Simply Dancing Ltd is a dance school in central London, near Marble Arch. Its distinctive approach pairs each learner with an experienced professional partner for the whole lesson. It is ideal for anyone who wants to progress quickly, and for couples preparing a wedding first dance.
Students value the private, one-to-one feel, with a professional partner meaning no waiting around and rapid, confident progress. The setting comes across as relaxed and reassuring, which reviewers say helped nervous couples feel at ease straight away.
The teaching covers all the main ballroom and Latin dances, and because you dance with a skilled partner throughout, you improve faster than in a busy group. It sits among the more personal dance classes in London and dance lessons London, well suited to first-dance preparation or to anyone who prefers focused attention. If your interest runs to salsa classes in London or another style, it is worth asking how their partner-led format could work for you.
From the moment you arrive you can expect a comfortable, private studio and a professional partner ready to guide you. Wear something you can move in and bring smooth-soled shoes, then let the lesson build your confidence at your own pace.
The studio is in a central London location that is easily reached across the city's transport network.
Simply Dancing Partners is my favourite dance school. Like Strictly Come Dancing, its unique selling point is that you learn to dance with a professional partner who knows what he (or she) is doing. If you're a follower, there's no waiting in line to take turns with a leader – a common experience in ballroom and Latin classes – and the partners are so good that they lead you perfectly through the steps. All you have to worry about is your own footwork. Plus, Rafal Lautenbach is the best ballroom teacher in the business. Highly recommended!— Nicola Rayner
We came to Simply Dancing Partners about a month before our wedding looking for someone to help us with our first dance. From the moment we entered the studio, we felt very comfortable and at ease. We always had a private studio without any other couples around us which helped to relax and focus on dancing. Zoltan, our teacher, is extremely professional and will make you dance even if you have never done it before! We have both enjoyed our classes with him – so much that we have now signed up for his couple's course for beginners!— Sean & Sveta Wedding
A great way to learn all the Ballroom and Latin dances. Simply Dancing Partners provide experienced dancers as well as a Professional instructor for every client throughout the lesson. You improve quickly and confidently because of the partners in a relaxed, friendly, fun but professional atmosphere.— FREESTYLE DANCE VIDEOS
I have been attending classes with Jenni at Simply Dancing Partners for many years and my experience has been fantastic. A unique way of learning to dance and being introduced to ballroom, Latin and the wonderful Argentine Tango. Highly recommended— Karen Kaldezar
Salsa's basic timing is quick to grasp, and learning alongside an experienced partner makes it easier still to feel the rhythm and lead or follow with confidence.
Yes. A complete beginner can start salsa from scratch, and dancing with a professional partner helps the steps click sooner.
Adults certainly can learn ballet. This school's speciality is ballroom and Latin, so for ballet it is best to look to a dedicated adult ballet class.
It is never too late; ballet can be taken up at any age when the class is designed for adult beginners.
Beginner line dances usually draw on the grapevine, walks forward and back, a touch, a kick and a turn, arranged into a repeating pattern.
Simple, repetitive routines such as the Electric Slide are among the easiest, since the steps recur throughout the track.