Learn To Dance Newsletter - 19.04.2010

In this newsletter: Dates for your diary download available now; New classes next week; Exam sessions available in May; April and May private lessons; Social Events coming in the next year; Music Downloads now available from the shop; Practice on April 30^th, May 14^th & 28^th; any questions just contact us. 

 

Dates for Your Diary

You can download our ‘Dates for your diary’ update from the news page of our website, the direct link to the download is here.
This provides you with all the important dates and course start dates throughout the year.

New classes next week

Our new classes start again from 26^th April (next Monday).  If you already attended our beginner courses and are happy with the steps then please feel free to try our improver classes (more details below), otherwise you are welcome to re-attend the beginner course.

Adult beginner classes take place on a:

Monday night at The Martins Heron & The Warren Community Centre, Whitton Road, Bracknell, RG12 9TZ

Thursday night at The Baldwin Institute, Eton Court, Eton, SL4 6BQ; or a

Sunday night at the Eton Wick Village Hall, Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, SL4 6LT.

Mondays are 8.45-10.15pm and cost £10 per person, or £50 for a course of six classes. 
Our next full course begins on Monday 26^th April.  There is no dancing on Monday 19^th April.
           
Thursdays are 8-9.30pm and cost £10 per person, or £50 for a course of six classes.
Our next full course begins on Thursday 29^th April.  There is no dancing on Thursday 15^th and 22^nd April.

Sundays are 7-8.30pm and cost £10 per person, or £50 for a course of six classes
Our next full course begins on Sunday 2^nd May.  There is no dancing on Sunday 18^th and 25^th April.

We also have more advanced classes available:

improver class on a Thursday night from 9.45-10.30pm, or on a Sunday night from 8.45-9.30pm.

improver level 2 class on a Wednesday night from 7.30-8.15pm.

general technique class on a Wednesday night from 8.30pm-9.15pm.

intermediate class on a Wednesday night from 9.30pm-10.15pm.

advanced class on a Sunday night from 9.45-10.30pm. 

The cost of these classes is £7.50 per person. 

Children’s beginner classes take place on a Sunday afternoon at the Eton Wick Village Hall, Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, SL4 6LT.
Sundays are 2.30-3.15pm for Under 10s, and 3.30-4.15pm for Under 16s, and cost £5 per child, or £25 for a course of six classes.  Parents, at present, take part for free if they partner their child.
Our next full course begins on Sunday 2^nd May.  There is no dancing on Sunday 18^th and 25^th April.

The dances covered in the courses are Waltz, Cha Cha, Quickstep, Rumba, Foxtrot, Jive, Tango, Samba, Viennese Waltz, and Salsa.

Exam session 2^nd May

Our next exam session takes place on Sunday 2^nd May at The Eton Wick Village Hall, Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Berkshire, SL4 6LT.
Exams start from as little as £12 and you can take a starter exam even if you only been to our beginner course.  For more details, or to book an exam, please contact us.

Private Lessons

Private lessons cost £35 for 45 minutes (for an individual or couple), or a special price for 6 lessons of £200, and I have the following slots available at present:

April		May
Date	Time	Date	Time
Tue 27th	20.15 21.45	Tue 4th	14.45 15.30 16.15 17.00 17.45 21.45
Wed 28th	14.00 14.45	Wed 5th	14.00 14.45
Fri 30th	10.15 11.00 11.45 12.30	Fri 7th	10.15
		Sun 9th	11.15 12.00
		Tue 11th	15.30 16.15 17.00 17.45 18.30 21.00 21.45
		Wed 12th	14.00 14.45
		Fri 14th	13.30
		Sun 16th	12.45 17.15 18.00
		Tue 18th	15.30 16.15 17.00 17.45 18.30 21.45
		Wed 19th	14.00 14.45
		Fri 21st	10.15 12.30
		Sun 23rd	11.15 12.00
		Tue 25th	14.45 17.00 17.45 21.00 21.45
		Wed 26th	14.00 14.45
		Fri 28th	10.15 12.30
		Sun 30th	12.45 17.15 18.00

Please let me know if you would like to book any of the above private lessons as slots tend to go very quickly.  Please note that 1 weeks notice will be required for any cancellation of private lessons or a £10 charge is payable, if less than 48 hours notice is given then full lesson cost is due.  We reserve the right to cancel lessons if we deem this necessary, or circumstances arise that are outside of our control.
All private lessons take place at the Eton Wick Village Hall, Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, SL4 6LT.

