Private Lessons

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons are available for individuals, partners and small groups in any of the dance styles currently taught by Dancetime.

 

Karen and Tony                            Tegan

Private lessons are an ideal opportunity to receive individual help in your chosen style of dance, in order to improve technique, timing and confidence or to learn something from scratch.

Choreography for school work and special dances is also provided.

 

Alison and Badger

Lessons are arranged at times to suit both parties.

Fifties

Fifties Line Dance

The Fifties Line Dance class is designed for pupils over 50 who are interested in dancing for enjoyment and helps to maintain their good health.

It is a fun class where achievement is quickly felt and no partner is required.

Each new dance is carefully built up to enable even the most worried learner to pick up the steps.

We dance to both fast and slow music to ensure overall satisfaction and to improve our fitness level.

Various rhythms are used such as Country and Western, waltz, Latin and popular music. 

Classes are kept small enough to allow each participant to learn at his/her own pace and variations are introduced for those who find certain moves difficult.

Latin Liners

LATIN LINERS

 

The Latin Liners class is specifically for those who love Latin rhythms. Learn and practise moves for the cha cha cha, rumba, samba, paso doble, jive, bossa nova, salsa, mambo and more.

All dances are taught in line fomat where a partner is not necessary. Some dances give the opportunity to be danced with a partner from within the class.

Join us to get those hips moving and have fun!

During the class a few line dances will also be taught to popular and country music.

Liners

LINERS

 

Liners join other pupils in our annual display.

Line Dance is no longer just cowboy boots and jeans!

It is also not necessary to have hands on hips or tucked in belts - we move arms freely according to the rhythm danced to.

A wide variety of line dances are taught to Country and Western, popular music, waltz and Latin American rhythms. This class is ideal for dancing to music you love –and you don’t require a partner!

Beginner, intermediate and advanced dances are taught; each one through careful progression so it is possible to pick up even the hardest of dances as the classes progress.

With our sympathetic tuition there's no need to be conscious of those 'two left feet'!

Our friendly classes also provide you with a good workout from both fast and slow music. Once learned dances are not forgotten and favourites are constantly revisited.

Interested pupils may take medal tests once they have reached the required standard

Adults

ADULTS

 

Promenade position.

The Adult class teaches both Ballroom and Latin American dances.

No previous experience is necessary but a partner is required.

How to lead, follow and dance comfortably as a couple is emphasised.

Dances are taught slowly so the steps can be easily understood. Each couple is encouraged to improve at their own rate as new figures are introduced.

The objective is to be able to dance around dance floor with confidence and to extend one's own repertoire of dances and figures.

Interested pupils may take part in out medal tests.

 

Successful candidates.
 

 



Groovers

GROOVERS

Smiling faces!

The Groovers class involves keeping fit in an enjoyable way. Freestyle and line dances are taught.

Freestyle (disco) dances are to current music and golden oldies, and involves arm and body movements to use those muscles that rarely get an airing. Line dance explores a variety of rhythms: Country and Western, popular music, Waltz and Latin.

We dance anywhere!

 

The class is friendly and each dance is taught through repetition and careful build up of moves. It is small enough to see all the steps and learn at your own pace.

Coordination and timing is improved as new steps are acquired. Dances range from beginner to intermediate so everyone is stretched.

There are opportunities for taking medals and joining our annual display or just come and have fun!

Steppers

STEPPERS

Freestyle dance requires good balance!

 

Pupils attending the Steppers class dance to a wide range of current music. Freestyle, slow freestyle, contemporary and line dance are taught as a group. Pairs and Team dances are included.

Pupils regularly choreograph their own dances.

Medals may be taken and there is an annual display for all our pupils.

Springers

SPRINGERS



 

 

Freestyle moves.

The Springers class extends each pupil's dance skills. Freestyle and line dances are taught in class. Pupils may also learn ballroom and Latin American dances through one to one teaching and partnering each other. Technique, styling and coordination are improved. Pupils have the opportunity to dance in pairs and to choreograph their own dances.

Ready to dance!

Medal tests are available for interested pupils who have reached the required standard and an annual display is held in January.

 

Twirlers

TWIRLERS

Having fun with pom poms

Pupils in the Twirlers class learn freestyle and line dances through which they improve their rhythm, timing and coordination. Latin American and ballroom dances are taught individually whilst small group work teaches new techniques and styling.

All pupils have the opportunity to enter medal tests when they have attained the required standard.

An annual display is held in January where Twirlers demonstrate their dance skills. Dancing with partners and using pom poms is part of the programme.

Jigglers

JIGGLERS

Concentration!

