Dancing like there’s nobody watching – as the saying goes – is easier said than done. And for millions of people, the thought of stepping onto the dance floor is simply terrifying!
Our Absolute Beginners Dance Classes are suitable for complete beginners or for those looking to start from scratch again – those wanting to improve coordination, link moves together and find comfort and confidence in various dance styles. You'll be taught all the dance essentials: terminology, travelling steps, and, most importantly, rhythm.
Absolute Beginners Dance Classes Content
Exact course content may differ depending on course length and your needs, but topics covered will generally include:
- Learning the basic elements of dance and movement
- Transitions and travelling steps
- Learning foundational dance step (ball change, box, chasse, etc)
- Developing an understanding of rhythm and timing
- Improving coordination skills
- Building confidence in yourself, while learning in a fun, supportive and relaxed environment
Like all of our dance lessons at City Academy, you'll receive friendly advice and feedback throughout the course.
Why stop there?
If you loved our Absolute Beginners course, why not keep going? Now you've nailed the basics, try one of our genre-specific courses! Check out our five most popular dance classes if you need some inspiration.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 5 Aug 2025 - 9 Sep 2025 | Tue | 19:55-21:10 | 6 weeks | Pia Rauhalinna | Sadler's Wells | £96.00
20% OFF
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| 6 Aug 2025 - 10 Sep 2025 | Wed | 18:30-19:45 | 6 weeks | Stacey Dorling | Sadler's Wells | £90.00
25% OFF
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| 1 Sep 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 | Mon | 19:40-20:55 | 6 weeks | Rachel Hollings | City Academy, Farringdon | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Sep 2025 - 12 Oct 2025 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 5 Aug 2025 - 9 Sep 2025 | Tue | 19:55-21:10 | 6 weeks | Pia Rauhalinna | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £96.00
20% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 6 Aug 2025 - 10 Sep 2025 | Wed | 18:30-19:45 | 6 weeks | Stacey Dorling | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £90.00
25% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 1 Sep 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 | Mon | 19:40-20:55 | 6 weeks | Rachel Hollings | City Academy, Farringdon | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Sep 2025 - 12 Oct 2025 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Sep 2025 - 20 Oct 2025 | Mon | 18:20-19:35 | 7 weeks | Clinton Goldsmith | Union Theatre, Southwark | £135.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Oct 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 | Thu | 18:20-19:35 | 7 weeks | Sophie Hiller | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £135.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Oct 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 | Mon | 18:15-19:30 | 6 weeks | Rachel Hollings | City Academy, Farringdon | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 19 Oct 2025 - 23 Nov 2025 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 23 Oct 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 | Thu | 19:25-20:40 | 5 weeks | Dance Tutors | The Place, Euston | £95.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 | Thu | 18:30-19:45 | 7 weeks (no class 20 Nov) | Dance Tutors | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £135.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 24 Nov 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 | Mon | 19:40-20:55 | 6 weeks (no class 22 Dec & 29 Dec) | Rachel Hollings | City Academy, Farringdon | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Nov 2025 - 18 Jan 2026 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks (no class 21 Dec & 28 Dec) | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Jan 2026 - 7 Feb 2026 | Sat | 16:40-18:10 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 12 Jan 2026 - 16 Feb 2026 | Mon | 18:15-19:30 | 6 weeks | Rachel Hollings | City Academy, Farringdon | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 14 Jan 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 | Wed | 18:15-19:45 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 25 Jan 2026 - 1 Mar 2026 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 Jan 2026 - 12 Mar 2026 | Thu | 18:20-19:35 | 7 weeks | Dance Tutors | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £135.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 21 Feb 2026 - 28 Mar 2026 | Sat | 16:40-18:10 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks (no class 5 Apr) | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2025 - 9 Sep 2025 | Tue | 19:55-21:10 | 6 weeks | Pia Rauhalinna | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £96.00
20% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 6 Aug 2025 - 10 Sep 2025 | Wed | 18:30-19:45 | 6 weeks | Stacey Dorling | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £90.00
25% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 1 Sep 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 | Mon | 19:40-20:55 | 6 weeks | Rachel Hollings | City Academy, Farringdon | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Sep 2025 - 12 Oct 2025 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Sep 2025 - 20 Oct 2025 | Mon | 18:20-19:35 | 7 weeks | Clinton Goldsmith | Union Theatre, Southwark | £135.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Oct 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 | Thu | 18:20-19:35 | 7 weeks | Sophie Hiller | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £135.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Oct 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 | Mon | 18:15-19:30 | 6 weeks | Rachel Hollings | City Academy, Farringdon | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 19 Oct 2025 - 23 Nov 2025 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 23 Oct 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 | Thu | 19:25-20:40 | 5 weeks | Dance Tutors | The Place, Euston | £95.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 | Thu | 18:30-19:45 | 7 weeks (no class 20 Nov) | Dance Tutors | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £135.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 24 Nov 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 | Mon | 19:40-20:55 | 6 weeks (no class 22 Dec & 29 Dec) | Rachel Hollings | City Academy, Farringdon | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Nov 2025 - 18 Jan 2026 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks (no class 21 Dec & 28 Dec) | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Jan 2026 - 7 Feb 2026 | Sat | 16:40-18:10 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 12 Jan 2026 - 16 Feb 2026 | Mon | 18:15-19:30 | 6 weeks | Rachel Hollings | City Academy, Farringdon | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 14 Jan 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 | Wed | 18:15-19:45 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 25 Jan 2026 - 1 Mar 2026 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 Jan 2026 - 12 Mar 2026 | Thu | 18:20-19:35 | 7 weeks | Dance Tutors | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £135.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 21 Feb 2026 - 28 Mar 2026 | Sat | 16:40-18:10 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks (no class 5 Apr) | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy, Farringdon | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
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Sadler's Wells, EC1
Rosebery Avenue, -
Union Theatre, Southwark
229 Union Street, London SE1 0LR -
WAC Arts, Belsize Park
Belsize Park, 213 Haverstock Hill, -
The Place, Euston
17 Flaxman Terrace,
All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
Continue your journey
After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses:
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