Why Study This Course?
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 anyone with enthusiasm and a reasonable fitness level, whether you’re a couple or an individual. Get ready to learn new skills, meet new people, and discover the joy of ballroom dancing!
You will:
Learn the basic steps, rhythms, and musicality of popular Ballroom and Latin dances.
Build your confidence with structured lessons that introduce new steps each week.
Progress at a pace that suits you in a friendly group setting.
This course covers:
Waltz
Learn elegant, flowing steps and turns
Focus on smooth movement and graceful posture
Develop confidence dancing in closed hold
Social Foxtrot
Master smooth, gliding steps adaptable to various tempos
Practice lead and follow techniques
Dance comfortably in social settings
Chachacha
Discover lively, syncopated rhythms
Practice sharp footwork and hip action
Build confidence dancing solo and with a partner
Rhumba
Explore slow, romantic movements
Emphasise hip motion and expressive styling
Connect musicality with graceful steps
Jive
Experience fast-paced, energetic footwork
Learn kicks, flicks, and spins
Build stamina and playful performance skills
You will:
Learn the basic steps, rhythms, and musicality of popular Ballroom and Latin dances.
Build your confidence with structured lessons that introduce new steps each week.
Progress at a pace that suits you in a friendly group setting.
This course is open to everyone.
No prior dance experience is required.
Just bring your enthusiasm and a reasonable level of fitness.
You can enrol as a couple or as an individual.
All dancers will be asked to change partners in class.
Wear comfortable shoes with smooth soles (leather is best) that won't come off easily.
Avoid flip-flops, slip-ons, or heavy boots.
You will receive verbal feedback on your dancing during classes to help you improve. After completing this beginners course, you can progress to more advanced ballroom dancing courses to further develop your skills.
Your tutor is the author of "Ballroom: a people’s History of dancing," published in 2022 by Reaktion Books (https://reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/ballroom). For the first class, wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and bring a drink.