Yorkshire Dance

Yorkshire Dance — Dance Classes In Leeds

Yorkshire Dance is an arts organisation based at St Peter's Square in Leeds, running a broad programme of classes and creative activity. It offers everything from Zumba to salsa in an inclusive, welcoming setting. It suits dancers of all abilities who want a friendly, community-minded place to move.

About Yorkshire Dance

Reviewers highlight warm, welcoming teachers and classes where you can join in at your own pace and be entirely yourself. One salsa course is described as easy to get to, fun and sociable, with dancers happily arriving alone and rotating partners, while a body-positive Zumba class earns particular affection.

Classes & Dance Styles

The organisation delivers dance classes in Leeds across many styles, including salsa courses and inclusive fitness sessions like Zumba. Leeds residents seeking dance lessons, line dancing, adult dance classes or ballet classes will find a varied programme where beginners are made to feel at home. Classes are structured so you can start gently and build up, whether you come for technique, fitness or the social side.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

Newcomers can turn up alone with no experience and expect a relaxed, encouraging welcome. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and suitable soft shoes, and simply join in at your own pace.

Location & Contact

The organisation is based at St Peter's Square in central Leeds, an easy destination for dancers from across the city.

• Address: 3 St Peter's Square, Leeds LS9 8AH
• Phone: +44 113 243 8765
• Website: http://www.yorkshiredance.com/
• Opening hours:
  • Monday: 9 am-5 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am-5 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am-5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am-5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am-5 pm

What Dancers Say About Yorkshire Dance

4.6/5 from 125 Google reviews.

Helen's Body Positive Zumba class on Wednesday evenings is simply brilliant. She is incredibly warm and welcoming and totally up for you to do it your own way. It's about having fun, being yourself and getting moving at your own pace. If you have ever been put off a class by the polished lycra clad bodies and the strive for perfection then this is the class for you.— Tilla Brook

Joined havana salsa for a course and it’s absolutely brilliant! Easy to get to. Great coaches. Easy to learn. Super fun. Very friendly. You can easily rock up alone or with people and it’s not odd at all. You dance with many different people anyway to allow everyone to rotate.— Sara Hussain

Had an audition for a film, I believe is C4. Had a long conversation with the director and my Co-actress for the scene, went well but as of today (14th Feb) no commitment from the production company. Many very elegant and wow tall dancers.— stuart dienn

I went there for a senior dance session. It was excellent. The teachers are top class. The staffs of the centre are very good as well. The hygiene standard are excellent as well.— man leung

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to learn salsa?

The basic salsa step is quick to grasp, while the timing and turns settle in with practice. Course-based classes and social dancing help it come together fast.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Yes, salsa is very learnable from scratch, and you can happily arrive on your own. Beginner sessions assume no experience at all.

Is it possible to learn ballet as an adult?

Adults can take up ballet and progress well, especially in classes designed for adult beginners. Expect steady improvement in posture, strength and control.

What age is too late to start ballet?

There is no age that is too late to learn ballet for pleasure and fitness. Only professional careers usually require training from childhood.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

Common steps include the grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, pivot turn and shuffle. Learning these opens up many routines.

What is the easiest line dance to learn for beginners?

Short, repetitive dances using only a few steps suit beginners best. A teacher can recommend a starter routine to try.

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