How Much Does It Cost?

On the Buy Dance Lessons page you can view all our options and purchase sessions.

In summary though:

Practice Sessions

£8 per person for our practice sessions on a Friday night.

Private hire of our small Studio 3 is £15ph.

Adult Classes

£9 per person; or

£40.50 per person for 5 sessions (valid for 3 months).

£72 per person for 10 sessions (valid for 6 months).

One Dance Courses

£50 per person per course.

FitSteps Dance Fitness Classes

£6.50 per person; or

£29.25 per person for 5 sessions (valid for 3 months).

£52 per person for 10 sessions (valid for 6 months).

Sequence Sunday Workshops

The Sequence Workshop & Social is £15 per person.

Kids Classes

£4 per child (under 8s), £6 per child (9-12s)

£18 (under 8s) and £27 (9-12s) per child for the half term.

Lessons

Personal tuition lessons start from £27.50 for 30 minutes (for up to two people).  Our recommended length is 45 minutes.

We operate a tiered system for personal tuition sessions, dependent on instructor position and experience/qualification levels.

You can see details of the prices and packages on our Private Lesson page.

Please note that regular lessons can be reserved long term.  All other slots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.  We ask for 24hrs notice for any cancellations or the full price is payable.

We reserve the right to cancel lessons if we deem this necessary or circumstances arise that are outside of our control.

Social Events

You can find details of our organised trips on our Social Events page and prices vary.

Do I Need To Come With A Partner?

No, there is no need to come with a partner.

We cannot guarantee even numbers in our classes but any of our teachers or assistants cycle around solo dancers.

You could also consider our Solo Routines classes.

Please note however that our teachers ask that you wear a mask when partnering them. Solos on their own will be asked their preference of whether they'd like to partner other solos (with or without masks) or are not yet ready to partner.

A coloured sticker is then issued so that all solos know who is ready to partner and who is not quite there yet.

What Shoes/Clothes Should I Wear?

Generally, it doesn't matter so long as you're comfortable and can move around freely. Dance shoes with suede soles are ideal but for beginners, anything comfortable should be fine.  Please try to wear non-marking soles and avoid too high or thin a heel.

Can I Still Access The Old Booking System?

Don't worry you can still access the full booking system either from the 'Booking' menu above or clicking here.

You will need to use the full booking system if, for example, you wish to pay with an account balance or reserve a space for another person.

What dances do you teach?

Dances taught include:

Waltz

Classic; timeless; a smooth roller coaster of undulating rise and fall with just the right amount of sway thrown in; the Waltz is a beautiful dance to spectate as well as participate.

Rumba

'The dance of love' it may be known as, but it is more the dance of restrained passion. Both dancers enticing the other with yearning looks and sensual hips.  The trick to Rumba is all about the promise of what could be, without actually getting 'down and dirty'.

Foxtrot

Smooth, sophisticated, elegant. All words to describe Antony, but also his favourite dance the Foxtrot. Classic Sinatra and Bobby Darin era artists are popular.  Paul Anka's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' is a great twist on a modern classic.

Samba

The dance of the Brazilian carnivals.  This is a fun and 'bouncy' dance straight from the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Definitely not for the shy at heart there should be lots of hip wiggling and colourful outfits.

Tango

Buenos Aires, a Goucho returns from working in the fields all day. Hot, sweaty and with chilli breath he might not be the most appetising of men, but he's certainly got a big wallet. Enter Roxanne, the quintessential 'lady of the night' looking to make sure our Goucho spends his money on her and no other lady in the room.

Jive

The classic 'Rock and Roll' dance that's high energy and great fun (just like Emma-Lou!) Brought to the UK by the American GI's during WWII it originated from the Jitterbug.  It can be danced to anything from Elvis to Michael Jackson!

Quickstep

Quickstep developed from the slow Foxtrot.  It evolved into the fast-paced floor-coverer we know and love from 'Strictly'.  In fact top competitive couples can leap across the floor in perfect harmony.

