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.
Exact course content may differ depending on course length and your needs, but topics covered will generally include:
Like all of our dance lessons at City Academy, you'll receive friendly advice and feedback throughout the course.
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.
DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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30 Oct 2024 - 18 Dec 2024 | Wed | 19:40-20:55 | 7 weeks (no class 27 Nov) | Kerri De Aguiar | The Place | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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31 Oct 2024 - 12 Dec 2024 | Thu | 18:15-19:30 | 7 weeks | Sophie Hiller | WAC Arts | £114.75
15% OFF
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6 Nov 2024 - 18 Dec 2024 | Wed | 18:10-19:25 | 7 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Dec 2024 - 3 Feb 2025 | Mon | 18:30-19:45 | 7 weeks (no class 23 Dec & 30 Dec) | Pia Rauhalinna | Sadler's Wells | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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30 Oct 2024 - 18 Dec 2024 | Wed | 19:40-20:55 | 7 weeks (no class 27 Nov) | Kerri De Aguiar | The Place, Euston | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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31 Oct 2024 - 12 Dec 2024 | Thu | 18:15-19:30 | 7 weeks | Sophie Hiller | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £114.75
15% OFF
| Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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6 Nov 2024 - 18 Dec 2024 | Wed | 18:10-19:25 | 7 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Dec 2024 - 3 Feb 2025 | Mon | 18:30-19:45 | 7 weeks (no class 23 Dec & 30 Dec) | Pia Rauhalinna | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Jan 2025 - 20 Feb 2025 | Thu | 18:20-19:35 | 7 weeks | Sophie Hiller | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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12 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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2 Mar 2025 - 6 Apr 2025 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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6 Mar 2025 - 17 Apr 2025 | Thu | 19:45-21:00 | 7 weeks | Dance Tutors | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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27 Apr 2025 - 1 Jun 2025 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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19 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | Thu | 18:20-19:35 | 7 weeks | Dance Tutors | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £135.00 | Book Now | 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 | Dance Tutors | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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30 Oct 2024 - 18 Dec 2024 | Wed | 19:40-20:55 | 7 weeks (no class 27 Nov) | Kerri De Aguiar | The Place, Euston | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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31 Oct 2024 - 12 Dec 2024 | Thu | 18:15-19:30 | 7 weeks | Sophie Hiller | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £114.75
15% OFF
| Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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6 Nov 2024 - 18 Dec 2024 | Wed | 18:10-19:25 | 7 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Dec 2024 - 3 Feb 2025 | Mon | 18:30-19:45 | 7 weeks (no class 23 Dec & 30 Dec) | Pia Rauhalinna | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Jan 2025 - 20 Feb 2025 | Thu | 18:20-19:35 | 7 weeks | Sophie Hiller | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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12 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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2 Mar 2025 - 6 Apr 2025 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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6 Mar 2025 - 17 Apr 2025 | Thu | 19:45-21:00 | 7 weeks | Dance Tutors | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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27 Apr 2025 - 1 Jun 2025 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025 | Sun | 10:00-11:30 | 6 weeks | Manuela Cimadomo | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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19 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | Thu | 18:20-19:35 | 7 weeks | Dance Tutors | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £135.00 | Book Now | 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 | Dance Tutors | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
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 - 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.
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.
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)
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.
After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses:
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