Dance studios in Central London sit at the heart of the UK's professional dance industry. From the iconic open-class venues around Covent Garden and Soho to specialist academies in Marylebone and Bloomsbury, this part of the city draws both elite professionals and enthusiastic beginners seeking the best instruction in the capital.
Whether you are looking for a dance class in Central London during a lunch break, a weekend tango workshop in the West End, or a full weekly training schedule near Regent's Park, the schools listed here are the highest-rated in the area — ranked by Google rating and total review volume.
This page covers 178 rated studios across Westminster, Islington and Camden, with more in Hammersmith and Fulham, Southwark and Kensington and Chelsea. Ballet, Salsa and Contemporary are the most common styles, and Central London has far more salsa, tango and bachata studios than any other zone.
Top-Rated Dance Studios in Central London
Showing top 6 of 178 studios
camden · Central London
City Academy
camden · Central London
Cecil Sharp House
westminster · Central London
London Tango Academy
westminster · Central London
Salsa Tropical
westminster · Central London
Pineapple Dance Studios
westminster · Central London
The Argentine Tango School
More dance studios in Central London
Ranked by Google rating and review volume.
camden · Central London
Capoeira Academy UK
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
The Bhavan
westminster · Central London
Bolly Flex
islington · Central London
Tanguito, Argentine Tango Academy
camden · Central London
Forró Foundations
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Hammersmith Salsa & Bachata Club
islington · Central London
The Baltik Ceilidh Band
westminster · Central London
Tango Movement
westminster · Central London
Step By Me Dance Studios
westminster · Central London
Marina Angemi Reggaeton
westminster · Central London
Danceworks
islington · Central London
Bachata Calendar
kensington and chelsea · Central London
Wedding Dance Workshops
camden · Central London
The Cheek of it! School of Burlesque & Cabaret
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Club Azucar - Latin Dance
westminster · Central London
Dancebuzz
westminster · Central London
First Dance London
westminster · Central London
Dancebuzz Salsa Classes
islington · Central London
Polepeople Dance & Fitness
camden · Central London
Wac Arts
southwark · Central London
Kizomba Addiction Ltd.
westminster · Central London
Ilusion Flamenca
camden · Central London
Bloomsbury Ballroom
southwark · Central London
Salsateca Dance School
camden · Central London
Hasina Belly Dance
westminster · Central London
Caramelo Latin Dance Academy
southwark · Central London
Siobhan Davies Studios
islington · Central London
ARC STUDIO
islington · Central London
London Dance Academy
westminster · Central London
Zoltan's Ballroom and Latin Dancing Lessons Westminster
islington · Central London
Legs London
camden · Central London
EnoDanse, ballet for all
westminster · Central London
Captiv8 Dance
westminster · Central London
KMDC
islington · Central London
Forró Family
westminster · Central London
Tango Space - Argentine Tango School
westminster · Central London
Pole Mission Dance Studio
westminster · Central London
Savage Pole Notting Hill
islington · Central London
Forró Academy
islington · Central London
Bollywood Vibes
islington · Central London
Tango Amistoso
camden · Central London
Dancebuzz Ballroom Classes
southwark · Central London
Kelechnekoff
westminster · Central London
Arabian Rose Belly Dance
islington · Central London
Paula Duarte Tango
westminster · Central London
Rhythm & Vibes Dance Co - Classes & Parties
islington · Central London
Cali Swing
camden · Central London
LONDON BALLET CLASSES
westminster · Central London
The Bollywood Co.
