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Dance in Glasgow
38 dance studios to discover.
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Glasgow's dance scene spans 38 studios spread across the city, from the West End to Shawlands and Woodside. Capoeira 4 Scotland, based in the West End, specialises in the Brazilian martial art and movement practice, while Glasgow School Of Ballet in Shawlands offers classical training with a strong local reputation — both carry a perfect five-star rating. Woodside stands out as a modest hub, home to two studios within close proximity. The scene leans towards specialist and independent operators rather than large chains, with disciplines ranging from cheerleading and ballet to capoeira. This page brings together the key details on each studio — location, speciality, and ratings — to help you find the right fit.
38 gyms & studios
All 38 dance studios in Glasgow
- Move Studios — City Centre
- Capoeira 4 Scotland — West End
- Gold Star Cheer & Dance — Broomhill
- Glasgow School Of Ballet — Shawlands
- New Jennaration Dance Company — College Milton
- Frostbite Dance Academy Studios — Easthall
- Glasgow Tango Studio Scout — West End
- Pole Physique — Calton
- Nicole O'donnell Dance Academy — Finnieston
- Twirl N Tone Pole Dance Academy — Anderston
- Strathclyde Sport — City Centre
- Glasgow Ballet — Woodside
- Glasgow Tango Studio - Blackfriars Bar — City Centre
- Revolution Dance Academy
- Studio Ile Ache - 1:1 — Anderston
- The Studio ek — Mossneuk
- Burlesque Chair Dance with Kirsty - Easterhouse Phoenix Centre — Easthall
- Clubbercise with Marie - Mount Vernon Community Hall — Mount Vernon
- Glasgow Life Oakbank — Oakbank
- Sharon Gibb Clubbercise Classes - Castlemilk Youth Complex — Castlemilk
- Glasgow Life Castlemilk — Castlemilk
- A1 Dance Company — Garthamlock
- Burlesque Chair Dance with Kirsty - The Link
- Clubbercise with Marie - The Gesh — Garthamlock
- Diamond Dance And Cheerleading — Kessington
- Distinctive Dance Academy - Budhill Halls — Budhill
- Distinctive Dance Academy - St Andrews East Parish — Haghill
- Glasgow Club - Emirates Arena — Newbank
- Glasgow Club - John Paul — Summerston
- Glasgow Hula Hoop - Partick Burgh Hall — Partick
- Hadouken Tricking And Dance Academy — Maryhill
- Jocelyn Lyons Zumba — Dennistoun
- Pump Fitness - Alexandra Parade Park — Haghill
- Raqs — City Centre
- Sharon Gibb Fitness Classes - Jenniburn Centre — Castlemilk
- SOS Fitness - King George V Park
- T9 Studios — Baillieston
- The Latin Dance Connection Orchardhill — Orchardhill
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Frequently asked questions about dance in Glasgow
How many dance studios are there in Glasgow?
There are 38 dance studios listed in Glasgow. They are spread across a range of neighbourhoods, from the West End to areas such as Shieldhall, Shawlands, Tollcross, and College Milton, giving dancers across the city reasonably local access to classes and training.
Which areas of Glasgow have the most dance studios?
Dance studios in Glasgow are concentrated in areas including Woodside, College Milton, Gorbals, Garthamlock, and Claddens Holdings. College Milton is home to New Jennaration Dance Company, while the West End has Capoeira 4 Scotland, suggesting a spread across both central and outer neighbourhoods.
What are some of the best-known dance studios in Glasgow?
Well-regarded Glasgow dance studios include Glasgow School of Ballet in Shawlands, Limelight Dance Studio in Tollcross, Gold Star Cheer & Dance in Shieldhall, Capoeira 4 Scotland in the West End, and New Jennaration Dance Company in College Milton. Each specialises in different styles, from ballet to cheer and capoeira.
Are Glasgow dance studios suitable for beginners?
Most Glasgow dance studios offer beginner-level classes across styles such as ballet, cheer, and capoeira. Studios like Glasgow School of Ballet in Shawlands and Limelight Dance Studio in Tollcross typically structure classes by ability, so no prior experience is needed to start. It is worth checking each studio's timetable for beginner sessions.
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