Dance classes for older people
Dance classes for older people
If you are aged 60 or over, there are low or no cost dance classes you can join in Camden.
Zumba Gold with Tissy
Donations welcome to help pay towards running costs.
Fabulous Latin inspired workouts, Zumba gold is tailored for those with less mobility or who want to improve their cardiovascular health.
Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, NW6 4BJ
Wednesdays, 3.30 to 4.30pm. Booking essential.
Phone: 020 7624 8378
Email: reception@abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk
Gentle dance with Emma
Donations welcome to help pay towards running costs
Learn all sorts of dance styles step by step, the classes are tailored for all levels.
Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, NW6 4BJ
Fridays, 1.30 to 2.30pm. Booking essential.
Phone: 020 7624 8378
Email: reception@abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk
Silver Swans – ballet for over 60s
Free
All welcome, over 60s ballet accredited by The Royal Academy of Dance.
Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place, NW5 2SP
Fortnightly on Fridays at 1.15pm. Email for exact dates and more information.
Phone: 020 7482 3212
Email: alice@ktcc.org.uk
Website: ktcc.org.uk
Dance Fit
Free
Over 60s dance-based exercise, all are welcome.
Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place, NW5 2SP
Fortnightly on Fridays at 2.30pm. Email for exact dates and more information.
Phone: 020 7482 3212
Email: alice@ktcc.org.uk
Website: ktcc.org.uk
Strictly Seniors – ballroom dance for over 60s
Pay what you can with a suggested contribution of £3 per 1.5 hour session
Beginners welcome, no partner needed! Tea and coffee provided. Run by professional ballroom dancer and instructor. No booking required.
Fitzrovia Community Centre, 2 Foley Street, W1W 6DL
Mondays, 10.30am to 12pm (term time only)
Phone: 020 7580 8680
Email: info@fitzroviacommunitycentre.org
Website: fitzroviacommunitycentre.org
Dance Exercise for over 50s
£1
Join us for dance exercise to help keep fit and meet like-minded people. All abilities welcome, though this is a lively class! Run by dance exercise instructor, Lindale Thompson (Open Age). No booking required.
Fitzrovia Community Centre, 2 Foley Street, W1W 6DL
Tuesdays, 10.30 to 11.30am (term time only)
Phone: 020 7580 8680
Email: info@fitzroviacommunitycentre.org
Website: fitzroviacommunitycentre.org
Zumba for over 50s
Pay what you can with a suggested contribution of £2 per session.
Come, have fun, and get in shape! Zumba class with Sandra will combine exercise and dance for a fun and motivating cardio session. Ideal for any age or ability. No booking required
Fitzrovia Community Centre, 2 Foley Street, W1W 6DL
Thursdays, midday to 12.45pm (term time only)
Phone: 020 7580 8680
Email: info@fitzroviacommunitycentre.org
Website: fitzroviacommunitycentre.org
Chinese Square Dancing
Castlehaven Community Association run the Ageactivity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.
Join a fun, sociable and active class with an expert tutor, who will introduce you to the basics of square dancing. It’s a great way to get fit and have fun at the same time!
Community Hub, Devas Garden Room, 21 Castlehaven Road, NW1 8RU
Mondays, 11am to midday
Phone: 020 7692 2238
Email: beatrix@castlehaven.org.uk
Ballroom Dancing
Castlehaven Community Association run the Ageactivity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.
Join these ballroom dancing classes at Kelly Street Congregational Church Hall to learn a move or two. Whether you want to sharpen your Foxtrot or learn how to Waltz, these classes cater to all abilities, including complete beginners. So grab a partner or just bring yourself. It’s time to shake those tail feathers.
Kelly Street Congregational Church Hall, Kelly Street, NW1 8PH
Wednesdays, 10am to 11am
Phone: 020 7692 2238
Email: beatrix@castlehaven.org.uk
Line Dancing
Castlehaven Community Association run the Ageactivity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.
Put on your dancing shoes and join this over 60s line-dancing class! The class is for Ageactivity members. The fantastic tutor, Emma, will teach you some simple hustles, cha-chas and maybe even a macarena or two. These easy-to-learn dances will put some pep in your step, so get ready to Yee Haw!
