Village Day Display

Effingham Village Day 28th June 2014

King George V Playing Fields, Browns Lane, Effingham, KT24 5ND

Dancetime Display

Starting at 2pm

Pupils aged between 6 and 16 will be taking part in a display of dancing at the King George V playing fields in celebration of Effingham Village Day.

We will be demonstrating a selection of dances from freestyle, line dance and cheer.

If you are interested in dancing with us please contact Beryl

 

01306 628217          07733 107079

dance@dancetime.uk.com

Please come and support us at this fun event.

Medal Test 17th May 2014

Medal Test

On Saturday May 17th our Medal Test took place at the North Holmwood Village Hall.
The IDTA examiner was Mrs Joyce Welford, a lovely lady who immediately had everyone relaxed.

Pupils entered various tests ranging from rosettes to gold in Latin American, Freestyle and Line Dance.

For the first time our Steppers entered a team dance.

There was a practice session beforehand in the examination hall and many pupils took this opportunity to calm their nerves and go through their dances.

In the waiting area our latest display DVD was shown for entertainment and refreshments were available. There was also a separate hall for warming up and practise before the test.
  

Pupils arrived on time dressed very smartly.

Despite a few nerves everyone performed magnificently and we had a very successful morning.

As Mrs Welford left she commented that everyone had passed their exams. We now await the certificates and medals which will be presented in class in June.

Congratulations to all who took part and many thanks to Tina, Lucy and Esme for their help.

Medal Test

Medal Test 17th May 2014

Our next I.D.T.A. Medal Test takes place on Saturday 17th May at North Holmwood Village Hall.

For the first time a team freestyle dance will be entered.


Please make sure you return your entry form by 10th May to secure your entry to the test.


 GOOD LUCK to everyone entering!

Dancetime Annual Display

Dancetime Display 25.01.14

On Saturday 25th January pupils of Dancetime took part in our annual Dance Display. We are so proud of everyone who performed. They all worked so hard to polish each dance and looked fantastic.

As usual the display featured a range of styles including Ballroom and Latin American, Freestyle, Contemporary, Line Dance and fun dances incorporating costumes for the younger dancers. Our Wigglers performed 'Ma Baker' dressed as bandits in scarves whilst our Springers and Groovers dressed as cowboys for a line dance and our Twirlers impersonated sailors for their 'Sailor' dance. Pupils adapted quickly and efficiently to these props which really helped to add character to their performances.

                    

There was also a cheer dance which the Springers and Steppers performed beautifully. Poms and a football were incorporated making the dance enjoyable to watch bringing colour and cheer into the hall.

A special mention goes to our youngest soloist at four years old, Evie Blackburn, who danced 'Get Lucky'. Evie has only been with us for 5 months and has already improved so much, learning tricky steps and gaining enough confidence to stand up in front of everyone alone. We are so proud of her!

 



 

The afternoon also displayed some of pupil's own choreography. The Steppers made up a team dance 'Ready Or Not' showing off their skills and allowing them a chance to experiment with different moves. We encourage this a lot in class as it develops personal style and requires working together to try out new steps. The team dance was received very well and we were impressed with how much their standard of dance has advanced since last year.

 

Thank you to everyone who came to watch our dancers and support them. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

 







Fun Classes

Practising for our Annual Display

Please join us on Saturday 25th January at 2.00pm in The Tylney Room, Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Guildford Road, Leatherhead to watch an amazing show!

Display and Presentation Afternoon

Display and Presentation Afternoon.

On Thursday 27th June 2013 Dancetime will hold a display and presentation afternoon.

For new pupils it will be an opportunity to see how well your son/daughter has settled in class.

For existing pupils it will be a chance to see how well your son/daughter has progressed.

Each class will demonstrate a few newly learned dances and then be presented with their certificates. Our older pupils will be showing their own choreography.

Pupils who took their Medals in May will receive their IDTA certificates and awards.

After which our annual Dancetime certificates will be presented.


The Jigglers and Twirlers classes will join together to facilitate this afternoon.

Jigglers and Twirlers class will take place from 4.15 – 5.15pm Audience invited 5.00 – 5.15

Springers will take place at the normal time of 5.15 – 6.30pm Audience invited 6.10 – 6.30

Steppers will take place at the normal time of 5.45 – 7.00pm Audience invited 6.10 – 6.30


We hope you will be able to join us.

