*NEW BEGINNERS CLASS 2026*
Commences Fri 11th Sept. Please contact us for more details
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Adult Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes in Bollington, Cheshire
Learn to Dance with DanceTech Ballroom Academy
Have you ever watched Strictly Come Dancing and thought, “I’d love to be able to dance like that”?
At DanceTech Ballroom Academy, we help adults of all ages discover the enjoyment, confidence and excitement of Ballroom and Latin American dancing in a relaxed, friendly and professional environment.
Whether you’re taking your very first steps or looking to improve your technique, our classes offer expert tuition, a welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to enjoy one of the most rewarding hobbies you can learn.
Based in Bollington near Macclesfield, we welcome dancers from across Cheshire, including Macclesfield, Poynton, Wilmslow, Prestbury, Tytherington, Congleton, Alderley Edge and the surrounding areas.
Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes for Every Ability
Our Ballroom and Latin programme includes:
- Beginners Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes
- Improvers Classes
- Intermediate Ballroom & Latin Classes
- Advanced Ballroom & Latin Classes
- Social Dance Classes
- Technique Classes
- Private Lessons
- Wedding First Dance Lessons
- Professional coaching
- Training to become a fully qualified dance teacher
Whatever your experience, we’ll help you continue developing your dancing in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Learn the Dances You See on Strictly Come Dancing
Our classes cover many of the world’s most popular Ballroom and Latin dances including:
- Waltz
- Quickstep
- Foxtrot
- Viennese Waltz
- Tango
- Cha Cha Cha
- Rumba
- Samba
- Jive
- Paso Doble
- American Smooth
- Popular Sequence Dancing
Whether you simply want to dance socially or develop competition-level technique, our experienced teachers will help you achieve your goals.
Expert Tuition from Fully Qualified Professionals
Classes are taught by Peter Bailey, Principal of DanceTech Ballroom Academy.
Peter is an IDTA Fellow with over 30 years of teaching experience and is also an IDTA Examiner. Throughout his career he has helped hundreds of adults learn to dance, from complete beginners to successful competitors and qualified dance teachers.
His friendly, patient teaching style has helped many people discover a lifelong love of Ballroom and Latin dancing. Whether your goal is to dance socially, improve your technique, gain confidence on the dance floor or simply enjoy a new hobby, you’ll receive expert tuition in a welcoming and encouraging environment where you can progress at your own pace.
Why Choose DanceTech?
When you join DanceTech you’ll enjoy:
- Friendly, welcoming atmosphere
- Professional qualified teachers
- Beginners always welcome
- Classes for all abilities
- Learn at your own pace
- Improve confidence and fitness
- Meet new friends
- Regular social dance evenings
- Pay as you go classes — only pay for the lessons you attend
- No long-term contracts or monthly memberships
Our aim is simple:
To ensure every person leaves each lesson smiling, feeling more confident and a little better than when they walked through the door.
Ballroom Dancing is More Than Just Learning Steps
Learning Ballroom and Latin dancing offers many benefits.
Our dancers regularly tell us they have:
- Improved confidence
- Better balance and coordination
- Increased fitness
- Reduced stress
- Made lifelong friendships
- Found a new hobby they genuinely enjoy
Many couples also tell us dancing has become something they can enjoy together every week.
Convenient Location in Bollington
Our Ballroom and Latin dance classes are held at the excellent:
Civic Hall
Palmerston Street
Bollington
Cheshire
SK10 5JX
With easy access from:
- Macclesfield
- Bollington
- Prestbury
- Tytherington
- Poynton
- Wilmslow
- Alderley Edge
- Congleton
- Stockport
- South Manchester
There is free parking on the Civic Hall car park.
Join DanceTech Ballroom Academy
Whether you’ve always wanted to dance after watching Strictly Come Dancing, are looking for a new hobby, or want to improve your existing Ballroom and Latin dancing, we’d love to welcome you.
For more information, please contact us today or come along and see what makes DanceTech one of Cheshire’s leading Ballroom and Latin dance schools.
NEW Beginners Ballroom Class
We have a NEW Adult Beginners Ballroom at the Civic Hall in Bollington near Macclesfield.
Where you can learn
- Cha Cha Cha
- Waltz
- Rumba
- Quickstep
- Jive
- Foxtrot
- Tango
All the dances you have seen on Strictly Come Dancing and more
Rumba
A rhythmic dance with Spanish and African elements, originating in Cuba.
Jive
A lively dance popular especially in the 1940s & 50s, performed to swing music or rock and roll.
Quickstep
A Ballroom dance in 4/4 time, Its origins are a combination of foxtrot combined with the Charleston.
Cha Cha Cha
A dance of Cuban origin it was developed from the danzón by a syncopation of the fourth beat.
Paso Doble
A dance from Spain, developed in France, depicting a bull fight.
Tango
A Ballroom dance in 2/4 time orginating from South America, danced with a sharp staccato action
Samba
A dance with its origins in Brazil at the beginning of the 20th century. Many steps can be traced back to the Maxixe danced in the 1910s
Waltz
A smooth progressive dance in 3/4 time, characterised by rise & fall
Foxtrot
A smooth, progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor.
Adult Improvers Class
Our Adult Improvers Ballroom Class are held on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday Evening. These classes are for the dancer who has mastered the basics and wants to progress further.
We teach Ballroom, Latin American and the popular Modern and Classical Sequence Dances.
Please contact us for more details