Keeeep Dancing!
Strictly fever has gripped the nation once again so what better way to join the party than by learning the dances yourself?
Much like all the celebrity contestants on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, you will likely fall somewhere on the scale of absolute beginner to seasoned pro when it comes to Latin and Ballroom. Whatever your level, you’ll find something to channel your inner Anton/Oti/Giovanni/Jowita in our programme of classes at The Dance Space.
Even Craig would be showing his 10 paddle when confronted with this sizzling choice of dance!
Charleston
Mondays, 7.30pm
Local Charleston experts MyCharleston lead these popular and fun classes. Sign up for the next six week course, starting on Monday 7 November, and you could be giving those Strictly couples a run for their money by Christmas.
Watch Tyler West and Dianne Buswell wow the judges with their Charleston in this season’s Strictly Come Dancing and then read MyCharleston’s review of their performance.
Beginner’s Salsa
Tuesdays, Midday
Join Latin dance teacher Federico Bedoya for an uplifting and energising beginners’ salsa course. In this class Federico will teach you all the basic routines for non-partner dance. All abilities and drop-ins welcome – book your place here.
Have a look at Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal taking the partnered version of salsa to new heights.
Argentine Tango
Tuesdays, 7.30pm
Latin dance artist Anna Alvarez’s classes focus on developing the dancer’s artistry through technique, embrace, connection and musicality. Suitable for adults of all levels, this is a great opportunity to summon some Latin fire on a Tuesday evening. Drop-in is available but we suggest booking in advance as these classes get busy…
Watch Fleur East and Vito Coppola perform a sultry Argentine Tango
Rumba Latina
Mondays, 6.30pm
This class captures the spirit of the Latin side of Strictly, encompassing different international rhythms, with a focus on Latin rhythms (Salsa, Reggaeton, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, etc). Led by Federico Bedoya, this class distils the essence of Zumba, which originates from Colombia where it was initially called Rumba.
All ability levels are welcome, and you can arrive alone or with friends as no partner work will be taking place. Book your place here.
Flamenco
Mondays, various times
OK - so this isn’t ‘strictly’ a dance on the show, but it has all the required drama and passion so gets included anyway. Our class teacher Helena ‘La Leyenda’ has been dancing Flamenco for over 30 years and has been teaching for more than 25 of them. On a Monday, she offers classes for two different ages of children (4-7) & (8-12) and a class for adults of all abilities.