London is widely recognised as one of the most dynamic cities in the world for dance. From classical ballet institutions with international prestige to contemporary studios and independent academies, the capital hosts an extraordinarily diverse dance ecosystem.
Many of the most influential dance studios in London combine rigorous training with a strong connection to the performing arts industry. Whether you are looking for professional training, exploring a new style or simply enjoying dance as a creative activity, this guide highlights the best-rated studios across the city — updated automatically as new schools are added to our directory.
Use the search above to filter by zone, style or level, or browse the curated selections below.
Editor's Selection
Top Rated Dance Studios in London
These are the highest-rated dance studios in London, ranked by a combination of Google rating and number of reviews. Studios with a strong review record consistently deliver quality instruction and positive student experiences.
| Dance Studio | Area | Styles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy | camden | Ballet | 4.8 (819) |
| Cecil Sharp House | camden | Ceilidh | 4.6 (835) |
| Salsatropical Dance Company Ltd.- Salsa & Bachata Classes and Workshops | westminster | Salsa | 4.8 (472) |
| London Tango Academy | westminster | Tango | 5.0 (363) |
| Zaiah Arts | lambeth | Heels | 5.0 (299) |
| Ealing Street Dance Academy | ealing | Street Dance | 4.9 (150) |
| Poplar Union | tower hamlets | Ballet | 4.6 (362) |
| The Dance Lab | wandsworth | Latin Dance | 4.8 (149) |
| Forró Foundations | camden | Forr | 5.0 (215) |
| Harrow Arts Centre | harrow | Swing | 4.5 (309) |
City Centre
Best Dance Studios in Central London
Central London is home to many of the most established and well-known dance studios in the capital, from iconic open-class venues in Covent Garden to professional performing arts academies across Islington and Westminster.
| Dance Studio | Area | Styles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy | camden | Ballet | 4.8 (819) |
| Cecil Sharp House | camden | Ceilidh | 4.6 (835) |
| Salsatropical Dance Company Ltd.- Salsa & Bachata Classes and Workshops | westminster | Salsa | 4.8 (472) |
| London Tango Academy | westminster | Tango | 5.0 (363) |
| Pineapple Dance Studios prueba | westminster | Ballet | 4.5 (533) |
| Siobhan Davies Studios | southwark | Contemporary | 4.8 (129) |
| Bolly Flex | westminster | Bollywood | 4.5 (391) |
| First Dance London - Wedding Dance Lessons in Central London | westminster | Ballroom | 5.0 (104) |
| Tanguito, Argentine Tango Academy | islington | Tango | 5.0 (204) |
| Danceworks | westminster | Ballet | 4.6 (233) |
East London
Best Dance Studios in East London
East London's vibrant creative culture makes it one of the most exciting areas for urban dance, Afrobeats and street styles, with studios concentrated in Hackney, Stratford and Shoreditch.
| Dance Studio | Area | Styles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Union | tower hamlets | Ballet | 4.6 (362) |
| Adore Dance London | tower hamlets | Ballet | 4.9 (123) |
| RYSKY Pole Dance Studio | hackney | Pole Dance | 5.0 (102) |
| The Body People Fitness, Aerial & Dance Studio | hackney | Aerial Dance | 4.9 (112) |
| ECD - European College of Dance | tower hamlets | Ballet | 5.0 (94) |
| Dance With Us - Dance School | newham | Ballet | 5.0 (23) |
| Essex Pole and Tone Fitness | havering | Aerial Dance | 4.9 (51) |
| Wee Movers | waltham forest | Contemporary | 5.0 (20) |
| Chisenhale Dance Space | tower hamlets | Contemporary | 4.6 (53) |
| Luanda Pau Cuban Dance Club | tower hamlets | Capoeira | 5.0 (32) |
North London
Best Dance Studios in North London
North London has a thriving independent dance scene, with studios spread across areas like Camden, Islington and Hackney offering a wide range of styles from classical ballet to contemporary and urban dance.
