The Dance House

08/10/2026

Our new Seated Dance class starts from Thursday 22nd October 😊

Taught by Chloe, this gentle class is designed to be flexible: adapt the moves and choreography to your energy and mobility levels, whether that means focusing on the upper body, incorporating some leg movement, or just enjoying the music - all ages are welcome at this class.

Every Thursday, dance class from 2 - 2.30pm, followed by tea, coffee and biscuits after class. Held at our purpose-built and fully accessible dance studio inside Ocean Terminal centre.

These classes are drop-in each week - no need to commit to a term - with payments in cash or card at reception of £4 per session (accompanying carers free), including tea & biscuits

07/10/2026

⭐ Autumn term Block 2 of Kids & Youth Classes starts on Monday 19th October and runs up to Sunday 13th December (8 weeks) 😀

We have kids classes every day, in
🔸️hip hop,
🔸️musical theatre,
🔸️commercial,
🔸️breakdance, and
🔸️k-pop,
from age 1+, at our purpose-built studio in Leith, and in Fountainbridge (DH West)!

Registrations are open online now for all classes with space available - check out full details for all of our classes via the link below, or pop into the studio to book at reception!
www.dancehousescotland.com/kids-classes

📍Leith: our purpose-built studio is located inside Ocean Terminal centre. Leith classes are held every day and include Musical Theatre, Hip hop, Commercial dance and Breakdance, plus many more styles for those 12+.

📍Fountainbridge (DH West): our classes are held in Boroughmuir High School dance studio. DH West classes run on Fridays and Saturdays and include Hip hop, K-Pop and Commercial dance

07/10/2026

Thanks to generous 'Summer of Sport' funding, many members of the Dance House team have been teaching free blocks of dance classes to P1-7 children in Primary Schools, and associated Enhanced Support Bases, across the Drummond cluster since August ☺️🕺
Pictured: Gia & Juliette at multiple schools in the cluster.

, in partnership with , is continuing to provide free and low-cost sporting and physical activity opportunities, as part of the national 2026 Summer of Sport initiative. They're working with a network of partners, including us, in association with , to make these opportunities available to young people across the local area.

The 2026 Summer of Sport was launched to help remove barriers to participation and give more young people aged 3 to 26 the opportunity to be active, regardless of their background or experience. The investment has already helped thousands of young Scots get involved in sport, and the activities will continue throughout autumn and winter, and into 2027.

To find out more about the 2026 Summer of Sport initiative and discover what new opportunities are available in your area, visit: sportscotland.org.uk/2026

20/09/2026

Our Over 50s dance socials offer three sessions per week - join us each week for Fiesta Groove, Jazz, and Line Dance. All levels of experience very welcome 😃

These classes are all drop-in each week - no need to commit to a term - with payments in cash or card at reception of £5 per session, including tea & biscuits.

🔸Over 50s Fiesta Groove:
🔹Mondays, 2.30 - 3.15pm
🔹Tea & coffee from 2pm
🔹 Taught by Shereen, learn moves from dance styles including salsa and disco in this lively class!
🔹 Energy level: ⚡️⚡️⚡️

🔸Over 50s Jazz:
🔹Tuesdays, 2 - 2.45pm
🔹Tea & coffee from 1.30pm
🔹Taught by Chloe, learn steps from Broadway jazz to the Charleston, and build them into short choreographies each week.
🔹 Energy level: ⚡️

🔸Over 50s Line Dance:
🔹Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am
🔹Tea & coffee after class
🔹Taught by Sandra, dance fun, upbeat routines to country music, pop, rock and everything in between!
🔹 Energy level: ⚡️⚡️

Plus keep a look out for 🔸Chair Dance classes on Thursdays at 2pm, starting from 22nd October.

Carers welcome to attend all classes free to support class participants.

If you have any questions about the classes, don't hesitate to send us a message or email 😊

06/09/2026

🎃 Halloween Dance & Craft Workshop Afternoon! 🎃

🔸️Sunday 1st Nov 2026, 2-5.30pm.
🔸️P1-3 & P4-7 age groups!

