Ballroom - Beginners and Improvers
C01328

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.

This course is for everyone!
No formal entry requirements, just enthusiasm and reasonable 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) for easy spinning. Avoid flip flops, slip-ons, or heavy boots. Dancing shoes with suede soles are beneficial but not required initially.

First Class Requirements

You should wear any comfortable shoes that won t come off, with smooth soles - leather is best - so that you can spin easily. No flip flops, slip-ons or heavy boots. Dancing shoes with suede soles will improve your dancing, but you do not need these immediately.

Attendance Requirements

Regular attendance will enable you to make maximum progress although it is also possible to catch up after missed sessions as each class will include an element of revision and consolidation before moving on to new steps/movements.

Assessment Methods

We'll assess your progress through observation during classes and question-and-answer sessions. Regular attendance will help you make the most progress. If you miss a session, don't worry! Each class includes revision and consolidation before moving on to new steps.

Further Study Options

Further Ballroom and/or Latin Dancing or other dance classes.

Additional Information

Wear shoes with a smooth sole. Avoid heavy boots or flip flops.
Your tutor is the author of "Ballroom: a people’s History of dancing" (https://reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/ballroom [1]), published in 2022.
Practicing between classes will help you progress more quickly.