PARTNER DANCE sPECIALISTS

BALLROOM & LATIN

VINTAGE 1920s - 1950s

KIZOMBA & BACHATA

Abstract illustration of a couple dancing, with flowing lines and vibrant colors
Miss Emma's Dancing is a Royal Academy of Dance registered teacher.

Waltz - Tango - Viennese Waltz - Foxtrot - Quickstep - Cha Cha Cha - Samba - Rumba - Paso Doble - Jive - Kizomba - Bachata - Merengue - Charleston - Peabody - Parisian Tango - Ballroomin' Blues - Lindy Hop - East Coast Swing - Rockabilly - Boogie Woogie

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Waltz - Tango - Viennese Waltz - Foxtrot - Quickstep - Cha Cha Cha - Samba - Rumba - Paso Doble - Jive - Kizomba - Bachata - Merengue - Charleston - Peabody - Parisian Tango - Ballroomin' Blues - Lindy Hop - East Coast Swing - Rockabilly - Boogie Woogie -

Discover the joy of partner dancing at Miss Emma’s Dancing! Our friendly dance community is based in the villages of Grittleton and Hullavington, near Chippenham in rural Wiltshire, and welcomes adults of all experience levels, from complete beginners to experienced hobbyists. We offer encouraging, informative dance classes and events in Ballroom & Latin-American, Vintage dance styles from the 1920s–1950s, and Tropical dances including Kizomba and Bachata.

We specialise in partner dancing, teaching skills, not just steps—ideal if you’re curious about how and why we move. With safe guidance through core principles and techniques, you’ll develop observation and awareness skills as you learn to move with a partner and listen with your body, while developing musicality by connecting with the music’s rhythms and dance history. These practical skills support clear movement, thoughtful improvisation, adaptability, and polite floorcraft on the social dance floor.

Anyone can learn to dance. You don’t need talent, just patience and time. Come along and join us - no partner required, and we’d love to meet you!

Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes in Wiltshire
Tropical Dance Classes in Wiltshire - Kizomba, Bachata, Rumba & Merengue
Vintage Dance Classes in Wiltshire - 1920s Charleston, Peabody & Blues, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, Swing, Jive, Lindy Hop & Boogie Woogie
Tea Dances in Grittleton near Chippenham
First Dance Wedding Choreography in Wiltshire
Private Dance Tuition in Wiltshire

Why learn with us?

Joining a class is easy!

Our dance classes run throughout the year, and complete beginners are always welcome. There’s no need to bring a partner; it’s all pay-as-you-go, and you don’t have to pre-book - just come along!

We are proud to be rural, local, and community-focused

We believe that everyone - regardless of location - should have the opportunity to learn and enjoy dance. With us, learning to dance is about bringing people together and sharing the joy that music and partner dancing can bring to your life. 

We’re not just an exercise class

We help you develop a deeper understanding of movement, the body, and music - skills that enrich both individual and shared movement experiences.

Our classes are technique-based… we teach skills, not just steps!

Our classes are ideal for those interested in the how and why of movement. We carefully select manageable sub-skills that build towards complete skills, allowing time to practise, reinforce learning and build confidence.

We encourage progressive learning and provide a supportive learning environment

Learning to dance is a gradual process, and we enjoy helping our students discover and develop their dancing skills. Our classes are creative and encouraging, with plenty of time to practise and socialise, making learning enjoyable.

We are professionally qualified and experienced

Emma is a Registered Teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), professionally qualified by the International Dance Teachers' Association (IDTA), and a member of The Guild of Professional Teachers of Dance, Movement to Music, and Dramatic Arts.

TESTIMONIALS

  • Barbara

    “I have had the pleasure of knowing Emma both as a dance teacher and as a dear friend for the last ten years. She is an amazing teacher, with a deep understanding of various dance styles. She shares her knowledge with her students with great enthusiasm. She is passionate about dance and teaching and has patience and provides support if it is needed. Everyone is made welcome including single ladies. Through dance Emma helped me to recover emotionally and physically from my operation. She is professional and kind. I admire her teaching precision. She can turn a new-to-dance student with an attitude of "I can't do it" to one of "I can do it".  I can highly recommend Emma to everybody who wants to learn dancing.”

  • Alisha

    “Emma’s dance classes are truly wonderful! She’s so friendly and fun and gets everyone up and dancing! The group classes are always full of friendly and wonderful people, a great night out! Emma also helped us with our wedding dance and for this I could not recommend her highly enough!! She was truly amazing and we felt so good during our first dance!”

  • John

    “The biggest thank you is reserved for Miss Emma, who choreographed and trained the team, as well as performing with them to help along a few of our more nervous performers. Well done Emma!”

  • Logan & Tash

    “Thank you so much for being a special part of our day. We loved our dance to bits and you did such a fantastic job teaching us! Everyone was so impressed with the dance, and one of Tash’s friends has lost track of how many times she’s watched the video of it!”

  • Pewsham Belles

    “Tonight the Belles took on the Charleston & enjoyed every second! We were joined tonight by Miss Emma’s Dancing & Deportment and it was a pleasure to be taught by her… we smiled all night long!”

  • Debbie

    “Thank you so much for all your time and effort you have given us to create these wonderful dances. They add so much sparkle and life to the show.”

  • Jo & Michael

    “Thank you so much for all your help with teaching us our wedding first dance. We had the most amazing day and one of our favourite moments was being able to perform the dance in front of our family and friends. Everyone commented on how incredible it was and we can’t thank you enough for creating such a beautiful routine. You made it so fun and easy.”

  • Maddy

    “I have had so much fun learning with you and have loved ballroom much more than I ever expected to. Thank you for making me feel so welcome and thank you to everyone else who has been so lovely.”

  • Hay & Simon

    “Thank you so much for our beautiful dance! You really are amazing.”