The kids will learn terrifyingly fun Halloween-themed choreography, and create take-home Halloween crafts 👻

Fancy dress very much encouraged, afternoon snack provided plus goody bags for everyone!. Mini-show at the end of afternoon for family & friends 😃

Advance booking essential - full info and booking here:
https://www.dancehousescotland.com/holiday-camps

04/09/2026

Our monthly workshops for those 30yrs and over are back for Autumn Term, with Hip hop and Commercial with Olivia Steidl!

Whether you're just starting dance, returning after a break, or just looking for a slightly older dance crowd, this is the class for you - it's never too late to start dancing!

🔹️Sunday 20 September
🔹️Sunday 6 October
🔹️Sunday 15 November
🔹️Sunday 6 December
Each class £9, or book a course of 4 classes Sept-Dec in Hip hop or Commercial for £30.

🔸Open level: all welcome!
🔸3 - 4 pm: Hip hop
🔸4 - 5 pm: Commercial
🔸Bookings open:
https://www.dancehousescotland.com/shop-book/Workshops-c57887018

03/09/2026

Choose your Primary 1-7 Musical Theatre track - we're a registered exam centre with Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London! 🎭

We welcome many young performers to join us just for fun in our Monday Musical Theatre classes for Preschool, P1-3 and P4-7 age groups, and we also offer optional Musical Theatre Grade Exams for P1-7 which are an excellent foundation for aspiring performers.

Monday classes in Musical Theatre run weekly during term-time, with a main focus on dance, though touching on singing and expression through movement, and dancers can take part in our (optional) Christmas showcases and annual Summer Show.

For those who would like to explore acting and singing in depth, and progress through Grade Exam levels, performers can join Monday classes via our website and register from there for the Grade track including weekly Mondays plus Sunday afternoons on these dates:
🔸11th October
🔸22nd November
🔸24th January
🔸28th February
🔸14th March
🔸25th April
with a minimum attendance of 5 out of 6 Sunday sessions required to progress to the exam, which will be held in May with a visiting Mountview examiner.

Class information and registrations via this link:
https://www.dancehousescotland.com/kids-musicaltheatre

If you have any questions about Musical Theatre classes, don't hesitate to get in touch!

02/09/2026

Fun 30 or 45 minute Preschool dance classes at our purpose-built dance studio inside Ocean Terminal centre, Leith for ages 1yr to school age! 😃

Classes include games, dance moves and imagination to develop coordination, motor skills and rhythm. Monday classes are Musical Theatre Minis, while Tuesday - Friday classes are general dance, with elements of musical theatre and hip hop dance.
https://www.dancehousescotland.com/preschool

🔸Toddlers Fun & Dance (1yr+ with parent/guardian):
Thursdays 2-2.45pm with Chloe

🔸Musical Theatre Minis (2-4yrs with parent/guardian):
Mondays 3.30 - 4pm with Shereen

🔸Preschool Minis (2-4yrs with parent/guardian), with Chloe:
Tuesdays 3.45 - 4.15pm, or
Fridays 1 - 1.30pm

🔸Preschool (3yrs to school-age), with Chloe:
Weds 3.45 - 4.30pm, or
Thurs 3.30 - 4.15pm, or
Fri 11 - 11.45am

Toddlers and Preschool dance classes for age 1+

28/08/2026

LAST TERM'S LOST PROPERTY - Please claim anything you recognise 😊

25/08/2026

Join us with your little one at our Toddlers Fun & Dance class - every Thursday during term time at 2pm with Chloe 😊

https://www.dancehousescotland.com/shop-book/Preschool-c130290252

For ages 1 year (or walking) to 3 years, and older siblings up to school-age welcome with younger children. Weekly drop-in class plus social time.

Simply book in at reception on arrival, or book in advance online to guarantee your space! Classes run during school terms, breaking for school holidays and half terms!

£5.50 per child (£3 per additional sibling), including tea, coffee & juice