Dance
Dance in London: 84 events this week (18 Aug to 22 Aug)
Dance in London this week, from ballet and contemporary shows to dance classes and socials. What is on, where to find it, and how to take part.
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Introduction to Argentine Tango
Salsa nights at The Red Lion
Ballet Improvers with Julian Nichols
Dance Technique for Ages 11-14
Ballet Intermediate with Denzil Bailey
Ballet Introduction with Ellyn Hebron
Salsa Class for Beginnners
Cuban Salsa Classes + Social
Contemporary Intermediate with Jenny Hayes
Contemporary Improvers with James Muller
Cali-Style Salsa Class at Jalisco
Dalston Doozy Swing Dancing Night
Contemporary Intermediate with Luke Birch
Tanztheater Open Level with Adrian Look
Contemporary Intermediate for Over 60s with Natalie Dodd
Contemporary Advanced for Over 60s with Natalie Dodd (at The Place 2)
Contemporary Intermediate with Akane Abe
Contemporary Improvers with Leanne Lieberhong/ Jenny Hayes
Relaxed Creative Dance for Ages 4-7 and Grown Ups
Creative Dance for Ages 8-10
Creative Dance for Ages 7-8
Contemporary Introduction with Simone Sistarelli
Creative Dance for Ages 6-7
Contemporary Introduction with Sarah Miller
Contemporary Improvers with Laura Gibson
Ballroom Dance Performance Class
Studio 17
Nzinga: Soca dance workshop
Friday Sessions
Dance and Circus Sessions
Family Workshops: Story Detectives Dance Adventure
The Car Man
Raze Collective: Friday
R&B Fridays at Aquum: The Hottest Party in South London
Feel Good Fridays: Rotating DJs at Effra Social
Baywatch Fridays
DJ Peter Pee
Fabulous Fire - Mature Fridays
Wild Saturdays
Latin Party at Jalisco
Jazz by Far (Solo Jazz Taster + Dancing)
Live DJs at Hope & Anchor
Dance runs deep in London, both on stage and on the floor. The city is a world centre for dance performance, home to major companies and a constant stream of touring and independent work, and at the same time it has a thriving culture of classes and social dances where anyone can take part. The same word covers two very different nights out: watching world-class dancers from a theatre seat, or learning the steps yourself in a studio or hall.
On the performance side, the range spans classical ballet, contemporary and modern dance, flamenco, tap, and the experimental edges of the form. The big venues anchor the classical and large-scale work, while a network of smaller theatres and arts centres carries the contemporary and independent end, where new choreographers and companies show their work. Across a single season you can see everything from a full-length narrative ballet to a stripped-back solo piece in a studio theatre.
The participatory side is just as strong. London is full of dance classes and socials across every style: salsa, bachata, and other Latin dances, swing and lindy hop, tango, ballroom, ballet and contemporary for adults, hip-hop and street, plus the social nights where people put what they learn into practice. Many sessions welcome absolute beginners with no partner needed, which makes them an easy and sociable way into the form, whether you want a one-off taster or a regular weekly class.
A few practical notes. Tickets for dance performances range from inexpensive studio shows to premium seats for the major companies, and the popular runs sell out ahead. Classes and socials are usually low-cost and often pay-on-the-night for drop-ins, though some courses run as blocks you book up front. For classes, check the level and whether you need a partner, since most beginner sessions need neither. The listings below pull together the dance shows, classes, and socials on across the city now.
Venues to know
- The Place 18 events this week
- Jalisco Kitchen Brixton 2 events this week
- Farr’s Dalston 2 events this week
- Equal Dance 2 events this week
- Tropix 2 events this week
- Golden Anchor 2 events this week
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OnlyHere tracks live listings from over a hundred London venues, councils, and programmers, refreshed nightly. Picks favour events with confirmed dates, real venues you can find on a map, and editorial notes written by us, not the promoter. Prices and dates come from the listing itself; we never guess.
Frequently asked questions
What dance events are on in London this week?
London has dance on every week, both to watch and to take part in. That spans ballet, contemporary, flamenco, and other performances at theatres and arts centres, alongside dance classes and socials in styles from salsa and swing to tango and street. The listings on this page gather what is on across the city this week and update as new events are added.
Where can I take dance classes in London?
All over the city. Studios, arts centres, community halls, and dedicated dance schools run classes in every style, from Latin and swing to ballet, contemporary, and street, with sessions for adults at every level. Many are beginner-friendly with no partner needed. The listings here show classes and socials on now, so you can find one near you.
Do I need a partner or experience to take a dance class in London?
For most beginner classes, neither. Partner dances like salsa, tango, and swing usually rotate partners in class, so you can come alone, and beginner sessions assume no prior experience and teach the basics from scratch. Some higher-level classes and courses do expect a partner or some background, so it is worth checking the description before you book.
How much do dance shows and classes in London cost?
Performances range from inexpensive studio and independent shows to premium seats for the major ballet and dance companies, with the popular runs selling out ahead. Classes and socials are generally low-cost, and drop-ins are often pay-on-the-night, though some courses run as block-booked terms. Each listing shows the price and booking detail where we have it.
How many dance in london are listed right now?
There are 84 events listed on this page right now. It updates daily.