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Dance, Exercise and Wellbeing

Dance and Exercise courses – nurture your mind and body

Prioritise yourself with RHACC’s enriching dance and exercise courses – offering everything from yoga, Pilates, ballet and ballroom. These experiences are designed to boost fitness, reduce stress and support a balanced, healthier life.

Join us in the heart of vibrant Richmond – just one minute from the High Street. With inspiring spaces and excellent facilities, we’re here to support every step of your learning journey.

Professional Facilities

Join classes in our  large, light dance and exercise studios boasting sprung floors, mirrored walls, sound system and moveable barres.

Expert Tutors

Our experienced tutors are qualified in their fields and passionate about helping you feel better, move more confidently and develop self-care tools for everyday life. Whether you’re learning a dance routine, practicing yoga or exploring techniques to improve your personal wellbeing, you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Flexible Learning

We offer flexible opportunities with daytime, evening and weekend courses to fit a range of lifestyles.

A Wide Variety of Courses to Suit You

Choose from a wide variety of course areas and levels to suit your needs.

Balanced Movement For Over 55s
Start Date: Thursday, 17th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Thursday, 10th December 2026
Time: 2:15pm-3:45pm Thu
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Elena Knight
Cost: £126 / £88
Do you want to reconnect with your body and improve your wellbeing? This gentle movement course is designed for those over 55 who want to explore a balanced approach to exercise. You’ll discover how to release tension, improve flexibility, and build…
Ballet
Start Date: Thursday, 17th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Thursday, 3rd December 2026
Time: 11:15am-12:15pm Thu
Duration: 11 weeks
Level: 1
Tutor: Nicole Saunders
Cost: £109
Want to rediscover the joy of movement and improve your well-being? This Ballet class is perfect for beginners and intermediate dancers. You’ll focus on basic ballet steps, proper body placement, and strengthening and stretching your muscles. This…
Ballroom – Beginners
Start Date: Monday, 14th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Monday, 7th December 2026
Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm Mon
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: 1
Tutor: Hilary French,Stephen Belbin
Cost: £119
Always wanted to glide across the dance floor? It takes time to dance like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, but this course is the perfect first step! You’ll learn the basics of ballroom dancing in a fun and supportive environment. This course is for…
Ballroom – Beginners and Improvers
Start Date: Monday, 14th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Monday, 7th December 2026
Time: 8:30pm-9:30pm Mon
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: 1
Tutor: Stephen Belbin
Cost: £119
Do you have the desire and enthusiasm to learn more advanced ballroom dancing combinations? This course is designed for you! You’ll build on your existing knowledge and confidence in Waltz, Fox-trot, Tango, Cha-Cha, Rumba, and Jive. This course will…
Chair Yoga
Start Date: Friday, 18th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Friday, 11th December 2026
Time: 1pm-2pm Fri
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Nisha Mangal
Cost: £119 / £83
This course covers: -A range of chair-based yoga postures designed to support strength, mobility, and balance, all adapted for the specific needs of learners seeking gentle movement. -Relaxation and breathing techniques inspired by yoga traditions,…
Gentle Yoga
Start Date: Saturday, 19th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Saturday, 12th December 2026
Time: 1:15pm-2:15pm Sat
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Nisha Mangal
Cost: £99 / £69
Hatha yoga with a gentle mellow twist, offers postures that seek to soothe, stretch and lengthen tight muscles. The session aims to bring a gentle close to the working week, offering space to unwind, love and honour your body ready for the weekend…
Group Healing and Meditation with Reiki
Start Date: Tuesday, 29th September 2026
Plus 5 alternative start dates
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Tue
Duration: 1 day
Level: 1
Tutor: Magdalena Robak
Cost: £33
This Reiki healing group session is a sacred space for relaxation, self-connection, and energetic renewal. The session is combined with a short spiritual discussion on how to practise Reiki on yourself and how to support your own self-healing…
Philosophy- Semiotics- Ferdinand de Saussure, Umberto Eco, Roland Barthes
Start Date: Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
End Date: Tuesday, 1st December 2026
Time: 11am-1pm Tue
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: 1
Tutor: Bambos Voutourides
Cost: £198
How do words, images and symbols create meaning? Why do advertisements, films, fashion and social media communicate far more than they appear to say? This course introduces the fascinating world of semiotics—the study of signs and…
Pilates Foundations (for Beginners)
Start Date: Monday, 14th September 2026
Plus 5 alternative start dates
End Date: Monday, 7th December 2026
Time: 12pm-1pm Mon
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: 1
Tutor: Elena Knight
Cost: £133
Are you looking to improve your posture and movement? Pilates is a mindful and intelligent exercise approach that can help you understand your body better. You will learn how to understand your body’s posture, balance, capabilities, limitations and…
Pilates Progression (for Intermediate)
Start Date: Monday, 14th September 2026
Plus 5 alternative start dates
End Date: Monday, 7th December 2026
Time: 10:50am-11:50am Mon
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: 2
Tutor: Elena Knight
Cost: £110
Looking to take your Pilates practice to the next level? This course is designed for those with some experience who want to deepen their understanding and improve their technique. You’ll learn how to work your muscles more effectively, improving…
Reiki Meditation With Crystals For Healing and Wellbeing
Start Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026
Plus 5 alternative start dates
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Tue
Duration: 1 day
Level: 1
Tutor: Magdalena Robak
Cost: £47
This is a Reiki group meditation and healing session enhanced with the gentle energy of crystals. The session is combined with a mindful discussion on how to use crystals to support healing, amplify intention, and channel Reiki energy. It offers a…
Tai Chi
Start Date: Wednesday, 16th September 2026
Plus 8 alternative start dates
End Date: Wednesday, 9th December 2026
Time: 10am-11am Wed
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: 1
Tutor: Anna Zhao,Anthony Ulatowski
Cost: £126
No places available
Are you looking for a way to reduce stress and increase your energy? This Tai Chi course will help you understand the Yin/Yang concept and learn long sequences from the Yang style. You’ll progress to completing the three parts of the long form,…
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Take your first step towards a more balanced and healthy life. Browse our diverse courses and find one that feels right for you.