Build your technique, explore new dance styles in just five days

Dance Foundation Course - 5 Days

Dance Foundation Course - 5 Days

Our 5 day Dance Foundation course is ideal for those looking for an intensive, fast-paced week to build a solid foundation in dance technique. In this beginner-friendly course, you'll gain and develop knowledge of a variety of dance genres, led by specialist tutors in each style.

The course will raise your performance ability, culminating in an informal showcase that you're welcome to invite friends and family to. Gain confidence, improve fitness, and experience a fun and energetic week!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE

Spend 5 days developing your ability to move with expression and control.

  • Build a solid foundation across a variety of dance genres
  • Improve coordination, balance, posture and body awareness
  • Develop strength, flexibility, stamina and core control
  • Explore ballet, contemporary, jazz, and commercial styles of dance
  • Build confidence with choreography and repertoire
  • Discover which dance styles feel most natural, enjoyable and exciting to you
  • Train in a concentrated environment designed for absolute beginners and foundation-level dancers

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05 Oct 2026 - 09 Oct 2026
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10:00-16:30
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£545.00
14 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2026
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£545.00
25 Jan 2027 - 29 Jan 2027
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£545.00
12 Apr 2027 - 16 Apr 2027
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£545.00
12 Jul 2027 - 16 Jul 2027
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05 Oct 2026 - 09 Oct 2026
£545.00
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Time:10:00-16:30
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14 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2026
£545.00
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25 Jan 2027 - 29 Jan 2027
£545.00
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Time:10:00-16:30
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12 Apr 2027 - 16 Apr 2027
£545.00
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12 Jul 2027 - 16 Jul 2027
£545.00
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Multi-Style Training

Explore a broad mix of dance styles, including ballet, contemporary, jazz, and commercial.

Ballet Foundations

Build coordination, balance, posture, alignment, flexibility and core strength through classical ballet technique.

Contemporary Movement

Develop dynamics, travelling movement, weight, swings, drops, accents and full-bodied contemporary technique.

Improvisation and Contact Work

Experiment with improvisation, partner connection and moving with others in the space.

Strength and Flexibility

Improve flexibility, posture, alignment and core conditioning through focused strength and stretching practices.

Choreography and Repertoire

Learn choreography from different styles and explore repertoire inspired by classic and current choreographers.

Useful information

Do I need any previous dance experience?
No. This course is designed specifically for beginners.
Is the course physically demanding?
It is active, but all exercises are taught at a beginner level with modifications where needed.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing you can move freely in. Trainers are suitable for most classes; further guidance will be provided before the course.
Will I need to perform at the end of the week?
You will learn simple routines during the week, and there is a showcase which we would invite you to ask friends and family to attend to see all that you have achieved.
Am I too old to start dancing?
Absolutely not. The course welcomes adult learners of all ages.
Will I feel out of my depth?
No. Classes are structured progressively and taught in a supportive, inclusive environment.

TAKE A LOOK

Watch this short video for more information and to hear from our previous Dance Foundation students about their experience.

Learn from working dance professionals

Our Dance intensive is taught by tutors from City Academy’s Dance department - a team of professional performers, choreographers and movement specialists with extensive industry experience across ballet, contemporary, jazz and commercial styles.

Want to learn more

Keep dancing with one of the courses below. Build on the moves you've been practising at our Foundation course, develop your technique and enjoy even more time on the dance floor.

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05 Oct 2026 - 09 Oct 2026
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10:00-16:30
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10:00-16:30
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£545.00
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13 Dec 2027 - 17 Dec 2027
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05 Oct 2026 - 09 Oct 2026
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14 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2026
£545.00
Day:Mon
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25 Jan 2027 - 29 Jan 2027
£545.00
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Time:10:00-16:30
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12 Apr 2027 - 16 Apr 2027
£545.00
Day:Mon
Time:10:00-16:30
Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday)
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12 Jul 2027 - 16 Jul 2027
£545.00
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04 Oct 2027 - 08 Oct 2027
£545.00
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13 Dec 2027 - 17 Dec 2027
£545.00
Day:Mon
Time:10:00-16:30
Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday)
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Cancellations Policy

Our cancellation policy depends on the course you have booked.

 

Weekly courses and one-day workshops
Cancel at least 72 hours before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer to another available date. Cancellations made within 72 hours will receive course credit instead.

 

Intensive courses of five consecutive days or more
Cancel at least 7 days before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer. Cancellations made with less than 7 days’ notice will usually receive course credit instead.

 

We are unable to offer refunds for missed classes or non-attendance.

Book 2 courses at the same time for 10% Off*

Book 3 or more courses for get 20% Off*

*Please note 2ORMORE & 3ORMORE - this offer cannot be redeemed against our One year, 3 Month Courses , Private tuition, Tasters, or Resident Companies i.e. Choirs, Musical Theatre or Dance companies. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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