| Dance Studio | Area | Styles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| artsdepot | barnet | Contemporary | 4.6 (204) |
| MOUVE by Dancing with Louise | barnet | Ballet | 5.0 (114) |
| My Gravity Fitness & Dance | barnet | Pole Dance | 4.9 (118) |
| Elevate with Eleni | barnet | Hip Hop | 5.0 (83) |
| Latin Soul Events & Studios | barnet | Salsa | 5.0 (74) |
| Dream of Dance | barnet | Jive | 4.8 (20) |
| Streetz Ahead Performing Arts School | haringey | Street Dance | 4.9 (48) |
| New London Performing Arts Centre | haringey | Ballet | 4.1 (28) |
| CAPOEIRA NATIVOS LONDON | haringey | Capoeira | 5.0 (34) |
| Highstone Dance Academy | barnet | Ballet | 4.8 (34) |
South London
Best Dance Studios in South London
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| Dance Studio | Area | Styles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaiah Arts | lambeth | Heels | 5.0 (299) |
| PPAS Dance & Performing Arts School | lambeth | Street Dance | 5.0 (101) |
| Jig and a Swig - Social Irish Dance Classes for Londoners | lambeth | Irish Dance | 5.0 (95) |
| Akila Pole Studio | lambeth | Pole Dance | 5.0 (91) |
| London School of Samba | lambeth | Samba | 4.9 (71) |
| Carbonero Academy | lambeth | Bachata | 5.0 (14) |
| WhizzDance @St Leonard’s Church | lambeth | Ballet | 5.0 (12) |
| Rhythm & Vibes Dance Co - Kizomba, Salsa & Bachata Monthly Saturday Party in London | lambeth | Salsa | 4.6 (53) |
| WhizzDance @Dunraven Secondary School | lambeth | Ballet | 5.0 (21) |
| Rambert | lambeth | Ballet | 4.0 (24) |
South East London
Best Dance Studios in South East London
South East London hosts a growing dance community with studios in Greenwich, Lewisham and Peckham covering everything from salsa and kizomba to hip hop and contemporary.
| Dance Studio | Area | Styles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| The BRIT School | croydon | Contemporary | 4.7 (203) |
| Angelina Jandolo Dance - Greenwich | greenwich | Ballet | 5.0 (114) |
| Trinity Laban | greenwich | Contemporary | 4.5 (119) |
| PopGems® Academy - Performing Arts, Dance & Drama Classes in Beckenham | bromley | Street Dance | 5.0 (61) |
| Jazzbourne | lewisham | Swing | 5.0 (50) |
| Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts Chislehurst and Sidcup | bexley | Musical Theatre | 5.0 (17) |
| Katie Cox Dance Studio | croydon | Ballet | 4.9 (42) |
| Angélina Jandolo Dance - Eltham | greenwich | Ballet | 4.9 (18) |
| Shimmi Shake Dance Studio | bromley | Ballet | 5.0 (34) |
| London Tango Classes (Tango178) | lewisham | Tango | 5.0 (30) |
South West London
Best Dance Studios in South West London
South West London is home to strong ballet and Latin dance traditions, with studios across Brixton, Vauxhall, Clapham and Richmond.
| Dance Studio | Area | Styles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battersea Spanish/Spanish courses/Spanish cultural hub | wandsworth | Flamenco | 4.9 (185) |
| The Dance Lab | wandsworth | Latin Dance | 4.8 (149) |
| SCD - Sutton Community Dance | sutton | Zumba | 5.0 (81) |
| Wimbledon Salsa and Bachata Club and Classes | merton | Salsa | 5.0 (55) |
| JV Dance Fitness London | merton | Street Dance | 5.0 (53) |
| The Wimbledon Village School of Ballet | merton | Ballet | 4.9 (15) |
| Grayes | sutton | Ballet | 4.7 (47) |
| PURE VIBEZ DANCE CO. | sutton | Street Dance | 5.0 (14) |
| North Cheam Academy Of Dance | sutton | Ballet | 5.0 (31) |
| Putney Salsa Club | wandsworth | Salsa | 4.8 (25) |
West London
Best Dance Studios in West London
West London offers an eclectic mix of ballroom academies, Latin dance schools and contemporary studios across Hammersmith, Fulham and Ealing.
| Dance Studio | Area | Styles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Arts Centre | harrow | Swing | 4.5 (309) |
| Ealing Street Dance Academy | ealing | Street Dance | 4.9 (150) |
| Salsa & Bachata Dance Club - Pura Nights Chiswick | hounslow | Bachata | 5.0 (116) |
| Salsa & Bachata Dance Club - Pura Nights Ealing | ealing | Bachata | 5.0 (100) |
| Cuban Vibes Dance School | brent | Salsa | 5.0 (82) |
| Suzanne's School of Dance and Drama | hillingdon | Ballet | 4.6 (40) |
| KSPARK entertainments ltd | harrow | Bollywood | 4.8 (66) |
| Elevate Arts UK | ealing | Street Dance | 5.0 (28) |
| CTA Performing Arts | hounslow | Ballet | 4.8 (54) |
| Inspire Dance Academy | richmond upon thames | Ballet | 5.0 (37) |
By Dance Style
London Dance Studios by Style
Our directory covers 55 dance styles across London. Below are the most represented styles in our current listings — each section shows the top-rated studios teaching that discipline.
