MB Dance Centre
BEST FOR
Ages 3-99
ENTRY
from £4
WHERE
Stoke-on-Trent
What it’s like
Ballroom and Latin classes for absolute beginners upwards, from a 45-minute Saturday session for 3 to 8 year olds to adult classes and competition training.
This is Ballroom and Latin from the ground up. The under-8s get a 45-minute Saturday slot to learn steps and basic footwork without anyone worrying about looking silly, and there's a follow-on class for 8 and up once they've got the bug. Nobody needs a partner for beginners either, which takes the pressure off if your child's mate drops out halfway through term.
For £4 a class at the younger end, it's one of the cheaper regular activities you'll find, and the competitive stream (also £4, or £5 on a Saturday) is where it gets serious. Kids who want to compete need a UKA medal test done at the school first, and the site is upfront that private lessons are the sensible route if you're aiming for an actual competition rather than just the class. There are four grades at most comps, from Intro up to Bars & Stars, and your child's teacher decides which one they dance.
Adults aren't left out. Beginners run Tuesday and Thursday evenings, moving up to Intermediate on a Monday and Advanced later in the week, so there's a proper path if you fancy learning alongside your kids rather than just watching from the side.
Parking is straightforward: free for three hours at the Sainsbury's three minutes away, or pay and display at Market Car Park South Wolfe Street if that's full. Competition days mean packing more than a leotard, dress or shirt, both colours of socks, shoes, safety pins, hairspray and snacks, so give yourself a bit of time to get organised before the first one.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 3 to 8 for the Saturday beginner class, 8 up for the next stage
- Parking
- Free for 3 hours at Sainsbury's car park (3 min walk), or pay and display at Market Car Park South Wolfe Street (1 min walk)
- No children's classes on Saturday 29th August
- Cash or card both accepted
- Comps have four grades, Intro through to Bars & Stars, decided by your teacher
Plan your visit
How much are classes?
£4 for a 45-minute class if you're 3 to 8, £5 once you're 8 and up. Adult beginners are £7.50 a class.
Does my child need a dance partner to start?
No, solo dancers are welcome in the beginner classes.
What age can they start?
From age 3, in the Saturday 10:15am class. There's a separate class for 8 and over.
How do we get into competitions?
You need a UKA medal test done at the school that year to be eligible. Private lessons are recommended if you're actually aiming to compete, not just to attend class.
What do we need to bring to a competition?
Competition dress or shirt, both black and white socks, competition shoes, safety pins, a shoe brush, hair accessories and spray, plus water and snacks.
Is there parking nearby?
Sainsbury's car park is free for three hours and a three-minute walk. Market Car Park on South Wolfe Street is pay and display and only a minute away.
Can adults join too?
There are Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced adult classes running on weekday evenings.
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