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Based in Carlton, Nottingham, Dance Affinity is a dance school offering training across a range of styles for dancers of all levels. Classes cover Freestyle Dance, Street Dance, Cheerleading, Acro, Commercial and Musical Theatre, with sessions available for children from two years upwards. The school is registered and accredited with ADFP, IDTA, BCQ and Acrobatic Arts.

A dance school like this can suit anyone taking their first steps, working towards performing on stage, or looking to compete. Alongside building technique, the focus tends to be on confidence, creativity and making friends. Trial sessions are available for those wanting to try it out first.

Wide range of styles

Classes from age two

Accredited school

Trial available

Based in Carlton

All levels welcome

Dance Affinity is a dance school in Carlton, Nottingham teaching Freestyle, Street, Cheer, Acro and more for ages two upwards.

Dance Affinity

Based in Newcastle, Staffordshire, The Marilyn Jones Dance Centre is a dance and acro gymnastics studio that describes itself as a community built on kindness, support, empathy and teamwork. Every student is valued, with the aim of building confidence, creativity and a lasting love of dance.

Dance schools like MJDC generally welcome students of different ages and abilities, with classes that develop technique, coordination and self-assurance in a friendly setting. An online portal handles registration, payments, messages and uniform orders for families.

Dance and acro

Community focused

Online portal

The Marilyn Jones Dance Centre is a dance and acro gymnastics studio in Newcastle, Staffordshire.

The Marilyn Jones Dance Centre

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Set in Nottingham, Ripfit boxing is a gym focused on boxing and fitness training. It offers a place for local people to work on their conditioning and skills in a boxing setting.

A boxing gym like this generally suits anyone wanting to build fitness, learn technique or train regularly, whether you are new to the sport or picking it back up. Sessions typically combine cardio, strength work and boxing drills.

Ripfit boxing is a boxing and fitness gym based in Nottingham.

Ripfit boxing

Based at Wyken Community Centre in Coventry, The Chorley School of Dance welcomes children from age three and upwards, along with older students and adults. The school teaches a range of styles including Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics and Modern, with additional disciplines such as Street Dance, Jazz, Contemporary and Commercial for older pupils, plus an adult Tap class.

A local dance school like this one is a good place for children to build coordination, confidence and rhythm while trying different styles. Competition classes and private lessons are also available for those keen to develop further.

Classes from age 3

Range of styles

Adult Tap class

Coventry venue

Competition and private lessons

The Chorley School of Dance in Coventry offers Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics and Modern for children age 3 and up, plus adult classes.

The Chorley School of Dance

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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

Based in Binley, Coventry, Timms School of Dance is a dance school offering dance, musical theatre and fitness classes for a wide range of ages. Established in March 1994, it welcomes pupils from age 2 upwards and moved to its purpose built, air conditioned studios in 2015. Teachers are registered with the British Theatre Dance Association and follow the BTDA syllabus, and the school is also certified for the Acrobatic Arts programme.

A dance school like this is a good place to build technique, confidence and coordination, whether you are starting young or coming back to it later. Classes are teacher led and cover a range of styles and abilities.

All ages welcome

BTDA registered teachers

Range of disciplines

Acrobatic Arts

Purpose built studios

Established 1994

Timms School of Dance is a dance school in Coventry offering dance, musical theatre and fitness classes for ages 2 and up.

Timms School of Dance

Based in the heart of Nottingham, Tracy Quaife Theatre Dance School offers classes across a range of theatre dance styles, including ballet, tap, modern jazz, commercial jazz and musical theatre. Lessons are open to girls and boys of all ages, from children through to adults, with branch schools in Gamston and Whatton.

A dance school like this suits anyone wanting to build technique and confidence, whether performing for fun or working towards graded exams and festivals. Pupils here take IDTA exams regularly and enter festivals and competitions, with opportunities to perform both as soloists and in groups.

Multiple locations

IDTA exams

Festivals and competitions

Established 1990

Tracy Quaife Theatre Dance School in Nottingham offers ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre for children and adults.

Tracy Quaife Theatre Dance School

Pure Padel Manchester is a padel venue in Manchester, part of the wider Pure Padel network of clubs across the UK. Padel is a fast growing racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, played on a smaller court with surrounding walls.

The club offers coaching alongside casual play, and courts can be booked through the Playtomic app. Padel is easy to pick up from the first rally, which makes venues like this a good option for complete beginners as well as players looking for a regular game.

Coaching available

Book via Playtomic

Part of a UK network

Pure Padel Manchester is a padel club in Manchester offering courts, coaching and bookings via the Playtomic app.

Pure Padel Manchester

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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

Based in Bramley, Leeds, Bad Company is a Muay Thai gym welcoming everyone from complete beginners through to competitive fighters. Set across a large 12,000 square foot space, it has two boxing rings, a full range of punch bags, Zebra mat flooring and a dedicated strength and conditioning area with squat racks, free weights, assault bikes, treadmills, SkiErgs and more.

Muay Thai training combines striking with punches, kicks, elbows and knees, and suits those looking to build fitness, technique and confidence. Sessions are typically coached, with membership or pay as you go options available.

Coached sessions

Large training space

Strength and conditioning

Flexible membership

Muay Thai focus

Bad Company is a Muay Thai gym in Bramley, Leeds, welcoming all levels from beginners to competitive fighters.

Bad Company Thai Boxing Gym

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.

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.

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