Medal Test

Our next I.D.T.A. Medal Test takes place on 30th November at North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill, North Holmwood, Surrey, RH5 4JP.

Candidates will be entered for awards in freestyle, line dance, ballroom and Latin American.

Please sign up now if you wish to enter.

Looking forward to a very successful event.

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Groovers' Social

Groovers’ Social


On Friday 7th June the gang travelled from Effingham and its surrounds to the Dancetime studio in Ockley to enjoy an evening of Line Dance and frivolity.

We all chose a few of our favourite dances and before we knew it we had been dancing for 1.5 hours! It was then time to change our shoes and head for the local pub!

Here are a few of the dances we enjoyed:

Crazy little thing, Tracks 2 10 SE, Pretend, Leave right now, Spanish Lullaby, This and That, A cowboy and a dancer

...... I could go on!

We had hardly scratched the surface of our repertoire. I think this occasion will have to become a regular feature!



Slippery floor!

Dancing Danger!

We arrived in Effingham on Thursday eager as ever for our classes, only to find the floor was
a hazard.

For some unknown reason the usual maintenance had left the surface extremely slippery.

Unperturbed we sought out alternative locations and tailored our dances to suit.

The Groovers danced in the corridor.

Wigglers and Jigglers danced non-jumpy, non-skippy dances in the hall.

The Twirlers and Springers danced on the grass.

We choreographed a team freestyle dance with strictly no live jumping, spinning or kicking.

We progressed in our Dancetime awards, learning and practising new steps.

Today the floor is back to normal thanks to the speedy work of  Lorna, the KGV Manager, and her staff.                Dance classes will run in full glory on Thursday 13th June.

Thank you everyone for being so understanding and such good sports!

 

 

 

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.

Trial Classes

Trial Classes

On 22nd and 23rd May Dancetime opened its doors to welcome interested children and parents to try out various classes free.

Mums were given the opportunity to see exactly what we get up to in our lessons and to read about Dancetime.



Wednesday in Ockley ran very successful Skippers and Wigglers classes.

The children thoroughly enjoyed dressing up for some of the dances and entertaining their mums.

Thursday in Effingham had participants for the Wigglers, Jigglers and Twirlers classes.

There were many smiles of delight as everyone joined in.



It was a pleasure to meet so many newcomers. We hope to see you all again.

Medal Test

Medal Test

On Saturday 18th May 2013 pupils from Dancetime arrived at North Holmwood Village Hall to take their dance tests.

Pupils from 3 years to adult ably showed the examiner from the IDTA, Miss Lesley Dodd, the routines they had been learning and perfecting over the past few months.

Everybody looked very smart and performed beautifully. Even the sun shone for us!

Our friendly examiner put the candidates at ease and any nerves were quickly dissipated.

The session ran very smoothly and finished on time thanks to our very capable assistants.

All genres taught by Dancetime were examined; Ballroom, Latin American, Freestyle, Street and Line Dance.



Our next Medal Test will be held on Saturday 30th November 2013 and our classes are already working towards it!

Skippers

A dance class with a difference.

This class for 2-3 year olds helps prepare children for school. It is designed to introduce them to the disciplines of listening and responding, whilst encouraging their independence and improving their confidence.

Learning at Skippers includes simple counting, differing between right and left and following instructions.

Pupils' coordination and rhythm is improved as they dress up and dance to nursery rhymes and simple freestyle rhythms.

Movements are taught and reinforced each week.

Classes are held in The Studio, Standon Stables, Standon Lane, Ockley, Surrey, RH5 5QR

Wednesday 3.30 to 4.00pm

Also at The Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, GU6 8AS

Tuesday 3.30 to 4.00pm


Phone 01306 628217      Mobile 07733 107079             

Email dance@dancetime.uk.com

Line Dance

Time to dance away the blues!


Dancetime has pleasure in announcing an exciting new Line Dance class in Ockley.

