Social Events
We have a range of social trips that we arrange throughout the year (in addition to our bi-monthly social nights ). To book yourself on a trip you can either pay using the dropdown menus below, pay us in cash or cheque, or by BACS (please contact us for bank or any other details):
Please note that if you use the transfer option then please use your surname as the reference then contact us to confirm which activities you are paying for.
- "Strictly Come and Dance" Charity Competition in Maidenhead Saturday 25th February 2012.
Antony has agreed to take part in a charity competition in February, he'll have 9 hours over 3 weeks to train a novice to perform at the Strictly inspired event.
There'll be judges marking the dances but the audience also get a vote so the more supporters we have the better!
The winning couple will have at least £250 to donate to their charity of choice.
There will also be entertainment, a raffle and refreshments.
All tickets £10. All tickets now sold !!!
- NATD Medallist Competition, Sackville School, East Grinstead Sunday 29th April 2012.
This year we will be entering students in the school into the NATD Medallist Competition. This is an inter-school competition where students compete against students from other schools at the same exam grade as them.
If you wish to compete you must have passed an exam with us in the last 18 months. However we are also offering the opportunity to come and spectate and support the students that are competing.
Doors open at 9am and admission is £10 per person. £30 including transport if enough students are interested.
- Learn To Dance in Torquay, TLH Leisure Resort, Torquay
Monday 28th May - 1st June 2012 & Monday 4th - 6th June 2012.
After the roaring success of our 2011 trip we will again be returning to Torquay in 2012.
There are two breaks taking place next year, one we are hosting on behalf of the hotel, and one as more of a Master Class break with restricted numbers.
28th May-1st June Midweek Break
The first break is an introduction to Viennese Waltz & Paso Doble that we are hosting for the hotel. This break is aimed at those that already have some Ballroom and Latin American dance experience.
Develop your dancing and concentrate on two fabulous styles of dance. Learn the Viennese Waltz and the Paso Doble on this mid-week break. If the celebrities on 'Strictly' can do it, then so can you!
- Welcome drinks reception
- 2 morning dance workshops, 2 afternoon dance workshops and 1 morning of revision
- Equivalent of 8 hours of tuition
- Social dancing each evening
- Full use of all the superb facilites - 25 metre indoor pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Steam room, Arena Games and much more.....
£204 per person. Prices quoted are for dinner, bed and breakfast per person for the number of nights specified, and are based on 2 adults sharing standard double or twin bedded rooms. Upgraded rooms and single use of double rooms may be available at a supplement.
To book this break you need to contact the hotel directly, which you can do on the following link.
4th June – 8th June Midweek Break – TWO BANK HOLIDAYS!!!
This break will cover Foxtrot and Jive and is designed for those that already dance the Slow Foxtrot and the 3-step Jive.
We will be putting together steps and techniques that you may not see in our other classes, as well as showing sequences that you can fit together into routines for the dances.
There will be five 2-hour workshops and though we cannot guarantee social dancing each evening there are normally a few events going on that we participate in.
There will be a ‘Guys and Dolls' themed dance on the Thursday night.
The cost is £270 per person and numbers are restricted to 20 students, please note we have already started receiving deposits and there are currently only 14 places remaining . Prices quoted are for dinner, bed and breakfast per person for the number of nights specified, and are based on 2 adults sharing standard double or twin bedded rooms. Upgraded rooms and single use of double rooms may be available at a supplement.
- We will again be going to see the International Ballroom Dance Championships at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 11th October 2012.
An annual tradition this gives you the opportunity to go and see the top world amateurs and professionals compete at the British Open.Next year's competition will be just as exciting, can Michael & Joanna win the professional Latin for the 8th year in a row; can Arunas & Katusha continue their winning streak and make it 4 years in a row for the professional Ballroom title?
After the popularity of the boxes last year we have booked a few more this year. We only have
2523 tickets remaining and they're already selling fast so don't delay if you want to come along. Tickets are £37.50 per person with full payment required on booking.Payments can be made either using the drop down menu below, via BACS, cheque or cash.
The evening runs from around 5.45pm-12.30am but you can come and go as you please and most people arrive around 8pm.
- Dance Weekend in Bournemouth Friday 12th - 14th October.
We will be hosting a weekend of dancing at the Hotel Picadilly, Bournemouth between Friday 12th and Sunday 14th October 2011.The weekend will include:
- bubbly reception and dinner on Friday
- breakfast on Saturday & Sunday
- dance workshop on Saturday & Sunday morning
- buffet lunch on Saturday
- 5 course banquet on Saturday
- 'Havana' ball
- Sunday lunch
Cost details will be released soon but deposits can be paid if you'd like to secure your place.
- Ken Bateman Memorial Ball Saturday 10th November .
An annual Ball in memory of Ken Bateman (owner of the dance school that Antony started at).
Black tie is appreciated, there is a licensed bar and a large free car park.
A chance to come along for a good night of dancing, there will also be professional demonstrations.
Ticket prices and availability to be confirmed.
