Venues for Dancing
Saturday Night Dances at Brentwood (No Lessons) 1^st Sat every month See below for addresses and map
Lessons - Learn the Easy Way!
Adult Classes at separate venues in Brentwood, Burnham and Point Clear and Private lessons at Hadleigh Addresses and Full Details below
Venues
Saturday Dance Night
When:			First Saturday of every month Next Dance – 7^th June 2008 8.00pm to 11.00pm Please bring own drink, glasses & nibbles! Always ring to reserve your seats and to confirm the dance is still going ahead.
Where:			Keys Hall, Eagle Way, Warley, Brentwood, Essex CM13 3BP
Map:			To cover most travel directions please click on either Map1 Map 2 or Map 3. Keys - Map 1 – From Southend via A128 Brentwood to Keys Hall Keys - Map 2 – From either Romford via Gallows Corner, (A12/A127) on to A127 Southend or South anti-clockwise M25, J29 onto A127 Southend Keys - Map 3 – From North clockwise M25 to J28 (A12) via Brentwood
Time:			8pm-11.00pm
Admission:			£5.00
Licenced Bar:			Please note: Own drinks prohibited but tea and coffee allowed
Dance Type:			Social Ballroom/Latin/some Sequence
Ability:			All dance levels welcome from beginners, intermediate and higher.
			Please note this is a social dance evening and all dancers are requested to bear this in mind when moving around the floor. Lack of consideration for your fellow dancers will be frowned upon!
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LESSONS Frequently Asked Questions
Please read the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ then scroll down for full details on lessons, times, venues:
Q1.	What do I wear?
A1.	Clothing: generally its anything you’re comfortable in. Gents: wear neat trousers or jeans with either T-shirt or normal shirt. Ladies: trousers, jeans, dress or skirt. If you wear a skirt/dress please make sure its wide enough at the hem line and not too long as you need to have unrestricted movement when dancing the steps. We prefer not to see tracksuit bottoms or in the summertime - shorts. Be aware that if you go to a social dance it would be better to avoid wearing jeans, stick to smart tailored trousers. Footwear is another matter. Wear any outdoor shoe with a sole that allows the dancer to turn easily i.e. maybe a shoe with a leather sole. Do not wear trainers or any shoe that has a rubber sole as these will stick to the floor preventing easy movement. In an extreme case you may cause an injury to the ankle, knee, hip, back etc. so please bear this in mind when choosing your footwear. Ladies would be advised to wear a shoe with a closed in toe, for obvious reasons. It’s also a good idea to wear a shoe with a closed in heel in order to give good support to the ankle. A shoe with a slight heel will pitch you forward, a tiny amount, towards your partner when standing in the correct position.
Q2.	What is the age range, will I fit in?
A2.	For a long time the art of dancing has been enjoyed by all ages but it would be fair to say that if we asked someone in the street ‘How old do you think people are who do Ballroom and Latin dancing’. We think ‘Joe Public’ may assume it was something only people in their late 50’s/60’s or retirees took part in. Not so! - Since TV exposure of programmes like ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ the public have become very interested to learn the art of dancing. We are very pleased to say that our classes consist of students of all ages. Ages ranging from 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and some in their 60’s. It’s no longer a dance form for the older generation. All ages are now experiencing the pleasure of learning to dance. Whether it be in a large group or private lesson basis, they learn to laugh when they get it wrong, take a deep breath and start again - succeeding in the end! Students discover a whole new social group thereby adding a new chapter in life’s rich tapestry. If the bug bites you’ll find you’ll not be stuck in on a Saturday night but out at a dance, enjoying a beer or two, dance when you want and a chance to bring you closer with friends and maybe even your partner, if you’re lucky! If you’re on your own you have a chance to meet new friends and fellow dancers. In answer to the question : Yes, you will easily fit in!
Q3.	What can I expect to learn?
A3	Classes are currently divided into Beginners (Level 1) or Intermediates (Level 2). Beginners will learn the basics of all dances. Initially the do’s and don’ts on the dance floor, the correct hold and a number of basic steps to get you around the floor. You will ‘walk’ in and ‘dance’ out! Intermediates will have the chance to learn a number of easy step amalgamations in all dances. Groups they can use when they go out socially and feel comfortable dancing. They too will walk in and dance out with a little more flare!
Q4.	Will there be any partners for me?
A4	Always a tricky question to answer. With no wish to mislead it would be true to say that there are more women than men that want to dance. Having said that, we have experienced an increasing number of gents of all ages wanting to learn to dance. Once they have taken the plunge and come along for a few lessons usually the bug bites and they take to the art like ducks to water. So if you’re a fella our advice is ‘Give it a go!’ you’ll enjoy it and it will boost your confidence, if you need it. For the ladies, don’t give up come along, even if when you visit there are not enough partners, we will always make sure you get as much tuition as we can give. Everyone will walk in but be assured you will dance out!
