Classes & Courses Taster Day

The Place opens its doors to offer free taster classes for all ages and levels. Our weekly Classes & Courses include Children and Youth Dance (ages 3-18), Adult Classes, Professional Class, Over 60s sessions, and even annual summer intensives, there’s something for everyone to get moving.

Led by top industry artists and accompanied by talented musicians using a variety of instruments, our classes create inspiring and energizing experiences. With a range of styles and levels including Ballet, Contemporary, Tanztheater and Improvisation, we’re all about making dance accessible to everyone—whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned mover. Let’s get dancing!

To discover more about our termly classes and how to book —click here.

10am-10:45am: Children & Families Taster Class (Ages 5 – 8) 

Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly taster session for Children and families to get creative through playful dance! Try out new moves, create routines, and discover how music and movement come together, all with live music. Our friendly, professional teachers will guide them every step of the way, making it an exciting and unique experience!

11:15am-12pm: Adult Contemporary Taster Class (18+) 

Try out contemporary dance with this fun, beginner-friendly taster class! Ideal for absolute beginners, you’ll explore the basics of contemporary dance in a relaxed and supportive environment. Led by an expert teacher and accompanied by live music, you’ll try simple jumps, springs, and floor movements while discovering your own unique style.

12:30pm-1:15pm: Young People’s Contemporary Taster Class (Ages 10-16) 

Step into the exciting world of contemporary dance with this dynamic taster session. With live music to inspire your movement, discover your own choreographic style, learn new sequences, and explore contemporary techniques with guidance from a professional dance artist.

2pm-2:45pm: Over 60’s Contemporary Taster Class  

Discover the joy of dance in a welcoming and supportive environment designed just for beginners. With live music, this class will help you build confidence in your movement while exploring contemporary dance techniques in a way that’s easy to follow and fun to learn. No experience needed—just come ready to move, learn, and have fun!

As this is a drop-in activity, we kindly ask that all Children and Young People under 18 are accompanied by a parent or guardian when attending these taster sessions, in line with our Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies.

We encourage you to get in touch with us if you have any access requirements to ensure our classes are delivered in the most inclusive way possible. You can find an outline of our access information here.