Yvonne’s School Of Dance

Yvonne's School of Dance — Dance Classes In Canterbury

Yvonne's School of Dance is a Canterbury dance school set at Middle Barn on Bredlands Lane. It gives local dancers a place to learn away from the busier city centre, in a more rural setting on the edge of town. It is well suited to those who prefer a smaller, personal school. Contacting them directly is the best way to find out which styles and ages are catered for.

About Yvonne's School of Dance

There are no published reviews to quote, so the clearest picture of the teaching comes from getting in touch. A school of this size tends to be personal and attentive, but the honest approach is to ask rather than assume. A quick conversation will tell you whether it fits what you are after.

Classes & Dance Styles

The school teaches dance to learners around Canterbury, and depending on the timetable this may cover a range of styles for different ages and abilities. For those weighing up dance lessons in Canterbury, adult dance classes in Canterbury or salsa and ballroom dancing in the city, it is worth asking exactly what runs and at what level, as smaller schools shape their classes to who attends. Newcomers can expect to be walked through the basics before building up.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

A first visit should be relaxed, with no expectation of prior experience. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in and bring smooth-soled shoes; contacting the school first will confirm timings, parking and what a class involves.

Location & Contact

The school is at a barn venue on the outskirts of Canterbury, in a semi-rural spot reachable from the city and nearby villages.

• Address: Middle Barn, Bredlands Ln, Canterbury CT2 0HD
• Phone: +44 1227 710869
• Opening hours:
  • Monday: 9 am-8 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am-5 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am-5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am-5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am-5 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you start ballroom dancing?

Start with a beginners' class where a teacher introduces the steps gradually and keeps the timing. You need neither a partner nor any experience to begin.

What ballroom dance to learn first?

The waltz is a popular first dance for its steady, even rhythm, with the social foxtrot another gentle way in. Both build a solid base for quicker dances later.

How hard is it to learn salsa?

The basic salsa step comes to most people within a lesson or two, though real fluency takes practice. Dancing regularly and with different partners is what smooths it out.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Yes. Beginner salsa classes assume no background whatsoever and teach the timing and steps from scratch.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

The grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, coaster step and pivot turn are the everyday building blocks. Learn a few and you can follow a good number of routines.

What is the easiest line dance to learn for beginners?

Repetitive dances such as the Electric Slide are among the easiest, since the same steps recur throughout the whole dance.

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