Ballroom Courses By Michael Litke

Ballroom Courses By Michael Litke — Dance Classes In London

Ballroom Courses By Michael Litke is a dance school in central London, based at a hotel on Piccadilly. It offers ballroom tuition led by a single dedicated instructor across a course structure. It suits adults who value detailed technique in a warm, sociable class.

About Ballroom Courses By Michael Litke

Students speak glowingly of a welcoming, humour-filled atmosphere and an instructor renowned for clear explanation and fine attention to detail. Several started as total beginners and progressed to more advanced classes, which shows the teaching grows with you over time.

Classes & Dance Styles

The courses work through the ballroom dances with real emphasis on technique and interesting choreography, taking you from beginner steps through to more advanced material. As one of the more characterful dance classes in London and dance lessons London, the appeal lies in a consistent teacher who tracks your progress across a course. If your interests reach into other styles such as salsa classes in London, it is worth asking what is currently offered.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

A first class means a warm, friendly welcome and a light-hearted mood that quickly settles any nerves. Wear comfortable clothing and smooth-soled shoes you can pivot in, and come ready to enjoy learning the detail as much as the dancing.

Location & Contact

The classes are held in a central London location on Piccadilly, easily reached across the city's transport network.

• Address: The Dilly Hotel, 21 Piccadilly, London W1J 0BH
• Phone: +44 7817 686797
• Website: http://www.ballroomcourses.co.uk/
• Opening hours:
  • Monday: 4-9 pm
  • Tuesday: 4-9 pm
  • Wednesday: 4-9:30 pm
  • Thursday: 4-9 pm
  • Friday: 4-9 pm

What Dancers Say About Ballroom Courses By Michael Litke

5/5 from 10 Google reviews.

I fell in love with Michael’s dance classes from the very first class!
His warm, friendly personality is so welcoming and his humour makes his classes super fun and an absolute joy.
The atmosphere is as warm and friendly as Michael himself and his classes are a perfect combination of well-taught technique and fun and challenging choreography. Michael is a fantastic dancer and teacher, but what I really love about him is that he really cares about his students. He always has time for your questions inside or outside of classes and is always supportive and encouraging.
Whether you are just curi— Sunniva Skorve

Love every single second of Michael’s classes! I was extremely happy when I found this place. Michael is a legendary tutor I have been searching for ages: extremely good at explaining technique, always with interesting choreography, incredible attention to detail and a friendly and fun attitude at the same time. He creates such a pleasant environment in which you completely forget day-to-day problems and focus on the beauty of dance! Whether you would like to dance for competitive purposes as myself, or just fun – I highly recommend to take this opportunity and to meet such a talented teacher — Anastasia Yermakova

I absolutely LOVE dancing at Ballroom Course!!!

I've been dancing there for a few a years now, starting as a total beginner and progressing through to more advanced classes. Michael is an amazing dance teacher, his classes are always super fun and quickly became my favourite past time. The atmosphere is friendly and fun, and through the dance classes I’ve made some great friends with the same passion for dance as me. With Michael’s years of dance experience and performing there is a good balance of choreography and technique. If you are looking for something fun to do or you are looking to c— Samantha Li

I started out as a complete beginner and quickly became addicted to the classes progressing to a more advanced level with Michael's help and encouragement. Not only are the classes well structured with a balance of both technique and choreography but they are also really fun and sociable. It's a great way to do exercise and meet new people. Michael is both a fantastic dancer and teacher and his passion for dance is contagious! His warm and friendly personality make you feel completely at ease even if you have no prior dance experience. I would highly recommend giving it a go!— Abbie Holloway

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to learn salsa?

Salsa's basic step comes quickly, with smoothness and turns following through practice. A class breaks it down so it never feels overwhelming.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Yes. A complete non-dancer can learn salsa in a beginners' class that introduces the moves gradually.

Is it possible to learn ballet as an adult?

Adults can certainly learn ballet. As these courses focus on ballroom, for ballet it is best to look to a dedicated adult ballet class.

What age is too late to start ballet?

There is no age at which it is too late; adult beginners of any age can take up ballet at a suitable pace.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

Line dances commonly use the grapevine, walks forward and back, a touch, a kick and a turn, arranged into a repeating sequence.

What is the easiest line dance to learn for beginners?

Repetitive routines like the Electric Slide are among the easiest, since the same steps carry through the whole track.

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