Beginners

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Welcome to the Dance School!

Dance is not a competition, it’s a passion

Ballroom and Latin dancing keeps your mind, body and sole fit and active

Absolute beginners start your dancing experience here

Elaine explaining posture to pupils

Elaine explaining posture to pupils

If you are new to ballroom and latin dancing then the absolute beginners class or the taster session is the place to start.  We give basic easy to follow instructions in all the ballroom and latin dances to enable you to get around the floor.  You do not change partners and our teachers and class assistants make the classes fun and friendly. Why not try our New Year New You beginners classes restarting from Monday 8 January 2018.  Get fit, make new friends and learn a new sociable skill.  You can join any time.  Absolute beginners classes are at Cashes Green Primary School Stroud on Mondays at 6.30pm and Wednesdays at Abbeydale Community Centre Gloucester 8.30pm.  Just turn up and let the fun begin.

Class Details, Times & Locations

Monday Classes

Absolute Beginners Classes are on Mondays 6.30pm at Cashes Green Primary School, Stroud, GL5 4NL. Our classes are on going for absolute beginners so come along anytime and start dancing and join the fun.

Wednesday Classes

Wednesdays 8:30 pm at Abbeydale Community Centre, Gloucester GL4 4BL. Our classes are on going for absolute beginners come along and let the fun begin.

Beginner Pupil Testimonials

What our pupils say

Dancing has provided a new challenge to me and my partner and given us the opportunity to learn something new together.

Mark & Karen
Mark & Karen

Dancing has definitely enriched our lives. It has given us a group of friends who have the same vision to become better dancers over time.  We have such fun and enjoy all aspects of belonging to undoubtedly the best dance school in Gloucestershire which we would thoroughly recommend.

The teaching is excellent and has been planned to increase knowledge incrementally so that it can be absorbed gradually.

Social events are special as they enable us to consolidate what we have learnt at a pace which enables us to absorb the knowledge. Social events are wonderful as friendships are frequently made and enjoyed.

Frank Carole
Ballroom & Latin

Our Teachers

Simply the best

Elaine Proverbs

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

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

John Proverbs

Assistant

John assists at the Dancing School in the classes, administration and catering.

Elizabeth O’Sullivan

Elizabeth O’Sullivan

Dance Teacher

Elizabeth has been dancing with Elaine for over 25 years and is a qualified teacher with the International Dance Teachers Association. Her knowledge of dancing, patience to teach others and bubbly personality make her an asset to the team.

Dinah Hesketh

Dinah Hesketh

Dance Instructors

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

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.