Pineapple Dance Studios FAQs

Studio classes at Pineapple must be booked and paid in advance. All studio classes require advance booking via the Pineapple Dance Studios app or Pineapple website. Download the Pineapple Dance Studios app and BOOK now!

How do I book a class or course?

Classes are booked in advance via the Pineapple Dance Studios app or website. Classes can be booked up to 14 days ahead. Courses, Workshop Specials &a Pop Ups, Kids' Workshops & The Next Step Workshops can be booked much further ahead.

 

How do I pay for class?

Booking and payment via the Pineapple Dance Studios app or via the Pineapple website is required for all classes.

 

Do I need to be a member to join a class?

No, a membership fee is included in the price of every class.

 

How do I cancel a class or course?

Classes can be cancelled in your account from your “Schedule“. Free cancellation is available up to 2hrs before the start of most weekly in-studio classes and up to 1hr before the start of online classes. Bollywood classes have a 12hr cancellation policy. Once cancelled you will see your credit under "Passes" in your account and this will automatically be used when you book a class of EXACTLY the same price. Class passes are valid for 1yr.

Kids Workshops & The Next Step Workshops can be cancelled up to 24hrs before the start of each workshop for credit which is non-refundable but can be used towards other classes.

£3 Promo Classes are not eligible for any credit or refund.

Courses can be cancelled up to 48hrs before the start of each course. The credit is non-refundable but can be used towards other classes and courses. Please email [email protected] with any questions. Missed sessions will not be credited back.

 

Where is Pineapple Dance Studios located

Visit Pineapple Dance Studios at 7 Langley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JA. The studios are a 30 second walk from Covent Garden tube station.

  • Cycling: The nearest bike racks to Pineapple are located at the junction of Shelton Street and Neal Street, outside the Urban Outfitters store.
  • Tube: The nearest underground tube stations are:
    • Covent Garden (30 seconds walk)
    • Leicester Square (5min walk)
    • Holborn (10min walk)
    • Charing Cross/Embankment (15min walk)
  • Bus: The nearest buses stop on Charing Cross Road and Shaftesbury Avenue (both 5 minutes on foot) or Aldwych (10 minutes on foot). Please visit Transport for London website to plan your journey.
  • Driving: Vehicle access to Langley Street is only permitted between 7am to 11am Monday to Saturday. At all other times the street is for pedestrian or bicycle use only. Langley Street is part of pedestrian route stretching from Upper St Martins’ Lane to Neal Street. Bollards are installed on Langley Street as part of the timed closure scheme for the street. The nearest car park is 1 minute away on the corner of Endell Street and Shelton Street.

 

What levels do you teach?

  • Beginners: Assumes little, no recent or no prior dance training in the specified dance style. Note - some beginner classes are a lot more fast-paced than others.
  • All & General: Open to all levels but absolute beginners may struggle. Varied levels will be taking part.
  • Intermediate: Two or more years of taking class, including familiarity with various techniques, terminology, and ability to follow choreograph.
  • Advanced/Pro: This class is for advanced students, those in full time dance training and professional dancers.
  • Elementary Ballet: 2 years’ experience and basic knowledge of terminology is necessary.
  • Introduction to (...) Courses: We run introductory dance courses in every style for absolute beginners or those wanting to build up their confidence to attend open classes.

Each of our 270+ classes is unique and these levels are as a guide only. If you would like information on individual classes, there is a description for each class in the timetable as well as the teacher biography.

 

Can children participate in classes?

For kids, we have weekly timetabled classes as well as dance workshops every half term and holidays.

+16yrs are welcome in many of the adult classes at Pineapple (level permitting) as long as they have parental/guardian consent and are happy to attend class with adults of all ages.

Children aged 13 - 15yrs can attend all beginner level classes with the exception of Heels & some Commercial classes. Each Commercial class has age guides indicated in the title and description of the class.

 

What facilities are available at Pineapple Dance Studios?

Changing rooms are equipped with toilets, showers (with body wash dispensers), and hairdryers. We have standalone toilets on the 1st and 2nd floor. Water dispensers are available in the basement and the 1st floor where reusable water bottles are available to purchase.

 

How do I find my account?

In the Pineapple Dance Studios app, click on "Profile", and in the top right of the calendar, you will see “My Account”.

 

Can I book a private lesson?

Yes, we offer 1 to 1 lessons, private group lessons, parties, school group classes and more! Check out our Parties & Events page or email [email protected] to book.

 

What should I wear for class?

Wear whatever you feel most comfortable in. It is important to keep in mind that in some genres of dance, e.g. Ballet, to wear clothes that allow the teacher to see the body so that correction to your form may be made. Please bring all of your belongings into the studio with you and place in allocated areas. Footwear - No outdoor shoes in ballet studios.

 

Who built Pineapple Dance Studios?

Pineapple Studios was founded by former model Debbie Moore in 1979. She started attending dance lessons to alleviate weight gain caused by hypothyroidism. Following the closure of her local dance studio in Covent Garden, she failed to find a suitable alternative, so decided to open her own studio in the area. She launched the very first Pineapple logo street sweats, trousers and t-shirts which were the start of her much acclaimed, global best-selling 'Pineapple' streetwear range.

 

I have a question which isn't answered in the FAQ's above, who should I contact?

Please message our studio team via [email protected].

 

I have further questions about the Pineapple Dance Studios app.

Please check out our App FAQs page for further details or contact us at [email protected].