Kelly Street Congregational Church Hall, Kelly Street, NW1 8PH
Wednesdays, 11am to midday
Phone: 020 7692 2238
Email: beatrix@castlehaven.org.uk
Bollywood Dance
Free to members; Yearly membership £10
This fabulous beginner Bollywood Dance class is taught by a nationally known choreographer and dance teacher – Georgia Cornwell- from Akademi South Asia dance company. Participants can take part whether seated or in a wheelchair as well as standing. For all abilities, carers are welcome to attend, no booking is required.
Tuesdays 2pm to 3.30pm
Third Age Project, Cumberland Market, Regent’s Park, London NW1 3RH
Phone: 020 7383 4922
Email: info@thirdageproject.org.uk
Third Age Project website
British Country Dancing
Free to members; Yearly membership £10
Join us for an uplifting end-of-week class activity, led by nationally known teacher Mary Panton from Camden Adult Community Learning (ACL). This class is one of our oldest, having run for over 20 years, and often puts on community and cultural events to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, St. George's Day, and St. Andrew's Day. To join the class, you will need to complete an enrolment form. For all abilities. Booking is essential, carers are welcome to attends, no booking is required. Appropriate footwear is advised.#
Fridays 2pm to 4pm.
Third Age Project, Cumberland Market, Regent’s Park, London NW1 3RH
Phone: 020 7383 4922
Email: info@thirdageproject.org.uk
Third Age Project website
Gentle Line Dance
£1.50
No booking needed all abilities welcome.
Thursday 1.45pm to 2.45pm
Marchmont Community Centre, 62 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AB
Contact: Judith Leung
Phone: 020 7278 5635
Email: judith.leung@kcbna.org.uk
Find out more about the King’s Cross Brunswick Neighbourhood Association
Line Dancing
£1 per session
This is an online session for Intermediate to Advanced levels, if you are unsure of your level then please contact us on the details below.
Mondays 9am to 10am
Phone: 0775 964 6507
Email: john@dragonhall.org.uk
Dragon Hall website
Flamenco
£5 per session
All levels welcome, casual, loose-fitting clothing recommended, mats supplied.
Thursday midday to 1pm
Covent Garden Dragon Hall Address: 17 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LT
Phone: 0775 964 6507
Email: john@dragonhall.org.uk
Dragon Hall website
Te Dance
£3
This session runs once a month, all levels are welcome, for more details please contact us at the details below.
Covent Garden Dragon Hall Address: 17 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LT
Saturday 1pm to 3.30pm
Phone: 0775 964 6507
Email: john@dragonhall.org.uk
Dragon Hall website
Zumba Gold Fitness and Tone
Healthy Living Membership. This allows full off-peak access
Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 3.45pm. Saturday to Sunday, normal club opening hours.
To be eligible for this membership you must be 60 years +
- 6 months, £170 no joining fee or entry fee
- 12 months, £300 no joining fee or entry fee
Zumba Gold Fitness and Tone is a great way to strengthen & tone the body while adding in some of your favourite Zumba moves.
Tuesdays 2.15pm to 3pm
The Central YMCA Club, 112 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NQ.
Declan Duncan 0203 994 9624
James Simpkin 0203 994 9615, email james.simpkin@ymca.co.uk
Find out more about YMCA classes for older adults.
Zumba Gold
Healthy Living Membership. This allows full off-peak access
Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 3.45pm. Saturday to Sunday, normal club opening hours.
To be eligible for this membership you must be 60 years +
- 6 months, £170 no joining fee or entry fee
- 12 months, £300 no joining fee or entry f
A basic Zumba dance class focusing on Salsa, Reggaton, Cumbria and merengue steps. Have some fun and build up a stronger body.
Wednesdays 2pm to 2.45pm
The Central YMCA Club, 112 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NQ.
Declan Duncan 0203 994 9624
James Simpkin 0203 994 9615, email james.simpkin@ymca.co.uk
Find out more about YMCA classes for older adults.