get up on the floor dancing all night long

Modern jive, popularly known as LeRoc and Ceroc, has evolved from jive and swing into 1 of the simplest of all partner dances. Not sure which dance style you'd like to try? Below is a quick guide to some popular dance styles taught in the UK.

To get into wheelchair dancing and find classes near you, contact Para Dance UK.

If you cannot wait to get your dancing shoes on, visit Change4Life's Let's Dance section for free online dance routines, games and ideas for all the family.

London Dance, set up by the Arts Council England and Sadler's Wells Theatre, has a directory of dance classes offered across London.

Dance Near You has a database of 1,000-plus dance classes of all levels run by dance teachers, dance schools and studios located across the UK.

The site features blogs on the latest trends in group exercise. Search for different fitness classes nationwide.

Find a class near you on EMD UK's classfinder website.

Find your nearest school or teacher accredited by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT), the national standards body of the professional dance industry.

The easiest way to get into dancing is to contact a dance agency in your region on the One Dance UK website to find dance classes near you.

Some dance styles, such as ballet, tap or jazz, may require specialist footwear, so check before turning up.Īvoid wearing jewellery such as earrings, rings and necklaces, which can scratch you or get caught in clothing. Wear clothing that gives you freedom of movement. It's worth trying a few different classes until you find the right one for you. If the first class you try falls short of your expectations, do not be put off. If you do not want to go on your own, get a friend to go with you.Ĭlasses can cost as little as £5 to £10 for a 90-minute session.

Schools are friendly and a great way to socialise. Most accredited dance schools hold beginners' courses and welcome people with disabilities. This guide will help you get started in dancing, including wheelchair dancing, introduce you to some popular dance styles taught in the UK, and help you find a dance class in your area. One of the best things about dancing is that while you're having fun moving to music and meeting new people, you're getting all the health benefits of a good workout. There's also evidence that regular dancing can improve heart health in older people. Regular dancing is great for losing weight, maintaining strong bones, improving posture and muscle strength, increasing balance and co-ordination, and beating stress. Whether you like to jump or jive, tap or tango, shake your hips or your booty, dancing is 1 of the most enjoyable ways to get moving. From hip-hop to the foxtrot, dance fever is sweeping the nation, fuelled by popular TV shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and Britain's Got Talent.

Get up on the floor dancing all night long