Home›Dance classes›Contemporary Dance Classes›Contemporary Dance Beginners Contemporary Dance Beginners BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS In our Beginners Contemporary Dance Classes, you will learn to move in a creative and liberating way while transforming your posture, balance and improving your overall fitness and stamina. You'll combine aspects of the four main Contemporary dance techniques: Graham, Cunningham, Limón and Release. Our Contemporary Dance Beginners class builds up from simple steps and tasks to fully formed routines. It's fast and fun, and the teaching style is fully supportive and suitable for people with little or no dance experience. These evening classes are held in central London dance studios and are suitable for absolute beginners, as well as those with experience in other dance forms looking to try a new style. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE: Discover movement that feels fluid, creative and alive. Learn contemporary dance in a supportive beginner-friendly environment Improve posture, alignment, coordination and body awareness Explore floor work, travelling movement and simple contemporary sequences Develop musicality and a stronger connection between movement and emotion Build strength, flexibility and movement confidence through regular practice Learn how to move with greater ease, flow and physical awareness Enjoy a creative class that encourages individuality and self-expression Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 11 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 Fri 19:55-21:10 8 weeks Kirill Burlov City Academy, Farringdon £160.00 Book Now 17 Sep 2026 - 05 Nov 2026 Thu 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Panagiotis Pavlopoulos LIFT Islington £160.00 Book Now 20 Sep 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 Sun 12:50-14:05 8 weeks Kirill Burlov City Academy, Farringdon £160.00 Book Now 12 Oct 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 Mon 18:00-19:15 8 weeks Justyna Sochaj Sylvia Young Theatre School £160.00 Book Now 14 Oct 2026 - 02 Dec 2026 Wed 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Zac Priestley Sadler's Wells £160.00 Book Now 11 Sep 11 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 £160.00 Day:Fri Time:19:55-21:10 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Kirill Burlov Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 17 Sep 17 Sep 2026 - 05 Nov 2026 £160.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-19:45 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Panagiotis Pavlopoulos Venue: LIFT Islington BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 20 Sep 20 Sep 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 £160.00 Day:Sun Time:12:50-14:05 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Kirill Burlov Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Oct 12 Oct 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 £160.00 Day:Mon Time:18:00-19:15 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Justyna Sochaj Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 14 Oct 14 Oct 2026 - 02 Dec 2026 £160.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-19:45 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Zac Priestley Venue: Sadler's Wells BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Contemporary Foundations Learn the basic principles of contemporary dance through accessible movement exercises designed for beginners. Floor Work Explore introductory floor work to learn how to move safely and fluidly between standing and the floor. Release and Flow Develop a freer movement quality through exercises that encourage release, softness, momentum and control. Travelling Movement Practise travelling steps and movement phrases that help you use space with greater confidence. Musicality and Expression Connect movement with music, feeling and intention to bring more expression into your dancing. Choreography Practice Build simple contemporary sequences step by step, developing confidence, memory and movement quality. Want to learn more? Keep your Contemporary journey going with one of the courses below. Develop your technique, explore more challenging movement and continue expressing yourself through dance in a welcoming, supportive class. Contemporary Dance Improvers Contemporary Dance Company Ballet Beginners Classes Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Panagiotis PavlopoulosLukas PoischbegKirill BurlovJustyna SochajZac Priestley Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 20 Aug 2026 - 08 Oct 2026 Thu 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Panagiotis Pavlopoulos LIFT Islington £160.00 Book Now 23 Aug 2026 - 11 Oct 2026 Sun 12:50-14:05 8 weeks Lukas Poischbeg City Academy, Farringdon £160.00 Book Now ℹ Kirill Burlov teaching from 13/09 onwards 11 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 Fri 19:55-21:10 8 weeks Kirill Burlov City Academy, Farringdon £160.00 Book Now 17 Sep 2026 - 05 Nov 2026 Thu 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Panagiotis Pavlopoulos LIFT Islington £160.00 Book Now 20 Sep 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 Sun 12:50-14:05 8 weeks Kirill Burlov City Academy, Farringdon £160.00 Book Now 12 Oct 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 Mon 18:00-19:15 8 weeks Justyna Sochaj Sylvia Young