I've taken a few different courses at Dance Base now and loved every one! All of the teachers are…read moreat the top of their craft and in my experience are dedicated to fostering and encouraging supportive and friendly atmosphere both in and beyond their classes. The administrative staff are equally lovely and helpful. As the National Centre for Dance you can truly tell how passionate and dedicated everyone is to championing this art form. I especially appreciate that Dance Base platforms a variety of dance forms which are harder to access, such as Dr Charm's Burlesque class which I have been in for a year now (and have already booked my slot for autumn)!

This place is amazing. The depth and skill of their teachers , and the range of classes offered…read moremean there is something for everyone. It is truly a place for everyone from professional dancers to schmucks like me. Go here. It will be so much fun.

I did my research before joining a gym in Edinburgh, and I think that this is definitely a…read morefive-star gym that beats out the rest on quality and price. It is not just the new, fantastically-built university gym for Edinburgh University, but it is also a community gym that welcomes members of the public to join as well, for just slightly higher rates. I like that this gym has variety and great quality. The main cardio room has great machines with touch-screen TVs that are easy to navigate and the best and most current gym technology. Behind this room is a weight room that can be very busy with lots of testosterone monopolizing the weights, but at lunchtimes it is much less busy and intimidating. In the back, with stunning views of Arthur's Seat, is my favorite gym room with great elliptical trainers along the walls and many large individual mats on the floor for using weights, medicine balls, exercise balls, etc. It is much more calm than the other rooms. I also love the classes. So far, I have been to two spinning classes, two Zumba classes, and a circuits class. They have all been great with really nice and helpful instructors. You book all of the classes online from seven days before the classes, but can also sometimes show up and see if there is extra space to join in. Spinning definitely fills up quickly, but it's worth it! This is a fantastic place and has a great vibe about it. With your membership, you also have access to the pool that's in another building. Thus far, I have been more than happy with all of the many other offerings in the main building!

great gym, just the hours, the open hours should always be the same 6am or earlier. Many if not…read moremajority of gym goers are early birds, but have to wait till 9am, on sat and sunday. Notice there's a queue every weekend. All gyms , rcp included, open real early 7 days a week as they know this, dont be lazy and open earlier!

DISCLAIMER: I'm on the committee, I do not receive any money for doing this, it's purely a…read morevoluntary role. I've been going to Edinbop's dancing lessons since March 2012, and it's great fun. Tuesdays are Blues-days, which although a dance I've yet to try does have its hardcore devotees. It's a very intimate dance, which isn't my kind of thing personally but might be yours! Lessons are on Tuesdays from 7pm at the Newsroom, Leith Street. Wednesdays mean Shoe Swing. From 7pm, there are Lindy Hop and Balboa lessons on at the Counting House, West Nicolson Street. I love Lindy Hop, if you think of 'swing dancing' then Lindy is what you're picturing. Balboa is a closer, more shuffly dance which can be great for dancing to very fast music if your Lindy feet can't keep up. One lesson is £5.50 (£4.50 concessions), and two is £10. Included in your price is admittance to the weekly social that takes place after lessons on Wednesdays. DJs spin some swinging tunes, and everyone has fun! Occasionally there's a live band, and every week there's a guest DJ slot from someone in the community. So if you do show up, ask me for a dance, yeah?

This is one of Edinburgh's better practice facilities. the rooms are well-equipped with top of the…read moreline gear, and the outside practice rooms are really big, so great if you've got a lot of guys in your band. Because of the wooden floors and ceilings, the sound in the inside rooms can be a bit boxy, but I would still recommend The Depot because it is cheaper than Banana Row and also has great gear. However if you're looking for some place on the cheap, Forest Cafe has a totally passable room at half the price.

Anne the woman who runs this pole dancing school, is the rudest person i have ever met or had to do…read morebusiness with. My hen party was cancelled by unforseen curcumstances by the venue and no fault of our own, we asked Anne for our £60 deposit to be refunded,Which she has refused to do. Further yet when there was telephone contact made to discuss the issue by myself and my bridesmaid she would scream down the phone, verbally attack us on a personal level and hangup. Childish, unprofessional and just disgusting behavior from someone who does not know us at all. I would not recommend this business for services. I have contacted trading standards to report her, and i can only hope there is follow-up from them.

One word ! WOW ! The GoesWell classes are so much fun I…read morecan't recommend them highly enough. Anne and the rest of the girls make it a really friendly class where everyone helps each other to master the moves in a fun environment. I look forward to the class every week and learning new moves. The classes are really unique and I can't emphasise how much fun you can have whilst giving your body a really good workout. I find the classes are really good value for money and its far better than any form of exercise I've tried before. I love working out the GoesWell way !!!!

A cozy little place where you can learn to Flamenco dance…read more I have only been there for a Fringe show, but what was presented in regards to Flamenco dancing was really amazing. There are so many different variations of Flamenco dance. This is a dance that involves a lot of endurance and energy. Not only a dance so, but also singing. The male and female voices were powerful and allured you into a world of passion and drama. The small room that is normally used for a dance class was converted into a seating area. If you are interested in learning this dance then I can recommend the place and the people who teach. They appeared proper professional and knowledgeable.

From the owner: Alba Flamenca Dance School Classes and workshops are directed to adults all levels and kids from 3…read moreyears old. Fun & relaxed! Performances at the week-end with Tapas bar next door!