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Last updated: 16 January 2026
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Dance can feel like fun, but it still raises your heart rate and builds balance. Cultural activity counts too: parades, community theatre, gigs, and festivals often mean walking. In Waltham Forest you can join classes, events, or volunteer roles.
Women Only Bollywood Dance Fitness
What: Cultural dance workout
Who: Women
When: Saturdays, 9am to 10am
Where: Leyton Sports Ground
Cost: Free
Find out more about Women Only Bollywood Dance Fitness
African Dance & Movement
What: Rhythm-based exercise
Who: All
When: Monthly
Where: Walthamstow
Cost: Free
Contact: info@mbillaarts.co.uk
Hip Hop Dance (Adults)
What: Creative movement class for adults
Who: Adults
When: Dates: 2026 schedule TBC (awaiting updated timetable)
Where: Waltham Forest (Blair Academy sessions)
Cost: Free or low cost
Contact: theblairacademy@gmail.com
Online Dance Classes
What: Home-based dance workouts for fitness and fun
Who: All
When: Anytime
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Find out more about Online Dance Classes
Mile Rainbow CIC East Asian Rhythms and Movement
What: Free inclusive sessions featuring East Asian dance styles (Korean, Japanese and Chinese), K-pop, Bollywood, hip-hop, urban and contemporary fusion, martial arts–inspired movement, gentle martial arts, and mindfulness.
Who: All ages (3+) and abilities
When: Saturdays, 10.30am to 11.30am (Walthamstow Library) and 1.30pm to 2.30pm (Leyton Sports Ground until 28 March 2026)
Where: Walthamstow Library and Leyton Sports Ground
Cost: Free
Find out more about Mile Rainbow CIC East Asian Dance Club
Move and Groove
What: Free adult dance for wellbeing
Who: Adults
When: Saturdays, 11am to 12pm (January and February timings TBC, until 7 March 2026)
Where: Greenleaf Baptist Church
Cost: Free
Contact: metteisaksendance@gmail.com
Find out more about Move and Groove
Chair-Based Hip Hop Dance
What: Fun, inclusive hip hop dance session for adults over 50, followed by free refreshments
Who: Ages 50 and over
When: Saturdays, 11am to 12.30pm (dance 45 mins + social)
Where: The Seddon Centre, Beaumont Estate, E10 5AS
Cost: Free
Contact: theblairacademy@gmail.com