One-off sessions to learn a new style, a choreography or a technique, without signing up for a course. Here is how they work and which London studios run them.
See Studios Running WorkshopsA dance workshop in London is a short, focused session on one thing: a routine, a technique, a partnering skill or an introduction to a whole style. You book it once, turn up, and leave having learned something specific. That makes workshops the easiest way to try a new dance style, to go deeper in one you already do, or to learn from a visiting teacher you would not otherwise meet.
London has an unusually active workshop scene because so many studios, clubs and collectives share the city. Latin and social dance schools tend to run them monthly, specialist academies bring in guest teachers, and larger West End studios schedule masterclasses alongside their regular timetable. This page explains the formats, lists studios in our directory that run workshops, and links to every style so you can find yours.
The Basics
These three terms get mixed up. The difference is mostly about commitment, so here is the practical version.
Usually one to three hours, sometimes a full day. Often taught by a guest or specialist. No commitment beyond the booking.
Part of a standing timetable. You build skills gradually with the same teacher, either paying per session or by the term.
A series of workshops grouped together, often with guest teachers and an evening social. Popular in tango, swing and Latin styles.
Browse by Style
Each style page lists the London studios that teach it. Open the style you are after and check studio listings for workshop dates.
Monthly workshops on turns, styling and partnerwork at Latin schools across London.
Sensual and traditional bachata workshops, often paired with salsa nights.
Connection and body-isolation workshops, plus weekend intensives.
Technique workshops and weekend intensives alongside weekly milongas.
Routine and technique workshops in waltz, foxtrot, quickstep and more.
Lindy hop and Charleston workshops with visiting teachers.
Choreography and freestyle workshops at urban dance studios.
Learn full routines to current K-pop tracks in a single session.
Masterclasses and technique workshops for adults and young dancers.
Palos, footwork and castanets workshops with specialist teachers.
Studio Directory
These studios list workshops on their own websites (checked in October 2026). Dates change often, so check the studio's own website or social channels for what is on next.
Social Latin schools with weekend workshops, intensives and guest teachers.
Specialist schools that bring in guest artists and run intensives.
Larger studios and companies with masterclasses and bespoke workshops.
First-dance sessions for couples. Despite the name, these are private lessons.
For Children and Teens
For children, a workshop usually means a holiday or half-term day: a themed session or a few days of dance in a school break, with no term commitment. Others are workshops delivered in schools by specialist teachers. Ages vary by studio, from about 4 up to 17.
Run in school breaks and half-terms, often as a themed day or a short block. A good first taste of a studio before a term of weekly classes.
Children learn a routine to music from a show or a genre. Pineapple, for example, runs workshops built on the dance series The Next Step for ages 5 to 17.
Cultural dance and drumming workshops, such as flamenco or samba, taught in classrooms and school halls, linked to the curriculum.
Prices and dates change each holiday, so confirm with the studio. For weekly kids' timetables see kids dance classes in London.
Finding Dates
Workshop dates change every month, so there is no single fixed list. These are the places London dancers actually check.
Most studios post workshops on their website or booking page and on Instagram. Start from the studio listing for the style you want.
Eventbrite carries hundreds of London dance workshops, from salsa and Bollywood to heels and ballet, with filters by date and price.
Meetup groups and style-specific calendars list socials and taster sessions, especially for salsa, bachata, tango and swing.
If you have never danced the style, look for sessions labelled "try" or "taster", such as a 2-hour introduction to flamenco.
Before You Book
Workshops are labelled open level, beginner, improver or advanced. If a workshop does not say, ask the organiser before booking.
Typically one to two hours for a single session. Intensives run a full day or a weekend and usually combine several workshops.
Real examples: a 1-hour salsa or bachata workshop at £18, a West End masterclass from about £15, a 3-hour intensive at £40. Ticketed events can reach £60 or more. Confirm the current price with the studio.
Comfortable clothes, water, and shoes suited to the style: partner dances usually ask for smooth-soled shoes. Partner workshops normally rotate partners, so you can come alone.
Common Questions
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