Welcome to Dancers of Chippenham

Enclosed are the details of our Spring/Summer term, which starts on

Monday 25 February 2008.

Our Absolute Beginners class is held on two evenings a week, Tuesday and Thursday between 8.00-9.00 pm.  This class runs for 20 weeks and gives everyone a good foundation in couple dancing, in both the Ballroom and Latin disciplines.  Salsa and Rock ‘n’ Roll classes are ten-week courses.  These are styled to get you started and give you the confidence to get up and dance.  Big social enhancers for all age groups are Scottish Country and Irish classes. Traditional set dances with a touch of technique.

Classes this term are taken by Claire Morgan, Ballroom, Latin American, & Beginners Dance nights.  Tina Mangnall, Social Dance class.  Gemma Day, Tap, Fitness through Dance, Modern and Jazz.  Rebecca Petty-Fitzmaurice, Ballet.  Irene Wilkie, Scottish Country & Highland, Mike McInerney, Irish Dance and Liz Loikkanen, Tribal Fusion.

The year is split into four teaching periods with at least one week of pure practise at the end of the teaching period.  Only two dances will be taught in our Ballroom & Latin beginners and improvers classes over each period.  This will make it easier to move around and choose the dances you wish to learn, and to join a class mid term, both for beginners and existing pupils. 

For all those people who wish to take medals, these courses give a wider range of figures and the chance for you to put together your own routine.  Details of medal test requirements are available on request.

Below is a short description of the different dance classes to be held at

Dancers of Chippenham Ltd, Unit 3 Cricketts Lane Ind. Park, Cricketts Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3EQ. 

Tel: 01249 661131. 

ADULT NEW CLASSES

Scottish Country Dance                                                                                  £5.00

Traditional set Scottish Country dances with a touch of technique, to wonderful music.

A great way to enjoy company and learn to do something different.

Sunday 2 March 2008                                                                                       7.00 - 8.00 pm

Fitness through Dance                                                                                    £33.00 for 6wks

A fun and exciting way to keep fit and have fun through dance.  All classes are in a relaxed atmosphere and cater for all levels and needs.  So if you fancy some exercise but dread going to the gym, then this could be the class for you!! 

Monday 25 February 2008                                                                               7.00 - 8.00 pm

Tribal Fusion                                                                                                       £5.50

A Mix of Middle Eastern and Gipsy dance moves with a fusion of traditional music and modern beats.  Great for core conditioning and toning.  Absolute beginners will start with the basic moves and over 20 weeks combine them to make a routine, to help you gain confidence, get fit and have fun.

Monday 25 February 2008                                                                                       8.00 - 9.00 pm

Tap Level 1                                                                                                          £33.00 for 6wks

Absolute Beginners’ class.

Tuesday 26 February 2008                                                                             8.00 - 9.00 pm

Absolute Beginners Social Dance Class                                                    £5.50

This very successful course is especially designed for all those people who would love to dance socially.  You will learn in short easy stages the basic dance rhythms and with them a few simple steps to get you and your partner around the dance floor. 

Tuesday 26 February 2008                                                                             8.00 - 9.00 pm

Thursday 28 February 2008                                                                            8.00 - 9.00 pm

Salsa                                                                                                                     £5.50

Basic Salsa taught over a ten-week period, rhythm and timing, twists and twirls, with a touch of special effect and technique. Great fun for your social life.

Wednesday 27 February 2008                                                                       7.00 - 8.00 pm

Irish Dance                                                                                                          £33.00 for 6wks

Basic technique taught to absolute beginners.  A great way to exercise and have fun in your social time.

Wednesday 27 February 2008                                                                            7.00 -8.00 pm

Practice hour                                                                                                      £4.50

An hour every Thursday for ten weeks for your use.  This is the hour to practice everything that you have been taught in class, to go over those troublesome figures that you almost had right, and then the class finished.  Come along and practice your dancing.

Wednesday 27 February 2008                                                                            9.00 - 10.00 pm

Absolute Beginners Rock ‘n’ Roll Class                                                          £5.50

Authentic 50’s style Rock ‘n’ Roll. (Basic one beat jive)  During this ten-week period you will cover all the twists and turns of this very enjoyable dance style. 

Thursday 28 February 2008                                                                                9.00 - 10.00 pm

ADULT CLASSES

Scottish Country Dance                                                                             £5.00

Traditional set Scottish Country dances with a touch of technique, to wonderful music.  A great way to enjoy company and learn to do something different.

Sunday 7.00 - 8.00 pm

Western Line Dance                                                                                    £4.50

Traditional Western Line dancing to Country & Western music.  No heavy disco beats just social dancing without a partner. All levels welcome.

Tuesday 7.00 - 8.00 pm

Wednesday 6.00 - 7.00 pm

Fitness through Dance                                                                               £5.50

A fun and exciting way to keep fit and have fun through dance.  This level is recommended for participants who are new to the class and/or are looking for a consistent work out.

Monday 7.00 - 8.00 pm

Thursday 7.00 - 8.00 pm

Tribal Dance                                                                                                  £5.50

The art of muscle control, to separate and gyrate those individual body parts required for Tribal Dancing.  Learn how to dance correctly without straining yourself.