Gatton Manor Valentine's Dinner and Dance

Gatton Manor Valentine’s Dance             15/02/13

Dancetime was once again invited to host the Gatton Manor Valentine’s Dinner and Dance. The event took place in the club house on Friday 15^th February.

After their meal diners were invited to the dance floor to experience different styles of dance.

Basic steps were taught in the waltz, tango, cha cha cha, rumba, and rock ‘n’ roll. This was followed by practise whilst a selection of ballroom and Latin music was played.

Beryl ably assisted by Esme, then went on to teach some disco and line dance routines. There was much hilarity as moves were learned and turns made the wrong way!

Two new classes have been established in the Dancetime Studio at Ockley as a direct result of this evening:       

Line dance on Mondays                7.30 – 8.30pm

Beginner’s ballroom and Latin American on Wednesdays            8.15 – 9.15pm

 

Why not come and join us?

The Studio, Standon Stables, Standon Lane, Ockley, RH5 5QR

 

Annual Display

Tylney Room Display                     26/01/13

Once again in January Dancetime pupils took to the floor at the Tylney Room, Leatherhead Leisure Centre for their 10^th Annual Display.

Ready to start

Pupils demonstrated a cross section of dances learned in class. Styles included were freestyle, street, line dance and Latin American.

Children as young as 2 years old joined in with some preparatory freestyle steps and fun dances. Not to be outdone, our very capable adults showcased many line dances including a well performed waltz.  

Touch your toes

Lucy and Jade ably waltzed around our line dancers, mastering the many turns required, and pupils from our Springers class partnered each other for a complex mambo routine. Oliver confidently led Sophie in a shorter version – no mean achievement for one so young!

Very brave!

 

The audience were thrilled by our youngest soloist, Emma, as she danced freestyle to a Janet Jackson song. Jade stepped in last minute to join Katie in a pair’s routine which was superbly executed. Abigail and Heather, and Lucy and Geena choreographed their own pair’s routines and danced them beautifully. Kirsty’s freestyle solo included many contemporary moves this year and was performed with flair. Katie danced the Stepper’s Challenge line dance by herself and couldn’t be faulted.

Pairs routine

 

There was an element of surprise when a track from Leadbelly dated 1945 was played but this turned to laughter as the fun dance performed by all our pupils over the age of 8 years progressed.

 

Successful medallists

At the end of the display Audrey Sawyer presented pupils with the awards they earned at our medal test in November.

The wide grins from the audience throughout the display proved it is an event not to miss. Make sure you attend next year!

Dancetime

 

Presentation

Presentation Wednesday 27^th and Thursday 28^th June 2012

On 27^th/28^th June we will be presenting certificates and awards from our last Medal Test and various certificates earned through Dancetime to our pupils.  

You are welcome to join us for the last few minutes of your son/daughter’s session.

Our pupils will show you some of the dances they took in their test along with some new choreography.

Medal Test Results

All Rosette, Stardance and Social Dance candidates passed with flying colours!

Emma Bailey has completed her Banner having earned 12 Rosettes.
Louise Donovan has completed her Stardance Board having earned 12 Stars.

Our Freestyle candidates earned 5 “Highly Commended” and 1 “Honours” between them.

Our Street Dance candidates earned 3 “Highly Commended” and 3 “Honours” between them.

Our Line Dance candidate earned “Honours”.

Congratulations to you all. Your hard work certainly paid off!

Dance Party

Happy Birthday Emily!

Having turned 8 years old on 14^th May Emily celebrated her birthday with a dance party run by Dancetime on  Sunday 20^th May 2012.

The party was held at Emily’s house where the living room had been cleared to give enough jigging space! Emily and her guests danced for an hour to various rhythms, giggling most of the time.

There were fun dances, disco, line and even rock and roll to gyrate to. Towards the end of the session we heard a plaintive cry of “Can we rest now?”

By all accounts a good time was had by all.

When the dancing was over Emily went on to enjoy the rest of her party and tea.

Party Time!

Emily’s Party

On 31st March Emily celebrated her 6th birthday with a party at Little Bookham Village Hall.

Party guests had lots of fun dancing to a variety of music provided by Dancetime. A mix of disco, line and fun partner dances were taught and even the most wary found their feet tapping to the music.

Despite dancing non-stop for an hour the guests found lots of energy for the bouncy castle provided by Emily’s parents.

A good time was had by all.

Happy Birthday Emily!



Parties and Events

Are you looking for good entertainment?

Dancetime can provide tuition and music for events such as children's parties, club occasions, and socials.

