Home›Dance classes›Contemporary Dance Classes›Contemporary Dance – Beginners Contemporary Dance - Beginners BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS In our Beginners Contemporary Dance Classes, you will learn to move in a creative, liberating and graceful way while also transforming your posture, balance and improving your overall fitness and stamina. You'll combine aspects of the four main Contemporary dance techniques: Graham, Cunningham, Limon and Release. Our Contemporary Dance Beginners class builds up from simple steps and tasks to fully formed routines. It's fast and fun, but the teaching style is fully supportive and suitable for people with little or no dance experience. These evening classes are held in central London dance studios and are suitable for absolute beginners. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE: Discover the freedom of contemporary dance as you build confidence, expression and fluidity through movement that feels grounded, creative and alive. Learn contemporary dance in a supportive beginner-friendly environment Improve posture, alignment, coordination and body awareness Explore floor work, travelling movement and simple contemporary sequences Develop musicality and a stronger connection between movement and emotion Build strength, flexibility and movement confidence through regular practice Learn how to move with greater ease, flow and physical awareness Enjoy a creative class that encourages individuality and self-expression Contemporary Foundations Learn the basic principles of contemporary dance through accessible movement exercises designed for beginners. Floor Work Explore introductory floor work to learn how to move safely and fluidly between standing and the floor. Release and Flow Develop a freer movement quality through exercises that encourage release, softness, momentum and control. Travelling Movement Practise travelling steps and movement phrases that help you use space with greater confidence. Musicality and Expression Connect movement with music, feeling and intention to bring more expression into your dancing. Choreography Practice Build simple contemporary sequences step by step, developing confidence, memory and movement quality. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 10 Aug 2026 - 05 Oct 2026 Mon 18:00-19:15 8 weeks (no class 31 Aug) Justyna Sochaj Sylvia Young Theatre School £136.00 15% OFF Book Now 20 Aug 2026 - 08 Oct 2026 Thu 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Panagiotis Pavlopoulos LIFT Islington £160.00 Book Now 23 Aug 2026 - 11 Oct 2026 Sun 12:50-14:05 8 weeks Lukas Poischbeg City Academy, Farringdon £160.00 Book Now ℹ Kirill Burlov teaching from 13/09 onwards 11 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 Fri 19:55-21:10 8 weeks Kirill Burlov City Academy, Farringdon £160.00 Book Now 17 Sep 2026 - 05 Nov 2026 Thu 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Panagiotis Pavlopoulos LIFT Islington £160.00 Book Now 10 Aug 10 Aug 2026 - 05 Oct 2026 £136.00 Day:Mon Time:18:00-19:15 Duration:8 weeks (no class 31 Aug) Tutor: Justyna Sochaj Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School Offer:15% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 20 Aug 20 Aug 2026 - 08 Oct 2026 £160.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-19:45 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Panagiotis Pavlopoulos Venue: LIFT Islington BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 23 Aug 23 Aug 2026 - 11 Oct 2026 £160.00 Day:Sun Time:12:50-14:05 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Lukas Poischbeg Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Kirill Burlov teaching from 13/09 onwards BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 11 Sep 11 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 £160.00 Day:Fri Time:19:55-21:10 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Kirill Burlov Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 17 Sep 17 Sep 2026 - 05 Nov 2026 £160.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-19:45 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Panagiotis Pavlopoulos Venue: LIFT Islington BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Want to learn more? Keep your Contemporary journey going with one of the courses below. Develop your technique, explore more challenging movement and continue expressing yourself through dance in a welcoming, supportive class. Contemporary Dance – Improvers Contemporary Dance Company Ballet Classes – Beginners Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Panagiotis PavlopoulosLukas PoischbegJustyna SochajKirill BurlovDance Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 23 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 Thu 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Panagiotis Pavlopoulos LIFT Islington £160.00 Book Now 26 Jul 2026 - 13 Sep 2026 Sun 12:50-14:05 8 weeks Lukas Poischbeg City Academy, Farringdon £136.00 15% OFF Book Now 10 Aug 2026 - 05 Oct 2026 Mon 18:00-19:15 8 weeks (no class 31 Aug) Justyna Sochaj Sylvia Young Theatre School £136.00 15% OFF Book Now 20 Aug 2026 - 08 Oct 2026 Thu 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Panagiotis Pavlopoulos LIFT Islington £160.00 Book Now 23 Aug 2026 - 11 Oct 2026 Sun 12:50-14:05 8 weeks Lukas Poischbeg City Academy, Farringdon £160.00 Book Now ℹ Kirill Burlov teaching from 13/09 onwards 11 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 Fri 19:55-21:10 8 weeks Kirill Burlov City Academy, Farringdon £160.00 Book Now 17 Sep 2026 - 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