Adult Dance Classes

Central offers a range of adult dance classes for fun, fitness, wellbeing and to develop skills, at new studios located close to Waterloo, Blackfriars and Southwark stations. There’s a class to suit all abilities, open to all age groups (18+).

All regular adult dance classes cost £13.50 and are available on a drop-in basis.  You can book up to six days ahead online or via the app, see below.

Southwark residents can access a 10% discount on adult dance classes. Central’s special Neighbourhood Classes will also cost £13.50 but the 50% discount for both Southwark and Lambeth residents continues.  Please see below information on the Southwark discount and Neighbourhood classes.

Neighbourhood Classes Ballet Contemporary Jazz African Contemporary

Southwark Resident Discount

Central offers local residents who live in the London Borough of Southwark a 10% discount on the regular drop-in adult dance classes. To apply the discount when booking your class, use the discount code Southwark10.

Classes cost £13.50, but with the Southwark residents’ discount will cost £12.15. In order to be eligible for the discount, when creating a Gymcatch account, you will need to complete an equity, diversity and inclusion form.

Participants will need to show a Southwark Presents card or alternative proof of address when arriving at the class. Southwark Presents cards are easy to obtain and offer a range of benefits to enjoy.

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Neighbourhood Classes

Central’s neighbourhood classes offer an opportunity for the local community to come together, try something new, and engage in the joys of dance. Southwark and Lambeth residents can access the discounted price of £6.75 by inputting the code CSBnh23 when booking a class. Participants will need to show a Southwark presents card or alternative proof of address when arriving at the class. For those joining from further afield, the regular £13.50 class price is available.

  • Beginners/General Contemporary African with Francis Angol – Thursdays 7PM – 8:30PM
  • Beginners/General Ballet with Lucy Bishop-Laggett – Fridays 6PM – 7PM



Booking opens 6 days before each class.

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Ballet

There is a range of ballet classes available to try at Central to suit all levels. Beginner’s classes are scheduled every week providing a supportive and welcoming environment to have fun and try something new. For those with a background in ballet who want to improve their technique and meet like-minded dancers, a range of intermediate and advanced classes are also available.

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Contemporary

Emily’s practice explores the idea of freedom within form. The movement is underpinned by Cunningham-based technique which focuses on the use of the back, the use of the space and the use of rhythm. Emily’s class encourages you to then find flow and ease within the movement by playing with expansion, imagery, dynamics and breath.

The class begins with a series of back exercises, before moving onto a travelling sequence and finally building towards a longer, more choreographic phrase. Class content is explored in 5 week blocks to give participants the opportunity to learn, develop and embody the movement.

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Jazz

Jazz classes are available for those with a background in dance and ballet technique who want to improve further. Central’s adult jazz classes encourage you to experience the joys of dance and build your confidence.

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African Contemporary

Learn the principles of Contemporary African dance in a fun and enjoyable dance class for adults that will leave you energised and connected from within. This is a fluid journey exploring dance art that is rooted in the teachings and practices of dance from the African Diaspora and Contemporary dance.

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How to Book

Adult dance class bookings are made through Gymcatch. You will need to either download the Gymcatch mobile app from the App Store or the Play Store or register for an account on the Gymcatch website. Once you have created an account, you can book classes through the Central School of Ballet page on the Gymcatch website/app or using the booking system below. If the class is full, you can join the waiting list and will be informed if a place becomes available.

 

Important Notices for Class Bookings

Please note that class bookings are non-transferable, so please double check class details before booking.

All guests are permitted to sign in no more than 30 minutes before their Adult Dance Class or studio booking.

If you are having issues booking via the website on a phone, we recommend downloading the Gymcatch app. 

Upcoming class changes and cancellations:

Over the Easter weekend, there will be no classes on Friday 18, Sunday 20 or Monday 21 April.

Last updated: 07/04/25 9:45