DANCE CLASSES

We believe that anyone can learn to dance.

You don’t need talent,

just patience and time.

Whether you are a complete beginner,

an experienced dancer eager to improve,

or simply want to have fun with family and friends,

… we have a class for you!

  • Ballroom & Latin dancers demonstrating Ballroom & Latin dancing for dance classes at Miss Emma's Dancing, Wiltshire.

    BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS

    Come along and experience the eclectic mix of vibrant and elegant rhythms of Ballroom & Latin dancing! Enjoy the enchanting Waltz, the dramatic Tango, the swirling Viennese Waltz, the stylish Foxtrot, the quirky Quickstep, and the playful Charleston. The fiery Latin American rhythms await: the cheeky Cha-Cha-Cha, the fluid Rumba, the party Samba, the powerful Paso Doble, and the swinging Jive. Prepare to be swept off your feet as you glide, spin, and dazzle on the dance floor!

    CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY RUN BY HAYDYN BROWN WHILE EMMA RECOVERS FROM BRAIN SURGERIES.

    LEVEL 1 - COMPLETE BEGINNERS: Fridays 7pm - 8:30pm

    LEVEL 2 - BEGINNERS PLUS: Fridays 8:30pm - 10pm

    LEVEL 3 - IMPROVERS: Mondays 7:30pm - 9:00pm

    CLASS DURATION: 90 minutes

    PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate intensity

    FEE: £8 per class. Attend both Friday night classes for £12. No advance booking required; pay on arrival. Cash and card payments accepted.

    LOCATION: Grittleton Village Hall, The Street, Grittleton, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6AW

    Please read our FAQs before attending your first class - thank you!

  • Waltz Club Monday nights at Miss Emma's Dancing, Chippenham

    WALTZ CLUB

    Join us on Monday evenings for the Waltz Club and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Waltz. Devoted to the study and appreciation of various Waltz styles, we encompass historical developments from the ballrooms of the 1800s through the modern era. Whether you are looking to learn new steps or to appreciate beautiful rhythms and melodies, the Waltz Club offers a welcoming space to explore and celebrate the timeless elegance and art of the Waltz.

    CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY RUN BY HAYDYN BROWN WHILE EMMA RECOVERS FROM BRAIN SURGERIES.

    DAY & TIME: Mondays 6:30pm – 7:30pm

    LEVEL: Open to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced social dancers.

    CLUB DURATION: 60 minutes

    PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate intensity

    FEE: £6 per class. Attend both Monday night classes for £11 (Waltz Club at 6:30pm and Ballroom & Latin Level 3 - Improvers at 7:30pm). No advance booking required; pay on arrival. Cash and card payments accepted.

    LOCATION: Grittleton Village Hall, The Street, Grittleton, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6AW

    Please read our FAQs before attending your first class - thank you!

  • Kizomba & Bachata dancers demonstrating Kizomba & Bachata dancing for dance classes at Miss Emma's Dancing, Wiltshire.

    TROPICAL DANCE CLUB: KIZOMBA, BACHATA, RUMBA & MERENGUE

    Our Tropical Dance Club is the perfect antidote to British weather! With relaxed, sun-soaked rhythms and grounded movements, these gentle dances can enhance fitness and release a wave of feel-good energy. Kizomba offers a deeply connected experience; Bachata’s beautiful melodies invite you onto the dance floor, social Rumba adds soft Cuban motion, and Merengue is full of fun - come along and try it!

    LEVEL 1 - COMPLETE BEGINNERS: CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD WHILE EMMA RECOVERS FROM BRAIN SURGERIES

    LEVEL 2 - BEGINNERS PLUS: TBC

    LEVEL 3 - IMPROVERS: TBC

    CLASS DURATION: 90 minutes

    PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL: Low intensity

    FEE: £8 per class. No advance booking required; pay on arrival. Cash and card payments accepted.

    LOCATION: Hullavington Village Hall, Hill Hayes Lane, Hullavington, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6EB.

    Please read our FAQs before attending your first class - thank you!

  • Vintage Swing Lindy Hop, Charleston, Boogie Woogie & Blues dancers dancing for dance classes at Miss Emma's Dancing, Wiltshire.

