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Scottish Dancing - Just for Fun

Have you ever wished that you were able to join in at Scottish Ceilidhs, Scottish Weddings and Reels Evenings? If so come along and learn how to dance some of the popular Reels such as the Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Eightsome Reel and the Duke of Perth. Join us to have the fun of not only learning the steps and formations but also how to enjoy the dances themselves. The music is lively, the exercise good and the aim is to make your week as enjoyable as possible.

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Dancing through the Ages

Take a nostalgic journey with us through the portals of time – try taster sessions in dance styles from the past including 1920's Charleston, the age of the silver screen (think Fred and Ginger), Lindy Hop from the 30's / 40's and Disco dance from the 70's. Enjoy a range of music from times gone by, dancing to the sounds of Louis Jordan and the Bee Gees amongst many others.

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Dance to the Music from the Magical Musicals

Do you love listening to the music of Irving Berlin or Cole Porter? Ever wished you could dance like they do in the movies?

Step back in time with Helen and Zoe on a journey through some of the most popular and much loved musicals of time including Top Hat, Kiss Me, Kate, Hello Dolly and more.

Escape reality and learn fun dance sequences that will exercise the body and mind.

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Jive Alive!

This is a fun and lively course, by the end of which you will have mastered three different dance styles, all of which complement each other and have similarities! The speed of the teaching will greatly depend on the participants taking the course and you will be surprised at how quickly you progress as the week passes by. On the first morning you will be introduced to the rock ‘n' roll and modern jive, the former having set basic steps and the latter being a little freer using your natural movement style with no footwork to learn. On the second morning you will begin the salsa, which is a faster, more complicated dance with a Latin feel and exaggerated hip action! As the week progresses you will recap all three dances daily and gradually extend each routine to add more fancy steps and give you a real sense of achievement. Partners are continuously rotated and even set couples are encouraged to participate as you learn more by dancing with a variety of people and it's certainly more fun!!

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Strictly Ballroom & Latin American Dancing

A fun and social course for all those inspired by the popular TV series 'Strictly Come Dancing'. If you're convinced you'll never dance, I'll prove you wrong! This is a beginner's course to introduce you to some of the Ballroom and Latin American dances you have seen on the television.

You'll begin with the basic steps of each dance and gradually add simple variations as you progress through the week. The dances you will learn include the waltz, quickstep , foxtrot, cha cha, rumba and jive. Although partners cannot be guaranteed, the course teacher will ensure a fair rotation of tutor helpers throughout the week.

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Beginners Classical Arabic Belly Dancing

Basic movements will be taught, to each individual's ability. The aim of the course will be to learn a choreographed dance routine. History and relevant philosophy will be discussed to give insight into this art-form. Middle-Eastern dance is suitable for all ages, shapes and sizes and is a wonderful form of self-expression. It is excellent for reshaping and toning the hips, thighs, waist and abdominal areas as well as helping joints and strengthening surrounding muscle.

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Improver/Intermediate Classical Arabic Belly Dancing

It is a graceful, skilful, high art-form, admired and respected by those who understand it. The whole gamut of emotions may be called upon whilst performing: sad, happy, sensual, powerful, giving and caring. The joy for Jacqueline is that she will teach dancers to perform an authentic move such as Camel Walk or Hip Drop, but she encourages the dancer to retain her individuality, so that her own personality shines through. Each dancer develops their own style whilst enjoying the journey, learning the magic of Middle Eastern dance, culminating in a choreographed dance routine for improvers.