Discover Dance Evening
If you haven’t danced before, or don’t believe you can, then you must come and join us for this fun evening. Meet our instructors, social dancers and discover what social dancing is all about – maybe try it yourself. Enjoy some snacks and see some demos and get more information on available Ballroom, Latin and Swing classes. Couples and singles welcome. Pre-registration required.
Ballroom & Latin Dance Beginner
Introduction to International ballroom & Latin dancing with a certified instructor. Impress your friends on the dance floor with the elegant Waltz, effortless Social Foxtrot, energetic Quickstep and characteristic Cha Cha & romantic Rumba. Make it a fun and social outing while keeping your body agile. No previous dancing experience required. Partners are recommended but singles are welcome.
Jive & Swing Beginners
Learn the all-time dance favourite that rocked the world! Never jived? No problem, this class is for you. We will commence with simple routines and slower tempo music and gradually progress to faster pace variations. Make it a fun and social outing while working your legs with jumps and kicks. No previous dancing experience required. Partners are recommended but singles are welcome.
Ballroom & Latin Dance Beginners Continuation
More on International Ballroom and Latin American dancing. A quick review of basic techniques covered in the beginner’s class followed by more advanced but easy variations. Come join us even if you have not danced for awhile. This continuation class will cover Bronze syllabus in at least two out of the eight International dances each season including Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba and Jive. Prerequisite: Ballroom & Latin Dance Beginner or equivalent. Jive & Swing Beginners not compulsory but highly recommended.
Ballroom & Latin Intermediate
A continuous technique class for those who wish to learn more on the ten International Ballroom and Latin American dances. At least two of the ten dances will be covered in each season. Different dances will be taught each season until all ten dances are covered. Classes will focus mainly on techniques on the Silver syllabus materials aimed for skilled social dancers, competitors and medal exam students. Prerequisite: minimum three sessions of Beginners Continuation; must be familiar with most Bronze syllabus steps or equivalent.
Ballroom & Latin Advanced
A continuous technique class for those who wish to learn more on the ten International Ballroom and Latin American dances. Two of the ten dances will be covered in each season. Different dances will be taught each season until all ten dances are covered. Classes will focus mainly on techniques on the from Gold syllabus steps plus the occasional open materials aimed for skilled social dancers, competitors and medal exam students. Prerequisite: minimum three sessions of Ballroom & Latin Intermediate; must be familiar with most Silver syllabus steps or equivalent.
Ballroom & Latin Dance Formation Team
This is a continuation session for the Ballroom & Latin Formation Team. You will work towards performing at larger events and competitions. You will also be expected to invest in a team costume and practice times outside of the regular session. New participants interested in joining are asked to contact the instructor through Parks & Recreation before registering.