Dancing has never been more popular thanks to shows like Strictly Come Dancing, and you're in the perfect place to discover your passion with our expert guidance across every style from ballet to street dance. Dance Tutors is here to help.
The History of Popping
How popping emerged from 1970s California through dancers like Boogaloo Sam and became a defining street dance style.
Locking, Street Dance
Locking is a street dance style created in the late 60s by Don Campbell, blending fast hand movements with funk music and performance-focused energy.
The American Smooth Explained
American Smooth blends waltz, Viennese waltz, tango and foxtrot into one glamourous ballroom dance with Hollywood golden age style.
The American Smooth Explained
American Smooth blends waltz, Viennese waltz, tango and foxtrot into one glamourous ballroom dance with Hollywood golden age style.
Flamenco Dancing Explained
Flamenco dancing blends Spanish, Jewish, Moorish and Latin American traditions into one of the world's most passionate and self-taught dance forms.
The Foxtrot Explained
Harry Fox invented the foxtrot in 1913, a dance that revolutionised ballroom with its slow count and remains popular today.
The Quickstep Explained
Quickstep is the fastest ballroom dance, combining foxtrot footwork with Charleston energy and moving at speeds that make dancers look impossibly nimble.
The Salsa Explained
Salsa dancing breaks down the basic steps, hip movements, and why it's become so popular with beginners and partners alike.
The History of Dance in Argentina
How African, Spanish, and immigrant traditions blended together to shape Argentina's rich dance history beyond just the tango.
The Rhumba Explained
The rhumba has African and Spanish roots but is deeply tied to Cuba, evolving into the popular ballroom dance we know today.
The Tango Explained
Tango is a sensual dance born in Argentina that blends Spanish and African traditions, with close partner contact that reflects its crowded origins.
Dance in Schools: National Curriculum and Extra-curricular
UK schools teach dance in PE, but quality varies widely depending on whether teachers have proper training in the subject.
Dance Summer Schools: Are They Worth It?
Dance summer schools offer intensive training and performance opportunities, but parents should weigh the cost against their child's skill level and interest.