    VINTAGE DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS

    If you love vintage culture, join us to explore the rich history and rhythmic traditions that have shaped music and dance. We'll trace the evolution of the Jazz Age, the Swing Era, and the Golden Age of Hollywood, as you experience the captivating rhythms of Swing (Lindy Hop), Charleston, Boogie Woogie, and Blues. Come along and dance your way through the roaring 1920s, the elegant 1930s, the dynamic 1940s, and the fabulous 1950s!

    LEVEL 1 - COMPLETE BEGINNERS: CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD WHILE EMMA RECOVERS FROM BRAIN SURGERIES

    LEVEL 2 - BEGINNERS PLUS: TBC

    LEVEL 3 - IMPROVERS: TBC

    CLASS DURATION: 90 minutes

    PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate intensity

    FEE: £8 per class. No advance booking required; pay on arrival. Cash and card payments accepted.

    LOCATION: Hullavington Village Hall, Hill Hayes Lane, Hullavington, Chippehnam, Wiltshire, SN14 6EB

    Please read our FAQs before attending your first class - thank you!

  • Private tuition for dancers of all levels, from complete beginners to experienced hobby dancers at Miss Emma's Dancing, Wiltshire. Private tuition for Ballroom & Latin, Kizomba & Bachata, Vintage Swing Lindy Hop, Charleston, Boogie Woogie & Blues.

    PRIVATE TUITION

    Private tuition offers a personalised approach to learning and can prepare you for a ball, cruise, special event, or party. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, we can help you achieve your goals, refine techniques, and overcome challenges. You can learn solo for focused attention on your individual progress, or with a dance partner to make the experience more social - the choice is yours!

    AVAILABILITY: Advance booking is required.

    LOCATION: Private tuition takes place in a small home gym in Hullavington (Wiltshire, SN14). If you require more space, we can hire Grittleton Village Hall or Hullavington Village Hall, subject to availability and additional fees.

    FEE: £40 for 60 minutes (for up to 2 participants). Advance booking required. An additional fee applies if you request the hire of a village hall. Cash and card payments accepted.

    CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the booked session time may incur a charge. Missed appointments will incur a charge.

    Please read our FAQs before attending your first class - thank you!

  • Children's Ballroom & Latin dance classes, Strictly Kids! At Miss Emma's Dancing, Wiltshire.

    STRICTLY KIDS DANCE CLASSES

    Our children’s classes are lively and engaging, introducing rhythms and cultures from around the world! We aim to inspire a love for music and movement by providing a structured learning environment that encourages personal expression, play, and creativity. We celebrate achievements in all forms, and our classes promote body awareness, mindfulness skills, and the exploration of coping strategies and self-belief when faced with challenges—an excellent combination!

    Why choose Ballroom & Latin dancing? Dancing improves all aspects of posture and fitness, supports vital physical development, and boosts cognitive skills. It also offers a crucial non-verbal means of emotional expression. Additionally, Ballroom & Latin dancing cultivates cultural understanding and appreciation for dance as a global art form, and presents a unique opportunity for artistic fulfilment. It encourages the exploration of diverse movement qualities and rhythmic patterns while fostering the development of social skills, exploring the dynamics of partner work, cooperation, and collaboration. Ballroom & Latin dance complements Ballet, Tap, and Jazz by enhancing versatility and promoting well-rounded performance skills.

    LEVEL 1 - Complete Beginners: APOLOGIES, STRICTLY KIDS CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD WHILE EMMA RECOVERS FROM BRAIN SURGERIES.

    FEES: TBC

    LOCATION: TBC

UNSURE WHICH LEVEL TO JOIN?

LEVEL 1: COMPLETE BEGINNERS

Level 1 is designed for individuals who are entirely new to dancing or new to the dance style being taught. We introduce you to the skills required for dancing with a partner, explore the music and its rhythms, explain the fundamentals and characteristics of each dance, and guide you through the etiquette of social dancing events to help you feel confident and informed. Our teaching pace is slow, and we provide plenty of time for practice.

LEVEL 2: BEGINNERS PLUS

Level 2 is ideal for those who have attended our Complete Beginners classes and wish to expand their knowledge, or for those seeking a review of the fundamentals. We build upon the basic figures in each dance, deepen your understanding of the music, continue to develop your leading and following skills, and improve your floorcraft abilities.