The programme may consist of just one style of dance or include a mix of styles. It could be entirely tuition or part tuition and part practice.

Choose from the following recommended dance genres: Latin, Ballroom, Line Dance, Disco for your special occasion.

Contact Beryl for more information  01306 628217     07733 107079

dance@dancetime.uk.com

Dinner and Dance

Dinner and Dance at Gatton Manor

On 11^th February 2012 Gatton Manor Hotel, Ockley hosted a dinner dance in celebration of Valentine’s Day.

Dancetime was invited to provide the evening’s dancing. A challenge not to be missed! Beryl was assisted by Esme in demonstrating and teaching the dances.

Guests enjoyed a three course meal and then took to the dance floor for 90 minutes tuition in basic Ballroom and Latin American.

Afterwards, the newly acquired skills were put to practice to exciting Latin and ballroom music and the more experienced dancers had the opportunity to excel.

Later in the evening a few line dances were taught causing much hilarity.

The event concluded with a couple of popular disco tunes and of course the inevitable slow number!

As different styles of dance were taught everyone found a rhythm they enjoyed and ventured on to the dance floor.

There were many smiling faces, and the remarks made as people left confirmed that everyone had enjoyed themselves.

Esme commented that everyone was having such fun and that the evening was a resounding success.

Look out for the next one!

Dancetime Annual Display

                                         Dancetime 9^th Annual Display

On Saturday 28^th January 2012 excited dancers from Dancetime performed at the Leatherhead Leisure Centre.

The event showcased dances from a variety of styles including, Ballroom, Latin American, Freestyle and Line Dance.

The display celebrated the hard work of the students whose ages ranged from 2 years to adult.



Costumes and props such as Hawaiian garlands and pom poms added an extra flair to some of the dances.

At the end of the display medals earned from their recent IDTA examinations were presented.

The audience’s constant smiles made it evident that they were having as good a time as the participants. 

Saturday’s event is a perfect example of how confidence and dance technique can be improved through attending Dancetime’s classes.

Dancetime: 01306 628217/07733 107079

Pony Club Line Dance

Pony Club

On 25^th July 2011 Dancetime travelled to Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre to provide an evening’s Line Dancing for 11 -17 year olds on a Pony Club holiday.

The weather was dry and warm so just right for a bit of outdoor jigging!

Once the supper tables had been moved the dancing began! It was comforting to know that the portable ghetto blaster had sufficient volume for all 40 pupils to hear.

The 1 ½ hour session began with “5 6 7 8” to get everyone in a party mood.

This was quickly followed by several dances that could be learned quickly such as “struttin’ star”, “electric slide” and “hooked on country”.

Challenges were set with “slappin’ leather”, “Cajun skip” and “dizzy” so all abilities could be satisfied.

The evening ended with well known disco and party dances: “Macarena”, Saturday night”, “the birdie song” and “cotton eye Joe”.

After the day’s riding and evening’s dancing I think all participants slept well!

Annual Display

29th January saw many enthusiastic dancers from Dancetime perform in front of their friends and relations in our 8th Annual Display.

The venue was The Tylney Room at Leatherhead Leisure Centre. As usual the event was videoed by Surrey Video Services and many pupils now have a permenant record of their day.

Once again our youngest members stole the show! Last year we included our 3 year olds but this time children as young as 2 took to the floor. They were totally captivating and were clearly having a great time.

We welcomed back our adults, who last took part in 2005, thoroughly enjoying their Line Dance Medley. Their dedicated practice paid off and they all seemed to have a good time, with wide smiles on their faces. Hopefully, their initial concerns about performing were reduced and we will see them return next year.

An energetic cheer dance was performed by three teenagers, Kirsty, Esme and Ellie. This routine was learned over just three sessions as Kirsty was away at University.

Jessica and Carla choreographed their own routine to "club can't handle me" and performed it beautifully.

A street dance was included this year and the pupils involved showed that they can easily adapt to the many styles taught at Dancetime.

The audience was also entertained with the Jive, Salsa and other partner dances.

The steppers once again rose to their challenge line dance - They have only 40 minutes to learn the steps over 2 weeks. No easy feat especially when facing a new wall.

At the end of the display Audrey Sawyer presented the medals to the pupils who had taken part in our latest medal test. The awards ranged from Rosettes to I.D.T.A. Stars. We were very proud that our Steppers all achieved Honours in their Line Dance exams.

