Dance Fitness Classes
in London

Workouts built on music and movement: Zumba, barre, dance cardio and more. Find a class near you.

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Dance fitness classes turn a workout into choreography: you follow an instructor through routines set to music, so you raise your heart rate without counting reps. No experience is needed, nobody expects perfect steps and most classes are open to every level.

The studios below list Zumba, barre or fitness-style classes on their websites. Formats differ a lot, from high-energy Latin cardio to slow, low-impact barre, so the guide below helps you choose before you contact a studio.

Which Fitness Format Is Right for You?

Each format works the body differently, so pick by the kind of session you want rather than by the name.

01

Zumba and Latin cardio

High energy, party atmosphere.

Routines built on salsa, merengue, reggaeton and other Latin rhythms. The focus is on keeping moving and enjoying it. See our full guide to Zumba classes in London.

  • No partner and no wrong moves
  • Usually 45 to 60 minutes
  • Easy to join as a complete beginner
02

Barre

Ballet-inspired, low impact.

Small, controlled movements at a barre, borrowing from ballet technique, pilates and strength work. It builds posture, balance and core strength without jumping.

  • Gentle on joints
  • Good for posture and flexibility
  • Suits beginners and returning dancers
03

Dance cardio and aerobics

Choreography with a workout structure.

Pop, hip hop or club-style routines taught as a cardio session. Often taught as a drop-in or a short course, with the same routine repeated through the term.

  • Routine-based and easy to follow
  • Moderate to high intensity
  • Check the music style before you book
04

Pole and aerial fitness

Strength-led, skill-based.

Climbing, spinning and holds that build upper-body and core strength. Start with a beginner class: see pole dance in London.

  • Builds strength quickly
  • Needs a studio with a rig
  • Beginner courses are widely offered

What to Wear and Bring

Wear comfortable, breathable clothes and trainers, or the footwear the studio recommends (barre is often done in socks or grip socks). Bring water and a small towel. If you have an injury or have not exercised for a while, tell the instructor before the class starts.

Why People Choose It Over the Gym

  • It is easier to stick with. A class with music and a routine is more engaging than repetitive machines.
  • It works cardio, coordination and mood together. Dancing combines aerobic exercise with learning and rhythm.
  • It is social but low pressure. You follow the instructor, so there is no need to learn steps in advance or find a partner.
  • It suits almost every level. Instructors give easier and harder versions of each move.

Prefer to learn a specific style rather than a workout? Our guide to adult dance classes in London covers social and technique-based options.

London Studios with Fitness Dance Classes

39 studios that list Zumba or other fitness dance classes on their websites, ranked by rating and number of reviews. Contact the studio to confirm its current timetable.

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Pineapple Dance Studios
westminster · Central London

Pineapple Dance Studios

Zumba

Pineapple Dance Studios has been operating in Westminster, London, offering a broad range of dance classes sin…

Poplar Union
tower hamlets · East London

Poplar Union

Zumba

Poplar Union is located in Tower Hamlets and offers a variety of dance classes. The venue is known for its com…

Marina Angemi Reggaeton
westminster · Central London

Marina Angemi Reggaeton

Zumba

Marina Angemi is a professional dancer from Argentina who teaches high-energy Reggaeton and…

Club Azucar - Latin Dance
hammersmith and fulham · Central London

Club Azucar - Latin Dance

Zumba

Club Azucar offers Latin dance classes in Hammersmith, focusing on styles such as Sal…

The Body People Fitness, Aerial & Dance Studio
hackney · East London

The Body People Fitness, Aerial & Dance Studio

Zumba

The Body People Fitness, Aerial & Dance Studio is located in Hackney and offers a variety of classes in a uniq…

MOUVE by Dancing with Louise
barnet · North London

MOUVE by Dancing with Louise

Zumba

MOUVE® by Dancing with Louise has been running children's dance classes across Hendon and North London since 2…

SCD - Sutton Community Dance
sutton · South West London

SCD - Sutton Community Dance

Zumba

SCD - Sutton Community Dance is a Community Interest Company located in Sutton, offering a variety of dance op…

Latin Soul Events & Studios
barnet · North London

Latin Soul Events & Studios

Zumba

Latin Soul Events & Studios was established in 2010, aiming to create a space for individuals to connect throu…

Sarjan Nartan Academy
brent · West London

Sarjan Nartan Academy

Zumba

Sarjan Nartan Academy is located in Brent and focuses on teaching various forms of dance, including Bh…

Rumba Nation. Zumba
lambeth · South London

Rumba Nation. Zumba

Zumba

Rumba Nation offers Zumba and Rumba classes in the borough of Lambeth. The school conducts it…

Colindale Salsa, Bachata & Fitness (NW London)
islington · Central London

Colindale Salsa, Bachata & Fitness (NW London)

Zumba

Colindale Salsa, Bachata & Fitness operates in North West London, focusing on creating a community around danc…

Oti & Marius Dance Studio by Oti Mabuse & Marius Iepure
ealing · West London

Oti & Marius Dance Studio by Oti Mabuse & Marius Iepure

Zumba

Oti & Marius Dance Studio by Oti Mabuse & Marius Iepure is located in North-West London and features a 300 sqm…

Dance Dream Studio (Dance classes)
barking and dagenham · East London

Dance Dream Studio (Dance classes)

Zumba

Dance Dream Studio was founded on March 11, 2020, by Fotini Antoniou in Barking, Essex. It is the only dance s…

Fitness Groove & Joy
barnet · North London

Fitness Groove & Joy

Zumba

Fitness Groove & Joy is a dance school located in Barnet, focusing on fitness and well-being through dance. Th…

