Ballroom & Latin American Dancing Classes

Cha Cha Cha — Waltz — Tango — Slow Foxtrot — Quickstep — Samba — Viennese Waltz — Jive — Rumba — Paso Doble

Serving Hertfordshire: St Albans, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City, Hitchin, Hatfield & Stevenage

NEW! Absolute Beginners Class - January 2027 - Limited Availability!

Latest News

Absolute Beginners Class in January 2027

20th October 2026

Bookings are now open for our 12 week Beginners class, starting in January 2027. Classes will take place at Park Hall in Harpenden on Thursdays, 8:15pm-9:45pm. Spaces are limited. Book now!

Practice Dances for Autumn 2026

We will be running our weekender dance practices on Fridays, October 2 and November 13. It is a great opportunity to revise the basics, followed by dancing practice. These events are exclusive for our customers. Book now!

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Group Lessons

Learn to dance with our choice of 10 Ballroom and Latin classes per week, catering to any ability from Absolute Beginners to Advanced.

Wedding Dance Tuition

First Dance Tuition and Choreography either in the comfort of your own home, or at a suitable venue.

Private Lessons

Private dancing lessons can take place in the comfort of your own home, or at a dance studio and can be purchased singularly or as a package.

Gift Vouchers

Why not treat your family or friends to a present in the form of Ballroom dancing lessons? Gifts can be in the form of group classes or Private/First Dance tuition.

Dance Weekends

Each year, we host two Dance Weekends: one in the summer in Bournemouth and another in the autumn in Great Malvern. On these weekends, a group of dancers travels together to a destination featuring a ballroom.

Social Events

We run regular Practice Dances, Winter and Summer Social Dances, Workshops and Tea Dances through the year.

About Us

Natalia Richardson

Principal of St Albans School of Dance

St Albans School of Dance was founded in 2010 by Natalia Richardson. Natalia was born in the ex-USSR, studying Dance from the age of 7, first Ballet then Ballroom and Latin. She had training from some of Europe's leading teachers and in her early teens and won competitions throughout Eastern Europe. As a result of an International Competition Dancing, Natalia gained popularity in Germany where she took up residence. During the five years living in Freiburg, near the Swiss border, she taught many aspects of dance and represented Germany in top International Competitions. The European circuit included dancing in the UK. While living in the UK she declined partnering leading British Dancer Anton Du Beke, as it coincided with the birth of her son. Natalia now lives in Harpenden and teaches private customers, alongside group classes at her dance school, St Albans School of Dance.

Natalia graduated from University with a Pharmacy degree and is also a talented linguist, fluent in English, Russian, Spanish and German. She is also known as Natasha, which is the diminutive of Natalia in Russian. In European Dance Competitions she was known by her maiden name Natalia Voronina.

Our Group Classes

We offer 10 weekly Ballroom & Latin American dance classes, catering to a range of ability levels, from Beginners to Advanced.

Our courses are usually 12 weeks long, providing our customers with a substantial amount of tuition, which allows participants to improve their dancing and progress to a higher standard. We have three terms a year, split up into Autumn (September-December), Winter (January-April) and Summer (May-July) terms.

There is no dance dress code, but you are recommended to wear firm shoes; trainers, sandals and flip flops are not advisable. Clothing is best to be loose fitting, giving good freedom of movement. If you decide you wish to purchase a pair of dance shoes, we will gladly provide you with advice.

There are a number of social dance events throughout the year, including Tea Dances, Weekender Practice Nights, Workshops and Christmas Dances.

Answers to common questions are available in our FAQs.

Our Levels

Booking Now Open for Our Spring Term 2027 Beginners Class Beginners Class!

Beginners

Our Beginners class is intended for those at the beginning of their Ballroom dancing journey.

Beginners Plus is for those with around 2 terms of Ballroom and Latin dancing experience, where you will be able to build on the fundamentals and learn extra moves in all the dances. This class also teaches an introduction to Samba and Rumba.

Improvers

Our Improvers classes cater to dancers who are looking to make their routines more comprehensive and wish to better understand correct technique.

Intermediates

The Intermediate levels have a heavy focus on more complicated figures and Intermediate level dancers feel at home on the dance floor with more advanced technique.

Advanced

Our Advanced class consists of dancers with a number of years of dancing experience, who already have a good understanding of technique, and who are looking to push themselves to perfect their dancing.

Daytime

Our weekly daytime class, is a mixed ability group lesson, suited to anyone with prior Ballroom & Latin dancing experience.

Group Class Booking

Daytime Intermediates

by Natalia Richardson

Location: Park Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2LX

Price: £149.00 for 12 weeks

Dates: 8 September 2026 - 8 December. No class on 27 October and 3 November

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Ask Us

We are confident you will enjoy dancing with us, please call us for professional advice and recommendation on the most suitable course for you. Subject to arrangement, we are happy for potential dancers to view a lessons in progress or to try before paying for the whole term.

Wedding Dance Tuition

Our packages, detailed below, offer a great way to prepare you for the First Dance on one of the most important days of your life! No previous dancing experience is required for our packages, although if you still have plenty of time remaining before your big day, we suggest first signing up for a group Beginners class, as this will provide the rudiments for all the main Ballroom & Latin American dances. With this past experience under your belt, you will find it much easier to choose the right song and dance for your wedding.

All of our packages include full individual choreography and you are of course encouraged to choose your own song. However, we will also provide professional advice on suitable music.

Dancing lessons can take place in the comfort of your own home, or at a dance studio and can be purchased singularly or as a package.

