios Wellington

Clarke's Dance Studios

Pulse Dance Studio

Based in Garston, Topaz Dancentre is a long established dance school serving Liverpool and the wider Merseyside area. Classes cover a broad mix of styles including ballet, tap, modern, lyrical, street dance, acro, and ballroom and Latin, with sessions for both children and adults. Private tuition is also available alongside the group classes.

The school runs classes for the very youngest dancers through to adult beginners, so there is a route in whatever your age or experience. A good dance school offers a friendly setting to build confidence, coordination and technique, whether you are dancing for fun, fitness or performance.

Children and adults

Private tuition

Adult beginner classes

Long established

Classes for tinies

Topaz Dancentre is a long established dance school in Garston, Liverpool, offering classes for children and adults.

Topaz Dancentre

Dance Factory Bristol

Dancilicious Dance Company

Based in Norwich, Norfolk, the Norwich School of Dance offers a range of dance classes for different levels, from beginners through to more advanced grades. Newcomers can book a trial class online, and the school welcomes dancers moving from other schools, helping them find a suitable class. Private sessions are also available on enquiry.

A dance school like this is a good fit for those wanting to learn technique, build confidence and take part in performance opportunities. Classes are typically graded, so it helps to check which level suits you before joining.

Trial classes

Graded classes

Private sessions

Performance opportunities

Transfers welcome

Norwich School of Dance is a dance school in Norwich, Norfolk offering graded classes, performances and trial sessions.

Norwich School of Dance

Based in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Premier Dance Centre is a dance school teaching a wide range of styles to children and adults across Staffordshire. Lessons cover Latin American, Ballroom, Salsa, Modern and Easy Sequence, Rock n Roll and wedding dances, with classes running throughout the week at various levels.

The centre welcomes everyone from absolute beginners who have never danced a step through to those competing at international level. A dance school like this is a good way to build confidence, learn steps for a specific occasion, or simply dance for fun in a group setting. Social dance nights are also held here.

Wedding dances

Classes throughout the week

Social dance nights

Premier Dance Centre is a dance school in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent teaching Ballroom, Latin, Salsa and more for all levels.

Premier Dance Centre

Rhythm City CIC

CC Dance Company

Learn to dance in Swindon with Ceroc Swindon, a modern jive dance club that meets weekly at The Deanery CE Academy. The evenings mix taught lessons with social freestyle dancing, so there is a chance to practise what you have learned and meet other dancers.

Ceroc is a partner dance based on modern jive, and classes like these are a friendly way to pick up the basics whether you come along alone or with someone. Sessions typically build from a beginner lesson into open freestyle dancing for everyone on the floor.

Weekly class nights

Beginner lessons

Taught by an instructor

Freestyle dancing

The Deanery CE Academy

Meet new people

Ceroc Swindon is a modern jive dance club running weekly Tuesday class nights at The Deanery CE Academy in Swindon.

Ceroc Swindon

Sparkles School of Dance

Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Bodyrockerz is a dance club where people can get moving, learn routines and build confidence in a friendly setting.

Dance sessions are a good way to stay active while picking up new steps and meeting others who enjoy it. Whether you are just starting out or already comfortable on the floor, a class like this offers a sociable and energetic way to keep fit.

Bodyrockerz is a dance club based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Bodyrockerz

Tucked away in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Footloose Dance Centre is a dance school where you can learn a range of styles in a relaxed and friendly setting. From Ballroom and Latin American to Salsa, Rock and Roll and Argentine Tango, there is plenty to explore, and the centre also helps couples prepare their first wedding dance.

Dancers can join a group class with others of a similar level or opt for one to one lessons with a qualified instructor. A dance centre like this suits complete beginners and more experienced dancers alike, and it is a sociable way to keep active, learn something new and meet people.

Group or private lessons

Qualified instruction

Wedding dance lessons

Refurbished ballroom

Footloose Dance Centre in Chesterfield teaches Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Tango and more through group classes and one to one lessons.

Footloose dance centre

Based in Nottingham, KS Dance Academy is a friendly dance school offering classes across venues in Woodthorpe, Gunthorpe and Bingham. It welcomes children and adults alike, with disciplines including ballet, tap, modern, lyrical contemporary, musical theatre and commercial jazz.

Alongside its classes for young dancers, the school runs a programme of adult sessions covering ballet, tap and lyrical jazz, offering a way to keep active, learn new skills and meet others. A dance school like this suits complete beginners and returning dancers who want structured, taught classes in a sociable setting.

Wide range of styles

Adult classes

Multiple venues

Qualified teachers

Trial available

KS Dance Academy is a friendly dance school in Nottingham with children's and adult classes in ballet, tap, modern and more.

KS Dance Academy

A dance school based in Walsall, West Midlands, LA Studios (Livingston Academy) offers a welcoming space for people to learn and develop their dancing.

Dance schools like this one suit a range of ages and abilities, from complete beginners finding their feet to those looking to build technique and confidence over time. Sessions are typically taught in a group setting, giving you the chance to pick up new steps and enjoy moving to music alongside others.

LA Studios (Livingston Academy) is a dance school in Walsall, West Midlands, welcoming a range of ages and abilities.

Dance clubs