A dance studio with a wall of mirrors, grey curtains, and bright overhead lighting at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance.
A dance studio with mirrored walls, ballet barres, and large windows at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance.
A dance studio with a spacious gray floor, full-length wall mirror, and ceiling lights at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance.
A dance studio with mirrored walls, ballet barres, and bright overhead lighting at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance.
A dance studio with mirrored walls, ballet barres, grey flooring, and blue curtains at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance.
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A dance studio with light wood floors, a yellow sofa, shelving unit, and desks at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance.
A dance studio with wood flooring, mirrored walls, gray curtains, and a seating area with a yellow sofa at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance.
A dance studio with floor-to-ceiling mirrors, gray curtains, and bright overhead lighting at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance.
A dance studio with full-length wall mirrors, grey curtains, and a white sprung floor at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance.
A dance studio with a large wall mirror, gray floor, and ceiling lights at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance.
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A brick dance studio entrance with double gray doors and signs at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance.

Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance

Dance Studio

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21-23 Harkness Street, Horizon House, Manchester, M12 6BT –
Ardwick, Manchester
From £40
hire fee
Up to 40
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance

Studio 1 at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance

Studio 1
Dance Studio
·
Private space
15 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
Studio 1 is a modern dance space ideal for dancing, acting or any other type of rehearsal. The studio can fit up to 15 people. There are full length mirrors, ballet barres and the studio contains a professionally fitted vinyl dance floor perfect for Ballet, Hip-Hop or any other type of contemporary dance. We don't accept any dance classes which req...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Unavailable: Air conditioner
from £40 hire fee
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Studio 2 at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance

Studio 2
Dance Studio
·
Private space
40 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
Studio 2 is a spacious dance studio recently renovated which is ideal for dancing, acting, musical or any other type of rehearsal. The studio can fit up to 40 people. There are full length mirrors, ballet barres and the studio contains a professionally fitted vinyl dance floor perfect for Ballet, Hip-Hop or any other type of contemporary dance. W...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Air conditioner
from £50 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
11 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.9
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.9
Communication
5.0

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EB
Ebony B.
Verified review
Casting and Auditions · 20 guests · June 2026 · Studio 2

very communicative and ready to answer all questions we had. Lovely clean venue.

5.0
JT
Jo T.
Verified review
Dance Studio · 1 guest · December 2025 · Studio 2

Extremely professional. Lovely space for practice dance. Will definitely be wanting to book again in the new year

5.0
JT
Jo T.
Verified review
Dance Studio · 1 guest · December 2025 · Studio 2

Tim always very prompt to respond to any enquiries. The studio is exactly as advertised. Perfect for ballet practice. Very spacious. Will definitely be booking again.

4.7
AC
Ana C.
Verified review
Dance Studio · 4 guests · November 2024 · Studio 2

The people there were friendly and the space is big and nice like in the pictures!!

The toilet is inside Studio 1, meaning you might need to bother people on another session in order to use it..

4.3

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 0:00
from £40–£50 hire fee per hour
Studio 1
8:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Studio 2
8:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £40–£50 hire fee per hour
Studio 1
8:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Studio 2
8:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £40–£50 hire fee per hour
Studio 1
8:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Studio 2
8:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 – 0:00
from £40–£50 hire fee per hour
Studio 1
8:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Studio 2
8:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 – 0:00
from £40–£50 hire fee per hour
Studio 1
8:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Studio 2
8:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 40
standing
Parking available
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance

Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance is an IDTA and Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance accredited dance school based in Manchester.

The venue is located just outside of the city centre in the Ardwick area of Manchester, only a 2-3 minute drive from Manchester Piccadilly station and a 5 minute drive from both University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. The venue has a reception/rest area in both studios, plenty of storage, kitchen and a bathroom.

We have two spacious studios available for hire, for all occasions such as dance/yoga classes, dance or theatre rehearsals, workshops, casting & auditions. Studio 1 has capacity for up to 15 people. Studio 2 has capacity for up to 35 people. Studio 1 contains a motorised photography roller containing several backdrops and professional lighting ideal for professional photoshoots.

FAQ

Yes. Portable ballet barres are available.

No, there’s no kitchen area, but there is a desk with a kettle which you can fill up from the sink in the toilet. You’ll need to bring your own cups or mugs, coffee and tea; disposable cups are advised.

There are multiple toilets in Studio 1.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance does not offer catering.

  • Free parking is available on-site: 3 spaces
  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance:

  • Studio 1 hosting 10 guests: £288
  • Studio 2 hosting 2 guests: £48

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance is located at 21-23 Harkness Street, in Ardwick, Manchester.

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