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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 

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: [email protected]  
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk   

Gentle dance 

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: [email protected]  
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk

Line Dancing

Free

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. 

Monday 9am- 10am 

Online 

0207 404 7274 
[email protected]
Online booking 

Flamenco Dancing

£5

All levels welcome, casual, loose-fitting clothing recommended .

Friday 12:00pm- 13:00pm

Covent Garden Dragon Hall, Trust, 17 Stukeley Street, WC2B 5LT 

0207 404 7274 
[email protected]
Online booking 

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! 

Clarence Hall, Bradfield Court, Hawley Road, Camden Town, NW1 8RN 

Mondays, 11am to midday 

Phone: 020 7692 2238
Email: [email protected]

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. 

Clarence Hall, Bradfield Court, Hawley Road, Camden Town, NW1 8RN 

Fridays, 10am to 11am 

Phone: 020 7692 2238
Email: [email protected] 

Line Dancing 

Castlehaven Community Association run the Ageactivity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £30 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!  

Clarence Hall, Bradfield Court, Hawley Road, Camden Town, NW1 8RN 

Fridays, 11am to midday 

Phone: 020 7692 2238  
Email: [email protected] 

Dance Well

Free for members (yearly membership £15)

This beginner Dance Well class is taught by a nationally known choreographer and dance teacher- Georgia Cornwell- from Akademi, a South Asian dance company. Bollywood beats – gentle exercise for everyone. This class is a great way to learn different styles of dance and the cultural significance of them. For all abilities- participants join in whether seated or standing. No booking is required. 

Tuesdays 14:00pm – 15.30pm
 
Third Age Project, Cumberland Market, London NW1 3RH
Tel: 020 7383 4922 
Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.thirdageproject.org.uk

British Country Dancing, Third Age Project

Free for members (yearly membership £15) and Free for non-members.

Join us for an uplifting end-of-week class dance and learn English country dancing, ceilidh, barn dancing, and social folk styles of dance. Led by nationally known teacher Mary Panton from Camden Adult Community Learning (ACL) this class has run for 20 years. Yearly, the group put on community dances to celebrate cultural events such as St. Patrick's Day, St. George's Day, and St. Andrew's Day. To join the class, you will need to complete a Camden ACL enrolment form. For all abilities. No booking is required. Appropriate footwear is advised.

Fridays 14:00pm – 16:00pm.
 
Third Age Project, Cumberland Market, London NW1 3RH
Tel: 020 7383 4922 
Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.thirdageproject.org.uk

Zumba 

Free

Dance based work out, which includes weight for all abilities.
 
Tuesday 11:00am - 12:00pm

Covent Garden Dragon Hall, Trust, 17 Stukeley Street, WC2B 5LT 
Tel: 0207 404 7274 
Email: [email protected]
Book online

Zumba 

Free

Dance based work out, which includes weight for all abilities.
 
Tuesday 13:30pm - 14:30pm

Covent Garden Dragon Hall, Trust, 17 Stukeley Street, WC2B 5LT 
Tel: 0207 404 7274 
Email: [email protected]
Book online