The best dance classes in London

At Your Beat Studio celebrates inclusivity and individuality, offering a diverse range of dance classes. Sessions for beginners are available as well as more advanced classes for those with more experience. You can come for a full-body cardio workout, strut your stuff to your favourite music videos, dance in heels, or move to the best in Afro music.

London Dance Academy opened in 2005 and offers a variety of dance and alternative fitness classes to help you reach your goals. Whether you want to feel confident and sexy, become more flexible, or build strength, there's a supportive and empowering class here for you. Try out pole dance or fitness, twerk classes, burlesque, chair dance, or choreography.

Pineapple Dance Studios is probably London's most famous dance school. This spacious centre offers drop-in dance classes for kids and adults of all abilities. You can get stuck into a range of styles including Bollywood, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, tap, and ballet. Therapies like massages are also offered and you can hire space for a memorable dance-themed party or celebration.

Fulham's Dance Attic offers a varied range of dance classes as well as a choice of dance and music rehearsal spaces, including a ballroom. Children aged three and above can take ballet lessons whilst the adults can choose from styles like ballroom and Latin, ballet, flamenco, and belly dancing. This venue also offers yoga classes.

London Contemporary Dance School offers university-level courses in dance but you can also pop in for less formal dance classes. There are weekly classes and courses here for a range of abilities, including sessions aimed at professionals. You can try genres like ballet, street dance, contemporary, and dance theatre. The school also does sessions for families and the over 60s.

Black- and female-owned Kelechnekoff Studio celebrates fitness and diversity. It's one of London's leading pole studios running sought-after pole dancing classes, including sessions for total beginners. As well as offering a variety of pole classes, free yoga sessions are available or you can hire a pole to practice your own moves and tricks independently.

Dancebuzz offers evening and weekend dance classes for adults at locations around the city. The experienced teachers here cover a variety of styles including ballroom and Latin, bachata, swing, and Bollywood. Grow your skills with a course or try an intensive one-day workshop. There are sessions at this school for every level of experience.

Founded in the 1980s, Central School of Ballet offers academic courses as well as ballet classes for adults and children. Adults can also try jazz, contemporary, or contemporary African dance here. There are drop-in classes that are suitable for every level of ability. This school also has its own touring ballet company.

Fitness is fun if you work out at Frame. This modern and bold gym has locations around the city and offers a broad range of classes – you can even search for sessions based on your mood. There are lively dance classes that give you a full-body workout, boost serotonin, or focus on cardio.

The Bollywood Co. is an elite dance group that provides entertainment at a range of events. It also holds dance classes at various venues in the capital. You can learn Bollywood, bhangra, or semi-classical Indian dance. You can refine your skills even more with a private lesson or have fun at a themed workshop for hen dos and kids' parties.

Based at The Dilly, Inspiration 2 Dance runs ballroom and Latin dance lessons in a grand and ornate ballroom. There are group classes suited to a range of abilities, with lessons available for adults and children. Private tuition for individuals or couples is also offered. Whether you're a newbie to the ballroom or a budding professional, there's a class here that'll fit your needs.

At Base Dance Studios you can train with top teachers from a diverse range of dance styles. This friendly space has six different studios and covers dance genres including Hawaiian hula, popping, ballet, heels, and vogueing. Classes run all week and the studio also offers three-day intensive workshops. Space here is also available for hire.

Learn burlesque in a cosy boudoir studio at Soho School of Burlesque. This place offers drop-in dance classes as well as more intensive courses like introductions for total beginners. All sessions are taught by burlesque and cabaret professionals. You can also celebrate a special occasion in a memorable way with a party class here.

City Academy offers a diverse range of classes and courses focused on various areas of the performing arts. Options include acting, writing, comedy, and dance. If you're interested in dance lessons, you can try styles like burlesque, ballroom, belly dancing, tap, jive, and flamenco here. There are sessions to suit every level of ability, including some classes aimed at professional dancers.

Just off Holloway Road you'll find Islington Arts Factory in a converted church building. This place has an exhibition space, studios for art, music, and dance, and various creative classes and activities, including dance classes. Learn Brazilian samba, ballet, contemporary dance, or belly dance. Classes for kids are offered too.

Give Into Dance runs classes for adults and children at various sites in Central and North London. You can learn from skilled choreographers in a safe and supportive space, with sessions suitable for those with no dance experience at all. Styles on offer include lyrical hip hop, contemporary fusion, and street dance.

Learn ballroom and Latin dance and be taught by championship dancers at Step By Me Dance Studios. There are a variety of classes offered for children, adults, and seniors, pitched at various levels. Whether you dance for fun or competitively, there's something for you here. Group and private sessions are available as well as lessons for your wedding first dance.

