Captiv8 Dance

Captiv8 Dance — Dance Classes In London

Captiv8 Dance operates from a Soho location in central London and specialises in helping couples create memorable wedding dances. Oya and Ed, the instructors, work with pairs who often have no dancing experience at all. The emphasis is on unique, personal choreography delivered with humour and encouragement. For couples wanting something bespoke and fun, it is an appealing option.

About Captiv8 Dance

Couples describe feeling comfortable and confident from the outset, even when starting with no background whatsoever. Oya and Ed are remembered as passionate, warm and genuinely entertaining, which takes the pressure off learning. The service suits couples who want a tailored routine and enjoy the process as much as the result.

Classes & Dance Styles

Teaching is built around private lessons that develop a custom routine for your chosen song and style. Each sequence is broken into approachable pieces, with styling and confidence layered in as the weeks progress. While the focus is on wedding dancing, the coaching overlaps with wider dance lessons London and adult dance classes London for anyone who catches the bug. Timelines are flexible, whether you have months to prepare or just a few days.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

Expect a relaxed, good-humoured first session where the aim is to get you moving and at ease. Wear clothes you can move freely in and shoes that let you glide on a smooth floor. Bringing your song choice, or a few options, helps shape the choreography early.

Location & Contact

The studio is based in the Soho area of central London, well connected by the surrounding transport network. Checking the precise venue details before your visit is advisable.

• Address: Topnotch Gym Soho, Dufour's Pl, London W1F 7SP
• Phone: +44 7957 230002
• Website: http://www.captiv8dance.com/
• Opening hours:
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

What Dancers Say About Captiv8 Dance

5/5 from 63 Google reviews.

Oya and Ed are absolutely amazing! We wanted to have a totally unique dance for our wedding reception and they helped us all the way through! We had no experience dancing before we started with them and we felt so comfortable and confident by our wedding day! We actually started out classes via zoom for our wedding because it was during the pandemic but then as regulations eased we went into the studio for in person lessons weekly! They were super accommodating with our busy schedules which was brilliant! We loved our experience and all our guests loved our dance! We had many different styles — Gabrielle Ruddick

Leading up to our wedding day we hadn't given our wedding dance much thought. Because we both had some rhythm we thought that we could wing it and just sway side to side. With some gentle persuasion we had one lesson 3 days before the wedding.

We were so impressed by Ed and Oya's ability to create a full routine that felt so 'us' – one that we were comfortable with, that went perfectly with our song, and gave great tips on being able to remember the sequence on the day.

We cannot thank Ed and Oya enough for the dance that we can still remember, a year later, it was such a special part of our— danni0108

Oya and Ed were a joy to learn from! We hired Oya and Ed to help us learn to dance/create a choreographed routine for our wedding day. They were so delightful from the start and really passionate about dancing. They're also hilarious and such good fun. My husband and I looked forward to every dance session, even if the idea of the first dance absolutely terrified us!
Oya and Ed constantly checked in with us on how we were feeling about the choreography and made sure we felt comfortable (i.e., no dance moves we felt silly performing in front of our loved ones!). They were also incredibly thorou— Kimberley Moran

Oya and Ed are EXCEPTIONAL!!! We wanted a 'choreography to impress' for our wedding dance and they created the best routine for us over 3 different songs and in 3 different styles! Our guests were very impressed. Oya and Ed made us feel very comfortable since the first class and we had so much fun learning from them. Both Oya and Ed are real professionists, dedicated and full of energy and passion for what they do! They are also very responsive and accommodating with timings, which helped a lot. We can't recommend them enough!!! Ed and Oya are without question, the BEST people to use for your — Valentina Tosato

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to learn salsa?

Salsa's basic step is easy to pick up, resting on simple weight changes. Reaching a smooth, confident level takes practice but is achievable for most people with a little regular effort.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Yes, non-dancers learn salsa all the time, since the fundamentals are taught from scratch. No prior experience is needed to begin.

Is it possible to learn ballet as an adult?

Adults can absolutely take up ballet and build the posture and control it requires. This studio focuses on wedding and partner dancing, so ballet would be found at a specialist school.

What age is too late to start ballet?

There is no age at which ballet becomes off-limits for enjoyment. People begin at all stages and gain plenty from it.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

Common basics include the grapevine, the kick-ball-change, the pivot turn, the shuffle and the heel dig. These few moves recombine into a wide range of dances.

What is the easiest line dance to learn for beginners?

A short four-wall dance with a repeating pattern is generally the easiest entry point. As this studio specialises in wedding dancing, ask them directly about what they teach.

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