Theatre School £160.00 Book Now 14 Oct 2026 - 02 Dec 2026 Wed 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Zac Priestley Sadler's Wells £160.00 Book Now 15 Oct 2026 - 03 Dec 2026 Thu 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Panagiotis Pavlopoulos LIFT Islington £160.00 Book Now 18 Oct 2026 - 06 Dec 2026 Sun 12:50-14:05 8 weeks Kirill Burlov City Academy, Farringdon £160.00 Book Now 06 Nov 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 Fri 19:55-21:10 6 weeks Kirill Burlov City Academy, Farringdon £120.00 Book Now 09 Nov 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 Mon 18:00-19:15 8 weeks (no class 21 Dec & 28 Dec) Justyna Sochaj Sylvia Young Theatre School £160.00 Book Now 12 Nov 2026 - 14 Jan 2027 Thu 18:30-19:45 8 weeks (no class 24 Dec & 31 Dec) Panagiotis Pavlopoulos LIFT Islington £160.00 Book Now 15 Nov 2026 - 17 Jan 2027 Sun 12:50-14:05 8 weeks (no class 27 Dec & 3 Jan) Kirill Burlov City Academy, Farringdon £160.00 Book Now 07 Dec 2026 - 08 Feb 2027 Mon 18:00-19:15 8 weeks (no class 21 Dec & 28 Dec) Justyna Sochaj Sylvia Young Theatre School £160.00 Book Now 10 Dec 2026 - 11 Feb 2027 Thu 18:30-19:45 8 weeks (no class 24 Dec & 31 Dec) Panagiotis Pavlopoulos LIFT Islington £160.00 Book Now 13 Dec 2026 - 14 Feb 2027 Sun 12:50-14:05 8 weeks (no class 27 Dec & 3 Jan) Kirill Burlov City Academy, Farringdon £160.00 Book Now 18 Jan 2027 - 08 Mar 2027 Mon 18:00-19:15 8 weeks Justyna Sochaj Sylvia Young Theatre School £160.00 Book Now 20 Aug 20 Aug 2026 - 08 Oct 2026 £160.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-19:45 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Panagiotis Pavlopoulos Venue: LIFT Islington BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 23 Aug 23 Aug 2026 - 11 Oct 2026 £160.00 Day:Sun Time:12:50-14:05 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Lukas Poischbeg Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Kirill Burlov teaching from 13/09 onwards BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 11 Sep 11 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 £160.00 Day:Fri Time:19:55-21:10 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Kirill Burlov Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 17 Sep 17 Sep 2026 - 05 Nov 2026 £160.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-19:45 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Panagiotis Pavlopoulos Venue: LIFT Islington BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 20 Sep 20 Sep 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 £160.00 Day:Sun Time:12:50-14:05 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Kirill Burlov Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Oct 12 Oct 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 £160.00 Day:Mon Time:18:00-19:15 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Justyna Sochaj Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 14 Oct 14 Oct 2026 - 02 Dec 2026 £160.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-19:45 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Zac Priestley Venue: Sadler's Wells BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 15 Oct 15 Oct 2026 - 03 Dec 2026 £160.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-19:45 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Panagiotis Pavlopoulos Venue: LIFT Islington BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 18 Oct 18 Oct 2026 - 06 Dec 2026 £160.00 Day:Sun Time:12:50-14:05 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Kirill Burlov Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 06 Nov 06 Nov 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 £120.00 Day:Fri Time:19:55-21:10 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Kirill Burlov Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 09 Nov 09 Nov 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 £160.00 Day:Mon Time:18:00-19:15 Duration:8 weeks (no class 21 Dec & 28 Dec) Tutor: Justyna Sochaj Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Nov 12 Nov 2026 - 14 Jan 2027 £160.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-19:45 Duration:8 weeks (no class 24 Dec & 31 Dec) Tutor: Panagiotis Pavlopoulos Venue: LIFT Islington BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 15 Nov 15 Nov 2026 - 17 Jan 2027 £160.00 Day:Sun Time:12:50-14:05 Duration:8 weeks (no class 27 Dec & 3 Jan) Tutor: Kirill Burlov Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 07 Dec 07 Dec 2026 - 08 Feb 2027 £160.00 Day:Mon Time:18:00-19:15 Duration:8 weeks (no class 21 Dec & 28 Dec) Tutor: Justyna Sochaj Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 10 Dec 10 Dec 2026 - 11 Feb 2027 £160.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-19:45 Duration:8 weeks (no class 24 Dec & 31 Dec) Tutor: Panagiotis Pavlopoulos Venue: LIFT Islington BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Dec 13 Dec 2026 - 14 Feb 2027 £160.00 Day:Sun Time:12:50-14:05 Duration:8 weeks (no class 27 Dec & 3 Jan) Tutor: Kirill Burlov Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 18 Jan 18 Jan 2027 - 08 Mar 2027 £160.00 Day:Mon Time:18:00-19:15 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Justyna Sochaj Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Contemporary Dance Beginners' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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