The class takes place on Mondays 7.30 - 8.30pm in The Studio, Standon Stables, Standon Lane, Ockley, RH5 5QR

Line dance has developed considerably since its inception. It is no longer just jeans and cowboy hats!

Our classes use a cross-section of music, country and western, Latin, disco and current popular tunes.

Dances taught cover the whole range from beginner to advanced, slow and fast, classic and adventurous.

Plenty of time is given to learn new steps and routines within our sessions and to consolidate those previously learned.

The classes are both fun and challenging.

For more information please contact Beryl 01306 628217 or 07733 107079

dance@dancetime.uk.com

Ballroom and Latin American

Dancetime New Classes

Have you always wanted to learn but never quite got round to it?

Here is your chance to learn basic steps in Ballroom and Latin American to enable you to dance around the floor.

A new class for beginners commences on Thursday 6th June.

The class will be held 7.45 - 8.45pm in King George V Hall, Browns Lane Effingham, KT24 5ND.

You will require a partner.

For more information please contact Beryl on 01306 628217 or 07733 107079

dance@dancetime.uk.com

Dance Classes

Dance your socks off!

If you love to dance or want to try this energising activity why not enrol in one of Dancetime's classes?

We have classes to suit all ages and abilities from 2 years to adult.

Styles taught are: freestyle, line dance, ballroom and Latin American.

Classes are held in The Studio, Standon Stables, Ockley, RH5 5QR and The King George V Hall, Browns Lane, Effingham, KT24 5ND.


We also teach wedding first dances, run parties and small club events.

Private lessons are available on request.

Presentation

Next up - Choreography Pairs from our Springers Class

On 27th June Dancetime will hold a presentation afternoon and evening for our dancers and their families at the King George V Hall, Effingham.

Medals from our May examination will be presented and pupils will perform some dances from their tests and more.  
 

Dancetime choreography has reached an all time high with our Springers class excelling in their creativity and performance. Their dances will be premiered at our presentation.

An occasion not to be missed!

 

 

Classes for Youngsters and Teens

Classes for Youngsters and Teens

Where else can you experience such a variety of dance styles in the same class?

Dancetime offers ballroom, Latin American, freestyle and line dance to pupils aged 2 – 18 years.

These styles are taught in each class with the content tailored to suit the age group. Our youngest dancers include dressing up as they learn whereas our older dancers are given the opportunity to choreograph their own routines

Poise, balance, control and technique are all improved through Dancetime classes as pupils are taught various steps and routines using a huge cross-section of music.

The mix of styles ensures there is something for everyone and pupils’ confidence and fitness are greatly enhanced in our happy environment.

Our pupils are well-equipped to venture onto any dance floor and are eager to show off their skills at home and school.

 

Dancetime certificates and medals encourage achievement each term and amateur examinations through the IDTA are entered three times a year.

 

Adult Dancing

Groovers Class

We are SO proud of our Groovers class. Our adults have gone from strength to strength. Their skills and confidence have improved 150% over the past year.

This year’s display was monumental in their commitment and enjoyment.

 Feel you are missing something?

Join our Groovers for disco and line dance – Thursdays 1.45-2.45pm at the King George V Hall, Browns Lane, Effingham, KT24 5ND.

 Keep fit, have fun and be challenged!

Weddiing Dances

Wedding dances

If the wedding date is set why not prepare for that first dance with a private lesson?

Surprise your guests with more than a smooch.

A routine will be especially choreographed to your chosen song and tailored to your specific requirements.

Private lessons are held in The Studio, Standon Stables, Standon Lane, Ockley, RH5 5QR

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

 

New Assistants

Assistants

Ellie, Becca and Esme have left for university and we wish them every success on their chosen courses. They have been very helpful over the past few years and will be missed.

Welcome to Jade and Lucy our new Thursday Dancetime Assistants.

Jade and Lucy assist in our classes of 2 to 9 year olds and then participate in their own class. It is lovely to see them use their acquired skills to teach others.