at Topaz Dancentre
Here at Topaz, we offer social dance classes in Ballroom and Latin dancing. Remembering how challenging it is for the single dancer to learn partner dancing, Colette encourages her single dancers to dance with each other, making the lessons very sociable. If you turn up with a partner then of course you are welcome to dance with each other for the whole lesson, or to mingle separately, whichever suits you! We are proud of the friendly, welcoming atmosphere that we have developed at Topaz.
In order to ensure a good understanding of the different dance styles, the class focuses on one style for a block of 5 weeks. The tendency is to alternate between Ballroom and Latin styles, making sure that you get the opportunity to learn a wide range of new steps, techniques and routines. We’re particularly keen on footwork and on helping our students to develop their leading and following skills.
Our Beginners classes are designed for people with no dance experience. We rotate through the dances in turn, learning a set of basic figures (short sequences of steps) that focuses on the rhythm and footwork that defines each dance. Our Improvers classes are designed for people with 1 year or more experience. We learn figures with more interesting rhythmic combinations and more challenging techniques. The Improvers class is also ideal also for people who have danced Ballroom and Latin previously but maybe have had a few years away.
The social element of Ballroom and Latin dancing, in combination with the exercise, means that it is beneficial for the mind, body and soul; it is one of the most holistic ways to look after yourself and to make new friends.
We now offer specialist Ballroom and Latin footwear through our online dancewear shop.
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if you are looking for shoes, or if you want to invest in some
Topaz dancewear for rehearsals then