Monday 7.00 - 8.00 pm Level 2

Monday 8.00 - 9.00 pm Level 1

Beginners Classes                                                                                       £5.50

A class of Ballroom dances alternating with Latin American dances.  All class members must have some dance experience or have been attending classes for a minimum of six months.

Monday 8.00 - 9.00 pm

Thursday 7.00 - 8.00 pm

Tap (for Adults only)                                                                                    £5.50

A class for adults.  Come along and give it a go, you may even enjoy it.

Monday Level 2  8.00 - 9.00 pm

Tuesday Level 3  7.00 - 8.00 pm

                 Level 1  8.00 - 9.00 pm

Variations & Figures Workshop                                                               £5.50

Ten weeks of Ballroom and Latin figures.  This new term will start with a Rumba variation.  This class is for the more adventurous amongst you, those searching for something new to do.

Monday 9.00 - 10.00 pm

Absolute Beginners Social Dance Class                                                         £5.50

This very successful course is especially designed for all those people who would love to dance socially.  You will learn in short easy stages the basic dance rhythms and with them a few simple steps to get you and your partner around the dance floor. 

Tuesday 8.00 - 9.00 pm

Thursday 8.00 - 9.00 pm

Improvers  Latin                                                                                              £5.50

Cha Cha & Jive figures taught over a 10-week period.

Wednesday 8.00 - 9.00 pm

Absolute Beginners American Swing Class                                                    £5.50

Basic American Swing taught over a ten-week period, rhythm and timing with a touch of special effect and technique. 

Wednesday 7.00 - 8.00 pm

Improvers Ballroom                                                                                         £5.50

Waltz & Quickstep Figures taught over 10-week period.

Tuesday 9.00 - 10.00 pm

Irish for Absolute Beginners (for Adults only)                                      £5.50

Starting with the easy hops and steps leading to the fleeting feet of the hard shoe dance.

Great exercise and wonderful music, plus the social company and all while you learn a new skill.

Wednesday 7.00 - 8.00 pm

Practice Hour All levels (Ballroom & Latin)                                                  £4.50

This is one hour once a week; of pure dancing, to practice all the routines or figures class members have been taught throughout the first term period.

Thursday 9.00 - 10.00 pm

Absolute Beginners Rock ‘n’ Roll Class                                                        £5.50

Authentic 50’s style Rock ‘n’ Roll. (Basic one beat jive)  During this ten-week period you will cover all the twists and turns of this very enjoyable dance style. 

Thursday 9.00 - 10.00 pm

Available by appointment - please ring Keith or Ann to arrange or discuss any of the following lessons on 01249 661131 for

·      Private Lessons (couples only)
£13 half hour, £26 hour

·      Professional Tuition

·      Competition Training

Please Note:  Cancellation of a private or professional lesson requires 24 hours notice. 

A cancellation at short notice must be paid for.

A once only registration fee of £5 per person is payable with the first attendance at the Dance School.

DANCE NIGHTS

Non-stop music from 8.00 - 10.30pm, and covers most of the dancing taught at the school. For beginners and experienced dancers alike, the evening is there for you to practise, relax and just enjoy yourself. Dances are held on Saturday nights. Dates will be advertised during class time. Yearly list of dates available from reception.  Price £5.00 in advance (24hrs) Not Ticket Dances.  £6.00 on the door.

Please Note; A once only registration fee of £5 per person is payable by all non-members with their first attendance at the Dance School.

Workshops

These are held on Sunday afternoons 2.30 - 4.30 pm, throughout the year.  Dances taught are Ballroom, Latin American and some Sequence dances.  Light refreshments are included in the price of admission £9.00 per person.  Forthcoming workshops will be advertised on the notice boards

General Advice

For the absolute beginner, and indeed for those with just a little experience, you will not be taught anything that is too difficult. Two left feet or no! You may come with or without a partner. Dress is optional, (Please NO Jeans or Denim wear, as it restricts movement) something that gives freedom of movement and is comfortable.

Shoes

Light neat shoes with either laces or strap fastener (to keep them on your feet) are recommended.  Dance shoes are on sale at the school.  Shoes not permitted are trainers, stiletto heels and steel studded shoes/boots.  Not recommended are kickers, (those types of shoes with thick rubber soles) because of the difficulty of dancing in them.  All shoes must be changed before entering the studios. No outdoor shoes are to be worn into the dance studios as they can damage the floor surfaces.  Tap, Ballet and Jazz shoes are essential to participate correctly in these classes.

How to get to us.

‘Dancers of Chippenham’ is on the Cricketts Lane Industrial Park.

Cricketts Lane is situated opposite Platinum Renault Garage, which is a yellow and white faced building on the left hand side of London Road (A4) heading towards Calne from the town centre. Turn into Cricketts Lane and the entrance to the Industrial Park can be found

100 yards up on the left hand side.

 If you require any further information please telephone 01249 661131 (Ansaphone if teaching)

 Finally, to all those of you who supported the classes last term, thank you, see you again.

 Best Regards

Keith Walley Fellow. U.K.A. B.B L.A. Seq. RnR W.L.D. 

Site last updated 16th March 2008