Acro in London
Best Acro Studios in London
The following studios are among the highest-rated places in London to study Acro, based on Google ratings and number of reviews.
| Dance Studio | Area | Styles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTA Performing Arts | hounslow | Ballet | 4.8 (54) |
| Inspire Dance Academy | richmond upon thames | Ballet | 5.0 (37) |
| Gillham School of Performing Arts | bexley | Ballet | 5.0 (33) |
| Studio K | richmond upon thames | Street Dance | 4.9 (29) |
| Footlights Dance & Gymnastics Academy | bexley | Ballet | 4.6 (25) |
| Pullums Dance Academy | barking and dagenham | Ballet | 4.9 (20) |
| Fortitude Dance Company | barnet | Acro | 5.0 (13) |
| The Knight's Academy Of Dance | bexley | Ballet | 5.0 (11) |
| Lucie Benson School of Dance | wandsworth | Ballet | 5.0 (11) |
Aerial Dance in London
Best Aerial Dance Studios in London
The following studios are among the highest-rated places in London to study Aerial Dance, based on Google ratings and number of reviews.
| Dance Studio | Area | Styles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Gravity Fitness & Dance | barnet | Pole Dance | 4.9 (118) |
| RYSKY Pole Dance Studio | hackney | Pole Dance | 5.0 (102) |
| The Body People Fitness, Aerial & Dance Studio | hackney | Aerial Dance | 4.9 (112) |
| Pole Mission Dance Studio | westminster | Pole Dance | 4.9 (77) |
| Essex Pole and Tone Fitness | havering | Aerial Dance | 4.9 (51) |
| BB Studio London | newham | Pole Dance | 5.0 (35) |
Afro Dance in London
Best Afro Dance Studios in London
The following studios are among the highest-rated places in London to study Afro Dance, based on Google ratings and number of reviews.
| Dance Studio | Area | Styles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor LDN Dance Studio | islington | Hip Hop | 4.5 (62) |
| Esencia Libre Salsa Academy (MONDAY VENUE) | islington | Salsa | 5.0 (29) |
| Diamond Dance Studio | kingston upon thames | Salsa | 5.0 (13) |
Afrobeats in London
Best Afrobeats Studios in London
The following studios are among the highest-rated places in London to study Afrobeats, based on Google ratings and number of reviews.
| Dance Studio | Area | Styles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Dance Studios prueba | westminster | Ballet | 4.5 (533) |
| The Africa Centre | southwark | Capoeira | 4.7 (288) |
| Reggaeton classes London - Marina Angemi | westminster | Latin Dance | 5.0 (138) |
| Discover Dance UK | westminster | Belly Dance | 5.0 (31) |
| Pineapple | westminster | Ballet | 4.4 (38) |
Bachata in London
Best Bachata Studios in London
The following studios are among the highest-rated places in London to study Bachata, based on Google ratings and number of reviews.
| Dance Studio | Area | Styles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salsatropical Dance Company Ltd.- Salsa & Bachata Classes and Workshops | westminster | Salsa | 4.8 (472) |
| Pineapple Dance Studios prueba | westminster | Ballet | 4.5 (533) |
| Hammersmith Salsa & Bachata Club | hammersmith and fulham | Salsa | 4.9 (225) |
| Step By Me Dance Studios - Ballroom, Latin & Wedding Dance Classes | westminster | Latin Dance | 5.0 (183) |
| Bachata Calendar | islington | Bachata | 5.0 (153) |
| Aerolatino Fitness UK | sutton | Latin Dance | 5.0 (36) |
| Club Azucar - Latin Dance | hammersmith and fulham | Salsa | 5.0 (116) |
| Salsa Tropical London - Private Lessons | tower hamlets | Salsa | 4.9 (32) |
| Salsa & Bachata Dance Club - Pura Nights Ealing | ealing | Bachata | 5.0 (100) |
| Rhythm & Vibes Dance Co - Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba Classes Parties London | westminster | Salsa | 4.9 (72) |
Open to All
Dance Studios for All Ages in London
Whether you are eight or eighty, these studios welcome dancers of every age and background. Each of the following is rated among the top studios in London for a fully inclusive experience — ideal for families, adults returning to dance, or complete beginners.
| Dance Studio | Area | Styles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy | camden | Ballet | 4.8 (819) |
| Cecil Sharp House | camden | Ceilidh | 4.6 (835) |
| London Tango Academy | westminster | Tango | 5.0 (363) |
| Pineapple Dance Studios prueba | westminster | Ballet | 4.5 (533) |
| Capoeira Academy UK | camden | Capoeira | 5.0 (261) |
| North London Salsa Club, Finchley | barnet | Salsa | 4.8 (77) |
| Reggaeton classes London - Marina Angemi | westminster | Latin Dance | 5.0 (138) |
| SA Dance | ealing | Ballet | 4.9 (67) |
| Ilusion Flamenca | westminster | Flamenco | 5.0 (114) |
| Hasina Belly Dance | camden | Belly Dance | 4.7 (139) |
London's Dance Studios: A World-Class Ecosystem
The variety of dance studios in London reflects the city's unique cultural energy and openness to artistic experimentation. From prestigious academies and internationally recognised studios to small community schools and specialised training centres, the capital offers opportunities for dancers at every stage of their journey.
Our directory is updated regularly as new studios are verified and added. If you know a studio that should be listed, get in touch.
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