Floridita Dance - Chapel Street
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Dance in Manchester
38 dance studios to discover.
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Manchester's boutique dance studio scene is relatively compact, with seven independent studios spread across the city. The majority are concentrated in the City Centre, where NQ Dance Studio holds a perfect five-star rating and Salsa Freedom has built a strong following for Latin styles. Further out, TDS Studio serves the Gorton area, while Pendleton and Fairfield each have a single studio catering to their local communities. KNT Danceworks rounds out the City Centre cluster, giving that part of Manchester a notably dense offering for anyone looking to take classes without travelling far. This page brings together all seven studios with details on location, specialisms, and ratings to help you find the right fit.
38 gyms & studios
All 38 dance studios in Manchester
- Floridita Dance - Chapel Street — City Centre
- Capoeira Manchester Hulme — Hulme
- NQ Dance Studio — City Centre
- Salsa Freedom — City Centre
- 0161 Studios
- J7 Community Health Centre — Blackley
- GFFDamian Dance Studio — Strangeways
- The Circus House — Longsight
- TDS Studio — Gorton
- Topaz Dance — Gorse Hill
- Platt Lane Sports Complex — Fallowfield
- trinity sports centre — Hulme
- East Manchester Leisure Centre — Beswick
- Air Hoop - SALFORD — Pendleton
- Bhangracise - Manchester
- Capoeira Manchester Strangeways — Strangeways
- Cloud Aerial Arts — Miles Platting
- Floridita Dance - Deansgate — City Centre
- Wythenshawe Forum — Woodhouse Park
- MCR Fitness
- Zumba with Margarita - Revolucion de Cuba Manchester — City Centre
- Pilates - Bridgewater Studios, Eccles
- Fiera Dance — Old Trafford
- Burlesque Chair Dance with Kiki - Rachel Almond Dance Academy — New Moston
- Aurora Elite Dance Academy — Ellesmere Park
- Zumba with Gabriella and Rebecca - Lindale Hall Community Centre
- Zumba With Gabriella and Rebecca - Clifton Community Centre
- Ballroom Dance - Wythenshawe Forum — Woodhouse Park
- Burlesque Chair Dance with Kiki - Ziferblat — City Centre
- Coco Love Burlesque - Inspire — Levenshulme
- Gibson Dance Academy - Denton
- Hexercize Health Club — Blackley
- Megan's Aerial & Dance Fitness — Fairfield
- Rollers Club - The Forum — Benchill
- Rose Dance Studio - The Dance House — City Centre
- Yoga Rave — Withington
- Zumba at ROC Centre - The Fuse ROC Centre
- Zumba Life - Crumpsall Methodist Hall — Crumpsall
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Frequently asked questions about dance in Manchester
How many dance studios are there in Manchester?
There are 38 dance studios listed in Manchester. The majority are concentrated in the City Centre, with further options in areas such as Gorton, Fairfield, and Pendleton, giving dancers across the city reasonably accessible choices depending on their location.
Which area of Manchester has the most dance studios?
The City Centre has the highest concentration of dance studios in Manchester. Several well-known venues are based there, including NQ Dance Studio, Salsa Freedom, KNT Danceworks, and Zumba with Margarita at Revolucion de Cuba Manchester, making it the most practical base for classes.
What are the best-known dance studios in Manchester?
Among the most recognised dance studios in Manchester are NQ Dance Studio and KNT Danceworks, both in the City Centre, alongside Salsa Freedom, which focuses on Latin styles. TDS Studio in Gorton is a notable option south of the city centre for those based in that part of Manchester.
Are dance classes in Manchester suitable for complete beginners?
Most Manchester dance studios, including Salsa Freedom and NQ Dance Studio, offer beginner-level classes across styles such as salsa, contemporary, and street dance. It is worth checking each studio's timetable directly, as beginner sessions are often scheduled separately from intermediate or advanced classes to ensure a comfortable learning pace.
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