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Swing Crazy (August-September): 1930s-Style Dance
Led by John and Debra Scanlon.
Learn to Lindy Hop with a couple who have danced, performed and taught together since meeting on the dance floor in 1996. Lindy Hop is the great partner swing dance from New York's Savoy Ballroom. From exuberant and light-hearted to laid back and smooth, Lindy Hop is an expressive dance that puts a smile on every face. Join us for some beginner classes and you will soon be dancing to some of the greatest music ever.
No previous experience needed - come ready to have bags of fun. Bring a partner or come alone - it's up to you.
Tues 16 May – 19 Sept (exc 30 May, 1, 8, 29 Aug)
7.30pm – 8.40pm
£7 per class or £30 for block of 5
Offers applied in basket
You should wear comfortable clothes that leave you arms free and do not restrict movement. Layers are a good idea as you will be exercising indoors. Your shoes should be comfortable, flexible and secure. Smooth soles are highly recommended so that you can easily turn on the ball of the foot. Heavy shoes, raised soles or high heels are very much to be avoided.
Click here to visit the Swing Crazy Website
Jive Cats (August-September): 1950s-Style Dance
Led by John and Debra Scanlon.
Often wished that you could get up and jive in a 1950s-style when you hear that music? Well now you can learn with a couple who have performed and taught together since 1996.
Great fun, excellent for body and mind, our beginner classes can get you on the floor dancing authentic free-style jive to classic Rhythm & Blues and Rock 'n' Roll.
No previous dance experience – no problem. Bring a partner or come alone. Discover the great social jive scene in the area where you can use you moves, hear live music and practice with new friends.
Tues 16 May – 19 Sept (exc 30 May, 1, 8, 29 Aug)
8.45pm - 10.15pm
£8 per class or £35 for block of 5
Offers applied in basket
You should wear comfortable clothes that leave you arms free and do not restrict movement. Layers are a good idea as you will be exercising indoors. Your shoes should be comfortable, flexible and secure. Smooth soles are highly recommended so that you can easily turn on the ball of the foot. Heavy shoes, raised soles or high heels are very much to be avoided.
Click here to visit the Jive Cats Website
Jive Cats: 1950s-style Dance
Led by John and Debra Scanlon (of RockinRhythm)
Have you often wished that you could just get up a jive in a 1950s-style when you hear that classic music? Now you can! Join us for some beginner classes and you will be on the floor dancing authentic free-style jive to classic Rhythm & Blues and Rock 'n' Roll.
No previous experience needed - come ready to have bags of fun. Bring a partner or come alone - it's up to you.
Tues 5 Sept – 5 Dec (exc 24 Oct)
8.45pm – 10.30pm
£8 per class or £36 for any 6 classes
All bookings include the practice session from 9.40pm to 10.15pm
Book for Jive Cats and Swing Dance: 1930s-Style Dance: £12 per week or £38 for 4 weeks
Offers applied in basket
You should wear comfortable clothes that leave you arms free and do not restrict movement. Layers are a good idea as you will be exercising indoors. Your shoes should be comfortable, flexible and secure. Smooth soles are highly recommended so that you can easily turn on the ball of the foot. Heavy shoes, raised soles or high heels are very much to be avoided.
For more information about this class visit the Jive Cats Website
Friday Night Flamenco
Led by Leticia Abella Iglesias
Start the weekend with the rhythm and passion of Flamenco! Step into the atmosphere of Andalusia – its movements and music. Start by learning the basic steps and progress through the courses, in a relaxed and fun environment!
Autumn
Fri 8 Sept – 20 Oct (exc 6 Oct) and Fri 3 Nov – 8 Dec
7.45pm – 8.45pm
£42 per 6 week course
For ages 18+ years.
- 8 Sep from £42
- 15 Sep
- 10 more dates...
Fit Steps
Led by Julie Antonsen
An energetic, upbeat dance workout mixing the graceful steps of Ballroom and the up-tempo steps of Latin dances. Transform your body and have fun dancing to music that will get your heart pumping!
Autumn
Sat 9 Sept - 2 Dec (exc 16 and 30 Sept)
10.15am – 11am
£5 per class
Jitterbug Sundays 1
Led by John and Debra Scanlon (of RockinRhythm)
Become a Jitterbug – fun, sociable, great for body and mind. Vintage dancing to Rhythm & Blues music. Beginners are welcome.
Bring a partner or come alone.
Autumn
Sun 10 Sept and 12 Nov
2.30pm – 5.30pm
£15 per person, per class or £25 for a couple, per class
Line Dancing Beginners - Autumn
Led by Julie Antonsen
Line Dancing is a mix of dance styles ranging from Waltz and Cha Cha to Irish Dancing style. We use a variety of music to accompany these styles such as Shania Twain and Keith Urban (country) to Rebecca Ferguson and Megan Trainer (pop) with everything in between.
No partner necessary.
Autumn
Sun 10 Sept – 29 Oct (exc 17 Sept, 22 Oct)
Sun 5 Nov – 10 Dec
6.15pm – 7.15pm
£7 per class or £42 per 6 week course
Line Dancing Improvers - Autumn
Led by Julie Antonsen
Line Dancing is a mix of dance styles ranging from Waltz and Cha Cha to Irish Dancing style. We use a variety of music to accompany these styles such as Shania Twain and Keith Urban (country) to Rebecca Ferguson and Megan Trainer (pop) with everything in between.
No partner necessary.
Autumn
Sun 10 Sept – 29 Oct (exc 17 Sept, 22 Oct)
Sun 5 Nov – 10 Dec
7.30pm – 8.30pm
£7 per class or £42 per 6 week course
Tutus - Pre School Ballet (2-3 years)
Led by Abbi Lewin
A fun and creative way for children to explore their dance skills. Each week they will have the chance to go on an adventure using imagination and play to help learn basic ballet techniques.
