Dance Workshop - Classes Info.

Levels

Absolute beginners = no experience
Beginners 2 nd Level = some limited experience
Level 2 = Quite a lot of experience
Level 3 = coming up to intermediate level
Mixed Levels = all levels except absolute beginners but enquire with individual teachers

Cuban Salsa

The beauty of learning Salsa in a studio rather than a club is that you get more correction, more tuition in technique, more space (usually) and more chance to go over steps and patterns at your own pace. The classes give every student a chance to develop their technique to a high standard at a pace suitable to them in a fun and easy going environment. Learn basic footwork and simple routines at beginner level. Improver level tackles more complex sequences and Intermediate aims to develop style, technique and improvisation.

If you are interested:
in starting Salsa at The Dance Workshop, you can ring us and discuss your level. All lessons are priced at £6.50

What you should wear :
Dance shoes are preferable; soft comfortable shoes are acceptable for initial classes. No boots, black rubber soles, flip-flops or stiletto heels. Bring a change of shoes as we don’t allow shoes worn straight off the street.

Ballet

Classical ballet classes IDTA based with an element of free work are available from BEGINNERS to ADVANCED . We encourage adults of all ages either with no experience at all or those who just want to come back to ballet after leaving it off. It is never too late to benefit from the discipline of ballet for those who have always wanted to learn. Ballet encourages strength, suppleness and stamina; in the classes the focus is on correct alignment and strengthening the core central muscles. This has a positive effect on improving ones overall posture, strength and poise. Teachers Rita Barker and Joëlle Barker promote a high standard of technique that encourages the best in each individual.

If you are interested in Ballet:
you should contact Rita Barker at the dance Workshop.
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telephone 0121 442 2286 to make further enquiries.

What to wear:
Tights or tight leggings in order for the teacher to see the lines of the body. Ballet Shoes are not essential but we have them available at our shop OCHO DANCEWEAR should you require some. We also sell leotards, dance tops, professional ballet tights and ballet cardigan wraps.

Tap

If you want to get more energy and verve, this class is for you! The class focuses on good rhythm work, technique and dance routines.

Classes £6.50 per class

Beginner’s class teaches the basic vocabulary of tap with simple routines; level two begins to develop slightly more demanding technique and routines whereas the intermediate class is for more experienced dancers, who enjoy a fast paced, rhythmical challenge,

If you are interested in Tap:
please contact us at the dance workshop. E mail us, telephone or drop in to see us at the studios.

What to wear:
All you need is a pair of tap shoes and a sense of rhythm! If you don’t have tap shoes and want to try it out anyway, we would advise that you wear smooth soled shoes with a small heel. Should you want to buy any tap shoes, we have a good range available at OCHO DANCEWEAR at various prices.

Ashara School of Eygptian Dance

Ashara Dance Centre offers a range of weekly classes and courses for advanced dancers throughout the year. We are proud of a very high standard of technique and performance skills.

Classes: evenings
Absolute Beginners class – for those with now experience
Beginners/improvers for advancing beginners and those who are returning to dancing after a break
Intermediate for those who wish to study more challenging techniques and increase their knowledge and awareness of Egyptian Dance and Music

Advanced booking is essential for all classes except Beginner level. Beginners may pay as they come.
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If you are interested:
please contact us at the dance workshop. E mail us, telephone or drop in to see us at the studios.

What to wear:
Comfortable skirt or trousers (NO jeans) and top, bare feet, band or scarf for the hips (no jingly costumes please)

Contemporary Dance

We are often asked what is contemporary. Some people think it’s like hip hop or street dance. To describe it is difficult. It’s more related to ballet but it can also be like jazz or street depending on the influences of the teacher. At Dance workshop it is closer to ballet. Free flowing and plenty of rolling on the floor!

You need to be fairly fit for this class! £6.50 per person – pay as you come.

Each session will cover technique work, performance skills with elements of release technique and centred movement using breath and weight.

If you are interested in Contemporary Dance
please contact the Dance Workshop. Classes are for both young adults and adults.

Pilates

At the Dance Workshop tuition is available in Pilates Mat work either on a one to one basis or in a class.

Though many people think of Pilates as a ‘new form’ of exercise, in reality Pilates has been around for a century. Dancers have been using Pilates since the middle of the last century to increase core strength without building bulk. Pilates is a holistic and integrated method of exercising body, mind and spirit

German-born Joseph Pilates had asthma, rickets and rheumatic fever, which left him with the desire to get physically stronger. He believed the imbalances in the body and habitual patterns of movements caused injuries. After observing links between weak areas of the body and over-compensation of other parts, he developed exercises devised to re-educate and re-align the body.

If you are interested in coming to any Pilates classes:
Anyone wishing to attend Pilates should establish their level with the teacher before attending class and go over any health issues beforehand.

What to wear:
Comfortable clothing such as jogging bottoms and a t-shirt or leotard, with a sweatshirt to keep you warm at the beginning of class. A towel is useful to rest your head on and a mat. (If you do not have a suitable mat, they are available to borrow at The Dance Workshop). Bare feet or socks.

For information on other classes please use the contact page to call teachers directly. Should you have any difficulty contacting a teacher, please don’t hesitate to call us at Dance Workshop. We will do our best to assist with your enquiry