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  1. Charleston intensive
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 19 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rosaria Sativa
    Build a foundation of basic dance skills on this fun intensive which will have you dancing the energetic Charleston. You will be dancing to original jazz music from the 1920s and 30s as well different music styles to show that you can dance the Charleston to almost any beat.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00
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  2. Ballet: technique and repertoire
    Course start date:  Wed 23 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Alexander Simpkins
    This is a great opportunity to learn sections of repertoire from a well-known classical ballet. These will be group or solo dances, including some mime sequences. As preparation, a condensed ballet class will be offered, focussing on technical aspects that will occur in our repertoire section. You should have attended regular ballet classes for at least 1 year and have good knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00
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  3. Burlesque
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 26 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gwendoline Lamour
    Burlesque is an empowering and expressive performance art. Learn the basics of burlesque movement and dance in this glamorous and fun one day workshop. We will explore the posture, deportment, style and elegance of showgirl movement.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00
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  4. Flamenco: power and performance
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 27 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Danielle Allan
    This course, separate but complementary to the other summer flamenco dance courses, will focus on archetypal flamenco dance steps and moves that accompany ‘Seguirillas’ music. With emphasis on dancing style, performance presence and panache, the course will culimate in a short dance sequence with live guitar accompaniment. Suitable for men and women of all ages, from beginners to improvers.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00
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  5. Argentine Tango: introduction
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 3 Aug 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Adriana Pegorer
    An introduction to Argentine Tango. Learn and practice the fundamentals of this famous partner dance in a supportive and fun environment!



    No partner needed – come alone, with a partner or with friends. Suitable for both beginners and those with some prior experience.
    Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £27.00
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  6. Contemporary dance intensive
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 16 Aug 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Francis Angol
    This is a three-evening intensive in contemporary dance fusion. Learn how to express your physicality in a dynamic fashion and gain basic knowledge of the main principles of contemporary dance, with influences from other techniques. General level - suitable for both beginners and improvers.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  7. Tap dance: beginners
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jacqueline Pert
    If you are new to tap then this is the place to start. Come and find your dancing feet. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  8. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
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  9. Tap dance: improvers
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jacqueline Pert
    Practice and improve your basic tap skills and increase your vocabulary of steps and sequences. Gain a greater understanding of rhythm, tempo and syncopation. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00
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  10. Classical ballet: beginners
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Giovanna Lamboglia
    Designed for the complete beginner or for those wanting to go back to basics. Develop knowledge and skill in this enjoyable Ballet class which provides a fun and satisfying way to improve alignment, muscle tone, flexibility and coordination. The classes will also help to improve any other dance styles you might be practicing.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
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  11. Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £111.00
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  12. Dance 60+ performance
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Francis Angol
    Our aim is to inspire older men and women within the community to get creative through dance and movement, and to inspire others through performance. An ideal opportunity to flex both mind and body in this uplifting creative experience where you will get the chance to explore and discover your creative potential through dance and performance.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £167.00
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  13. Dance 60+
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Francis Angol
    Join our weekly dance and movement classes to improve mobility, posture, balance and coordination. Our aim is to inspire older men and women to get creative with dance and movement.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  14. Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £167.00
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  15. Ballet pointe: improvers
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Dilek Taptik
    Refine, stregthen and challenge your pointe work. With expert guidance you will gain greater confindence and build on your technique as we explore more complex combinations at the barre and in the centre. Working safely and with correct alignment are at the core of what we do so to get the most out of this course you should have attended regular ballet classes and pointe work for at least 12-18 months.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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