Dance Classes
Dance is fast becoming one of the most popular UK leisure pastimes, with over a million people attending classes each week. Trends come and go but Dance in its varied forms is here to stay!
Research shows that Dance keeps the mind sharp, improves balance, posture, fitness and, can even help to improve the quality of your life. Dancers become quicker-thinking, lighter on their feet and by learning to lead and follow couples say they can improve their communication skills. Because you interact with people, connecting with others, it can also be a great social activity.
In most of our Dance classes you will be taught by Rob and Caroline so you will benefit from the experience of two qualified teachers with tuition from both the male and female dancer’s perspective. And, as they studied Ballroom and Latin American Dance together as a couple from beginner level upwards, they understand how you are likely to feel throughout the learning process.
Our Dance programme at The Village Hall Gwaelod-y-Garth (minutes from A470 and M4/J32) is listed below:-
• Tuesday - Adults Beginners Ballroom & Latin Dance Course our next course for complete beginners starts September 2010 date and time to be confirmed
• Wednesday - 6.00-7.00pm, Childrens class for age 7 up from beginners to medallists
• Wednesday - 7.30-8.30pm, Adults Ballroom & Latin (Improver level)
Wednesday 8.30-9.30pm, Adults Ballroom & Latin (Improver/Intermediate level )
• Mondays/Thursdays/Fridays - 1 to 1’s, semi-private lessons,wedding couples etc. by appointment .
All classes on our weekly timetable are instructional lessons for groups of similar ability.
Please speak to us before coming along to discuss which class will suit you best. Classes are run in 6- week blocks payable in advance on the first session of each block.
New courses start 2 or 3 times per year.
Our next course begins September 2010 start date and time to be confirmed.
Improvers – is for those who have covered the basics at beginner level and want to continue learning more. We teach a greater variety of steps and add extra dances (e.g. tango, jive etc.)
Intermediates – in this class we aim to improve dance technique, add some more dances (e.g. slow foxtrot, samba) and include more advanced choreography.
Children’s – the class is for a mixed range of age and ability. We always start off with a warm-up and dance exercises to develop strength, flexibility, expression and technique. We then dance choreographed Freestyle routines, which are varied frequently to keep up to date with the latest music. Class includes a short Ballroom/Latin section and the opportunity to work on solo, partner and team dances.Note each separate block that we run will depend on the number of pupils that sign up.
We also offer:-
Private tuition / 1 to 1 sessions/ wedding dances – for people who prefer not to join a group class , or class members who would like some extra personal coaching. Also for people with a special aim, for example the first dance at their wedding. And we offer semi-private classes for small groups of family/friends that want to learn together in a group or perhaps perform a special dance number at a party or celebration .
Practice nights – a chance for our students to meet and practice dances they are learning with us.
National Association of Teachers of Dancing, amateur Medal Tests – as member teachers of this Association we offer the opportunity for students to take medal tests. These are not compulsory and take place at regular intervals for all of those that wish to participate.
We also run other dance events such as Salsa courses, we lead Line Dancing on request for private functions and from time to time hold other events.
To contact us directly telephone either Caroline or Rob on 029 20 813 696
or e-mail robert.caroline.mouncher@ntlworld.com
We are members of the National Association of Teachers of Dancing.
Established over 100 years ago and dedicated to maintaining excellence in Dance.