Private Dance Lessons in London for Any Occasion
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At The Dance School, we believe learning to dance is something every single or couple serious about spending quality time together should do. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to go out and be able to join the floor with confidence?
If you always wanted to learn to dance london but something got in the way, why put it off any longer? All it takes is one beginner dance lesson london to get started. Try a session and then take it from there.
It’s not about dancing competitively or professionally, though you can do that too. It is about being able to master social dancing lessons london anytime and anywhere you want, whether you go out to a club or practice with private dance lessons at home.
To put it in the words of one student, John, “Nothing is worse than going to a party and sitting down to watch other people dance.” Good old John went to a family event and was upset he couldn’t join in. He ended up booking individual dance lessons london, so he never had to sit out again. With our dance tuition london, you can gain the skills needed to dance the night away.
Dance Lessons Made Easy
Learning to dance is way easier than it’s made to be. It is all about confidence. Once you learn the basic steps, you’ll cruise along and learn many new moves fast.
Aside from having fun dancing to your favourite music, dance classes, private or group ones, will help you exercise, release and communicate feelings without saying a single word.
Go for one private dance lesson to try things out. If you don’t like it, you won’t have any regrets and you can forget about it. But if you do like it, you’ll discover a new world.
Start with one Ballroom dance and one Latin American dance, and once your confidence is up, you can add more dances and set your own pace. You can start with any of the following:
Ballroom Dances: Fox-Trot | Waltz | Argentine Tango | Quick-Step | Viennese Waltz.
Latin American Dances: Rumba | Jive or Swing | Cha-Cha | Mambo | Disco | Salsa | Samba | Merengue. Traditional Greek dances are also available.
Wedding First Dances include any Ballroom or Latin American dances. It all depends on the choice of your wedding first dance song.
Dance Studio Locations
You can book dance classes in London anytime on weekdays, evenings and weekends, including Sundays in:
- Kensington, West London
- Swiss Cottage, North West London
- Marylebone, Central London
- Earls Court, South West London
You can also have private dance lessons at home in and around London. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a big space. By moving a few chairs out of the way, it’ll do the trick, and you’ll have enough room to move around.
Prices & Packages for Private Dance Lessons
Single 60-Minute Lesson £95; Standard 90-Minute Lesson £139.00. All packages are a combination of 60-minute dance lessons.
Package One: 3 X Single Sessions £279.00 | Package Two: 6 X Single Sessions £545.00 | Package Three: 8 X Single Sessions 720.00 | Package Four: 10 X Single Sessions £890.00
Beginner’s Guide to Ballroom and Latin American Dancing
Ballroom Dancing Explained
Fox-Trot is a down-to-earth dance and the best dance to start learning good Ballroom dance skills. It combines moves easily and helps boost balance and movement.
- Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin
- I’ve Got You Under My Skin by Frank Sinatra
The Waltz
The Waltz is considered the top of all Ballroom dances, and its basic steps are the foundation for other Ballroom type dancing.
Waltz teaches balance, correct posture and rise and fall and, eventually, a good dance style.
Popular Waltz songs:
- Lara’s Theme from the movie Dr Zhivago
- Godfather’s Waltz from the movie The Godfather
The Viennese Waltz
The Viennese Waltz is the pinnacle of Ballroom dancing. This beautiful dance is at its best when danced to the amazing Viennese Waltz music.
The gliding, the spins and twirling make you look as if you are floating. The Viennese Waltz is synonymous with grand parties and guests dancing around in their flowing gowns.
Popular Viennese Waltz songs:
- Blue Danube by Johan Strauss
- That’s Amore by Dean Martin
The Quick-Step
Quick-Step was born after the Charleston era and is a crossbreed of Charleston and Fox-Trot.
It is a fun dance and moves at a quick pace around the dance floor. It is highly enjoyable, and lots of energy is required to keep the fast dance going.
Popular Quick-Step songs:
- Let’s Face the Music and Dance by Nat King Cole
- Sing Sing Sing by Benny Goodman
The Argentine Tango
This has to be the most powerful dance of all. It started in the streets of Buenos Aires and then became popular quickly around the world at the start of the last century.
In no other dance leading and following are so closely bound to each other, and when the dance gets going, the two dancers become one. The huge range of steps and variations makes Argentine Tango a truly superb dance.
