Electric Ballroom

Electric Ballroom — Dance Classes In London

The Electric Ballroom is a long-established live music venue and nightclub on Camden High Street in north London. Famous for gigs and club nights rather than dance tuition, it has been part of Camden's cultural fabric for decades. It is a destination for music lovers and night-out crowds.

About Electric Ballroom

Reviewers praise the atmosphere, the sound and the sense of intimacy with performers that a mid-sized room provides. It suits people after live rock, indie and themed club nights rather than structured dance classes.

Classes & Dance Styles

The Electric Ballroom is a music and club venue, so it does not run graded dance classes in the way a school would. Its place in London's nightlife is as a spot to dance freely to live bands and DJ sets rather than to learn set routines. If you enjoy moving to music in a lively crowd, its themed nights offer exactly that kind of energy. For structured salsa, ballet or ballroom tuition, a dedicated dance school would be the place to look.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

A first visit is a gig or club night, so expect to buy a ticket for a specific event and enjoy the music. Wear something comfortable for standing and dancing, and check the event details before you go. The atmosphere is informal and geared towards a good night out.

Location & Contact

The venue sits in the heart of Camden Town, an area exceptionally well connected by Underground and bus.

• Address: 184 Camden High St, London NW1 8QP
• Phone: +44 20 7485 9006
• Website: http://www.electricballroom.co.uk/
• Opening hours:
  • Friday: 10:30 pm-3 am
  • Saturday: 6 pm-3 am

What Dancers Say About Electric Ballroom

4.1/5 from 765 Google reviews.

I just wanted to say a massive thankyou to all of the Team@the Electric Ballroom!🪩-we visited there for the Absolute Radio 80's Vs 9O's night with Bush+Richie!-we had a great time as the Music was great+it was a fab atmosphere x-we love the Electric Ballroom as we came here regularly in the 9O's+have been back since for different gigs so it has always had a big place in our hearts+continues to do so!-i have to give a special mention to two of your fantastic team-i have a recent medical condition which means I need a bit of extra support-Polly was our Chaperone for the evening+was there for us — Caroline Keane

A venue of much renown; a place for live 'rock' music over the decades since the 1970s, with a stated capacity of 1500. Affords some level of intimacy with the performing artist, not achievable at a huge venue; perhaps why many prefer seeing bands play in smaller venues, than at huge stadia or gargantuan festivalia (but some fans don't care; they'd go to the ends of the Earth). Regardless of venue size, there are always latecomer, drunken peasants, who want to barge past you with their pints, and stand in front of you – it's not the Opera here at the Electric Ballroom 😂
You'll find the usual r— S

OK first and foremost I was STUNNED at how nice the toilets are here on a night out. I have never been to a nightclub of this size before and seen such clean and well-kept toilets.

I usually go here on a Friday night for the rock and metal night. The atmosphere is usually very good and the staff are friendly. The drinks prices are about average for a Camden nightclub and there's an OK selection though it couldn't hurt them to put a bit more variety in.

There's ample seating if you want to chill out upstairs. I've been here for gigs before and it's a pretty good venue with a decent sound — Xander Wood

We spent a lot of time here this weekend for Desertfest and I have to say, it is a great venue! They have 3 bars so you don't have to wait too long for drinks and no matter how far away you are from the stage, you are almost guaranteed a good view! (I think the angle of the floor is subtle and the stage is just high enough to make a difference!) They have an upstairs mezzanine area also so if you don't want to be in the thick of it or want to chill in a booth, the option is there. Of course, the sound depends on a variety of factors but when these lined up, the riffs were crisp and the vocals — Lisa Karpinski

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to learn salsa?

Salsa is straightforward to begin once you grasp the timing, though you would learn it at a dance school rather than a music venue like this. Most beginners dance a basic pattern within a few lessons.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Yes, complete beginners can learn salsa through introductory classes elsewhere. No partner or prior experience is needed to start.

Is it possible to learn ballet as an adult?

Yes, adults can learn ballet at a specialist school, though the Electric Ballroom is a live music venue rather than a dance academy. Beginner ballet classes build technique gradually at any age.

What age is too late to start ballet?

It is never too late to take up ballet. Regular practice matters far more than the age you begin.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

The grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, pivot turn and shuffle are typical foundation steps. You would learn these at a dance class rather than a music venue.

What is the easiest line dance to learn for beginners?

A short routine built on a repeating grapevine is easiest for beginners. For actual tuition, look to a dedicated dance school rather than this venue.

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