Ballroom Beginner Adults
Beginner Ballroom.
at A&L Dance Academy, Southampton · 4.7★ (48 Google reviews)
Next class
Tue 20 Oct, 20:30
Tuesdays 20:30–21:30
Ask first: Call +447887877095 · Email · Contact page
Checked against the studio’s timetable 2 days ago
About this class
A 60-minute beginner ballroom class for adults, on Tuesdays at 20:30, at A&L Dance Academy, Unit 4. The studio lists 25 classes a week: Ballroom (14), Competitors Practise (3), United Club Movement to Music (2), Competitors Elite Squad Training, Competitors Practice, and Competitors Technique Class, and 6 of them are at beginner level.
DanceHow data
Ballroom classes in Southampton
Every ballroom class we track in Southampton, read from studio timetables.
43
ballroom classes a week
12
studios teach it
58%
start at 18:00 or later
23%
are beginner level
Ballroom classes by day
Thursday is the busiest day for ballroom in Southampton (7 of 32 dated classes). 58% start at 18:00 or later. No ballroom class here publishes a drop-in price, so ask when you book.
This week at A&L Dance Academy
Can’t do Tuesdays? Beginner ballroom also runs here on Thursdays at 17:15.
Showing ballroom only. All 25 classes at A&L Dance Academy →
Don’t forget it
Remind me before Tue 20 Oct
One email the day before, with the address and the studio’s booking link. Nothing else unless you tick the box.
Getting there
Unit 4, Unit 2 Shamblehurst Ln S, Southampton SO30 2FX Dance school
DirectionsSame style nearby
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Before you go
Your first ballroom class
Is ballroom suitable for absolute beginners?
Yes, completely. Ballroom is built on fundamental steps that anyone can learn, and most studios offer absolute-beginner classes designed specifically for people with no dance experience. The structured nature of ballroom actually helps beginners learn faster because the patterns are clear and repeatable. Starting at beginner level means you'll be with people at the same stage, which creates a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Do I need a partner to take ballroom classes?
No. While ballroom is a partner dance, classes always have a system for pairing people up and rotating partners so everyone gets a turn leading and following. Most beginners come solo, and many make friends in class. You'll typically swap partners every few combinations, so you'll dance with several people in one session.
What should I wear to a ballroom class?
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing like trousers, leggings, or a skirt that lets you move freely. For shoes, smooth-soled trainers or street shoes work fine for beginners; you don't need proper ballroom shoes right away. Avoid restrictive fabrics or shoes with sticky soles, as they'll slow your footwork and frustrate you.
Questions about this class
Can I just turn up?
The studio doesn't say. Ask before you go: on aldanceacademy.uk or call +447887877095.
How much is it?
The price isn't listed. Dance classes in Southampton typically cost £6–£10 per class (median £7.50, from 35 classes that publish a price).
Is it beginner friendly?
Yes. It's listed as beginner for adults. There's also a beginner ballroom class here on Thursdays at 17:15.
When does it run?
Every Tuesday, 20:30–21:30.
Where is it?
A&L Dance Academy, Unit 4, Unit 2 Shamblehurst Ln S, Southampton SO30 2FX.
Answers come from this class’s listing and update when the timetable does.
How we know this
- We read this class from the studio’s own timetable: aldanceacademy.uk/classes
- First listed on DanceHow 17 October 2026; last checked 2 days ago. We re-check timetables every week.
- Rating from Google: 4.7★ from 48 reviews. Sponsored studios are always labelled.