Experience Dance and Fitness - Adult BALLROOM Dance Classes - Caroline Chisholm Sch, Northampton

Venue - Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Road, Wootton Fields, Northampton  NN4 6TP(for map click here)

Tuesdays

January - April Programme;

Dates: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb 7 (14), 21, 28; Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, (10), 17, 24;(15 wks)

7.15-8.45pm      Ballroom & Latin Starter Class           Term's Dances: Waltz, Rumba, Quickstep, Jive, Sequence

8.30-10.00pm    Ballroom & Latin Next Steps 1           Term's Dances: More figures in Waltz, Jive, Foxtrot. Intros to Paso 

                                                                                                 Doble and Samba              

There is an overlap between the first and second class of the evening, when music will be played for 30 minutes  (8.15pm-8.45pm) to allow you to practice dances you already have a little experience in.

Thursdays

January - April Programme;

Dates: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26; Feb 2, 9, (16), 23; Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr(5), 12, 19, 26,

7.15-8.45pm      Ballroom & Latin Starter Class           Dances: Foxtrot,  Cha Cha, Sequence, Tango, Jive

8.30-10.00pm    Ballroom & Latin Next Steps 2           Ballroom & Latin Dance Technical and Styling Workshop, suitable for

                                                                                                all from Next Steps 1 and above, and any other person wanting to

                                                                                                improve their dancing.

There is an overlap between the first and second class of the evening, when music will be played for 30 minutes  (8.15pm-8.45pm) to allow you to practice dances you already have a little experience in.

Description of Levels of Ability & Knowledge:

Starter Class     Little or no previous experience is expected or required.The four main ballroom dances of Waltz, Quickstep, Ballroom Tango and Foxtrot are taught sequentially over a 6 month period, and are then repeated so if you have not done one of the dances it will soon come round again. The same is true of the main latin dances of Rumba, Cha Cha Cha and Jive, with tasters of Argentine Tango and Salsa.

Next Steps 1 :    It is expected that you know the very basic steps and figures taught in the starter class. Additional figures will be taught along with a more formal introduction to technique. You will also be introduced to the basic steps of Samba, Paso Doble and Viennese Waltz.

Next Steps 2:     These classes will work at a higher level with more advanced figures in the main classes, but are not exclusive to those with experience. Next Steps 2 includes a technical workshop on a  Thursday which is open to anyone interested in improving their dancing skills

2011 Dates

Dates of Tuesday Classes Sept-Dec 11 inclusive:

This is a 14 wk term - click here for Fees page

Sept:   6, 13,  20, 27

Oct:    4, 11,  18,  25             Oct 25th is half term

Nov:   1,  8, 15, 22, 29            

Dec:   6, 13                           Dec 4th is our next Medals day.

Dates of Thursday Classes Sept-Dec 11 inclusive:

This is a 14 wk term - click here for Fees page

Sept:   8, 15,  22, 29

Oct:    6, 13,  20,  27             Oct 13th is the ballroom Championships at the Albert Hall.  Open: Oct 27th (half term)

Nov:   3,  10, 17, 24,            

Dec:   1, 8, 15                        Dec 4th is our next Medals day.

Our Christmas Party is on Saturday December 10th.