In our Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners, you will learn the basic steps and techniques of both Standard Ballroom and Latin Ballroom dance styles. The classes are great fun and taught in a friendly and supportive atmosphere by some of the UK's finest ballroom teachers.
This course is perfect for those with little or no ballroom dance experience, interested in learning the basics of a variety of styles and gaining the ability to socially dance each of them.
Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners - Course Content
Within our Beginners Ballroom Dance Programme you will:
- Learn basics of a selection of Standard Ballroom Dances
- Learn basics of a selection of Latin Ballroom Dances
- Learn the techniques of leading and following
- Have the opportunity to dance with a variety of partners in a social atmosphere
- From nights out across London to weddings and other social events, you will be able to utilise your newly acquired dancing skills.
Upon completion of our Beginner Ballroom Dance Programme, you will have learnt basic steps and techniques necessary to socially dance six different ballroom dance styles.
No partner is required to join the course.
Not sure what to wear? Don't worry! We've put together a definitive guide on what to wear for your class!
OUR APPROACH
This class will cover all the techniques necessary to learn this beautiful art form, steps are broken down for easy learning. Using creative choreography and strong rhythms you will develop a good understanding of the music whilst having fun. Improve body posture, movement and skills.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 26 Nov 2024 - 17 Dec 2024 | Tue | 18:15-19:30 | 4 weeks | Ksenia Zsikhotska | Sylvia Young Theatre School | £85.00 | Book Now Click the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Nov 2024 - 17 Dec 2024 | Tue | 19:40-20:55 | 4 weeks | Ksenia Zsikhotska | Sylvia Young Theatre School | £85.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Nov 2024 | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 1 day | Ksenia Zsikhotska | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £89.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 4 Jan 2025 | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 1 day | Ksenia Zsikhotska | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £89.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 26 Nov 2024 - 17 Dec 2024 | Tue | 18:15-19:30 | 4 weeks | Ksenia Zsikhotska | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £85.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Nov 2024 - 17 Dec 2024 | Tue | 19:40-20:55 | 4 weeks | Ksenia Zsikhotska | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £85.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Nov 2024 | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 1 day | Ksenia Zsikhotska | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £89.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 4 Jan 2025 | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 1 day | Ksenia Zsikhotska | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £89.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Jan 2025 - 3 Mar 2025 | Mon | 18:05-19:05 | 8 weeks | Jo Baiao | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 21 Jan 2025 - 11 Mar 2025 | Tue | 18:15-19:30 | 8 weeks | Ksenia Zsikhotska | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £165.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 22 Feb 2025 | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 1 day | Ksenia Zsikhotska | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £89.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 10 Mar 2025 - 12 May 2025 | Mon | 18:05-19:05 | 8 weeks (no class 21 Apr & 5 May) | Jo Baiao | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Mar 2025 - 6 May 2025 | Tue | 18:15-19:30 | 8 weeks | Ksenia Zsikhotska | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £165.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Apr 2025 | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 1 day | Ksenia Zsikhotska | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £89.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 May 2025 - 1 Jul 2025 | Tue | 18:15-19:30 | 8 weeks | Ksenia Zsikhotska | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £165.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 2 Jun 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 | Mon | 18:05-19:05 | 8 weeks | Jo Baiao | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 21 Jun 2025 | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 1 day | Ksenia Zsikhotska | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £89.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Jul 2025 - 26 Aug 2025 | Tue | 18:15-19:30 | 8 weeks | Ksenia Zsikhotska | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £165.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 28 Jul 2025 - 22 Sep 2025 | Mon | 18:05-19:05 | 8 weeks (no class 25 Aug) | Jo Baiao | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 Sep 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 | Mon | 18:05-19:05 | 8 weeks | Jo Baiao | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 24 Nov 2025 - 26 Jan 2026 | Mon | 18:05-19:05 | 8 weeks (no class 22 Dec & 29 Dec) | Jo Baiao | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 26 Nov 2024 - 17 Dec 2024 | Tue | 18:15-19:30 | 4 weeks | Ksenia Zsikhotska | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £85.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| Waltz and Cha Cha course | |||||||||
| 26 Nov 2024 - 17 Dec 2024 | Tue | 19:40-20:55 | 4 weeks | Ksenia Zsikhotska | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £85.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| Quickstep and Foxtrot course | |||||||||
| 30 Nov 2024 | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 1 day | Ksenia Zsikhotska | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £89.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| Places left for leaders only | |||||||||
| 4 Jan 2025 | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 1 day | Ksenia Zsikhotska | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £89.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Jan 2025 - 3 Mar 2025 | Mon | 18:05-19:05 | 8 weeks | Jo Baiao | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 21 Jan 2025 - 11 Mar 2025 | Tue | 18:15-19:30 | 8 weeks | Ksenia Zsikhotska | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £165.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 22 Feb 2025 | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 1 day | Ksenia Zsikhotska | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £89.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 10 Mar 2025 - 12 May 2025 | Mon | 18:05-19:05 | 8 weeks (no class 21 Apr & 5 May) | Jo Baiao | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Mar 2025 - 6 May 2025 | Tue | 18:15-19:30 | 8 weeks | Ksenia Zsikhotska | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £165.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Apr 2025 | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 1 day | Ksenia Zsikhotska | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £89.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 May 2025 - 1 Jul 2025 | Tue | 18:15-19:30 | 8 weeks | Ksenia Zsikhotska | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £165.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 2 Jun 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 | Mon | 18:05-19:05 | 8 weeks | Jo Baiao | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 21 Jun 2025 | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 1 day | Ksenia Zsikhotska | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £89.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Jul 2025 - 26 Aug 2025 | Tue | 18:15-19:30 | 8 weeks | Ksenia Zsikhotska | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £165.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 28 Jul 2025 - 22 Sep 2025 | Mon | 18:05-19:05 | 8 weeks (no class 25 Aug) | Jo Baiao | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 Sep 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 | Mon | 18:05-19:05 | 8 weeks | Jo Baiao | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 24 Nov 2025 - 26 Jan 2026 | Mon | 18:05-19:05 | 8 weeks (no class 22 Dec & 29 Dec) | Jo Baiao | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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