LEVEL 3: IMPROVERS

Level 3 is for experienced hobby dancers who are confident in the fundamental figures of each dance style and are eager to improve. We help you dance more intricate figures while enhancing your partnering, floorcraft, and musicality skills! 

YEARLY SCHEDULE

BALLROOM & LATIN

January

  • Complete Beginners: Introduction to Ballroom & Latin (Jive & Social Foxtrot)

  • Beginners Plus: Quickstep

  • Improvers: Slow Waltz

  • Waltz Club: Mondays 8:30pm

  • Samba Club: TBC

February

  • Complete Beginners: Waltz

  • Beginners Plus: Cha Cha Cha

  • Improvers: Samba

  • Waltz Club: Mondays 8:30pm

  • Samba Club: TBC

March

  • Complete Beginners: Cha Cha Cha

  • Beginners Plus: Sequence dances

  • Improvers: Tango

  • Waltz Club: Mondays 8:30pm

  • Samba Club: TBC

April

  • Complete Beginners: Quickstep

  • Beginners Plus: Paso Doble

  • Improvers: Jive

  • Waltz Club: Mondays 8:30pm

  • Samba Club: TBC

May

  • Complete Beginners: Samba

  • Beginners Plus: Social Foxtrot

  • Improvers: Slow Foxtrot

  • Waltz Club: Mondays 8:30pm

  • Samba Club: TBC

June

  • Complete Beginners: Tango

  • Beginners Plus: Jive

  • Improvers: Rumba

  • Waltz Club: Mondays 8:30pm

  • Samba Club: TBC

July

  • Complete Beginners: Rumba

  • Beginners Plus: Slow Foxtrot

  • Improvers: Social Foxtrot

  • Waltz Club: Mondays 8:30pm

  • Samba Club: TBC

August

  • Complete Beginners: Charleston

  • Beginners Plus: Rumba

  • Improvers: Viennese Waltz

  • Waltz Club: Mondays 8:30pm

  • Samba Club: TBC

September

  • Complete Beginners: Introduction to Ballroom & Latin (Jive & Social Foxtrot)

  • Beginners Plus: Tango

  • Improvers: Cha Cha Cha

  • Waltz Club: Mondays 8:30pm

  • Samba Club: TBC

October

  • Complete Beginners: Waltz

  • Beginners Plus: Samba

  • Improvers: Quickstep

  • Waltz Club: Mondays 8:30pm

  • Samba Club: TBC

November

  • Complete Beginners: Cha Cha Cha

  • Beginners Plus: Slow Waltz

  • Improvers: Paso Doble

  • Waltz Club: Mondays 8:30pm

  • Samba Club: TBC

December

  • Complete Beginners: Paso Doble

  • Beginners Plus: Viennese Waltz

  • Improvers: Sequence dances

  • Waltz Club: Mondays 8:30pm

  • Samba Club: TBC

TROPICAL DANCE CLUB

January

  • Complete Beginners: Bachata & Rumba

February

  • Complete Beginners: Kizomba & Merengue

March

  • Complete Beginners: Bachata & Rumba

April

  • Complete Beginners: Kizomba & Merengue

May

  • Complete Beginners: Bachata & Rumba

June

  • Complete Beginners: Kizomba & Merengue

July

  • Complete Beginners: Bachata & Rumba

August

  • Complete Beginners: Kizomba & Merengue

September

  • Complete Beginners: Bachata & Rumba

October

  • Complete Beginners: Kizomba & Merengue

November

  • Complete Beginners: Bachata & Rumba

December

  • Complete Beginners: Kizomba & Merengue

VINTAGE: SWING (Lindy Hop), CHARLESTON, BOOGIE WOOGIE & BLUES

January

  • Complete Beginners: Swing (Lindy Hop)

February

  • Complete Beginners: Charleston

March

  • Complete Beginners: Boogie Woogie

April

  • Complete Beginners: Blues

May

  • Complete Beginners: Swing (Lindy Hop)

June

  • Complete Beginners: Charleston

July

  • Complete Beginners: Boogie Woogie

August

  • Complete Beginners: Blues

September

  • Complete Beginners: Swing (Lindy Hop)

October

  • Complete Beginners: Charleston

November

  • Complete Beginners: Boogie Woogie

December

  • Complete Beginners: Blues