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So you're interested in joining in with a class at Dance Base?
It's really easy to get involved no matter what age, gender or ability you are. Discrimination isn't our style!
Here is a guide to help you choose, book and take a class at Dance Base. If you still have questions email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0131 225 5525 and one of our friendly Front of House assistants will be able to help you.
Courses book up quickly so it is advisable to contact us on the first day of booking to secure your place. If a course is sold out, we’ll put you on the waiting list. Changing rooms Change your mind
Suitable for people with little or no dance experience
Level 2: Improvers
Suitable for those with a basic skill level (at least one term’s previous experience in the dance form)
Level 3: Intermediate
Suitable for those with a minimum of 1-2 years experience
Level 4: Advanced
Suitable for those with good technical ability and a minimum of 2-3 years experience
General Level
An open level class
PRO: Professional
Designed for professionals, undergraduate students and advanced community dancers
Not sure what to try or need to be flexible? If you're not sure which dance style is for you or can't commit to a whole term, drop-in is for you.
With 120+ classes every week you might feel spoiled for choice; never fear! Our friendly reception staff would be delighted to recommend the perfect class for you.
Discrimination isn’t our style
Dance is for everyone; from babies to seniors and people of all abilities. Unless otherwise specified all classes are open to everyone aged 14+
Love Dance
If you’re coming back to dance after a break, recovering from an injury or looking for a gentler paced class, look out for the heart symbol in the brochure. Always let Dance Base or your teacher know about any health issues you may have.
Phone
on 0131 225 5525. Lines are busy on the first day of bookings so please keep on trying!
In person
at 14 – 16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU.
Online
dancebase.co.uk where 50% of course places are on sale.
By post
if you’re unable to book on the first day of booking by another method, please contact us in advance for a postal booking form.
Many classes involve a warm-up so late-comers may not be admitted. Please show your Dance Card at reception to check in each week.
Wear
comfortable clothing allowing for freedom of movement. For specialist footwear requirements see class descriptions. Please remove outdoor shoes on entering dance studios; indoor trainers must be clean!
have coin-operated lockers and hot showers (bring your own towel and soap).
Ask
your teacher if you don’t understand or want to go over something in more detail – they’re here to help!
within the first two weeks of term and either swap onto another course or receive credit (minus a £5 admin fee) for the remaining weeks of the course.
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Tell us
what you think, what you want, what’s great and what’s not so great. Fill in a feedback form at reception, send us an e-mail (
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) or go back to basics and just talk to us!