Two Left Feet, Brentwood
Open to:			Over 18’s only
When:			Every Friday (Except Good Friday 21 March)
Where:			Maple Close Community Hall, Maple Close, Brentwood, Essex CM13 2EA
Map:			Click on the word Maple for map
Class Times:			Level 2
			7.30pm to 9.00pm Two Left Feet Aimed at intermediates who know the steps but they’re not necessarily danced in the right order! £5.00 per dancer
			Level 1
			9.10pm to 10.40pm This is for YOU if you haven’t a CLUE!! Aimed at beginners with little or no knowledge £5.00 per dancer
Dance Type:			Ballroom: Foxtrot/Quickstep/Tango/Waltz/ Latin: Cha Cha/Jive/Rumba/Samba/Paso Doble Sequence: Golden Chestnuts of Sequence Dances
Remember to contact us prior to setting out on your journey to avoid any wasted travel time. click here to contact us
Dancing
Jenny’s / Jems (1)
Tuesday Evenings The Nightingale Centre, Warley
Open to:			Over 16’s only
When:			Tuesday evenings
Where:			Venue: The Nightingale Centre, Pastoral Way, Warley, Brentwood CM14 5WF
Map:			To cover most travel directions please click on either Map1 Map 2 or Map 3. Nightingale - Map 1 – From Southend via A128 Brentwood to Keys Hall Nightingale - Map 2 – From either Romford via Gallows Corner, (A12/A127) on to A127 Southend or South anti-clockwise M25, J29 onto A127 Southend Nightingale - Map 3 – From North clockwise M25 to J28 (A12) via Brentwood
Class Times:			Strictly Beginners – Level One The Next Steps – Level Two
			Level One 7.30-8.30pm Aimed at beginners with little or no knowledge 8.30-9.00pm Practice both classes Level Two 9.00-10.00pm Aimed at dancers who have completed Level 1 or have a reasonable knowledge of basic dance figures.
Dance Type:			Ballroom: Foxtrot/Quickstep/Tango/Waltz/ Latin: Cha Cha/Jive/Rumba/Samba
Dancing
Jenny’s / Jems (2)
Wednesday Evenings Carnival Hall, Burnham-on-Crouch
Open to:			Over 16’s only
When:			Wednesday evenings
Where:			Carnival Hall, Arcadia Road, Burnham-on-Crouch But please note some classes held at Memorial Hall, Southminster when Carnival Hall unavailable. The class on 11^th June is held at Southminster. Please ring if in doubt.
Map:			Click on the words Burnham/Southminster for map
Class Times:			Strictly Beginners – Level One The Next Steps – Level Two
			Level One 7.30-8.30pm Aimed at beginners with little or no knowledge 8.30-9.00pm Practice both classes Level Two 9.00-10.00pm Aimed at dancers who have completed Level 1 or have a reasonable knowledge of basic dance figures. 7.30-8.30pm (Level 1 - Beginners) Practice 8.30-9.00pm (Both classes) 9.00-10.00pm (Level 2 – The Next Steps)
Dance Type:			Ballroom: Foxtrot/Quickstep/Tango/Waltz/ Latin: Cha Cha/Jive/Rumba/Samba
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Learn to Dance with Richard		Wednesday Evenings Dumont Hall, Dumont Avenue, Point Clear
Open to:		Adults only
When:		Every Wednesday.
Where:		Dumont Hall, Dumont Avenue, Point Clear
Map:		Ring for directions – 01268-762626
Class Times:		Beginners 6.15-7.15pm Aimed at beginners with little or no knowledge
		Intermediates 7.15-8.45pm Aimed at dancers who have a reasonable knowledge of basic dance figures and wish to improve.
Dance Type:		Ballroom: Foxtrot/Quickstep/Tango/Waltz/ Latin: Cha Cha/Jive/Rumba/Samba
Remember to contact Richard (01268-762626) prior to setting out on your journey to avoid any wasted travel time. click here to contact us
Private Lessons
When:		Every Monday by appointment
Where:		Royal British Legion Hall, Hadleigh, Essex
Map:		Click on the word Hadleigh for map
Lesson Times:		For Beginners and Intermediates
		Richard North – L.I.S.T.D. 7.00pm to 8.00pm 8.00pm to 9.00pm 9.00pm to 10.00 pm
		Jenny North – L.I.S.T.D 8.00pm to 9.00pm 9.00pm to 10.00 pm
Dance Type:		Ballroom: Foxtrot/Quickstep/Tango/Waltz/ Latin: Cha Cha/Jive/Rumba/Samba/Paso Doble Sequence: Golden Chestnuts of Sequence Dances
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