Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, sharpen up on your moves or start a new hobby there’s some amazing dance classes in the Liverpool city region that you can join.
From the energetic and inclusive tap dance sessions at the female-led Sole Rebel to the world-renowned Bungee-Assisted Dance technique taught by Wired Aerial Theatre, there’s something for everyone. Explore cultural dance experiences with Movema’s World Dance classes, swing into the rhythm with Mersey Swing, or try the elegance of traditional Chinese dance with Pagoda Arts. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, the Liverpool city region has a class to ignite your passion for dance.
Sole Rebel
The fantastic female-led Sole Rebel offer fun, non-syllabus tap dance classes with a focus on technique, musicality, choreography and improvisation. There’s classes for Beginners, Advanced Beginners & Intermediate/Advanced dancers.
Movema
Movema is an inclusive World Dance organisation, with activities, classes and workshops for people of all ages and backgrounds. You will have so much fun taking part in a Movema class, we guarantee it.
Wired Aerial Theatre Bungee-Assisted Dance Classes
The internationally acclaimed Wired Aerial Theatre are the creators and world’s foremost performers of Bungee-Assisted Dance technique. They offer a variety of dance workshops, whether you want to learn their signature technique, aerial circus or other harness techniques, they have something for whatever your level of ability.
Mersey Swing
Mersey Swing CIC is a dance school that specializes in swing dancing. They offer a variety of classes, including Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Charleston. They also have a number of social dancing events throughout the year.
Pagoda Arts
Pagoda Arts is dedicated to promoting Chinese culture in the Liverpool city region and they offer a variety of activities, including music lessons, tai chi classes, and Chinese dance classes. Their dance classes focus on traditional Chinese dance styles, taught by experienced instructors. Whether you’re a beginner or have some dance experience, Pagoda Arts welcomes dancers of all levels to learn the grace and beauty of Chinese dance. Visit their what’s on listings to find classes.
Liverpool Dance Centre
Liverpool Dance Centre offer a huge range of classes from Bally, Ballroom, Belly Dancing and Bollywood to Contemporary, Flamenco, Jazz, Street Dance, Tap and much more!
Jelli Studios
Jelli Studios is a dance and musical theatre school founded by Jennifer Ellison, a former professional dancer, singer, and actress. The school offers a variety of courses for all ages and abilities, including full-time college programmes, part-time evening classes, and summer schools. Jelli Studios also has a strong performance programme, with students regularly performing in local shows and competitions.
Deborah Lister Academy of Dance
The Deborah Lister Academy of Dance in St Helens offers a wide range of dance classes for children of all ages. There’s the opportunity to learn Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, Commercial, Drama, Musical Theatre and more. The classes are designed to encourage confidence, performance and a love of dance.
Topaz Dance Centre
Topaz Dance Centre run classes in Ballet, Tap, Ballroom and Latin, from their studio in Garston. Their fun and friendly classes are aimed for adults and are open to everyone.
Live Wire Dance Studio
Live Wire Dance Studio was established in 2009 and is a creative space in the heart of Liverpool City Centre. Supporting dancers by offering year round, clean, affordable, central studio space for classes, rehearsals, workshops and more.
Live Wire’s aim is to help build the dance community in Liverpool by helping teachers, students, professionals and amateurs alike connect with each other and share knowledge, information and experiences.
Dance Passion
Dance Passion run Latin, Ballroom, Zumba acrobatics, lyrical and commercial dance classes. There’s classes suitable for both adults and Children.
North Liverpool Dance Academy
North Liverpool Dance Academy offers a wide range of classes for all ages and abilities, including ballet, tap, jazz, modern, street dance, and musical theatre.
To find more creative workshops, classes and events check out our What’s On Listings section.
Have we missed anything in this article? Let us know! Get in touch with Clare at clare@culture.org.uk. We strive to make our features as inclusive as possible, so we’re keen to hear your suggestions.