Can't wait for next year!

Choreography and Presentation Evening

On 23rd and 24th June 2010 we held our Choreography and Presentation evenings.

Parents were invited to watch their children perform routines taught to them and ones they had choreographed themselves.

A good time was had by all and our pupils danced beautifully.

The event culminated with a presentation of awards earned at our Medal Test in May.

Congratulations to Rosy Blanks on completing her Stardance Plaque with 12 medals.

Dancetime Annual Display

Line dance.

On Saturday 30th January 2010 Dancetime pupils danced the afternoon away in front of their parents, relatives and friends. Youngsters aged between 3 and 18 demonstrated their expertise in a variety of dance styles taught in class.

The show, videoed by Mr Paul Filnlayson of Surrey Video Services, captured a moment in time to be remembered by all. Our dancers will enjoy watching their performances and sharing them with friends for years to come.

Pupils danced with confidence and flair throughout their performance.

We're next.

Each year the display takes place without a proper rehearsal. Dances are learned in class (many only two weeks ago!) and pupils are told how the afternoon is supposed to go. There is no rehearsal of order of dances and many pupils are dancing with people they have never seen before. It aaways amazes me how everyone copes.

The hall is also an unknown - it is very different dancing in the safety of class in a recognised hall to dancing in a strange environment in front of an audience and a video camera! It is especially hard in dances that turn as facing new walls within a dance is very disorientating.

Dancetime assistants do a marvellous job of getting everyone in the right place at the right time wearing the correct clothing for every dance. This is an extremely pressured job made harder as the assistants do not know members of class groups they do not teach! FANTASTIC job  - Thank you to Tina, Ros and Jo.

Thanks also to Kirsty and Esme who learned the dances for the younger children in order to guide them through their steps during the display.

Each group of dancers performed brilliantly and conducted themselves well whilst waiting patiently for their next dance.

We began with all participants on the floor demonstrating a line dance to "In the navy". This dance was a lovely opener to our show.

Next up was a freestyle dance by our youngest classes - the Wigglers and Jigglers. Many of these pupils had not long joined Dancetime and Emma is only 3 years old! What courage they had to dance in front of everyone.

Then the Twirlers and Springers mixed together to dance a tricky line dance involving weight change followed by the Steppers who demonstrated a complicated dance to a Michael Jackson song.

After such a good start the display just got better and better.

The tango.

Ballroon and Latin American dances were performed brilliantly by each group. We enjoyed the Samba, Tango, Mambo and Rock 'n' Roll.

Twirlers and Springers entertained us with two dances using poms which is always popular.

Lucy performed perfectly her solo dance which had originally been created as a duo.

Jessica, Bea and Carla were excellent as they showed the dance they choreographed last term.

Ellie and Kirsty jointly choreographed their dance over two weeks which Ellie is using for her G.C.S.E. exam and as always executed an amazing performance.

The Steppers rose to their annual line dance challenge. The dance "Devils' Beat" was taught for a total of 20 minutes in the week of the display. The girls then had to turn it round the walls on Saturday. Very well done Steppers - you did it!

Rosie collects her award.

Medals were awarded to successful pupils who took their exams in November. The medals were presented by Mrs Audrey Sawyer who is qualified as Licentiate in Ballroom and Latin American with the IDTA. She is an active member of The South East IDTA Area.

The show ended with some partner fun dances and everyone left smiling!

Congratulations to everyone concerned for creating a wonderul display!

First Day.

A happy start.

The 14th January was a special day for two young dancers. It was their first time at Dancetime in Effingham.

As always, the existing pupils in the Springers class were very welcoming and helpful so they did not feel out of place. Already some of the tricky steps have been mastered and it won't be long before our newcomers are dancing as confidently as everyone else.

The class taught many styles of dance within the 75 minutes; Latin American, freestyle, line dance and a fun dance using pom poms. A new street routine will be introduced at the beginning of February.

So much enjoyment comes from dancing at this age. Our pupils are always smiling. See the mugshot below!

St Giles School Fair

On Saturday 4th July 2009 representatives from Dancetime performed several line dances at St Giles C of E School in Ashtead as part of their Western themed school fair.

After the demonstration 4 classes were held where fair-goers tried their hands (and feet!) at line dancing. All proceeds from this tuition went to the school.

It was a hot and successful day with the school raising over £5,000
David, a new member of Dancetime (keen on cha cha cha) said "It was great to see so many dads and daughters having so much fun!"