Tuesdays (from Tues 12 Sept, exc 10 and 24 Oct)
2 – 3 years | 10am – 10.30am
£6
Tutus - Pre school ballet (3-4 years)
Led by Abbi Lewin
A fun and creative way for children to explore their dance skills. Each week they will have the chance to go on an adventure using imagination and play to help learn basic ballet techniques.
Tuesdays (from Tues 12 Sept, exc 10 and 24 Oct)
3 - 4 years | 10.45am – 11.15am
£6
Bollywood Dance
Led by Geeta Rai
An energetic modern Indian dance style. These classes are a fusion of Indian and western styles with Latino and Arabic influences. All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.
Suitable for ages 6+ years.
Tuesdays (from Tues 12 Sept)
4.30pm – 5.30pm
£67 per 10 week term
- 12 Sep
- 19 Sep
- 8 more dates...
Youth Dance
Norden Exposure led by Becky Hinton
A lively fast paced class to a soundtrack of current music. This is contemporary dance smashed up and easy to learn!
All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.
Suitable for 9+ years
Tuesdays (from Tues 12 Sept)
5.45pm – 7pm
£67 per 10 week term
- 12 Sep
- 19 Sep
- 8 more dates...
Swing Crazy: 1930s-style Dance
Led by John and Debra Scanlon (of RockinRhythm)
Learn to Lindy Hop with a couple who have danced, performed and taught together since meeting on the dance floor in 1996. Lindy Hop is the great partner swing dance from New York's Savoy Ballroom. From exuberant and light-hearted to laid back and smooth, Lindy Hop is an expressive dance that puts a smile on every face. Join us for some beginner classes and you will soon be dancing to some of the greatest music ever.
No previous experience needed - come ready to have bags of fun. Bring a partner or come alone - it's up to you.
Tues 5 Sept – 5 Dec (exc 24 Oct)
7.30pm – 8.40pm
£8 per class or £36 for any 6 classes
Offers applied in basket
You should wear comfortable clothes that leave you arms free and do not restrict movement. Layers are a good idea as you will be exercising indoors. Your shoes should be comfortable, flexible and secure. Smooth soles are highly recommended so that you can easily turn on the ball of the foot. Heavy shoes, raised soles or high heels are very much to be avoided.
Click here to visit the Swing Crazy Website
Kathakali
Presented by The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company.
Celebrating 30 years of touring the UK and the success of the 2015 UK Tour The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company is back in Britain in 2017 - direct from Kerala, with unforgettable Kathakali performances performed by top international performers, superb singers, rhythmic drummers and highly skilled make-up artists.
Kathakali is the classical dance drama of Kerala. It embraces drama, dance, music, visuals and ritual to create the most exotic, visually exciting and powerful forms of theatre. Colourful costumes and elaborate three dimensional make up magically transforms the actors into gods, kings, devils and princesses. They tell universal stories from the Hindu epics.
WHY? 'They perform with amazing grace and dignity. Intense, hypnotic and spectacularly beautiful' The Daily Telegraph
Courtyard Theatre
£12 (£10 conc), Family & Friends £32
Click here to visit the Kala Chethena Kathakali Company website
Autumn Ceilidh
You’ll be in safe hands with the expert calling and playing from our band Nedron’s Jig.
They’ll guide you through dances such as Muffin Man’s Jig, Gay Gordons and Cumberland Square 8. Expect familiar tunes including Atholl Highlanders, Rogue’s March and Dashing White Sergeant.
WHY? A social evening of dance in our atmospheric 18th century Long Barn
Long Barn
£15 (£13 conc)
Dance Workshops - Magical Musicals & Movies
Led by Julie Antonsen
Energetic, but fun, dance workshop is designed to teach routines (including Jive, Waltz, Disco) from Line Dancing and FitSteps. All to a soundtrack of music from the Musicals and Movies including Grease, Footloose, Dirty Dancing.
Sat 21 Oct
2pm – 5pm
£15
ROH Live: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
An encore screening featuring a cast of extraordinary and instantly recognisable characters - from the highly strung Queen of Hearts to a playing card corps de ballet, a sinuous caterpillar and a tap-dancing Mad Hatter.
WHY? The Royal Ballet at its best, bringing together world-class dance with enchanting family entertainment
£15
Jitterbug Sundays 2
Led by John and Debra Scanlon (of RockinRhythm)
Autumn
Sun 10 Sept and 12 Nov
2.30pm – 5.30pm
£15 per person, per class or £25 for a couple, per class
Dance Workshops - Back to the 70s and 80s
Led by Julie Antonsen
Dance Line Dance and FitSteps (including quickstep, tango and disco routines) to a soundtrack of 70s and 80s music such as Earth, Wind and Fire, Abba, Madonna and Wham!
Sat 25 Nov
2pm – 5pm
£15
ROH Live: The Nutcracker
Live screening from the Royal Opera House (Tuesday).
With its festive period setting, dancing snowflakes and enchanting stage magic, The Nutcracker is the perfect Christmas entertainment.
WHY? Featuring Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous, sugar-spun music - the most recognisable of all ballet scores
£15
New Year's Eve Hoedown at The Farm
Heck yeah, it’s a hoedown!
Our popular New Year’s Eve event returns to ring in 2018! Join ceilidh and barn dance band Cut a Shine for foot stomping, rip-roaring, thigh-slapping traditional music and a night of all types of barn dancing. A fun, lively and thrilling way to celebrate this New Year's Eve!
Age guidance 12+ years.
WHY? Dust off your cowboy hats, gingham checks or general fancy dress for frolics on the Courtyard Theatre dance floor
Norden Farm
£20 before 31 October, £25 after
Supporters £17 before 31 October, £22 after