Social Events

Thursday 21^st October

We will be arranging a trip to watch the International Ballroom Dance Championships at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 21st October 2010.
The competition starts at 17.45 and runs till approximately 00.30 but you are free to arrive and leave as suits you.
Car parking is available at Imperial College after 6pm (when congestion charges will also no longer apply).
The tickets cost £18.50 including booking fees or £19.50 if you order online and we currently have front row and second row circle seats available.
A £10 deposit is required to secure your ticket (£10.60 if you pay online).
Friday 22^nd-Sunday 24^th October

We are hosting a dance weekend near Bristol on 22nd-24th October 2010.

The weekend costs £145 per person and this includes self-catering accommodation in beautiful surroundings, a breakfast package in your kitchen on arrival, and at least 5 hours of tuition on the Saturday. All prices are based on 2 sharing a room and please note that there are two rooms to a flat (both en-suite).
Single supplements would apply and spaces are limited on this exclusive weekend. Alternatively you can come along on the day just for the dance tuition at £50pp.
Please contact us if you would like to express your interest, a non-refundable deposit of £25pp will be required.

Friday 7^th-9^th January 2011

We will again be going to Blackpool on 7th-9th January 2011.

The weekend costs £150 per person and this includes dinner, bed and breakfast; entry to the Champions of Tomorrow competition on the Saturday; and entrance to Blackpool Tower on the Sunday (including circus entry if showing). All prices are based on 2 sharing a room.
Single supplements would apply. Limited car parking is available in the Hotel's garage for additional fees.
Please contact us if you would like to express your interest, a non-refundable deposit of £25pp will be required.

Monday 30^th May-Sunday 5^th June 2011

We will arranging our first week-long dance break in Torquay on 30th May-5th June 2011.

The week (6 nights) costs £400 per person and this includes dinner, bed and breakfast in the 3* Carlton Hotel, part of the TLH Leisure resort complex; access to all the facilities of the hotel (including swimming pools); and 3 days of dance tuition. Just the weekend is £150 per person including all the above but only 1 day of tuition.
Should we get minimum numbers of 20 then prices would reduce to £300 and £125 respectively.
Up to 5 years old are FREE, 6-10 years £17pppn, 11-15 years £25pppn (where sharing a family room). Two 10-15 year olds sharing a twin room adjacent to their parents £39pppn.
All prices are based on 2 sharing a room. Single supplements would apply (3 single rooms are available and would not incur a supplement).
Please contact us if you would like to express your interest, a non-refundable deposit of £25pp will be required.
More details on the hotel can be found here.

Music Downloads

As well as being able to order cd’s from our website you can now download individual tracks that we use during the classes and lessons.  We have started with a small selection from each of the dances and will expand this if it proves to be popular.
You can find the mp3’s in the appropriate links on the right-hand side of our shop here.  Any problems or questions please feel free to let me know.

 

Practice Night

Our practice nights take place on Friday 30th April, 14th May, 28th May, 25th June, 9th July, 23rd July at The Baldwin Institute Hall, Eton Court, Eton, SL4 6BQ.
The practice starts at 8.30pm and costs £6 per person (£5 if you pay in advance).

Contact Us

If you need any further information, or to book, please feel free to email me back or call me on 07736 272225.
Thanks,

Antony Holeksa

Learn To Dance

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