We are glad you are all joining us for this chat about the Belfast dance scene. The most natural way for us to begin has to be listing the best dance schools and studios near you.
Whether you are trying to find lessons for kids or adults one of the studios on this page should be able to help you out. There should be classes for Samba, Salsa, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tango, The Waltz, K-Pop, or other styles and routines somewhere in your area and we will do our best to help you figure out where to take them.
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Following the lessons we will pivot to some of the best dance clubs and bars in Belfast. There will be stores around where you can buy shoes, clothes, and other supplies that will need to get a shout out.
Aerobic dance routine workouts like Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, Buti Yoga, or even Pole Dancing are all the rage these days so of course they will be covered. Then we will dive into local dance and music festivals both here and around the region.
If you want to get a better feel for where all these spots are located you will find a map towards the conclusion. All of our blogs about dancing in the UK are available at that link.
Best Dance Studios & Classes In Belfast
The best Belfast dance classes and studios where you can find lessons for kids and/or adults would be:
- Clarke’s Dance Studios at 177 Donegall St
- Latin-Salsa at Malone Lodge Hotel, 60 Eglantine Ave
Ballroom, Latin, Hip Hop, and K Pop style dance classes in your area are available at Clarke’s Dance Studios. You can probably guess what type of lessons Latin-Salsa specializes in.
Dance Clubs & Bars
There are some really fun dance clubs and bars near you to show your skills off at:
- Ollie’s at 35 – 39 Waring St
- Thompsons Garage at 3 Pattersons Pl
- Menagerie Bar at 130 University St
- The Perch Rooftop Bar at 42 Franklin St
These days most will have a mix of house, techno, hip hop, and pop because they are often the easiest music genres to dance to.
Shoes, Clothes, & Supply Stores
Anyone that wants to buy dance shoes, clothes, or other supplies can head to stores in your area like:
- The Irish Dance Shop at 23, 1A Hannahstown Hill, Hannahstown
- The Glass Slipper at 215 Woodstock Rd
- Feisfayre at #1A, Curran House, Twin Spires Centre
You can expect those shops to all sell shoes, clothes, and other apparel for dancing but if you need something specific follow their links to make sure they have exactly what you are searching for.
Aerobic Dance Workouts
When you want to get a sweat in visit one of these aerobic dance workout studios:
- Polercise at 185 Donegall St
- Anytime Fitness at Lincoln Bldng, 27-45 Great Victoria St
- Pure Gym Belfast at 1 St Cathedral Quarter Saint Annes Square, 3 Edward St
Music & Dance Festivals In Your Area
These local dance and music festivals are a lot of fun for everyone:
- Belfast Vital Music Festival in June
- CHSq Musical Event in August
- Belsonic Music Festival in September
- Bel Fest in September
You can also check out our posts on:
Have Fun Dancing In Belfast
We will do our best to update this post a few times a year so check back in the future. We hope that your local dance classes, studios, music festivals, aerobic workouts, clubs, bars, and stores to buy all kinds of supplies near you are a little easier to figure out now.
If you notice anything incorrect or if you want to share your own tips and tricks for your area feel free to use the comments. Have fun dancing in Belfast!