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Dancing is the 2nd best way to burn calories (in a way which does not feel like ‘exercise’) according to recent channel 4 TV program ‘how to get fit fast’. It’s called ‘non exercise activity thermogenesis’ and it’s a great way to loose weight and get fitter. For more information of dance classes go to.
Hello there,
This is a personal message from Elisabeth:
I have just spent three amazing weekends watching our pupils excelling in different events.
First of all on Sunday 17th April they displayed the beauty and elegance of the Ballroom and Latin Competition, on Sunday 24th April they “hit us “ with their energy and excitement at the Street Dance Competition and then Saturday 30th April….the icing on the cake their “pure magical” performance in the Hits 25 show at the Opera House Theatre, Winter Garden, Blackpool.
I am so very proud of them.
Since I started the Dance School over twenty years ago it has always been my aim to provide affordable lessons for any child who wishes to join us and learn to dance.
We do not audition or choose our pupils for any of our special projects like other schools do. If anyone wants to be involved, we take them.
We provide inexpensive small group workshops for our training sessions and due to the hard work of everyone concerned the results are remarkable . Other Schools only achieve this sort of improvement with very expensive private lessons.
We sincerely believe in providing a good standard of dancing for all. This is achieved with the warm co-operation and teamwork between us Teachers, the Parents and of-course our lovely pupils.
I look forward to seeing you all at our Medal Test weekend next Sunday 8th May and our medal Presentation on 9th July .
If you particularly enjoyed any of our special events please don`t hesitate to tell us.
Best regards to everyone,
Elisabeth
Our dancers have enjoyed a very busy start to the year including two Ballroom and Latin competitions, a Street dance competition, Medal presentation evening with professional dance demonstration, trip to Blackpool Tower Ballroom and most recently the ‘Top Hat’ performance at the Opera House which was amazing. We are very proud of all our dancers who have worked hard to improve their dancing and who get involved with our events. You can see pictures of all of these events and more on the dance school instagram page.
We have recently updated the dance school web site with details of all planned events for 2016. Click here to check out our action packed calender. If you require more information on any of our events then please dont hesitate to contact us. We also welcome any feedback which can be used to help develop and improve our dance classes and events. Just fill out the contact form below with your ideas and suggestions.
All of our adult pupils, including our beginners and improver’s, are welcome to join us for a social dance on Saturday the 7th May starting at 8pm and we have all of our Medal Tests on Sunday the 8th May. Our Social dances are very relaxed, just bring your dance shoes and your own favourite drinks and nibbles. Its an ideal opportunity to practice all those steps you’ve been working hard to master.
To celebrate the achievements and commitment of our dance pupils top dance competitors Christian and Beth treated us all to an inspiring demonstration of all five Latin dances Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba and Paso. We were also treated to various demonstrations of dance by our own pupils at every age group and level. Everyone involved performed their routines with confidence. Well done dancers, your performances were great!
Thank you all Mums, Dads and Grandparents for your continued support. As Christian and Beth highlighted during the question and answer session, learning to dance requires both determination and commitment and the higher the level you wish to attain the more dedication and practice is required.
Following the demonstration Christian and Beth handed out awards to the schools pupils including Medal Tests Certificates, Competitors Medals and Special Achievement Awards. These awards recognise the skill, commitment, effort and general development of our pupils. We are very proud of the progress made by every pupil. Well done dancers!
These classes are suitable for adult beginners with little or no dance experience. Classes are fun and relaxed and over the 10 weeks you will be taught the basics in waltz, quickstep, cha cha, rumba & Jive. Visit our web site for more details. The classes will be held in the main hall of Kirkham Community Centre which benefits from a large dance floor and free car parking. For more information please phone Elisabeth on 01995 671067 or email eboxall@tiscali.co.uk or visit our web site www.kirkhamdance.com
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Friends and pupils of the dance school welcomed in the New Year in style with Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing, buffet, quiz and raffle. Check out the slide show above. Thanks to everyone who supported this event and we wish all friends and pupils of our dance school a happy and healthy New Year. 2015 was a fantastic year with lots of well supported events. Lets make 2016 even better. Check out some of the events we enjoyed in 2015… click this link.. Dance Events 2015 pdf Check out what we have planned for 2016 click here.
If you’ve never danced before or you have just started to learn make 2016 the year you discover the wonderful and rewarding experience of dancing. There’s no better way to stay fit and healthy without feeling like you’ve exercised at all! We have adult beginners classes running on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Check out our website www.kirkhamdance.com for more information.
If you have some experience of dancing make 2016 the year you take your dancing to the next level. This might be for example, having some private lessons to get to grips with the Foxtrot, taking a medal test for the first time or entering a dance competition! What ever your dancing goals might be we are here to help you achieve them. Estelle, Elisabeth, Michael or Jonathan will be pleased to have a chat and discuss your requirements. Our teacher team is committed to help you make your dancing experience as good as it can be. Our adult intermediate level class is held on a Wednesday evening. For adults who wish to compete then special workshops and private coaching sessions are available.
For those of you who enjoy Sequence dancing then we have a class which focuses solely on learning sequence dances on a Thursday Evening. Learning popular sequence dances is very useful as you are exposed to all the rhythms of the Ballroom and Latin dances and many social events are often a 50/50 mix of Ballroom / Latin and Sequences dances.
Looking ahead, we will be hosting many more social events (including trips to the world famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom), and more regular Saturday night social dances for Ballroom & Latin and Sequence dancing. These social dances really help develop your dancing and confidence and are a great opportunity to get to know your fellow pupils better. Check out our events page on our web site http://www.kirkhamdance.com for dates and times.
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What a great start for our new adult pupils who by the end of their first lesson were dancing the Waltz and Cha Cha Cha! Well done to you all. We hope you enjoyed the lesson as much as we did and are looking forward to next week. See you then Estelle, Jonathan and Megan.
Enjoy learning to dance in a friendly class with other beginners.
This 10 week course will focus on the Waltz, Quick Step, Cha Cha and Rumba. Classes start 7:30pm Tuesday the 6th October and are held in the main hall at Kirkham Community Centre. These classes are specifically designed for beginners and no previous experience is required. We will gently guide you through every step. Each class costs only £5 per person.
Call Estelle on 07920 408858 for more information or visit our web site www.kirkhamdance.com
During the month of August the schools timetable will be temporarily streamlined to accommodate holiday commitments of both pupils and our teacher team. Please note the following changes in our usual program which all take effect from and including this Saturday 1st August.
Have a great Summer break everyone and we look forward to seeing you all in September when our normal class timetable resumes. Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.