camden · Central London
SALSA4FUN SALSA DANCE SCHOOL
westminster · Central London
The Royal Ballet School (Upper School)
westminster · Central London
Inspiration 2 Dance
camden · Central London
Rueda Libre
islington · Central London
Regal Ballet Kids Classes London
westminster · Central London
Absolute Bollywood Ltd
camden · Central London
Dancebuzz: Adult Ballet Classes
camden · Central London
Impact Dance
islington · Central London
Ballet North
islington · Central London
London School of Capoeira Herança
kensington and chelsea · Central London
Earl's Court Salsa & Bachata Club
camden · Central London
Highgate Ballet School
islington · Central London
Bollyqueer Ltd
islington · Central London
The Manor LDN Dance Studio
westminster · Central London
Leilah Isaac Belly Dance
islington · Central London
BAW Dance - Islington
camden · Central London
The Place
kensington and chelsea · Central London
Natalia Kremen Ballet School
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Maddy's Jiving School
westminster · Central London
Fleur Estelle Belly Dance
islington · Central London
Angélina Jandolo Dance - Islington
kensington and chelsea · Central London
Dakodas - Knightsbridge
islington · Central London
Elite Dancers Academy
westminster · Central London
Arthur Murray Dance Studios
islington · Central London
At Your Beat Studio
islington · Central London
Colindale Salsa, Bachata & Fitness (NW London)
camden · Central London
Capoeira Club London
islington · Central London
Esencia Libre Salsa Academy
southwark · Central London
Central School of Ballet
islington · Central London
Venus Pole Ltd
camden · Central London
Soho School of Burlesque
islington · Central London
Capoeira Bemvindo Angola
camden · Central London
Siwonhae K-pop Dance
camden · Central London
UKDC (UK Dance Connexion)
westminster · Central London
Samba de Rainha
islington · Central London
Contemporary Dance Method
camden · Central London
Belly dancer samba dancer Sandrine
westminster · Central London
Dance Amore Studio
southwark · Central London
The London Academy of Dance
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Aerialactive Pole Dancing Studio
westminster · Central London
Discover Dance UK
islington · Central London
Epika Dance
islington · Central London
Tango-Fever Ltd
camden · Central London
Jumpup Dance Academy
islington · Central London
Ceilidh Club ltd
southwark · Central London
Angélina Jandolo Dance - Dulwich
islington · Central London
Urdang City St George's, University of London
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Colet House
islington · Central London
London School of Flamenco
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Caliente Fridays - Salsa & Bachata Club - Fulham Pier
camden · Central London
Capoeira Angola School - Os Angoleiros do Sertão
islington · Central London
London School of Pole Dancing
islington · Central London
Lourdes Fernandez Flamenco Dance School
camden · Central London
Ballet With Isabella
kensington and chelsea · Central London
English National Ballet School
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Fulham Salsa & Bachata Club
southwark · Central London
Fitness with Martha
southwark · Central London
Grafton Dance Centre
westminster · Central London
Ceroc Pimlico Victoria
camden · Central London
Hemera Pole Dance School
islington · Central London
Funky Mambo (Salsa Classes)
westminster · Central London
Jinga Jinga Ltd. Capoeira
camden · Central London
West Hampstead School Of Dance
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Ballet Black
camden · Central London
London Contemporary Dance School
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
London Dance Studio
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Incognito Dance
westminster · Central London
Dance4Water London
islington · Central London
Bollywood Dance School UK
islington · Central London
Tango en el Alma · Argentine Tango London
southwark · Central London
Peter's Dance Club
southwark · Central London
Canada Water Studios
camden · Central London
Bachata classes in Warren Street
southwark · Central London
London School of Hula and 'Ori
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Mojuba Capoeira with Mestre Poncianinho
westminster · Central London
Ballroom Courses By Michael Litke
westminster · Central London
Alyssia Fleur School of Dance | Marylebone
westminster · Central London
Alyssia Fleur School of Dance
westminster · Central London
Rosy Thompson Academy Of Dance
camden · Central London
Heels Dance Class - THAT GINGER LIZA
westminster · Central London
Raquel Greenberg Tango Academy
islington · Central London
Loco London Salsa
camden · Central London
Centro Cultural Senzala
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Swingland Swing Dance Classes & Events, Hammersmith
camden · Central London
Tango Terra
islington · Central London
Dance2happy
islington · Central London
Diletta Dance
kensington and chelsea · Central London
Ceroc South Kensington - Social Partner Dancing
islington · Central London
Rio Zouk Fusion Brazilian dance school
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Angélina Jandolo Dance - Parsons Green
