Addict Dance Academy is a Leicester teaching school and performance-focused academy for dedicated dancers. It works with students who want serious training as well as those attending for enjoyment and fitness. The academy has built a strong local reputation for the quality of its instruction. It is based in central Leicester and draws students from across the city and beyond.
Students and parents speak of a place that feels like a family while still pushing dancers to improve. The staff are described as deeply committed people who have made dance their life's work. It suits those looking for both high-quality training and a genuinely encouraging community.
The academy delivers dance lessons in Leicester across a spread of disciplines and levels, from foundational technique to more advanced performance work. Alongside its core training you may find social styles on offer such as salsa classes in Leicester, line dancing in Leicester or ballroom dancing in Leicester, plus adult dance classes in Leicester for those returning to movement. Sessions build from warm-ups into technique and choreography, with clear correction along the way. Beginners are introduced to the basics before progressing at a pace that suits them.
First-timers can expect an inclusive welcome and a class that meets you at your current level. Wear comfortable, flexible clothing and bring suitable footwear and water. Arriving a little early gives you time to introduce yourself and settle in.
Addict Dance Academy sits in central Leicester, easily reached using the city's roads and public transport. Its location makes it convenient for students travelling in from surrounding areas.
Addict is absolutely amazing. Not only do they give the best training they make you feel like part of the family.— Claire van Wyk
My daughter loves it. Amazingly dedicated people who have made dance their life.— Nicoleta Lebada
Top dance and performance college outside London— Jay Vills
Great place great place for dance students— Olivia Mistry
Begin with a beginners' ballroom session where an instructor teaches you the hold, posture and a first dance or two. No partner or experience is required to get going.
Many people start with the waltz because its measured rhythm is easy to count and feel. The social foxtrot is another common first dance, and your teacher can advise based on the class.
The basics of salsa are easy to grasp, and most beginners can keep the rhythm within a few sessions. Real fluency develops with practice, but you will enjoy it from early on.
Yes, salsa welcomes total beginners and is often someone's very first dance. Classes start with the fundamental timing so no background is needed.
Typical basics include the grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, pivot turn and shuffle. Most routines simply combine these familiar moves in new orders.
Short, repetitive dances with a single set of counts are the most approachable to start with. The academy can tell you which beginner routine they are currently teaching.