Whether you’re training to become an avant-garde movement artist or simply seeking a fun place to shake a leg, diverse types of dance lessons welcome everyone here. Not all of the following courses are held exclusively in English, but teachers from each of these schools are happy to include English-language coaching – bodies do most of the talking at these places, anyway.

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Budapest Contemporary Dance Academy

This professional-level school is exclusively for those who gotta dance – students can earn a dancer’s BA or a teacher’s MA here, with advanced English-language instruction provided by a faculty comprised of internationally renowned modern-dance teachers and outstanding professors of traditional styles. The pedagogy here melds innovative techniques with classical ballet, ancient martial arts, and Hungarian folk dance to create a unique curriculum that draws pirouetting pupils from around the world.

Where: Budapest 1036, Perc u. 2
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MayaDance

Women can learn the mesmerizing art of Middle Eastern movement artistry directly from Maya Székely – Miss Belly Dance Hungary 2005 – at her private studio in the heart of downtown Pest. Newcomers to belly dancing are welcome to join her beginner-technique classes at any time, while intermediate and advanced courses are available here with prior training; English-speaking students are encouraged to take part at every level. Maya is also happy to provide enchantingly colorful belly-dance costumes.

Where: Budapest 1072, Rákóczi út 20 I/5
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MyBoogie

Providing the roots for rock ‘n’ roll, boogie-woogie music was all the rage back in the 1930s, and today it’s still popular among the swingin’ hepcats who gather at Oktogon Dance School to cut a rug to the big-band sound. Singles and couples learn twirling maneuvers from two teachers at a time in lighthearted lessons that are held in Hungarian but enhanced with English for the most important parts. Appropriate music is provided for free to practice with at home, but watch out for your furniture.

Where: Budapest 1062, Aradi u. 1
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Salsa La Cubana

Let the Caribbean rhythm move you into the night with the zestful steps of authentic Cuban salsa, all scored by lively son music as heard every day in the colorful streets of Old Havana. Masterful teachers lead the fiesta with instruction in Hungarian, Spanish, and English, encouraging students to join the fun alone or in pairs amid a festive atmosphere. In addition to learning Latin motion, participants also discover that the exertions of salsa dancing are a great way to stay in shape.

Where: Budapest 1062, Bajza u. 44
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