Award-winning Islington venue The Factory is a hub for dance and fitness. There are studios for hire as well as a busy programme of classes. Dance lessons include pole, aerial hoop, and contemporary dance, as well as in-depth workshops and courses. Other sessions here include restorative yin yoga, pilates, and body conditioning.

Learn to salsa at the aptly-named Salsa!, with locations in Soho and Temple. These spacious South American-themed venues have a vibrant feel and are top destinations for cocktails and food. Both locations also host weekly salsa classes, with sessions for beginners as well as more experienced dancers.

Attend a class at Simply Dancing Partners and you can develop your ballroom and Latin dance skills with a professional partner. Group classes are a popular option here but you can also choose private training. Lessons to get ready for the first dance at your wedding are also on offer. There are sessions suitable for beginners as well as dancers with more experience, plus you can buy gift vouchers for this studio. 

Events venue Cecil Sharp House champions English folk music and dance. You can hire the space for events or take part in a wide range of activities, including things aimed at families and young people. You can learn traditional English country dancing or Morris dancing here, or take part in other initiatives like joining the choir, attending music workshops, or going to gigs.

East London's BB Studio is warm and inclusive, aiming to build a sense of community. It's well-known for pole classes but also offers other sessions like yoga and holistic wellbeing workshops. A variety of pole classes are available, with most suitable for complete beginners. If you're visiting for the first time you can book a one-off taster session to find out what it's all about.

The Royal Academy of Dance has been open since 1920 and is located in Battersea. Students range in age from three to 93. There are academic classes and training courses for dance teachers but a variety of classes for children and adults are also available. Dance genres that you can try include jazz, contemporary, and ballet. Yoga and pilates classes are offered too.

Bethnal Green's The Hub Studios offers space for hire for events and rehearsals, as well as a packed programme of dance classes and in-depth workshops. Sessions here are taught by dance experts. Some of the eclectic genres on offer here include litefeet, house, contemporary, jazz, and vogue. Yoga classes and wellness treatments are also available.

Flow Dance operates two modern dance studios in London - in Nine Elms the focus is on ballroom and Latin dancing whilst in Oval there are a broader range of styles on offer. These include hip hop, contemporary, dancehall, and heels. There are sessions for all experience levels but you can also choose private tuition. These are friendly spaces with a strong sense of community.

Adults and children of all abilities can enjoy dance lessons with London Dance Studio. Drop-in classes and longer courses are available. There are weekly line dancing sessions plus classes in ballroom, Latin, and jive. Private and group classes are offered. The school also hosts lively themed dance parties and ladies-only nights.

Increase your fitness and improve your dance skills with Polepeople. This place hosts a variety of pole dance classes and workshops, as well as having poles you can hire for practicing routines. Training for pole fitness instructors and fun pole parties for hen nights and birthdays are offered too. There are sessions here for all levels of experience, including complete beginners.

At Caramelo Latin Dance you can learn salsa, bachata, and other Latin dance styles. There are intensive one-day sessions as well as courses running over four weeks so you can really build your skills. Private lessons and boot camps are available too. The school also organises plenty of lively social events where you can show off your moves and meet other dancers.

In Mayfair there's Danceworks, a world-leading dance studio offering classes in a diverse array of styles. There are classes for children and adults, with sessions aimed at a range of abilities. You can try styles like Bollywood, salsa, flamenco, jazz, and ballet. Private lessons and intensive workshops are offered as well, plus there are stretch, barre, and pilates sessions to keep you in great physical condition.

At Fleur Estelle Belly Dance you can learn from a world-leading belly dancer. Classes take place in Covent Garden or online, plus private sessions are available. Ongoing courses to help you develop your dance skills are available for all levels of experience, as well as training for belly dance teachers. This studio has a friendly and fun atmosphere.

The Cheek of It! specialises in burlesque dance and performance. This school will take you from having no experience to performing in front of an audience. Drop in to an individual class or join a course to hone your skills. Intermediate and advanced classes are also on offer, as well as fun dance classes for celebrations like hen parties.

Loco London Salsa promotes salsa as a lifestyle. If you want to have fun, make friends, and develop your salsa dancing skills, this is the place for you. Inspired by Cuban dancing, this lively school offers structured training courses designed to give you the maximum benefits. Classes are suited to different levels of experience. There are also salsa workshops, parties, and social events.

Situated in the heart of Shoreditch, ARC Dance Studio is a contemporary creative studio that offers dance classes covering a whole range of styles. Whether it's classic dance styles such as house or buzzier modern options, there's a class for you, regardless of your skill level. ARC Dance Studio also prides itself on being the only K-Pop focused dance studio in the city.