Invitation to Dance Ballroom & Latin American Dance Instruction in Alvechurch and Bromsgrove (Catshill & Stoke Prior). Invitation to Dance requests the pleasure of your company at one of its forthcoming dance classes, or for personal dance instruction. We aim to make our classes fun and friendly, and to enable you to become a confident social dancer.Event Organiser, Dance Studio/School, Weekly Dance Classes. Dance Styles: Modern Sequence, Latin American, Tango (Argentine), Ballroom. Contact: Clive Harrison Tel: 07871 170016 Email: clive.harrison@invitationtodance.co.uk. (Last Edited: 2/8/2011) | |||
| ACatshill Dance Centre, Gibb Lane, Catshill, Hereford & Worcester, B61 0JP (near Bromsgrove) | |||
| Sun | Beginners Ballroom & Latin Class (Level 1) Non-Alcoholic Bar. To book or for further details: Book, Tel: 07871 170016. Beginner's Classes (Level 1) Our classes for beginners are designed to suit the needs of those who have never danced before, and also those returning to dancing after a period doing other things. We'll introduce you to several Ballroom and Latin American dances, learning some basic figures in each, and putting them together into short routines that you can use with confidence when you start to attend social dance events. We've carefully chosen the class content so that you can start to use your new dance skills straight away, but also, to lay good foundations for progression to an improver's class or private tuition. Our aim is to make our classes fun and friendly and to make your learning enjoyable. We'll give you plenty of time to find your dancing feet, and to get plenty of practice, so that you feel confident in your progress. Content: Ballroom & Latin American dancing for complete beginners (Level 1). No prior knowledge required. First steps in Waltz, Quickstep, Tango, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba & Jive. Enrolment: No formal enrolment. Just bring your partner to the first class and then pay week by week. Cost: £6/person each week. | ||
| Improvers Ballroom & Latin Class (Level 2) To book or for further details: Book, Tel: 07871 170016. Improver's Classes (Level 2) Many beginners just want to try something new, or to learn enough to be able to get around the floor at social dance events. For those that want to go further, we offer classes for improvers. Most of our improvers have already completed one of our beginner's classes, but anyone else who already has a little dance experience is welcome to join the classes, but please do contact us for an informal chat about your level of experience, and to make sure that you join a class that will suit you. We carry over all the dance styles from the beginner's classes, and add Samba for the first time. We teach a wider range of dance figures, and put them together into slightly longer routines, suitable for social dancing. We also start to be more aware of issues of technique, style and floorcraft and we'll give you every encouragement to start dancing socially. Content: Ballroom & Latin American dancing for improvers (Level 2). Basic prior knowledge is required. First steps in Samba. Next steps in Waltz, Quickstep & Cha Cha Cha. Revise and practise Tango, Rumba & Jive (as Level 1). Enrolment: No formal enrolment. Just bring your partner to the first class and then pay week by week. Cost: £6/person each week. | |||
| Improvers Ballroom & Latin Class (Level 3) To book or for further details: Book, Tel: 07871 170016. Improver's Classes (Level 3) Many beginners just want to try something new, or to learn enough to be able to get around the floor at social dance events. For those that want to go further, we offer classes for improvers. Most of our improvers have already completed one of our beginner's classes, but anyone else who already has a little dance experience is welcome to join the classes, but please do contact us for an informal chat about your level of experience, and to make sure that you join a class that will suit you. We carry over all the dance styles from the improver's Level 2 class, and add Foxtrot for the first time. We teach a wider range of dance figures, and put them together into slightly longer routines, suitable for social dancing. We also start to be more aware of issues of technique, style and floorcraft and we'll give you every encouragement to start dancing socially. Content: Ballroom & Latin American dancing for improvers (Level 3). Basic prior knowledge is required. First steps in Foxtrot. Next steps in Tango, Rumba & Jive. Revise and practise Waltz, Quickstep, Cha Cha Cha & Samba (as Level 2). Enrolment: No formal enrolment. Just bring your partner to the first class and then pay week by week. Cost: £6/person each week. | |||
| Intermediate Ballroom & Latin Class (Level 4) To book or for further details: Book, Tel: 07871 170016. Intermediate Classes (Level 4) Dancers who have completed our improver's classes, or other dancers with a similar level of dance experience may wish to progress to our ongoing intermediate level class. Anyone is welcome to join the class, but please do contact us for an informal chat about your level of experience, and to make sure that you join a class that will suit you. We carry over all the dance styles from the improver's classes, and continue to extend the range of dance figures taught, incorporating them in amalgamations suitable for social dancing. We also increase the focus on technique, style and floorcraft and give you every encouragement to dance socially. Content: Ballroom & Latin American dancing for intermediates (Level 4). Sound basic knowledge is required. Regular revision and practise in all the dance styles from Levels 2/3. Additional figures and amalgamations in each style, taken in rotation. Focus on technique, style and floorcraft. Enrolment: By invitation. If you are interested in joining this class, please contact us to discuss the suitability of the class. Cost: £6/person each week. | |||
| BThe Ark, School Lane, Alvechurch, Hereford & Worcester, B48 7SB (near Birmingham) | |||