Cha Cha Cha

The Cha Cha Cha got it's name from the sound a dancer's feet make whilst chasseing across the floor.  It's a cheeky and slightly fast dance but great fun.

Viennese Waltz

Let us take you to Vienna.  Home of the famous New Year Ball where couples turn endlessly in perfect synchronisation...well eventually anyway! Best to start off getting used to the speed in a straight line before throwing in any turns!

Salsa

A modern favourite of clubs around the world, Salsa (like the sauce) is an amalgamation of various components. Featuring steps from Mambo, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha and Merengue (to name but a few); Salsa is a versatile dance that can be simple to learn, but difficult to master.

Argentine Tango

Originating in Buenos Aires this father of the Ballroom Tango has a much freer and organic structure. In Argentina at the end of the 19th century the men practised with each other to become better dancers.  This was because the ratio of males to women was so high that only the best could 'get the girl'.

Merengue

Probably the most versatile dance we teach!  The Merengue has a steady marching beat that can be used with a surprising variety of music.  From classic Merengue songs as well as more up-to-date pop and dance songs. Originally from the Dominican Republic this dance should feature a strong swing of the hips as you march.

Other Dances

Outside of our regular classes we also teach and run workshops in a variety of other dances including:

Paso Doble

The epitome of the Spanish bullfight this is actually a French dance. A surprisingly good representation of a real bullfight with very distinctive music. Although modern music can be used it works best with traditional tracks.

American Smooth

Not quite a dance in its own right, the American Smooth is Hollywood's classic 'Fred & Ginger' dance. Taking dances such as the Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango & Viennese Waltz and adding a bit of pizzazz.  Features a variety of moves taken out of full hold - can also include lifts but not traditionally.

Charleston

Originated in the mid 20s in Charleston, South Carolina.  The Charleston is seen as a fun provacative dance associated with the Art Deco period and 'Flapper' style dresses. Charleston as a dance continued to evolve well into the 40s.  It is also the father of dances such as Lindy Hop.

Mambo

Mambo is another Cuban dance and consequently shares similarities with Salsa, Rumba and Cha Cha Cha.  It is also what the final memorable dance is in Dirty Dancing!

How Long Does It Take To Learn To Dance?

We get asked this question a lot. It's almost impossible to answer this question as every student is different.  It also depends on what your aims are. It's best to contact us and discuss your requirements.

Wedding dances we recommend our 6 lesson 45 minute package for most couples.

I've danced before, what level should I come to?

Ok so you've been learning somewhere else but you fancy giving our classes a go.  The big question is 'What level do I come in to?'.

It's probably best to contact us or come down to discuss your previous experience.  We can then recommend the right level.

I only want to learn a specific dance, what are my options?

Our standard group classes cover 12 dances in a roughly 3 month rotation.  What happens if you only want to learn a specific dance though?

We run regular workshops, both on Friday nights and Sunday afternoons where we concentrate on only one dance style.  You also have the option of our 6 Week 'Learn To' courses on Monday and Thursday evenings.  These focus on a single dance (although these are aimed more at Improver level and above).

But your best option could be Personal Tuition.  With Personal Tuition you can work on whichever dances take your fancy.

Do I need to book in advance?

Generally there is no need to book in advance for group classes so long as we have spaces available. Pre-booking is required for all Personal Tuition sessions.  Reservations can be made online up to 2hrs before, although we prefer more notice where possible.

We do offer block booking/payment discounts with different packages available for each of our services.

You can search our Personal Tuition availability on our lessons page or by using the links above.

Do you have any videos I can watch?

Check out our Online Dance Videos for lessons, classes and ideas.

For those taking exams ballroomdancers.com is a great resource as they demonstrate the steps as per our technique books.  However we do show simpler steps/options in our beginner classes for some dances.

We do have videos of various activities and events on our Youtube channel.