Bookings for our packages can made below. Upon payment you will be provided with a form which will give us all the details we need to begin to choreograph your dance and finalise the lesson dates and times.

We tend to have availability throughout weekdays during the day, and at certain times during weekday evenings and at the weekend.

Whether we have to hire a hall for your tuition or have to travel to your home (within a reasonable distance) this is included in the package price.

Please note, there may be a £10 per hour surcharge if lessons can only be taken at the weekend.

Private Lessons

Private Ballroom and Latin American dance tuition.

No previous dancing experience required. An excellent alternative for those who prefer closer tuition than in group classes.

Learn to dance a variety of Ballroom and Latin dances.

Dancing lessons can take place in the comfort of your own home, or at a dance studio and can be purchased singularly or as a package.

Gift Vouchers

Why not treat your family or friends to a fantastic present in the form of Ballroom dancing lessons?

Vouchers, as the example, are sent by email within 24 hours.

The gifts can be in the form of either private tuition or group lessons.

Group Lesson Gifts

Private Lesson Gifts

Private lessons include hall hire, and individual choreography.

Details on your gift recipient will be collected at the end of the payment process.

Please note, there may be a £10 per hour surcharge if lessons can only be taken at the weekend.

Purchase a Private Lesson Gift

Frequently Asked Questions

What shoes should I wear?

There is no dance dress code, but you are recommended to wear firm shoes; trainers, sandals and flip flops are not advisable. If you decide you wish to purchase a pair of dance shoes, we will gladly provide you with advice.

Can I join group classes without a partner?

Generally, yes. However, if any particular class has more than 2 dancers without partners, we may suggest you move to a different class.

What happens if I can't make some classes?

Generally, we allow you to occasionally make up for missed lessons by attending a different but similar (lower) level class. Please contact us for help with finding a make-up class.

What happens if Covid restrictions affect classes?

All lessons will be made up at an appropriate time, when government restrictions allow. We are also happy to keep a credit for you to use at a future date.

Should I attend if my regular dance partner is temporarily absent?

Yes! Usually it is advisable for you to still attend alone. We will do our best to pair you up on the day.

Do you offer trials before committing to lessons?

We don't generally offer trials, although we're happy for you to view a class in progress. Please contact us to arrange a lesson viewing.

What class should I join if I have previous dance experience?

Unless you have significant previous Ballroom & Latin American Dancing experience then we recommend everyone start with the Absolute Beginners class. If we identify you as fast learners in the class, we may then suggest a future move.

Contact Us

Simply fill out the form below, and we will endeavour to get back to you within 24 hours.

Ballroom & Latin American Dancing Classes

Cha Cha Cha — Waltz — Tango — Slow Foxtrot — Quickstep — Samba — Viennese Waltz — Jive — Rumba — Paso Doble

Serving Hertfordshire: St Albans, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City, Hitchin, Hatfield & Stevenage

Latest News

Absolute Beginners Class in January 2027

20th October 2026

Practice Dances for Autumn 2026

24th August 2026

Group Lessons

Wedding Dance Tuition

Private Lessons

Gift Vouchers

Dance Weekends

Social Events

About Us

Natalia Richardson

Our Group Classes

Our Levels

Booking Now Open for Our Spring Term 2027 Beginners Class Beginners Class!

Beginners

Improvers

Intermediates

Advanced

Daytime

Group Class Booking

Absolute Beginners

by Natalia Richardson

Location: Park Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2LX

Price: £179.00 for 11 weeks

Dates: 7 January 2027 - 25 March. No class on 18 February

Absolute Beginners

by Natalia Richardson

Location: Park Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2LX

Price: £179.00 for 12 weeks

Dates: 3 September 2026 - 10 December. No class on 8 October, 29 October and 5 November

Beginners Plus

by Natalia Richardson

Location: The Atrium at Woollams, Harpenden Road, St Albans, AL3 6BZ

Price: £179.00 for 12 weeks

Dates: 7 September 2026 - 7 December. No class on 26 October and 2 November

Improvers

by Natalia Richardson

Location: Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, AL5 3AE

Price: £179.00 for 12 weeks

Dates: 9 September 2026 - 9 December. No class on 28 October and 4 November

Improvers Plus

by Natalia Richardson

Location: Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU

Price: £179.00 for 12 weeks

Dates: 8 September 2026 - 8 December. No class on 27 October and 3 November

Intermediates

by Natalia Richardson

Location: Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU

Price: £179.00 for 12 weeks

Dates: 8 September 2026 - 8 December. No class on 27 October and 3 November

Intermediates Plus

by Natalia Richardson

Location: Park Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2LX

Price: £179.00 for 12 weeks

Dates: 3 September 2026 - 10 December. No class on 8 October, 29 October and 5 November

Intermediate Plus Advanced

by Natalia Richardson

Location: The Atrium at Woollams, Harpenden Road, St Albans, AL3 6BZ

Price: £179.00 for 12 weeks

Dates: 7 September 2026 - 7 December. No class on 26 October and 2 November

Advanced

by Natalia Richardson

Location: Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, AL5 3AE

Price: £179.00 for 12 weeks

Dates: 9 September 2026 - 9 December. No class on 28 October and 4 November

Daytime Improvers

by Natalia Richardson

Location: Park Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2LX

Price: £149.00 for 12 weeks

Dates: 8 September 2026 - 8 December. No class on 27 October and 3 November

Daytime Intermediates

by Natalia Richardson

Location: Park Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2LX

Price: £149.00 for 12 weeks

Dates: 8 September 2026 - 8 December. No class on 27 October and 3 November