Home›Dance classes›Dance intensives›Dance Foundation Course – 5 Days Dance Foundation Course - 5 Days BOOK NOW Details Booking & timetable Venues Tutors Our 5 day Dance Foundation course is ideal for those looking for more intensive training and wishing to build a solid foundation in dance technique. During the course you will raise your performance ability and further your knowledge across a variety of dance genres, all helping you to gain confidence to pursue future dance training. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Spend 5 focused days exploring different styles and developing the confidence to move with strength, expression and control. Build a solid foundation across a variety of dance genres Improve coordination, balance, posture and body awareness Develop strength, flexibility, stamina and core control Explore ballet, contemporary, jazz, commercial and contact improvisation Build confidence with choreography, repertoire and creative movement tasks Discover which dance styles feel most natural, enjoyable and exciting to you Train in a concentrated environment designed for absolute beginners and foundation-level dancers Multi-Style Training Explore a broad mix of dance styles, including ballet, contemporary, contact improvisation, jazz, commercial and choreography. Ballet Foundations Build coordination, balance, posture, alignment, flexibility and core strength through classical ballet technique. Contemporary Movement Develop dynamics, travelling movement, weight, swings, drops, accents and full-bodied contemporary technique. Improvisation and Contact Work Experiment with improvisation, partner connection and moving with others in the space. Strength and Flexibility Improve flexibility, posture, alignment and core conditioning through focused strength and stretching practices. Choreography and Repertoire Learn choreography from different styles and explore repertoire inspired by classic and current choreographers. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 05 Oct 2026 - 09 Oct 2026 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £545.00 Book Now 14 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £545.00 Book Now 25 Jan 2027 - 29 Jan 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £545.00 Book Now 12 Apr 2027 - 16 Apr 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £545.00 Book Now 12 Jul 2027 - 16 Jul 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £545.00 Book Now 05 Oct 05 Oct 2026 - 09 Oct 2026 £545.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 14 Dec 14 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 £545.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 25 Jan 25 Jan 2027 - 29 Jan 2027 £545.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Apr 12 Apr 2027 - 16 Apr 2027 £545.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Jul 12 Jul 2027 - 16 Jul 2027 £545.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Useful information 1 Do I need any previous dance experience? No. This course is designed specifically for beginners. 2 Is the course physically demanding? It is active, but all exercises are taught at a beginner level with modifications where needed. 3 What should I wear? Comfortable clothing you can move freely in. Trainers are suitable for most classes; further guidance will be provided before the course. 4 Will I need to perform at the end of the week? You will learn simple routines during the week, and there is a showcase which we would invite you to ask friends and family to attend to see all that you have achieved. 5 Am I too old to start dancing? Absolutely not. The course welcomes adult learners of all ages. 6 Will I feel out of my depth? No. Classes are structured progressively and taught in a supportive, inclusive environment. TAKE A LOOK Watch this short video for more information and to hear from our previous Dance Foundation students about their experience. Learn from working dance professionals Our Dance intensive is taught by tutors from City Academy’s Dance department - a team of professional performers, choreographers and movement specialists with extensive industry experience across ballet, contemporary, jazz and commercial styles. Bismark Anobah Laraib Waheed Manuela Cimadomo Mark Biocca Chris Wright Estela Merlos Justyna Sochaj Kirill Burlov Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Dance Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 05 Oct 2026 - 09 Oct 2026 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £545.00 Book Now 14 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £545.00 Book Now 25 Jan 2027 - 29 Jan 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £545.00 Book Now 12 Apr 2027 - 16 Apr 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £545.00 Book Now 12 Jul 2027 - 16 Jul 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £545.00 Book Now 04 Oct 2027 - 08 Oct 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £545.00 Book Now 13 Dec 2027 - 17 Dec 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £545.00 Book Now 05 Oct 05 Oct 2026 - 09 Oct 2026 £545.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 14 Dec 14 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 £545.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 25 Jan 25 Jan 2027 - 29 Jan 2027 £545.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Apr 12 Apr 2027 - 16 Apr 2027 £545.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Jul 12 Jul 2027 - 16 Jul 2027 £545.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 04 Oct 04 Oct 2027 - 08 Oct 2027 £545.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Dec 13 Dec 2027 - 17 Dec 2027 £545.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Dance Foundation Course – 5 Days' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * PAYMENT OPTIONS You are welcome to join the course up to the second class. ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course. Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833. CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG. If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more places on the same course. INDUSTRY TUTORS City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance. CANCELLATIONS POLICY We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking. We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. (For more information please see our terms and conditions) City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you, they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. Dance Tutors View Profile