camden · Central London
London Tango School - Corrientes Social Club
southwark · Central London
The South London Dance Academy
westminster · Central London
The Latin Passion
westminster · Central London
Tango Code
kensington and chelsea · Central London
Imdancelondon
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
High Heels Dance Class
camden · Central London
cobeat · Bollywood Dance + Dance Fitness
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Dante Argentine Tango Studios
westminster · Central London
Sumeet's Step2Step Bollywood - Central London
westminster · Central London
Dance Art Studios
southwark · Central London
Tamara Kramer
westminster · Central London
Peña Flamenca de Londres
camden · Central London
Rona Hart School of Dance
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Stagecoach Performing Arts Fulham (Stagecoach Fulham)
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Zumba Fitness London
southwark · Central London
Simona Dance Fitness
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
Polepeople West London
kensington and chelsea · Central London
La Sylvaine & Wendy Bell School of Dance
westminster · Central London
Salsa Classes in London with Nelson Batista
camden · Central London
SOS Salsa On Sundays
westminster · Central London
Maida Vale Ballet School
westminster · Central London
Jessica Bellydance
kensington and chelsea · Central London
Bluebirds Ballet School
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
London Vocational Ballet School
southwark · Central London
Casa Ritmo
westminster · Central London
Império da Rainha
islington · Central London
Cordão de Ouro London Capoeira
hammersmith and fulham · Central London
West London School of Dance
southwark · Central London
Cairo Rose Belly Dance Studio
westminster · Central London
Dancebuzz: Street Dance Classes
westminster · Central London
Petite Performers - Notting Hill
camden · Central London
London Salsa
camden · Central London
Latin Soul Academy London
Explore by area
Dance Studios in Soho
West End open-class scene with iconic studios, pro-level teaching, and strong evening drop-ins near Covent Garden.
Dance Studios in Islington
Argentine tango schools on Upper Street and Exmouth Market, plus ballet, Bollywood, salsa, flamenco and forró near Angel.
Dance Studios in Marylebone
A polished studio cluster around Bond Street, known for ballet, Bollywood, belly dance, and private coaching.
Dance Studios in Bloomsbury
Community-focused Latin and ballroom area with standout salsa schools and social nights close to Holborn.
The Central London Dance Scene
Central London has historically been the nerve centre of the UK's professional dance world. The concentration of West End theatres, performing arts schools and open-class studios makes this area unlike any other in Britain for sheer variety of styles and teaching quality.
The neighbourhood of Soho and Covent Garden anchors the professional end of the market, with venues like Pineapple Dance Studios attracting both West End performers and curious beginners in the same classes. Marylebone offers a more intimate studio environment with particular strength in classical and South Asian dance forms. Bloomsbury, close to London's university belt, has cultivated a lively Latin and social dance community centred on Holborn.
Beyond these three focal points, Central London also has active studios in Westminster, Paddington and King's Cross — areas covered in the full listing above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many dance studios are there in Central London?
There are 178 rated dance studios and schools in Central London listed on this directory — spanning ballet, Latin, salsa, tango, contemporary, Bollywood, belly dance and many more styles. The full ranked list is above.
Which areas of Central London have the most dance studios?
Soho and Covent Garden have the densest concentration of dance studios in Central London, with 26 rated venues. Marylebone follows with 12 studios, and Bloomsbury has 5 curated schools with a particularly strong salsa and ballroom offer. Use the links above to explore each neighbourhood.
What dance styles can I learn in Central London?
Central London offers one of the widest ranges of dance styles in the UK — including ballet, contemporary, salsa, Argentine tango, bachata, hip hop, street dance, Bollywood, belly dance, flamenco, ballroom, K-pop and many more. Use the style filter tags at the top of this page to narrow the listing.
Which boroughs does Central London cover on this site?
Central London here covers Westminster, Islington and Camden, plus Hammersmith and Fulham, Southwark and Kensington and Chelsea. Islington and Camden studios are listed here rather than under North London, and Hammersmith, Fulham and Kensington rather than West London. Lambeth studios (Brixton, Clapham) are under South West London.
Are there beginner dance classes in Central London?
Yes — the vast majority of studios in Central London welcome complete beginners. Drop-in classes are common, particularly in Soho and Bloomsbury, making it easy to try a new style without committing to a full course.