Ruth Winston Centre
enfield · North London

Ruth Winston Centre

Zumba

The Ruth Winston Centre is located in Palmers Green, serving the Enfield Borough and surrounding areas. It ope…

The London Academy of Dance
southwark · Central London

The London Academy of Dance

Zumba

The London Academy of Dance is located in Southwark, London, and specializes in both Ballroom…

BollyDANCE By Priya
hillingdon · West London

BollyDANCE By Priya

Zumba

BollyDANCE By Priya has been offering dance classes in Hillingdon since October 2015. The school focuses on pr…

Dance Options
sutton · South West London

Dance Options

Zumba

Dance Options was founded in 1993 by four couples who were World Champions in their respective dance fields. T…

Studio K
richmond upon thames · West London

Studio K

Zumba

Studio K operates in Richmond upon Thames, offering a variety of dance and fitness classes for both adults and…

Zumbollywood Dancing
hillingdon · West London

Zumbollywood Dancing

Zumba

Zumbollywood Dancing offers Zumba lessons set to Bollywood music for both adults and children. The classes tak…

Grafton Dance Centre
southwark · Central London

Grafton Dance Centre

Zumba

The Grafton Dance Centre is located in Dulwich Village, South East London, and offers a range of dance and fit…

Wimbledon School of Freestyle, Ballroom and Fitness
merton · South West London

Wimbledon School of Freestyle, Ballroom and Fitness

Zumba

The Wimbledon School of Freestyle, Ballroom and Fitness is located in Merton and offers a diverse range of dan…

Hello Disco
haringey · North London

Hello Disco

Zumba

Hello Disco was founded in 2020 by Sarah Birch and initially offered online dance fitness classes in North Lon…

Canada Water Studios
southwark · Central London

Canada Water Studios

Zumba

Canada Water Studios is located 100 metres from Canada Water tube station in Southwark. The facility spans 2,0…

Rumba Nation Zumba in Putney
wandsworth · South West London

Rumba Nation Zumba in Putney

Zumba

Rumba Nation offers Zumba classes in the Wandsworth borough of London. The school provides a vibrant atmospher…

Dance2happy
islington · Central London

Dance2happy

Zumba

DANCE 2 HAPPY offers dance classes in Islington, focusing on mood-boosting workouts. The school incorporates s…

Dancing With Louise
brent · West London

Dancing With Louise

Zumba

MOUVE is a children's dance school located in Hendon, North London, founded by Louise Leach over 25 years ago.…

Rio Zouk Fusion Brazilian dance school
islington · Central London

Rio Zouk Fusion Brazilian dance school

Zumba

Rio Zouk Fusion is a Brazilian/Latin/Contemporary fusion dance company based in Islington, London. The school…

Diamond Dance Studio
kingston upon thames · South West London

Diamond Dance Studio

Zumba

Diamond Dance Studio is located in Kingston upon Thames and focuses on dance as a form of self-expression. The…

Zumba Fitness London
hammersmith and fulham · Central London

Zumba Fitness London

Zumba

Zumba Fitness London offers a variety of Zumba classes, including live streamed, outdoor, and on-demand sessio…

Simona Dance Fitness
southwark · Central London

Simona Dance Fitness

Zumba

Simona Dance Fitness has been offering Zumba classes since October 2015 in Southwark. The school focuses on a…

Acosta Dance Centre
greenwich · South East London

Acosta Dance Centre

Zumba

Acosta Dance Centre is located in Greenwich and focuses on nurturing creativity through artistic excellence. T…

Kate's Dance Academy
merton · South West London

Kate's Dance Academy

Zumba

Kate's Dance Academy is a dance school located in Wimbledon, offering classes for various abilities. The schoo…

Zumba with Brian
hillingdon · West London

Zumba with Brian

Zumba

Zumba with Brian operates in Hillingdon, offering classes at Oakwood School. The instructor, Brian, has a back…

Latin Soul
barnet · North London

Latin Soul

Zumba

Latin Soul was established in 2010 in Barnet, focusing on Latin dance styles and community engagement. The sch…

Ultimate Dance NRG ltd
havering · East London

Ultimate Dance NRG ltd

Zumba

Ultimate Dance NRG was established in 2007 and is located in Havering. The school offers a flexible approach t…

Not Just Hip Hop
islington · Central London

Not Just Hip Hop

Zumba

Not Just Hip Hop offers dynamic dance classes in Islington, focusing on a variety of styles including…

The Xplosive Dance
croydon · South East London

The Xplosive Dance

Zumba

The Xplosive Dance Inc. was rebranded from Latin-Explosive in 2012 and is located in Croydon. The institution…

Stephaneez School of Dance
bromley · South East London

Stephaneez School of Dance

Zumba

Stephaneez School of Dance is located in Bromley and offers a variety of dance classes for all ages. The schoo…

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be fit to join a dance fitness class?

No. Classes are designed for all levels, and instructors normally show lower-impact options. You build fitness by attending regularly.

What is the difference between Zumba and barre?

Zumba is a high-energy cardio class built on Latin music. Barre is slower and more controlled, using ballet-inspired moves and strength work at a barre. Zumba raises your heart rate, barre builds posture and muscle endurance.

Can complete beginners join?

Yes. Most dance fitness classes are beginner friendly, and the instructor demonstrates each routine. Arrive a few minutes early the first time and tell the instructor it is your first class.

Do I need to book in advance?

Many studios take online bookings and some allow drop-ins, but this varies. Check the studio's website or contact them to confirm.

What should I wear?

Comfortable, breathable clothing and trainers for cardio-based classes. For barre, ask the studio whether to wear socks, grip socks or ballet shoes.

Are there dance fitness classes for beginners who want to learn real dance?

Yes. If you want to learn technique rather than a workout, look at adult beginner classes or browse dance styles in London.