BALLROOM
	This is a graceful style of dance that can be enjoyed by young and old, male or female – an essential social skill.  Over recent years, it has been popularised by the “Strictly Come Dancing” series as well as films such as “Shall We Dance” starring Richard Gere. Ballroom (or Standard as it is sometimes known) is couples dancing.
LATIN AMERICAN
	Latin American dances (Rumba, Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Paso Doble, Jive) all originate from Cuba and are related to Club dances such as the Mambo and Salsa. The music is popular and lively and the dance steps provide an excellent form of exercise that really works the leg muscles.  Suited to any age or ability.  Latin American dancing is couples dancing.
OLD TIME (CLASSICAL SEQUENCE)
	Old Time dancing is couples dancing, and is a popular form of Ballroom dancing. The name ‘Old Time’ can be misleading, as many of the popular dances have been arranged over more recent years. Every couple on the floor does the same steps at the same time, and many of the dances have been arranged to special music and so have their own tune.  Each dance is of a 16 (or occasionally 32) bar sequence.  The basis of Old Time is ballet technique combined with Ballroom and Latin.
MODERN OR LATIN SEQUENCE DANCING
	This combines the styles of Old Time and Ballroom or Latin, working Ballroom and Latin figures into 16 bar sequences.  Sequence dancing is couples dancing.
DISCO
	To be enjoyed by those who want to keep fit and have lots of energy.  Not for those who don’t like hard work! Disco dances can be done solo, in couples or in teams.
ROCK’N’ROLL
	The dance form that became very popular during the 1950’s, although originally dating back to the 1920’s.  Energetic for children – an ideal way to keep fit, or more gentle for adults, but still an excellent form of exercise.  Rock’n’Roll is a couples dance.
LINE DANCING
	Line Dancing is where dancers perform pre-set routines in lines. Everyone starts at the same time, dances the same steps in synchronization with everyone else and finishes with the end of the music.  The dances vary in difficulty and the style of music, whilst traditionally of Country & Western origin, now covers a wide variety of popular music. Line Dancing is a solo dance form, but Couples dancing can also be done.
SALSA
	Salsa is the end result of mixing a range of dance steps and rhythms together.  The speed of Salsa can vary from quite a slow tempo to very fast, therefore learning Salsa can be quite physically demanding.  Salsa is a couples dance.

TAP
	If you are looking for an enjoyable way of responding to rhythm and music then this is the perfect class!  Put on your tap shoes and come and learn the basic steps of Tap Dancing put together to   simple routines at the end of each class!  These classes will not be structured for exams (for this year).
BALLET
	“Let’s start from the very beginning . . . a very good place to start”!!  Like Julie Andrews in Sound of Music we are offering the ABCs of Ballet for children aged between 3 and 5.  The class revolves around the teaching of the very basic steps of Ballet and development of Musicality, while taking part to the wonderful world of storytelling and make-believe!  This class is not structured for examination (for this year).
JAZZ/KEEP FIT

	Come and join us for a good workout followed by an energetic routine to keep nice and fit!  This class focuses on cardio and toning through easy to do exercises in a circuit training or aerobic workout.  You don’t have to be super fit to join this class.  Just come with lots of energy and we will make sure to tailor make the class according to your needs!
STREET DANCE
	Do you enjoy watching MTV with the latest chart hits while trying to copy the fantastic dance moves in the background?  If you do then come and join us for a Funky class with suggested music of your own choice!  Just ask your Teacher’s advice and bring along your favourite up tempo track and learn to dance to it.  Don’t’ forget to bring your trainers and a pair of baggy trousers!!
HIP HOP
	A style of music and dancing that arose during the 1970s from block parties in New York city.  Hip Hop is a culture that consists of four elements: Djing,  Emceeing (rapping), graffiti and break dancing.  Moving to syncopation and   abstract rhythms is what we will aim to learn as well as experience the basic steps of break dancing.

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