Dance classes in Oxford

For information about dance classes in Oxford, please see our dance class listings for children and adults.

Download our dance class listings for young people and adults

New weekly classes in Barton (as part of the Dancer in Community Residence programme)

Movement and Relaxation Classes

Autumn term 2024 dates: Monday 23 September to 2 December 2024 (excluding 28 October), 1pm to 3pm

Barton Centre for Music, Bayswater Road. Class runs from 1pm to 2pm then social time from 2pm to 3pm - £3 per session on a drop in basis.

Gentle movement and relaxation in a calm environment to help ease feelings of stress and anxiety, followed by cup of tea and a chat. For adults of all physical abilities and levels of fitness, the sessions are friendly, relaxing and good for mental and physical wellbeing. For more info, contact Jane Castree -  janedancinoxford@outlook.com / 07538 789721.

Dance for Health Classes

Autumn term 2024 dates: Wednesday 9 October to 4 December 2024 (excluding 30 October), 1pm to 3pm.

Barton Leisure Centre, Waynflete Road. Class runs from 1pm to 2pm then social time 2pm to 3pm. £3 per session on a drop in basis.

An opportunity for people living with long-term health conditions to come together, socialise and have fun, followed by a cup of tea & a chat. All movement can be done seated or standing and taken at own pace, and is suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility aids. For more info, contact Jane Castree -  janedancinoxford@outlook.com / 07538 789721.  (NB: The lift at The Leisure Centre is currently being repaired and the class is on the first floor so if you have any access needs, please email Jane before attending the class)

Dance opportunities for over-50s

If you're over 50 and have a passion for dance, we have exciting opportunities for you to explore.

Discover more about the Silver Shakers dance group in Wood Farm, or MuMo Creative's Dance for Joy classes or find out about the Dance for Parkinson's programme (in partnership with English National Ballet) and MuMo Creative's Mindful Movement for Parkinson's classes

For additional information on dance classes for over-50s, please contact our Arts Development Officer - cthompson@oxford.gov.uk.