The 10 best adult dance classes in Manchester

Drop-in salsa classes run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in Manchester City Centre, with beginner and intermediate sessions plus private lessons. Salsa Freedom welcomes all levels, and no partner is required, so newcomers can attend alone and build confidence through group practice.

The school teaches Cuban Salsa in the Rueda format, where couples dance in a circle, follow called moves and rotate partners regularly. That structure brings repetition and variety into each class. One-to-one tuition is available for faster progress, private groups and first-dance choreography, while Sunday bookings are currently offered as private lessons rather than group classes.

Pole, aerial and dance classes range from beginner to advanced at Pole Aerial Dance GFFDamian Studio, with options for adults and children. The timetable includes pole fitness, aerial hoop and aerial silks, while private lessons and drop-in sessions provide different ways to train.

The Manchester studio also supports hen parties, first wedding dances, rehearsals and self-led practice. Open Studio sessions provide equipment and dance or aerial space without instruction, making them suitable for independent training. Adult classes are for ages 15 and over, while pole dance classes are for ages 18 and over.

Bollywood, Bachata and Salsa classes are at the centre of Fiera Dance Studio near Deansgate and Cornbrook in Manchester. Classes range from complete beginner to experienced level, with Reggaeton and women-only sessions also available.

Fiera provides personalised wedding choreography, hen-party lessons and professional performers, as well as studio hire. The studio includes a dedicated space for classes, rehearsals and events, plus a chill-out area. Bachata and Salsa classes do not require a partner because participants rotate during sessions, making the timetable accessible to people attending alone or with friends.

KNT Danceworks teaches ballet, contemporary and jazz or modern dance for children and adults in Manchester city centre, with additional classes in Handforth. Adult evening classes welcome all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including complete beginners and people returning to dance after a break.

Beginner ballet develops work at the barre before moving into centre exercises and a cool-down, while pre-intermediate classes build technique, stamina and muscular endurance. Contemporary sessions focus on movement and expression. Adult classes are drop-in, whereas children need to be registered and booked. Students can also take part in shows held around two or three times a year.

Friday evening classes introduce beginners and returning dancers to West Coast Swing at Manchester West Coast Swing. The school teaches the dance from scratch, covering basic rhythms and lead and follow, with levelled classes for beginners, improvers and intermediate dancers.

Partners rotate during lessons, so students can attend alone and practise with different people. Classes normally take place at Tib Street Studio, followed by social dancing until 11pm. Regular classes require no booking or block commitment, and new dancers are welcome each week. The programme suits people seeking a social activity as well as dancers wanting to develop technique.