Dance Classes in Oxford
20 Styles of Dance Class in Oxford
Every Level, Genuinely
In most sessions the first-timers outnumber everyone else, so nobody feels singled out — each style opens at a genuine starter level where the teacher takes nothing for granted. Dancers with some mileage get their own improver tier and instructors who really know the form. Sorting a hen do? The same choreographers cover it on one booking.
Timetabled for Oxford Life
Weeknight and weekend classes run at central studios around George Street, Gloucester Green and the Old Fire Station arts hub — with Oxford station, Oxford Parkway, the Park & Ride and city buses all close by, an after-work session is a real option whether you come in from Cowley, Headington or Jericho. Turn up when it suits or block-book to save. Getting married? Our wedding dance lessons use the very same rooms.
From £8 Per Class
One flat £8 covers it, whether you drop in once or work through a four-week block — no joining fee, no contract, nothing gym-like to wriggle out of. Try one style this week and something completely different next. Set to begin? Get in touch.
Pick Your Style
Twenty dance styles taught across Oxford and Oxfordshire — every one welcoming to absolute beginners, every one led by a working professional dancer.
Bachata
A three-step, tap and swaying hips — the Dominican partner dance filling Oxford's Latin socials.
Bachata Classes
Ballet
Barre, centre and centuries of refined technique — first-time adults are exactly who we love teaching.
Ballet Classes
Ballroom
Waltz, foxtrot and quickstep held in a proper frame — the one skill that earns its keep at every wedding.
Ballroom Classes
Belly Dance
Shimmies, isolations and raqs sharqi control — open to every age and shape, and secretly serious core work.
Belly Dance Classes
Bollywood
Filmi hooks, bhangra shoulders and expressive hands — easily the sunniest cardio on the whole timetable.
Bollywood Classes
Burlesque
Poise, slow tease and showgirl attitude — the clothes stay on and the confidence leaves with you.
Burlesque Classes
Commercial
Chart music-video routines with camera-ready sharpness — taught by dancers who actually work the industry.
Commercial Classes
Contemporary
Release work, floor sequences and improvisation — movement that speaks where words run out.
Contemporary Classes
Flamenco
Driving stamps, palmas and Andalusian fire — precise, powerful and impossible to fake.
Flamenco Classes
Heels
Attitude, line and power in (optional) heels — the fiercest cousin of commercial choreography.
Heels Classes
Hip-Hop
Bounce, groove and party rocking from five decades of the culture — we train the rhythm, you needn't arrive with it.
Hip-Hop Classes
Irish Dancing
Reels, jigs and quick feet over stone-still arms — tougher and a good deal funnier than it looks.
Irish Dancing Classes
Jazz
Kicks, turns and clean Broadway lines — the working dancer's grounding, whatever style you chase next.
Jazz Classes
K-Pop
Point choreography and tight formation work straight from the videos — learned properly, then filmed with pride.
K-Pop Classes
Line Dancing
Grapevines, heel digs and not a partner in sight — country roots played to a modern soundtrack.
Line Dancing Classes
Pole Dance
Spins, climbs and strength that arrives as you go — athletic, body-positive and quietly addictive.
Pole Dance Classes
Salsa
Cuban rhythms and rotating partners — your way into Oxford's friendliest social dance floor.
Salsa Classes
Street Dance
Locking, popping, breaking and house under one roof — taught by Oxford's own working street dancers.
Street Dance Classes
Tango
Close embrace, held pauses and a walk that carries weight — Buenos Aires, brought to central Oxford.
Tango Classes
Tap
Shuffles, time steps and audible rhythm — the session where your feet become the band.
Tap ClassesClass Pricing
Straightforward, contract-free pricing that holds across every style.
Drop-In
Show up, dance, leave — no booking to commit to.
£8 per classFour-Week Block
Hold your place and pay less on every session.
£32 £8 per classKids' Classes
Children's sessions grouped by age, led by DBS-checked teachers.
From £8 per classHow to Start
- Pick a style — twenty below; the music you already love is the right answer.
- Enquire — the style's page form brings back times, venue and level advice.
- Turn up — comfy clothes, sensible shoes, and no experience at all.
Where We Teach in Oxford
Central studios around George Street and Gloucester Green, children's classes right across Oxfordshire.
Central Oxford Studios
George Street, Gloucester Green & the Old Fire StationAdult classes run at partner studios around the city centre — walkable from Oxford station and Gloucester Green coach station, with the Park & Ride handy for anyone driving in. Evening slots suit after-work arrivals; the exact venue is confirmed per class.
Neighbourhood Venues
Kids & teens, across OxfordshireChildren's classes run closer to home in halls and studios across Jericho, Cowley, Headington, Summertown and beyond — register interest on your style's enquiry form and we'll point you to the nearest group.
Dance Classes in Oxford FAQ
The questions Oxford dancers ask before a first class.
How much do dance classes in Oxford cost?
It's a flat £8 a class either way — one drop-in or a four-week block, same price. No joining fee, no contract; try a style and see how it sits.
Where in Oxford do the classes run?
Adult classes run at central partner studios near George Street and Gloucester Green; children's classes sit closer to home across Oxfordshire — from Cowley and Headington to Summertown. Your style's page carries the local detail.
I'm a complete beginner. Which class should I start with?
Whatever music already moves you — that pull outlasts any technique. Salsa, street dance and ballet pull the biggest beginner intakes in Oxford, though all twenty styles open at a starter level.
Are there classes for children?
Yes — age-grouped children's classes run in most styles, all taught by DBS-checked professionals. Street dance and ballet get asked for most; check your nearest venue on the enquiry form.
Do I need a partner for the partner styles?
No — salsa, bachata, ballroom and tango all rotate partners by default, so turning up solo is completely normal. Bring someone and keep them if you'd rather, or rotate and dance with the room.