Childrens Ballroom Classes

DanceSport Academy is the first choice for children, affiliated to Bedfordshire DanceSport Club, the first Dance Club in England accredited by Sport England.

See our Class Programme for full details of the various dance classes.

Adult Ballroom Classes

DanceSport Academy offer adult classes that will have you dancing on your first visit, using tried and tested methods... even if you are a total beginner!

See our Class Programme for full details of the various dance classes.

Examinations & Competitions

DanceSport Academy is the leader for IDTA dance examinations.  »more

We have a highly experienced coaching team in Bedford, the best for miles. We are regularly represented at National Competitions by couples from our club.

The No1 Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio

DanceSport Academy is the ultimate ballroom dance school in Bedfordshire offering a full programme of Ballroom and Latin American Dance Classes for children and adults.

A fully accredited dance club

DanceSport Academy is part of Bedfordshire DanceSport Club, the first Clubmark accredited dance organisation in the country - the Sport England mark of quality Junior Clubs. We apply the same standards across all our classes including adults. We are also now registered with the Government initiative Change 4 Life programme.

DanceSport Academy works to nationally recognised standards, ensuring that not only is the club operated in a fair and safe environment, but that all our training programmes meet strict criteria laid out by the IDTA and other industry leading bodies.

New Beginner Programme

A new Beginner programme is to be announced shortly, check back soon.

So why not pick up the phone and call or text us 07785 992246 or contact us or for new enquiries only contact us via our recently reintroduced FREEPHONE number 0800 0732120.

Latest DanceSport News

New Competition Dates

Details are available of upcoming competitions taking us up to December...  »more

New Beginners Classes

Three new Beginner classes in Strictly Ballroom to be launched shortly, enrolling now...  »more

IDTA Medal Exams

100% success for DanceSport Academy students in recent IDTA examinations...  »more

Warren & Kristi Boyce

British National Professional Ballroom Champs to work with DanceSport Academy...  »more

Karen Hardy Gala Night

12 adults took the trip for an evening at the Karen Hardy Studios in Chelsea...  »more

Medal Examinations

Medal examinations are important to the development of the dancer. They set goals for a dancer to achieve and define their standard.

Examinations are conducted with an independent IDTA examiner. Successful candidates receive an award and in some grades are presented with a certificate.

Competitions

The DanceSport Academy promotes competitions in Bedford including the Bedfordshire DanceSport Masters.

We support 3 major competitions: Champions of Tomorrow, Stars of the Future and Britains Best. In all these competitons dancers must compete in qualifying heats.

Dance Events

The DanceSport Academy is pleased to be able to promote major events in the English DanceSport Calendar.

This year we are supporting the Karen Hardy Studios 'Gala Dance', the All England Latin American Championships, the International Championships amongst others.

Gift Experiences

The DanceSport Academy offers a variety of gift experiences. May be it is a voucher for lessons as a birthday/christmas present.

We also do Wedding Dances for those who wish to dance with confidence on the big day. Why not contact us with your idea and we will see how we can help.