We are an award winning dance studio offering a welcoming, relaxed environment and professional, friendly service, whether you’re a complete beginner looking for adult dance classes in Leeds, a professional dancer, hen party goer or corporate client. Conveniently located just a 10 minute walk from the city centre in a converted textile mill, if you are looking for a dance studio in Leeds, we are easily accessible and provide the perfect backdrop for activities ranging from tap-dancing to photography, with all the facilities you need to feel at home.

Our team is headed up by founder Katie who is a trained professional dancer and teacher. Since opening in 2009, we’ve welcomed to the studios a wide variety of dance styles from belly dancing to break dancing, opened our doors to people of all abilities, and welcomed clients from the BBC, West End Theatre companies, local businesses, party planners and wedding couples, who have used the space for a wide range of activities. Katie and her team of top class freelance dance teachers also take the benefits of dance out to schools, colleges, universities, businesses and organisations.

Find out why we are so passionate about dance, why the studio was formed and the inspiration behind the studios 🙂

We have been featured in numerous local and nation press including:

Prestige Award Winner for Service Excellence 2025/26 for the 3rd year running!
Prestige Award Winner for Service Excellence 2023-24
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I am extremely passionate about dance and the many benefits it can provide both physically and mentally. Not only is it a fun way to exercise, meet new people, and tone the body, it is also a fantastic way to increase confidence, boost your immune system and release any day to day stress.

We pride ourselves on offering a friendly, inclusive, supportive safe space for learning and helping you to achieve your goals. My mission is to empower and encourage everyone to dance and share the joy, energy and laughter that it provides.

I’m a firm believer anyone can dance and it’s never too late to start so whether you are treading the boards for the first time at 70 years of age or you’ve danced since you were young you are very welcome to our studios.

 ” - Katie Geddes, Founder and Director of The Dance Studio Leeds
  • Part of Small Business Britain f:entrepreneur #ialso100 2026
  • Solopreneur Award Finalist 2025
  • Quality Business Awards Winner 2025
  • Yorkshire Prestige Awards 2025/26
  • Katie Geddes One Dance UK Nomination 2025
  • Shortlisted Finalist for Forward Ladies Inspiring Mentor 2023

We always endeavour to work with the community and will continue to do so in order to help Leeds develop as a vibrant and cultural city, in particular increasing the services and opportunities for dancers in our region and supporting local charities.

To date we have raised over £16,000 for charities through our Celebration of Dance Showcases.

Local companies we have previously or are currently supporting include:

  • St Gemma’s Hospice
  • Jacqui’s Million for Leeds Cancer Centre
  • Martin House Children’s Hospice
  • Yorkshire Cancer Research
  • Young Enterprise
  • Leeds Children’s Hospital Appeal
  • People in Action
  • NSPCC
  • Leeds Fashion Show
  • Dance for people living with Dementia
  • Bowel Babe

Are you a professional dance artist or creative? Click here to see how you can get involved at the studios!

Meet The Team

  • Katie Geddes - Director / Founder
  • Ceris Williams - Studio Manager
  • Jessica Cooper - Studio Administrator
  • Holly McLaren - Studio Administrator
  • Tapathon for Children in Need
  • Presenting a cheque to the Leeds Children's Hospital Appeal