Footloose Dance Centre

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Learn to Dance at Footloose Dance Centre

Footloose Dance Centre has been dedicated to fostering a love for dance since its establishment, offering a welcoming environment where individuals of all skill levels can explore various dance styles. Our team of IDTA-qualified instructors brings years of expertise to each lesson, ensuring students receive technically sound and engaging instruction. We specialise in ballroom, Latin American, Salsa, Rock & Roll, and Argentine Tango, catering to both social dancers and those seeking professional development. Our flexible learning options include group classes, private tuition, and wedding dance packages designed to suit diverse needs. The centre's spacious ballroom and smaller practice areas provide ideal settings for both structured lessons and casual practice.

We host regular social dance events to help students apply their skills in a relaxed atmosphere while building community connections. Our venue hire services offer adaptable spaces for weddings, parties, and corporate events, complete with a sprung wooden floor and full facilities. With convenient access from surrounding areas and flexible scheduling options, we strive to make dance accessible to all. Our commitment to quality instruction and customer satisfaction has made us a trusted local choice for dance education. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, we provide the resources and expertise to help you achieve your goals.

Services

Ballroom Dance Classes Latin American Lessons Wedding Dance Packages Private Tuition Venue Hire Social Dance Nights Salsa Instruction Argentine Tango Rock & Roll Dance Group Dance Courses

Highlights and features

Our instructors are IDTA-qualified with extensive teaching experience
Flexible learning options including group classes and private tuition
Specialist wedding dance packages with choreography services
Regular social dance events to practice new skills in relaxed settings
Fully equipped venue with sprung wooden dance floor and hire facilities

Associations and certifications

IDTA

What people say

Best dancers I know Highly recommended Patient and effective Marvellous experience Enjoyable evenings

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Services

Ballroom Dance Classes

Learn traditional ballroom styles including Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep with structured group classes. Our progressive courses cater to complete beginners through to advanced dancers. Instructors focus on proper technique, posture, and social dance etiquette in a supportive environment.

Private Tuition

Personalised dance instruction tailored to individual goals and learning pace. Sessions available seven days with flexible scheduling around work commitments. Ideal for wedding preparation, technical improvement, or accelerated learning in any dance style.

Wedding Dance Packages

Custom choreography services for wedding couples with packages from three to seven hours tuition. Lessons can be spread over months or intensified before the event. Includes music selection and styling advice for your special day.

Social Dance Nights

Regularly scheduled practice evenings open to all ability levels. Provides opportunity to apply learned techniques in social settings with music played by professional DJs. Includes refreshments and informal atmosphere for meeting fellow dancers.

Venue Hire

Flexible function space available for private events including dance practice, birthday parties, and wedding receptions. Features sprung wooden floor, stage, kitchen facilities, and seating for 150 guests. Includes parking and bar facilities.

People

Darren

Lead Dance Instructor

IDTA-qualified instructor with extensive teaching experience across all dance styles. Specialises in wedding choreography and beginner instruction. Known for patient, structured teaching approach that builds confidence.

Questions

What dance styles do you teach?

We offer ballroom, Latin American, Salsa, Rock & Roll, Argentine Tango, Cha Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Waltz, and Quickstep instruction for all ability levels.

Are there classes for complete beginners?

Yes, we run regular beginner courses with starting points throughout the year. No prior experience needed - our instructors specialise in teaching newcomers to dance.

Can you help with wedding first dances?

Our wedding packages include choreography services with 3-7 hours of private tuition. We'll create a routine to your chosen music, with options for additional lessons.

What are your social dance events like?

Informal practice nights with music played until 10:30pm. £10 entry per couple includes refreshments. No booking required - just come and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

Is the venue accessible by public transport?

Yes, with regular bus services from Worksop and Chesterfield. The nearest stop is directly outside the centre, located just half a mile from M1 Junction 30.

Can I hire the dance space for private events?

Our main hall accommodates up to 150 guests with sprung wooden floor, stage, kitchen, and parking facilities. Available for weddings, parties, and dance practice sessions.

Reviews (6)

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Mike Pupius

May 30, 2021 Report

Excellent tuition from gold medal winning Darren. Social dances have been great fun. Looking forward to them restarting.

Alan Broughton

Oct 20, 2020 Report

Always a pleasant atmosphere and an enthusiastic dance teacher makes attending classes a great experience.
Covid precautions well provided.

Kelly Bartrop

Nov 21, 2019 Report

We went to Darren earlier in the year to help with our first dance at our wedding. Darren is funny and made us feel at ease from the very first second we walked in. He is patient and went through the steps time… after time until we got it. We would highly recommend Darren and would like to say a massive thank you to him for the part he played in our wedding without him the dance would have been a disaster - because of my husband not me obviously 🤣

Susan Fox

Sep 25, 2019 Report

What can I say about Darren well this cheeky chap has done wonders for our technique we are more confident in our abilities to dance he has taught us well. We love our lessons we all have a laugh and it's good exercise. Highly recommended.

Sue Holmes

Jun 07, 2019 Report

We enjoy our Thursday evening lessons so much Darren is a great teacher and makes dancing so enjoyable

Alfred Smith

May 12, 2019 Report

We have just been to one of the Saturday social dances it was nothing more than a pleasure.Good company good music a reasonably priced bar Saturday night what a delight. Thank you.