Kick up your heels at these adult dance classes
Whether you took ballet classes as a kid, you’ve always fancied yourself as a bit of a groover on the nightclub dancefloor, or you’re looking for a fun way to get fit and meet new friends, taking a dance class will tick all these boxes and more.
Creator of Dance for Fun Newcastle, Kahli Saunders is passionate about the benefits of dance and says taking a dance class can have a range of positive health benefits besides the thrill of nailing a fun routine.
“Dancing is great for your physical health, your memory, and your mental health because when you’re learning a new dance, it’s a form of mindfulness where nothing else matters but the music and the choreography – your mind lets everything else go and you’re completely in the moment,” says Kahli.
After studying and working as a schoolteacher, Kahli missed the joy and connection that came with dance classes, so she hired a hall and grabbed a few friends together and they started making up routines for fun. “Nine years later and my business Dance for Fun has blossomed into an inclusive space for all ages, genders, and abilities.
It gives everybody who loves to dance a chance to have fun in a safe environment,” says Kahli. “In some classes we have 14-year-olds and 60-year-olds, we have mums, Uni students, doctors, and teachers – everyone comes together out of their hectic daily lives to enjoy moving their bodies to music.”
Try A Dance Class
Whatever style of dance you’re keen on trying, there’s a class that will fit most people’s interests across the region. The best bit? It doesn’t matter what level of experience you have, everyone’s welcome to give it a go. Here’s the best places for dance classes for adults across Newcastle.
Dance for Fun
This inclusive studio offers weekly classes that are designed to inspire and boost the confidence of everyone who comes along. With commercial, jazz, hip hop, Broadway, and contemporary classes on offer, you can pay for a casual class or grab a pack of class passes.
Where: The Place, Community Centre, Frederick St, Charlestown
Nova City Ballet
With a brand-new studio and dedicated dance teachers at the top of their field, Nova offers multi- genre adult dance classes touching on heels and jazz, plus a barre/stretch &strengthen class. Come along casually with friends or make dance a part of your weekly fitness and fun routine.
Where: 2-6 Kings Rd, New Lambton
The Tribe Collective
All about building technique, confidence, fitness and creativity, this dance space provides a judgement-free space for beginner dancers right through to returning professional dancers. You can try a tap class, jazz, hip hop or head along for all the fun of Zumba.
Where: 2/42 Harrison St, Cardiff
Newcastle Dance Academy
If you’ve always had a burning desire to be a ballerina but missed the boat as a kid, this studio offers adult ballet classes to beginners and returning dancers. Aimed at improving core strength, posture, fitness and flexibility, adult ballet classes also offer the chance to make new friends and boost self-esteem.
Where: 34/38 Brown St, Broadmeadow
National College of Dance
With beginners and experienced dancers in mind, this studio offers adult ballet classes and adult commercial classes which focus on keeping you fit and flexible and helping to maintain a love of dance. Art director Brett Morgan has decades of experience in dance and creates a supportive environment within each class.
Where: 151 Young Rd, Lambton
Top Rock Studios
Confidence and connection are the top priority in this adult-focused dance school. Have a go at all the usual dance styles plus hip hop, house, grooves and Litefeet where all genders and abilities are welcomed in an easy-going and welcoming atmosphere.
Where: 29 Beresford St, Newcastle West.
Beach Fit Dance
Specifically designed for adults, you can take a class in burlesque, pole dancing, ballet, tap or hip hop at this studio, where age is just a number and all abilities and genders are welcomed. Priding themselves as Newcastle’s friendliest dance studio, you can even participate in a dance concert or pole dancing comp after mastering classes here.
Where: 1/56 Industrial Dr, Mayfield East
Something a bit different
Elevate Irish Dance
Have you ever dreamt of being in Riverdance or do you have a love of Celtic music? Irish dancing is for you! With a focus on rhythm, posture, and precise footwork, this studio offers beginner classes where fun and fitness is the focus. Classes run on Tuesday nights at 7.30pm during the school term.
Where: 3 Thomas St, Cardiff
Dance Fix, Street Latin, Ballroom and Tango
Be ready to rock any dance floor after a few lessons at Dance Fix. Whether you have a partner or not, lessons are all about feeling confident and having fun while trying something new. Courses run for four weeks and are suitable for beginners.
Where: Uniting Hall, 48 Regent St, New Lambton
Step in Time
If you’ve seen Strictly Ballroom 100 times and think you’re up for the challenge, ballroom dancing lessons at Step In Time with ex-professional dancers Jeff and Barbara might be for you. Beginners are welcome to dive into all different types of dance styles from Latin American and Australian New Vogue.
Where: 4 Metcalfe St, Wallsend
Kickin’ Country Line Dancers
Channel that country vibe with a bit of line dancing action. With all levels of line dances taught and an instructor up on stage to follow, Kickin’ Country line dancing social get togethers are a whole lot of fun. Usually held on the weekend, throw on your cowboy boots and head along for dancing of a different kind!
Where: Check their website for upcoming dance days.
Inspire! Bellydance
Not as easy as it looks, learn the fundamentals of belly dancing in a fun and inclusive atmosphere. Run as a course of 11 classes, Inspire! teaches the traditional heart of the dance of bellydance set to Egyptian music where beginners are welcomed.
Where: The Dance Establishment, 2/130 Garden Grove Pde, Adamstown Heights
Shake up your week
One of the bonuses of learning a new skill like dancing is that you’ll fill your bag with potential moves to whip out at any family get together or work party. Or if you’d rather keep your freshly tuned routines for your own enjoyment, we’re here for that too. Whether for fitness or fun, dance is a great way to shake up your week!
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