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Welcome to the Dance School. Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes in Gloucester, Stroud & the surrounding areas
Dancing School Teachers
Dancing Teachers Elaine and John have over 60 years experience between them. Together they have the experience and knowledge to teach people to dance from complete beginners, medal grades, advance dancers, first wedding dance and competitors. They are able to tailor their teaching to suit your individual needs and abilities in a very easy to remember format. Their Classes and Private Lessons can be found in Stroud, Gloucester surrounding areas.
Dance Classes Stroud And Gloucester
Dance is not just about competition, it's a passion
Ballroom and Latin dancing keeps your mind, body and soul fit and active
Qualifications
Elaine Proverbs owner of the dancing school has professional qualifications: Member Ballroom, Latin & Old Time with the IDTA, ISTD, UKA and a Fellow with the BATD. John is a qualified Member of the IDTA.
Event Organisers
The dancing school organises Dancing Holidays which are very popular and have been running for 20 years at great locations. We also organise events for Social Dances, Charity Fundraisers and events for corporate customers and local schools and businesses. Whatever your needs we can help.
Teaching People To Dance Is A Skill
Teaching people to dance requires multi skills – knowledge, experience, patience, understanding, communication and commitment. We have all these qualities to help pupils achieve the best results in a fun relaxed atmosphere.
Customer Testimonials
What our pupils say
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Elaine knows how to break things down into easy stages and repeat until we are all getting it. Added to that she has the perfect sense of humour.
Linda A.
The teachers are very, very patient and have a wealth of knowledge to teach us and we meet up with all the other dancers from their various classes at the social events.
Judith & Keith
Elaine and John‘s instructions are clear to follow, we try our best to get things right and sometimes we don’t however, we have learnt to laugh about this and carry on. Elaine and John are always on hand to encourage and support us where and when we need it.
Karen
Elaine and John are very attentive to individual couples’ needs to ensure steady progression and improvement. Challenging – yes, fun – definitely, can anyone do it – most definitely!
Mark
Our Dance Class Teachers
Simply the best
Elaine Proverbs
Dance Teacher
Elaine has been dancing since the age of 5 and teaching for over 30 years. She has qualifications with the International Dance Teachers Association, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, British Association Teachers of Dancing and the United Kingdom Alliance. Elaine’s years of experience and knowledge make her able to teach at all levels, whether very basic beginners or advanced.
John Mitchell
Dance Teacher
John Mitchell has been teaching with Elaine for 25 years. He is qualified with the International Dance Teachers Association. He has a unique ability to bring out the best in people and help them learn to dance. John's sense of humour keeps everyone laughing and enjoying their experience
John Proverbs
Assistant
John assists at the Dancing School in the classes, administration and catering.
Dinah Hesketh
Dance Teacher
Class Teaching Assistant with Elaine's Dancing School. She has been assisting in the ballroom, Latin and sequence classes for 15 years and is a valued member of the team.
Alan Halling
Teaching Assistant
Alan is a class teaching assistant with Elaine's Dancing School. He helps with the ballroom and Latin dances and is a valued member of the team.