Raspberry Dance Studios

Raspberry Dance Studios — Dance Classes In Leicester

Raspberry Dance Studios is a Leicester dance school set within the Ninja Warrior venue at St Georges Retail Park, with a striking, industrial-style space. It teaches a broad range of dance to people of all experience levels, with a notably warm welcome for adults. It is a good fit for anyone in the city looking for a modern studio with genuine character.

About Raspberry Dance Studios

Reviewers paint a picture of an immaculate, professional studio with a relaxed teaching style that has people laughing while they learn. The atmosphere is open and welcoming to all ages and abilities, and adults in particular seem to feel right at home. First lessons leave newcomers feeling they have achieved a lot, which speaks to patient, encouraging tuition.

Classes & Dance Styles

The studio covers a wide sweep of styles, from ballet-inspired fitness to Latin and social dance, making the adult dance classes in Leicester here especially varied. Whether you are drawn to salsa classes in Leicester, a line dancing session or a creative ballet-fit approach, sessions are pitched so a mix of experience can excel in the same room. A typical class warms up, works on technique, then applies it to steps or a short routine at a manageable pace. It is worth checking the timetable to see which specific dance lessons in Leicester are running.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

Newcomers are genuinely looked after, and by all accounts you can achieve a surprising amount in a first lesson. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and footwear suited to the style, or ask ahead if unsure, and bring water. There is no need for prior experience or a partner.

Location & Contact

The studio sits within St Georges Retail Park in Leicester, easy to reach by car with parking nearby and handy for the city centre. Its retail-park setting makes evening and weekend visits straightforward.

• Address: Inside Ninja Warrior, St Georges Retail Park, Leicester LE1 1SG
• Phone: +44 7455 288868
• Opening hours:
  • Monday: 9 am-12 pm,4-9 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am-12 pm,4-9 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am-12 pm,4-9 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am-12 pm,4-9 pm
  • Friday: 6-9 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am-5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am-2 pm

What Dancers Say About Raspberry Dance Studios

5/5 from 3 Google reviews.

An absolutely gorgeous studio, up keeping with its original industrial structure. A place where individuals with an array of dance experience can excel and achieve! Nekoda led an amazing ‘Ballet- Fit’ session which I highly recommend for anyone seeking a new and fun approach to dance!— Hattie Simms

A wonderful highly professional and immaculate studio and dance school. With a pineapple inspired feel that’s open and welcoming to all ages and abilities, especially adults. With a excellent friendly first class professional teacher! The best teacher I’ve had.— Raza Al-jamal

Amazing

What a brilliant time, relaxed but amazing teaching feel like I achieved alot for my first lesson, had me laughing alongside learning so much thank you will see you again— Mark Button

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to learn salsa?

Salsa is very learnable once you settle into the basic step and timing, and most beginners are dancing simple moves within a handful of classes. The styling and turns are the enjoyable long game.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Yes, and most people start with no dance background at all. The teaching here is welcoming to complete beginners, so nothing is taken for granted.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

The grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, pivot turn and shuffle are the core moves. Combined, they form the backbone of most beginner line dances.

What is the easiest line dance to learn for beginners?

A simple repeating four-wall dance built from step-touches and grapevines is the usual gentle starting point. An instructor will guide first-timers to the easiest option.

Can you learn to dance without a partner?

Yes. Many of the styles here, including ballet-fit and line dancing, are danced solo, and partnered classes rotate dancers so coming alone is easy.

What should I wear to a beginner dance class?

Comfortable, flexible clothing and footwear appropriate to the style work best, with water to keep you going. If you are unsure what shoes to bring, the studio will happily advise.

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