This smooth style of partner dancing can be danced to Blues, R & B, or even contemporary music. Once you have learned the basic patterns it expands into a dance for all occasions. Come along and try something different. It is also a great way to meet new people, and the health benefits are fabulous.

Course Outline:

Week 1: Learn frame timing and Basic Steps
Week 2 – 7: Continue to earn the frame and timing of the dance making sure you are comfortable with the basic patterns of Push, aside pas and a whip adding variation depending on the ability of the students
Week 8: Revision of the moves learnt in the previous weeks

Course details:

• It can be couples, or singles and we endeavour to make numbers as even as possible
• If you are feeling unwell or have any Flu like symptoms or been in any hotspots please do not attend
• Rotation is encouraged to help with the learning and to create a fun atmosphere or if you just want to stay together that is also understandable
• Steady pace of learning over 8 weeks that can be done in any sequence
• Moves from the previous week are reviewed at the start of the following week to help with the retention of moves
• We teach lead follow techniques handholds, rhythm, timing, framework, connection, styling, safety, footwork, etiquette and floor craft

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn to hear the beat
• Learn to move to the beat
• Learn to move to the beat together
• Increase fitness and mobility
• Meet new people
• Most importantly have fun

What to bring:

Wear comfortable shoes (preferably leather soled) that you are able to spin in and light clothing.
Please bring bottled water if you require refreshment

About the tutor:

‘Starting with Ballroom and Latin dancing from 6 years old, and then moving into the Rock "n" roll / Swing world. I love sharing a variety of dance styles with students of all ages. I have been teaching and judging for over 30 year’ Ray

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.
• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.