Based in Meersbrook in Sheffield 8, Sylvaine School of Dance offers theatre dance tuition for all ages. Classes cover ballet, tap, theatrecraft, modern jazz and freestyle, with teaching qualified through the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) and the British Ballet Organization (BBO). Private lessons are also available by appointment.

A dance school like this can suit anyone from young beginners to more experienced dancers looking to develop technique and performance skills across several styles. Group classes and one to one lessons give room to progress at a comfortable pace.

Classes for all ages

Range of styles

Qualified tuition

Private lessons

Meersbrook location

Sylvaine School of Dance in Meersbrook, Sheffield, offers ballet, tap, jazz and freestyle tuition for all ages.

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Based just five minutes' walk from Sheffield city centre, this boxing club in South Yorkshire opened in 2010 following the merger of Woodseats Boxing Club and Sharrow Boxing Club. In the years since, it has built a strong reputation locally, producing County and National Champions along with several boxers who have gone on to represent the Team GB development squad.

The gym welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced competitors, and offers non-contact sessions as well as ring work. A boxing club like this is a good place to build fitness and confidence, and to learn technique in a supportive setting whether or not you ever compete.

All levels welcome

Non-contact sessions

Near city centre

Formed in 2010

Competition record

Sheffield City Boxing Club is a boxing gym near Sheffield city centre welcoming all levels, from beginners to competitors.

Sheffield City Boxing Club

Based in Nottingham, The Dance Studios is a dance school offering classes for both children and adults, with a second location in Oakham. Founded in 1997, it teaches a range of styles including tap, ballet, modern, jazz and limbering, and follows the ISTD syllabus. Students can also take dance exams, join workshops led by industry professionals, perform in theatre shows and compete in regional competitions.

A dance school like this suits anyone looking to learn technique in a structured setting, whether starting out as a child, returning as an adult or preparing for a special occasion. Wedding dance lessons and studio hire are also available.

Children and adults

ISTD syllabus

Two locations

Established 1997

Wedding dance lessons

The Dance Studios is a dance school in Nottingham (and Oakham) teaching tap, ballet, modern and jazz for children and adults.

The Dance Studios

Drapers Dance is a dance school based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, offering a place to learn and practise dance in the local area.

Dance classes suit a range of ages and abilities, whether you are picking it up for the first time or returning after a break. Sessions can help build coordination, fitness and confidence, and many people find them a sociable way to stay active.

Drapers Dance is a dance school in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, offering classes for a range of ages and abilities.

Drapers Dance

Set in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Riley's Boxing & Fitness Centre combines boxing with general fitness training under one roof. It offers a space for anyone in the local area looking to build strength, fitness and technique.

A boxing and fitness gym like this can suit a range of goals, from learning the basics of the sport to working on overall conditioning. Whether you are new to training or already active, it is worth getting in touch directly to find out which sessions might suit you.

Riley's Boxing & Fitness Centre is a boxing and fitness gym in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

Riley's Boxing & Fitness Centre

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Based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, Manchester Padel Club is a purpose built venue for playing and learning padel. The club has four covered courts, an outdoor court and two touch training courts, along with a cafe, a workspace, a fitness area and physiotherapy on site.

There is coaching through the academy as well as social sessions and events, so it suits complete beginners and more experienced players alike. Padel is a fast, sociable racket sport that is easy to pick up, making it a good option whether you want a casual game or structured coaching.

Courts and facilities

On site amenities

Coaching academy

Socials and events

Manchester Padel Club in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, offers padel courts, coaching and socials for players of all levels.

Manchester Padel Club

Based in Leeds, Swim Now provides private swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. The focus is on building water confidence, from complete beginners through to those working on their technique, with one to one coaching at the heart of the approach.

Lessons are offered for both adults and children, and there is also support available for anyone dealing with a fear of water. Private swimming tuition like this suits people who prefer individual attention and want to learn at their own pace.

Private one to one lessons

All ages and abilities

Adult and child lessons

Water phobia support

Multiple locations

Swim Now offers private one to one swimming lessons for adults and children of all abilities across Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Swim Now

Based in Manchester, City of Manchester Aquatics Swim Team (COMAST) is a competitive swimming club serving swimmers across Greater Manchester. The club is organised into a range of squads, from Development and Academy levels through to County, Regional and National squads, along with a Masters group and a Disability Academy.

COMAST hosts a number of open meets during the year and swimmers train under a dedicated coaching team. A club like this is a good fit for those looking to develop their swimming through structured, coached sessions and progress towards competitive events.

Squads for all levels

Masters swimming

Disability Academy

Coached sessions

Hosts open meets

City of Manchester Aquatics Swim Team (COMAST), a competitive swimming club with squads for all levels in Manchester.

City of Manchester Aquatics Swim Team

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Based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, the Karen Macpherson School of Dance is a dance school serving the local community. It offers a welcoming space for people to learn and develop their dancing in and around the city.

Dance schools like this one are a good way to build technique, confidence and coordination in a friendly setting. Whether you are just starting out or looking to keep progressing, lessons are usually structured to suit a range of ages and abilities.

Karen Macpherson School of Dance, a dance school in Wolverhampton, West Midlands.

Karen Macpherson School of Dance

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Set in Meanwood, Tigers Gym is a boxing and Thai boxing club in Leeds that welcomes beginners as well as regular trainees. Alongside general boxing and Thai boxing, the gym offers amateur boxing pathways, circuit training, kickboxing and one to one personal tuition, with a first visit guide to help newcomers get started.

There are routes for a range of people, including adults, kids, ladies and university students. Martial arts clubs like this one are a good way to build fitness, learn technique and gain confidence, whether you are training casually or working towards amateur competition.

Beginner friendly

Boxing and Thai boxing

One to one tuition

Kids classes

Ladies sessions

Student training

Tigers Gym is a friendly boxing and Thai boxing club in Meanwood, Leeds, with classes for adults, kids, ladies and students.

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