What better way to get fit or just have some fun with your girlfriends than to attend a dance class? Whether you’ve done any dancing when you were younger or you’ve got two left feet, there’s something for everyone. Every single one of the studios listed below offer casual, ‘pay as you go’ options so you don’t need to commit to an expensive membership!
Highball Express
Salsa
Every Tuesday evening, the tables are pushed to the walls and Highball Express is transformed into a dance floor. Enjoy a free taster class hosted by Salsabor Dance Studio at 6:30pm followed by a continuation class and social dancing to practice your new moves.
Price: $12 cover l $5 extra for 45 mins class
When: Every Tuesday night, starting from 6:30pm
More information: http://www.highballexpress.com.au/event/latin-tuesdays/
6th Position
Jazz, Tap, Contemporary and Ballet
As Canberra’s leading dance studio for adults, 6th Position has a variety of classes to suit all ages, experience levels and preferences. Our advice? Grab an Unlimited Trial Pass for $49 to sample all the different classes that 6th Position has to offer.
Price: Casual class $29
When: see timetable on website
More information: https://www.6thposition.com.au
Meraki Greek Dance Group
Greek Dancing
Ideal for anyone, of any background or skill level – you don’t have to be Greek to get involved! – Meraki Greek Dance Group gives the adult community of Canberra the chance to learn Greek dance in a social and fun way. Experience a wide range of traditional dances from a variety of different regions in Greece. Head teachers Theo and Katie are highly experienced and passionate about what they do.
Price: $10 pp for one hour
When: Every Wednesday night, starting from 6pm
More information: https://www.facebook.com/meraki.greekdance/
Savoy Dance
Swing Dancing
Take it back to the 1920s and learn how to swing dance! Savoy Dance will have you moving and smiling on your first night. No experience or partner is required to take part in these easy, beginner friendly classes!
Price: $16 for one class, $24 for two classes in one night
When: Every Wednesday night, starting from 6:30pm
More information: https://savoydance.com.au/swingdancing/
DC Fit
Hip Hop, Contemporary, Funk Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Bounce
Offering a variety of different styles, DC Fit gives you the chance to experiment and find what you like without visiting a heap of different studios. DC Fit also puts on fun events, like their Dance Degustation earlier this year which invited current students and members of the public to try a range of different classes in between grazing tables and glasses of bubbly.
Price: Casual class $22
When: see timetable on website
More information: https://dance-central.com.au/classes/adult/adult-classes/