First Dance Studios have studio spaces around Woking and in addition Guildford and Farnborough. Our main evening studio space is at the state of the art facilities at Italia Conti, the prestigious performing arts institution. Other studios include LESTA (Leanne Edwards) in the Lansbury Estate, Knaphill,  Worplesdon Hall, Woking Sportsbox, Prime Acrobatics at Heather Farm, Woking Dance Space. In Guildford we teach out of The Arts Centre, Merrow, Guildford and in Farnborough it’s Renton Dance Studio, North Camp. All studios are in Surrey. Please see location when booking a class.

Most of our classes do get warm and can you might get sweaty so please dress in clothes that are comfortable and allow ease of movement. A gym kit of t-shirt and leggings or joggers works well. Please bring layers like a long sleeved top, hoodie or jumper in the cooler months and of course plenty of water! Have a look at the photos from some of our classes to see what others have worn to class. Or you can read here for some further ideas and some dance wear brands. 

In many classes having the correct footwear is essential. The dance floor is also carefully constructed so as to be not too slippery. If you are doing ballet please wear ballet slippers. Ballet shoes can also be worn in contemporary or socks. Many brands such as Bloch, Capezio, Allegra are good for slippers either in leather or canvas. If you join pointe class please ensure you have pointe shoes. For tap classes, tap dance shoes are essential but we also have some you can borrow if you are taking our Beginner course.

For jazz, jazz sneakers or trainers work well. For Heels class you might want to start in trainers but bring heels with you. Heels should be supportive especially on your ankle. For ballroom and Latin dances, formal dance shoes would be ideal. We have a blog post about dance shoes which you can read here. For more questions about shoes please do get in touch with us.

Yes! We have dancers from 18 to 80+, and classes designed to be inclusive. Where possible, teachers offer progressions and variations so you can follow at your own pace.

Most of our classes are open to beginners although some can move at a pace. It’s best to check with us if you have a particular style in mind. If you are a complete beginner in ballet and tap, we have workshops throughout the year so you can learn from the basics and then join our different levels of classes.

Tap dance is one of our favourite dance disciplines here at First Dance Studios. And yes, anyone can learn at any age. We regularly hold tap workshops throughout the year which run over a course of 6 weeks and you can learn the steps quickly and easily. We’ve had people join us from all ages and have stayed and even taken part in our shows. Tap shoes not essential and you will be taught by our tap technical expert Karen. Please get in touch with us for further information.

Yes – we love holding performances and shows. We have a big show every two years held at the Rhoda McGaw. We showcase our dances and classes. And you can be in as many numbers as you like. And if shows aren’t for you then you can come to class for fun instead. Please look at some of the past years dance shows.

If you are unsure what class to take, maybe have a think about what style of music do you like? What looks like you might enjoy best? We’ve listed out all the styles of dance, fitness and choir classes we offer so do take a look at our classes page and see what takes your fancy!

Our Class Saver Passes let you purchase multiple classes at discounted rates (5, 10, 20 classes), valid for one year. The more you buy, the more value per class. Use them across dance, fitness and choir classes — no termly commitment required.

No problem. With pay-as-you-go and Class Saver Passes, you only pay when you attend. Teachers will typically recap previous week’s choreography in class so if you missed a week or two you can soon catch up.

Each class’s landing page includes full details: class style, teacher, what you’ll warm up with, technical drills, choreography structure, location, times and weekly progression (e.g. technique weeks). View the classes page here.

Yes! While many of our dancers are local to Woking, we also welcome people from Addlestone, Byfleet, Weybridge, Camberley, Farnborough, Lightwater and beyond. Our wide range of classes caters to all abilities, so wherever you’re coming from and whatever your level, you’ll find a class that suits you.

We pride ourselves on being more than just a dance studio, we’re a community. Alongside weekly classes, we run social events, workshops, charity fundraisers and big theatre shows. Many of our dancers say the friendships they’ve built here are just as important as the classes themselves.

Yes! From charity flashmobs in Woking town centre to themed dress-up weeks and performances at local theatres, we love bringing people together. We also support campaigns such as Breast Cancer Awareness with pink-themed classes and donations. It’s all part of the fun and supportive spirit that makes FDS special.