Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance School in Manchester
Established in 1997, we have dedicated ourselves to making dance accessible and enjoyable for all. Our founder, Mark Rowbottom, brings decades of competitive and teaching experience to every class, drawing from a career that includes national championships and international competitions. We offer structured instruction across diverse styles, from Ballroom and Latin to Salsa and Hip Hop, catering to absolute beginners and advanced dancers alike. Our wedding packages provide personalized choreography tailored to couples' musical preferences, ensuring memorable first dances. Regular social events create opportunities for students to practice in relaxed settings, fostering community engagement. With multiple convenient locations across Greater Manchester, our mission remains to deliver high-quality dance education in a supportive environment.Mark's transition from professional competitor to adjudicator and educator informs our approach to technique and performance. Testimonials highlight our ability to transform novices into confident dancers through patient, methodical instruction. We maintain flexible scheduling with evening and weekend classes to accommodate working adults. Our reputation as a trusted local dance school is built on consistent delivery of measurable progress and enjoyment. Whether pursuing dance for fitness, social connection, or special occasions, clients benefit from our expertise honed over 25 years in the industry.
Services
Ballroom Classes
Latin Dance
Wedding Packages
Private Tuition
Social Events
Salsa Instruction
Sequence Dancing
Choreography Services
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized wedding dance packages tailored to your chosen music
- Our instructor has 25+ years' experience training competitive dancers
- We teach 8 different dance styles from beginner to championship level
- Regular social events help practice new skills in friendly environments
- Proven track record transforming complete beginners into confident dancers
What people say
Wonderful moment
Patient teacher
Huge success
Amazing support
Highlight of day
Services
Ballroom Classes
Structured instruction in traditional ballroom styles including Waltz, Tango, and Foxtrot. Suitable for couples and individuals at all skill levels. Classes focus on proper technique, posture, and partner connection.
Wedding Packages
Custom choreography for wedding couples using your chosen music. Includes consultation and three hours tuition. Proven to transform nervous beginners into confident performers for memorable first dances.
Private Tuition
Personalized dance instruction tailored to individual goals. Available by appointment for focused attention on specific styles, competition preparation, or wedding routines with flexible scheduling options.
Social Events
Monthly themed dance parties for practicing new skills in relaxed environments. Features music from various genres with opportunities to meet fellow dancers and enjoy informal dancing.
Latin Dance
Instruction in Latin styles including Salsa, Cha-Cha, and Rumba. Focuses on rhythm, footwork, and styling techniques. Classes available for beginners through advanced dancers with progressive skill development.
People
Mark Rowbottom
Principal and Head Teacher
Professional dancer and adjudicator with 30+ years' experience. Former national competitor turned educator, teaching since 1997. Specializes in transforming beginners into confident dancers through patient, structured instruction.
Questions
What dance experience levels do you cater for?
We teach absolute beginners through to advanced dancers with specialized classes for each ability level.
Can you help with wedding first dance preparation?
Yes, our bespoke wedding packages include music selection, choreography, and multiple practice sessions tailored to your specific needs.
Where are dance classes held?
Classes take place at multiple venues across Greater Manchester including Urmston, Stretford, and Whitefield locations.
What dance styles are available?
We offer Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Hip Hop, Sequence, Argentine Tango, and Freestyle instruction with expert tuition in each style.
Are private dance lessons available?
Yes, private tuition is available by appointment with flexible scheduling to accommodate individual needs and preferences.
Reviews (3)
John B. H.
Oct 04, 2019
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Great dance centre offering latin, ballroom and sequence tuition throughout the year and special event/ wedding dances by arrangement. The tuition takes place in a number of locations across Manchester and the school holds monthly social events. All great fun and good for different levels of experience.
M. & C. Browning
Jun 29, 2019
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We've been having private 1-2-1 lessons with Mark, all for an up coming dance festival. He's been brilliant, very patient and taking his time to break things down, building on a little routine over a period of weeks. You might not think you can do it in half hour slots, but you can. Reasonably priced, various locations and times. If work/life allows, in the future we'll be turning up at the socials, but we get married next year.. so think we'll be back for that all important first dance.
Angela Jenkinson
Oct 20, 2014
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Great Dance School, really friendly people, good mix of ages and ability. All staff and students are really helpful. Lots of fun social events too a great place to relax, have fun and meet new friends
