Social Events, Tea Dances & Dance Trips

Enjoy dancing beyond your weekly class

At Learn To Dance, we believe dancing should be sociable as well as educational.

Alongside our regular classes and private lessons, we arrange a variety of social events, practice sessions, tea dances, dance weekends and group trips throughout the year.

These events give you the chance to practise what you are learning, meet other students, enjoy familiar music and make dancing part of your social life.

You do not always need to be a current Learn To Dance student to attend our social events, although some activities may be best suited to people with previous dance experience.

Regular social dancing

Monday Tea Dance

Our Monday Tea Dance is a relaxed afternoon of Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing.

It is a lovely opportunity to enjoy social dancing, practise familiar steps and spend time with other dancers in a friendly daytime setting.

Mondays, 1.30pm–3.30pm

Sunday Social Practice Session

Our Sunday Social is a relaxed practice evening with music and social dancing.

It is not a structured beginner lesson, but it is a useful opportunity for students to practise, enjoy time on the floor and dance in a more informal setting.

Annual events and dance trips

Ceilidh Live Band Night — January

One of our most popular events, this sells out within weeks of going on sale!  A rip-roaring night of organised chaos to a live Ceilidh band.

Glastonbury Dance Weekend — March

Our spring dance weekend is a relaxed few days away with workshops, social dancing, a themed evening and time to enjoy the local area.

Learn To Dance Anniversary — April

Come along for a fun evening celebrating another year of Learn To Dance.  Party dances and games, plus Ballroom and Latin American dancing.

Blackpool NATD Medallist of the Year Trip — July

Each July, we arrange a Learn To Dance trip to Blackpool for the NATD Medallist of the Year event.

It is a chance to support our students, enjoy the atmosphere of a national dance event and experience the magic of Blackpool together.

Autumn Dance Weekend — September

Our autumn dance weekend currently takes place in Bridgend and includes social dancing, workshops and a themed evening.

Christmas Party — December

Come along for a fun evening of dancing before we break up for Christmas.  Party dances and games, plus Ballroom and Latin American dancing.

Occasional trips and special events

From time to time, we may also arrange trips to balls, shows or other dance-related events when we think they may be of interest.

What to expect

Every event is different, but Learn To Dance socials and trips may include:

  • Ballroom and Latin social dancing
  • Sequence dancing
  • Practice time
  • Workshops or guided sessions
  • Live music or themed evenings
  • Dance weekends and hotel breaks
  • Group trips to special dance events
  • Time to relax, chat and get to know other students

Full details are provided for each event before booking, including dates, times, prices, venue, dress code and what is included.

How to book

Upcoming social events, dance breaks and special sessions are listed below.

Some events can be booked directly online. Others may require a deposit, balance payment or manual booking, especially dance breaks and trips away.

Courses, special sessions and some events may appear under Book Workshops & Courses or Book Events, depending on the booking type.

If you are unsure which option to choose, please contact us before purchasing and we will be happy to help.

Ballroom Social Events News & Updates

Read our latest updates about social events, dance breaks, Sunday Socials, trips and special activities.

Austrian Club of London Ball 2019 Photos

By learndance | 9th December 2019

Below you’ll find a gallery of photos from the 2019 Austrian Ball held at the Sheraton Grand on Park Lane. We had 50 of us there for the evening and a great time was had by all – one table even won 3 out of the 15 raffle prizes, including dinner with the Austrian Ambassador!

Christmas Dance Events and Workshops

By learndance | 10th November 2019

See some of our Christmas Dance events coming up this December. Including our Christmas Party, Strictly Final Pizza Party, and Christmas Afternoon Tea.

2020 Glastonbury Dance Weekend On Sale Now

By learndance | 28th August 2019

Our Tango weekend at The Wessex Hotel in Street is now on sale. Friday 13th to Sunday 15th March 2020. Save £15pp before 30th November 2019.