Best of July: Dance Classes

African Dance
Every Tuesday at 8pm and Saturday at 3.30pm
A class which mixes traditional styles and culture with a full aerobic workout.
Best For: Getting ready for the Notting Hill Carnival

Belly Dance Hip Hop
Every Tuesday at 7.30pm as part of a four-week course
An informal, intensive calorie burner. Some flexibility required!
Best For: Shaking it like Shakira and trimming down for that new bikini

Pole Dancing Open Class
Every Wednesday at 7.30pm
Learn some moves to impress the man in your life at this friendly, funny workshop.
Best For: Firming those secretary thighs and buttocks

Bollywood Groves
Every Monday at 6pm and Thursday at 7pm
A spectacular set of dance routines broken up into simple steps. You'll progress fast but you're unlikely to steal the show.
Best For: Anyone who wants to be a starlet with a Bollywood soundtrack

Linedancing Mondays
Every Monday at 7.30pm
Get your Western gladrags on and head down for a fun, easy-to-master session of heels and toes with a country soundtrack
Best For: The boot scooting cowboys of London

Jitterbug Classes
Every Wednesday at 7pm
Drop-in '50s rock'n'roll dance class. The basics are easy to master and you'll look good at weddings forever.
Best For: The Fonzies and Richie Cunninghams of the world

Israeli Dancing
Every Wednesday at 1.30pm
A popular, informal class with a social afterwards and an interesting blend of cultures and styles.
Best For: Dancing in a Mediterranean bar without looking a doofus

Spitalfields Tea Dance
Last Friday of the month until October at 1pm
A free tea dance with music from the '20s to the '60s, very popular with the seniors but regularly invaded by younger couples.
Best For: British traditionalists wanting tea and cake with their excitement

Street Dance Class
Every Saturday at 4pm
Learn the moves that'll get you in the background of the next Timberlake video or earn you a few whoops at your next block party.
Best For: Gangs hoping to mix it up West Side Story-style

Beginner Egyptian Dance Class for Women
Every Monday at 6pm
Best not to start at intermediate with this sultry traditional dance form – it's tricksy but rewarding.
Best For: Confidence booster and hip-swaying moves