Thanks for checking out this post that is going to take a deep dive into the Manchester, UK dance scene. Our opening section will be all about the best local dance schools and studios.
Some will offer lessons for kids, others will be for adults, and at others everyone is invited. You will probably be able to find 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 assist.
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Once the lessons have been covered in full we will move on to some of the best dance clubs and bars in Manchester before pivoting to stores where you can buy shoes, clothes, and other supplies. Up next we will get into aerobic dance routine workouts like Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, Buti Yoga, or even Pole Dancing near you.
Then we will talk about dance and music festivals both here and around the region. There will even be a dance map towards the end so that you can figure out which of these are closest to your current location.
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Best Dance Studios & Classes In Manchester
Whether you are trying to find lessons for kids or adults the best dance classes and studios in Manchester are:
- JD Dance at #1, Overbridge Rd, Cheetham Hill
- Bodybarre Pole, Burlesque & Aerial Studio at 35-37, Thomas St 2nd Fl
- Northern Ballet School at 10 Oxford Rd
- Dawson’s Academy of Dance & Stage at 34-38 Great Moor St, Bolton
- Diamond Dance Academy at Wordsworth St, Bolton
- Debut Studios at Wood St, Stockport
- Stockport Dance Centre at Midland Rd, Bramhall, Stockport
- Ballet Contours at Arch 1, Trinity Row, E Ordsall Ln, Salford
- Studio 96 at #1A & 1B Sundance Court, Kansas Ave, Salford
JD Dance offers classes in Ballet, Acro, Street Dance, and Contemporary Dance in your area.
Classical Ballet and Musical Theater training are Northern Ballet School’s areas of expertise.
At Dawson’s Academy of Dance and Stage lessons in styles like Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, and Commercial Dance near you are all available.
Street Dance, Hip Hop, Modern, Jazz, and Contemporary are all taught at Diamond Dance Development Academy in Bolton.
Debut Studios offers local dance classes in Commercial, Street, Lyrical, Acro, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap, Pointe, and Jazz for both children and adults.
Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Quickstep, Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, Jive, West Coast, Nightclub 2 Step, Hustle, Merengue, Charleston, Paso Doble, Mambo, and Bolero are among the dances taught at Stockport Dance Centre.
Dance Clubs & Bars
These popular dance clubs and bars near you will keep you moving all night long:
- Speak In Code at 7 Jackson’s Row
- Yes at 38 Charles St
- Hidden Club at 16-18 Mary St
- Satans Hollow at 101 Princess St
- Gorilla at 54-56 Whitworth St
- Revolución de Cuba at 11 Peter St
- White Hotel at Dickinson St, Salford
- Bring & Mix at 514 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Most dance clubs in your area will play house, techno, pop, and hip hop because they are some of the easiest to get down to.
Shoes, Clothes, & Supply Stores
When you need to buy dance shoes, clothes, or other supplies head to:
- Fit To Dance at 69 Manchester Rd, Altrincham
- Move Dance at #4D Alpha, Sunbank Ln
- Pose. A Pointes at #7, The Old Police House, 34 Station Rd, Urmston
- SaraJoy Showroom at 62 Cross St, Sale
You can expect each of the above local stores to sell shoes, clothes, and other apparel for dancing. But if you need anything specific take those links to make sure they have it before you head over.
Aerobic Dance Workouts
Get a sweat in at these aerobic dance workout studios:
- GFFDamian Dance Studio at Parkers Hotel, 109-113 Corporation St
- Blok Manchester at Blok Ducie St Warehouse M1 2TP
- Sandham’s Dance at 9-11 Peel St, Farnworth, Bolton
- Zero Gravity Pole Studio at #C2 Pear Mill, Bredbury, Stockport
- Freestyle Fitness at 546 Oakfield Rd, Altrincham
- Waterside Leisure Club at Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury
- Snap Fitness at The Square Shopping Centre, 4 Springfield Rd, Sale
- Zoomocize at 2 Cleveland Rd, Crumpsall
You will be able to find your next Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, or Pole Dancing class at one of those spots.
Blok Manchester provides a range of aerobic dance classes in your area including Pilates, Barre, and HIIT.
Zero Gravity is a local pole dance studio that offers lessons for students of all skill levels from complete beginners to those who want to compete.
There are a variety of classes that involve dance at Freestyle Fitness like AeroMix – Cardio&Core which is a high-intensity aerobic conditioning workout that combines warm-up, cardio, and core conditioning elements. They also have a program called GlowStick fitness party which is set to 90’s music and held in a club with stunning lights, a powerful sound system, and a friendly atmosphere while they also have other options like HIIT, DanceFusion, and Dance Lining.
Numerous aerobic dance workouts near you are available at the Waterside Leisure Club like Zumba, Dance Fit, Dance Floor Fillers, HIIT, and Barre concept.
All fitness levels can benefit from Zoomocize which blends aerobics with cardio, weightlifting, and mat exercises. Every Monday from 8pm to 9pm they gather in Crumpsall where they turn on the music, twirl the lights, and get moving.
Music Festivals In Your Area
There are also local dance and music festivals like:
- Sounds From The Other City in May
- Manchester Jazz Festival in May
- Dot to Dot Festival in May
- Parklife Festival in June
- Craic By The Creek in July
Sounds From The Other City is a great music and dance festival in your area taking place in Chapel Street’s pubs, churches, studios, warehouses, and ‘in-between’ venues.
Manchester Jazz Festival began in the summer of 1996 and is an annual 9-day festival that focuses on promoting contemporary jazz from the North West of England and beyond.
The Dot to Dot event is an annual music event that takes place over a weekend at several venues in Nottingham, Bristol, and Manchester focusing on Indie, electro, and alternative music.
Another fun two-day yearly music and dance event in Manchester that focuses on dance and electronic music but also includes pop and hip-hop performers is Parklife.
Craic by the Creek is a new and distinct Irish music festival situated in the sweeping green hills of Cheshire bringing some of the most well-known names in traditional and contemporary Irish music to the countryside.
Some of you may also want to read about:
- Leeds & Bradford Dance Clubs & Bars
- Liverpool Dance Clubs & Bars
- Sheffield Dance Clubs & Bars
- Birmingham, UK Dance Clubs & Bars
Have Fun Dancing In Manchester
That is all we have to share with you today, but check back in as we will update this post frequently. We hope that you learned at least a little something about your local dance classes, studios, music festivals, aerobic workouts, clubs, bars, and stores near you to buy all kinds of supplies.
If you think we got anything wrong or if you want to share your own tips and tricks feel free to use the comments. Have fun dancing in Manchester, UK!