The Jigglers class for 5-6 year olds is friendly and exciting. Freestyle and line dance are interspersed with fun dances. Children learn coordination and timing - both essential elements of dancing! Latin American and ballroom steps are taught on a one to one basis. Various other steps and movements are taught in small groups. Hoops, beanbags and other items are used to enhance our teaching. Dancing with a partner is part of the programme.

Interested pupils may take awards when they have reached the required standard.

Learning partner dances.

Each pupil is given the opportunity to take part in our annual display held in January and various school displays as they arise.

 

Wigglers

 

WIGGLERS

 

Dressing up as bunnies.

Our Wigglers class is designed for pupils who are 3-4 years old. The 45 minute session combines dancing to well-known rhymes and fun songs with simple freestyle and line dance routines. Some of the popular dances involve dressing up or using props. Children are also taught the basic steps in Latin American and ballroom through one to one teaching. Steps and movements are taught in small groups to improve progress. Pupils are able to take awards once they have reached the required standard.

Do you like my hat?

 

Pupils are given the opportunity to take part in our annual display.

 

 



Skippers

 

SKIPPERS

The Skippers class is for 2 to 3 year olds who love to move.

Through rhymes and simple disco songs pupils learn the basics of dance. They experience different rhythms designed to help with coordination and timing.

The dances are fun and some involve dressing up or using props. The 30 minute session is just right for the attention span of little ones.

Independence and voice is encouraged. Pupils learn when to be still and when to move, left and right and counting to 8. Very first steps in ballroom and Latin American are taught.

Mum’s may stay until their child has settled (at the risk of bring roped in!) or sit in the ante room and chat.

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!"

Dancetime Awards

In addition to the IDTA medals which pupils may take Dancetime has its own set of awards. Pupils receive certificates when they master the various steps and techniques vital to a good dancer. Dancetime has also devised two sets of awards which extend pupils in freestyle and line dance. These technique awards require the demonstration of steps in isolation as well as in a routine and an explanation of each named step. On achievement of each level a medal and certificate is awarded. 

Medals

Pupils who have shown good progress in their dancing are encouraged to enter IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association) examinations. These awards consist of dancing up to four dances in front of an IDTA examiner in order to achieve a medal. Children as young as 3 may enter. Dancetime offers medals in each of the following dance styles; freestyle, street dance, line dance, ballroom and Latiin American. The examinations are not to be feared as they are taken in a very friendly atmosphere full of encouragement. No one has failed to date!

Location information

Dance Classes are held:

Wednesday classes
The Studio
Standon Stables
Standon Lane
Ockley
Surrey

RH5 5QR
Map and Directions

Tuesday classes
The Cranleigh Arts Centre
1 High Street
Cranleigh
Surrey
GU6 8AS




Monday and Tuesday classes are also held at The Studio, Ockley

Our Dance Classes are within easy travelling distance from Bookham, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Horsley, Dorking, Cranleigh, Ewhurst, Rudgwick, Billingshurst, Horsham, Broadridge Heath, and Newdigate.

See the above link for directions.

Private lessons are held at The Studio in Ockley on days and times to suit both parties.

Contact

Beryl

01306-628217
07733-107079

dance@dancetime.uk.com

Class Content

Dance styles
All our dances are taught in stages to maximise learning. Each individual progresses at his/her own level and is challenged accordingly. We dance at varying speeds within all classes so it’s a good way to keep fit too!

Latin American
Dance to exciting rhythms from Latin America. Dances taught include Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Paso Doble, Jive and Samba. The basics of other rhythms such as salsa and mambo are introduced.

Ballroom
Learn style and graceful moves for the ballroom. Experience the waltz, tango, quickstep and foxtrot.

Freestyle
Freestyle is based on modern disco and popular music. Develop fast and slow techniques including spins, kicks and arm movements applicable to the particular rhythm and mood of the music.

Line Dance
It's no longer cowboy hats and boots. Dance in line to a wide range of rhythms including country, pop, Latin, and ballroom.

Wedding dance
A dance especially choreographed for you to your chosen song for that important occasion.

Dancetime Studio

We are pleased to announce the completion of our new studio in Ockley.




Having run classes in Effingham since 1996 we have added a new venue close to the West Sussex border.

The Studio opened in September 2008 and is divided into two which gives great flexibility to our teaching.









The small studio doubles as a waiting area during our children's classes.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Fun and dancing at Dancetime....

Another fun session with the JIGGLERS at the Ockley Studio on 17th June.

"I always look forward to teaching the young class, they really enjoy themselves and remind me of when I was their age at Dancetime!" said Kirsty, a student teacher.