| Started: Sat 10 Sep 11 (Monthly) | 20:00 - 22:30 | Social Dance Modern Sequence, Latin American, Ballroom Dancing. Doors open 19:45. Admission £5.00. Bring your own drinks. To book or for further details: Book, Tel: 07871 170016. We hold a monthly social dance at The Ark, School Lane (off Bear Hill), Alvechurch, B48 7SB. The Ark is hall attached to St Laurence Parish Church, and has an excellent sprung floor, very good facilities and ample parking. We offer a balanced programme of the best Ballroom and Latin American dance music, with a small selection of popular Sequence Dances. There is no bar, so please bring your own refreshments. Admission £5/person. | |
| Started: Sat 15 Oct 11 (Monthly) | 22:30 | Social Dance Modern Sequence, Latin American, Ballroom Dancing. Doors open 19:45. Admission £5.00. Bring your own drinks. To book or for further details: Book, Tel: 07871 170016. We hold a monthly social dance at The Ark, School Lane (off Bear Hill), Alvechurch, B48 7SB. The Ark is hall attached to St Laurence Parish Church, and has an excellent sprung floor, very good facilities and ample parking. We offer a balanced programme of the best Ballroom and Latin American dance music, with a small selection of popular Sequence Dances. There is no bar, so please bring your own refreshments. Admission £5/person. | |
| Started: Sat 12 Nov 11 (Monthly) | Social Dance Modern Sequence, Latin American, Ballroom Dancing. Contact organiser for times and further details. Doors open 19:45. Admission £5.00. Bring your own drinks. To book or for further details: Book, Tel: 07871 170016. We hold a monthly social dance at The Ark, School Lane (off Bear Hill), Alvechurch, B48 7SB. The Ark is hall attached to St Laurence Parish Church, and has an excellent sprung floor, very good facilities and ample parking. We offer a balanced programme of the best Ballroom and Latin American dance music, with a small selection of popular Sequence Dances. There is no bar, so please bring your own refreshments. Admission £5/person. | ||
| Thu | Beginners Ballroom & Latin Class (Level 1) To book or for further details: Book, Tel: 07871 170016. Beginner's Classes (Level 1) Our classes for beginners are designed to suit the needs of those who have never danced before, and also those returning to dancing after a period doing other things. We'll introduce you to several Ballroom and Latin American dances, learning some basic figures in each, and putting them together into short routines that you can use with confidence when you start to attend social dance events. We've carefully chosen the class content so that you can start to use your new dance skills straight away, but also, to lay good foundations for progression to an improver's class or private tuition. Our aim is to make our classes fun and friendly and to make your learning enjoyable. We'll give you plenty of time to find your dancing feet, and to get plenty of practice, so that you feel confident in your progress. Content: Ballroom & Latin American dancing for complete beginners (Level 1). No prior knowledge required. First steps in Waltz, Quickstep, Tango, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba & Jive. Enrolment: No formal enrolment. Just bring your partner to the first class and then pay week by week. Cost: £6/person each week. | ||
| Improvers Ballroom & Latin Class (Level 2) To book or for further details: Book, Tel: 07871 170016. Improver's Classes (Level 2) Many beginners just want to try something new, or to learn enough to be able to get around the floor at social dance events. For those that want to go further, we offer classes for improvers. Most of our improvers have already completed one of our beginner's classes, but anyone else who already has a little dance experience is welcome to join the classes, but please do contact us for an informal chat about your level of experience, and to make sure that you join a class that will suit you. We carry over all the dance styles from the beginner's classes, and add Samba for the first time. We teach a wider range of dance figures, and put them together into slightly longer routines, suitable for social dancing. We also start to be more aware of issues of technique, style and floorcraft and we'll give you every encouragement to start dancing socially. Content: Ballroom & Latin American dancing for improvers (Level 2). Basic prior knowledge is required. First steps in Samba. Next steps in Waltz, Quickstep & Cha Cha Cha. Revise and practise Tango, Rumba & Jive (as Level 1). Enrolment: No formal enrolment. Just bring your partner to the first class and then pay week by week. Cost: £6/person each week. | |||
| Improvers Ballroom & Latin Class (Level 3) To book or for further details: Book, Tel: 07871 170016. Improver's Classes (Level 3) Many beginners just want to try something new, or to learn enough to be able to get around the floor at social dance events. For those that want to go further, we offer classes for improvers. Most of our improvers have already completed one of our beginner's classes, but anyone else who already has a little dance experience is welcome to join the classes, but please do contact us for an informal chat about your level of experience, and to make sure that you join a class that will suit you. We carry over all the dance styles from the improver's Level 2 class, and add Foxtrot for the first time. We teach a wider range of dance figures, and put them together into slightly longer routines, suitable for social dancing. We also start to be more aware of issues of technique, style and floorcraft and we'll give you every encouragement to start dancing socially. Content: Ballroom & Latin American dancing for improvers (Level 3). Basic prior knowledge is required. First steps in Foxtrot. Next steps in Tango, Rumba & Jive. Revise and practise Waltz, Quickstep, Cha Cha Cha & Samba (as Level 2). Enrolment: No formal enrolment. Just bring your partner to the first class and then pay week by week. Cost: £6/person each week. | |||