Popular Tango songs:
- La Cumparsita by Carlos Gardel
- Por Una Cabeza from Scent of a Woman.
Latin American Dances Explained
The Rumba
Rumba originated in Cuba and is considered the mother of all Latin American dances. The American-style Rumba, with its box movement, teaches many steps that can be used in a limited space. Rumba builds up confidence on the dance floor.
Popular Rumba songs:
- How Deep is Your Love by Bee Gees
- Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps by Doris Day
The Cha-Cha
Cha-Cha is one of the most popular Latin dances and bridges Rumba and Mambo. It is again from Cuba; it is fun and provides many uplifting movements.
You can dance Cha-Cha by adding a bit of hip movement in order to feel the good old Latin rhythm.
Popular Cha-Cha songs:
- Sway by Michael Bubble
- Oye Como Va by Santana
The Jive
In America, where it comes from, Jive is also known as Swing, Single or Triple Lindy. It is a spot dance with an easy to learn basic step structure.
It would help your movement in other dances and, once you are comfortable with the basic steps, you will find Jive a highly energising dance.
Popular Jive songs:
- Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
- Hit the Road Jack by Ray Charles
The Mambo
As far as dancing is concerned, Mambo is one of the most powerful Latin American dances. To perform it well, you need to pay full attention to the music.
It is a fun dance with precise footwork and exciting movements. It still is a popular choice worldwide.
Popular Mambo songs:
- Mambo Italiano by Rosemary Clooney
- The Time of My Life from Dirty Dancing
The Disco/Hustle
It originated in the 1970’s Disco Era; think of John Travolta and the Bee Gees songs in the movie Saturday Night Fever.
Its simple footwork and the relaxed open position make Disco an enjoyable and easy to learn dance. The music is still heard in many dance clubs.
Popular Disco songs:
- Staying Alive by Bee Gees
- Go West by Village People
The Salsa
Salsa originates from Cuba; it is an energetic and engaging dance. Anyone can learn it, and it offers countless moves and variations. The variety of Salsa music and styles is huge.
Popular Salsa songs:
- Subeme La Radio by Enrique Iglesias
- Despacito by Luis Fonsi
The Merengue
Merengue is an easy to learn and fun dance made of a simple two-step basic move. It easily borrows moves from other dances, creating plenty of simple and enjoyable variations.
The Samba
Samba improves flexibility and also teaches light movement. The basic step helps the body move smoothly. You need patience when learning the first basic steps.
A popular Samba song is:
- Love is in the Air by John Paul Young
Contact us now using the details at the top of the page, or feel free to call Paul on 07849336110 to book private dance lessons.
Testimonials from Happy Students
This is from a couple who had private dance classes in South West London:
“Paul is an incredible teacher. Neither of us are natural dancers and the thought of a first dance in front of 300 guests caused us a lot of anxiety. Paul was so patient, flexible, and understanding of our goals and worked with us to ensure we felt comfortable.
What we had dreaded most quickly became something we could actually enjoy and had fun doing. Paul put us completely at ease and, thanks to his guidance, our dance went off without a hitch. Our guests were so impressed that we pulled it off, and we couldn’t recommend Paul more highly!”
Caroline & John
These couples had private dance classes in West London:
“We took wedding dancing classes in West London with Paul not long ago. Thank you for teaching us to dance for our big day. It was a truly magical day with memories to last a lifetime. We certainly felt we were in Saturday Night Fever on the dance floor!”
Mags & Alan
“Paul is a fantastic teacher: very skilled, considerate and patient. We learned a great deal in a short time and are now really looking forward to our first dance at our wedding!”
Alex & Agata
These couples had lessons in Central London:
“My wedding was in a couple of months, but I had no idea how to dance. I contacted this Dance School, and soon Paul was teaching me how to dance. Paul is an amazing instructor! He is patient, professional, and can even show a beginner like me how to waltz in just a few lessons!
By the end of it, I had perfected the waltz with my fiancé. We were comfortable and confident in taking to the dance floor at our wedding, and because we were given a flexible routine, we could safely continue our dance even if we stumbled.
I would instantly recommend Paul to any couple wishing to perfect their wedding dance!”
Unur Ulaankhuu
“Paul was a wonderful teacher. His teaching style is confident and, at the same time, warm and fun. I would highly recommend him! Our first dance was excellent, and we have Paul to thank for it :)”
Jihan & Marco