Quickstep Week, Rock & Roll recaps, plus Summer Sunday Socials

Last week it was so hot that we decided to look at Rock & Roll in almost all the classes, rather than the Ballroom Jive, so that’ll be our recap for this week. Then we’re on to the Quickstep (with maybe some relaxed move options if the heatwave continues!)

We have a Foxtrot course starting this Wednesday. Although you book in 6 week blocks most of our Improver courses run for at least 24 weeks so you can definitely get to grips with this tricky dance to master.

We look forward to seeing many of you next Saturday for our 20th Anniversary Gala. Our dancers have been working hard on perfecting their routines, the band is booked, menu choices passed on, and we’re ready to celebrate this amazing milestone with you all.

Plus if you haven’t seen the updates, we’re pausing our Sunday Beginner and Improver classes for the summer and introducing a Sunday Social practice session. Starting this week, 7pm-9pm, £6pp/

⭐ Antony & Emma’s tip of the week
Unlike the Jive last week, the Quickstep basics don’t have a bounce or skip. You should actually be making a smooth transition of weight on the balls of the feet as you close during the chasse.

What we’ve been dancing

• Jive: (mostly Rock & Roll due to the heat)
  • Beginner – Fallaway Rock, Underarm Turn, Hip Bumps
  • Improver – Change of hands behind the back
  • Improver 2 – Rock & Roll Beginner & Improver recap, American Spin
  • Improver 3 – no class this week
  • Intermediate 1 – American Spin, Miami Special
  • Intermediate 2 – Chicken Walks, Rubber Legging
  • Advanced – American Spin/Pull Spin/Sugar Push combo
  • Over 50s – Stop and Go out of hold
• Rock & Roll Course – Half Catapult
• Waltz Course – Closed Impetus
• Salsa Course – Final week recap

What’s on the schedule this week

Around The Studio

Sunday Beginner & Improver Paused, Sunday Socials Commence

Due to inconsistent numbers we have decided to pause our Sunday Beginner & Improver classes for the summer.

Instead we’ll be holding weekly ‘Sunday Socials’, a practice session from 7pm-9pm, with a changing playlist depending on what dances attendees want to practice.

Sessions will cost £6pp and are scheduled to run throughout the summer, starting from Sunday 28th June (this Sunday).

Upcoming Events

20 Year Gala – Saturday 4th July

Our Gala rehearsals have been going very well, even in this heat, and we’re really looking forward to celebrating twenty years of Learn To Dance with you all.

Expect an evening of dancing, great food, Simply Swing playing live, and plenty of opportunities to catch up with friends both old and new.

If you have any questions about anything coming up, please just ask.

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Antony & Emma

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