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Newsletter
Spring 2022
The Court School of Dancing
Dear Dancers,
I do hope that you are all keeping well thank you all so much for supporting the Court School of Dancing.
Please read on to see all that is happening at our dance school over the spring.
Dates for your Diary
* Saturday Night Dance - 9th April 2022
* Modern Jive Class and Freestyle Night - 23rd April 2022
*Saturday Night Dance - 14th May 2022
* Afternoon Tea Dance - 5th June 2022
MEDAL TEST
First of all, thank you and very 'Well Done' to everyone who took an exam on Sunday, we were so very proud of you all and thank you so much to everyone who came to support our dancers. A heart felt thank you to Debbie, Graeme, Judy and Margaret who all gave up their time to partner many of our dancers on the day.
POST MEDAL TEST TIMETABLE
In place from Tuesday 15th March 2022
TUESDAYS
7.45pm - Silver Ballroom - (Continuing)*
7.45pm - Silver Latin (New Class)
7.45pm - Gold Bar One Latin (New Class)
8.45pm - Beginners Class (Continuing)*
8.45pm - Advanced Latin (New Class - please see below)**
*Where the class is described as 'Continuing' this means that the class is already 6 months into their 12 month schedule and that the class is not accepting new dancers at present (please speak to me if you would like to join one of these classes)
**The New Advanced Latin class is for anyone who has passed their Gold Bar One Latin exam (or has done the equivalent number of classes). The class is just 45 mins (8.45pm - 9.30pm) so that you still have plenty of time to join the social. This class will focus on one move/dance each week and will not be working towards any kind of examination.
THURSDAYS
7.30pm - Gold Bar One Ballroom (Continuing)*
8.30pm - Advanced Ballroom (Continuing)*
Please note that there will be no Thursday class on 16th June
(anyone on Direct Debit will have their amounts automatically reduced)
FRIDAYS
6.45pm - Bronze Ballroom (New Class)
7.45pm - Gold Ballroom (Continuing)*
7.45pm - Bronze Latin (New Class)
7.45pm - Gold Latin (New Class)
On Fridays, starting on 1st April our 6 week speciality class is going to be Sequence Dancing. This will be done with everyone in the Large Hall at approximately 9pm and we envisage will take no more than 15/20 mins each week (excluding Good Friday).
Recently, we have had an increase in people wanting to take up our Direct Debit option, if you would like to pay by Direct Debit, you get 10% off your entrance fees, there is no need to queue at the front desk and you can come for free to the regular Saturday Night Dances (please see purple flyer below for dates).
MODERN JIVE NIGHT
Saturday 23rd April 2022 (8pm - 10pm) £8
We are hosting a Modern Jive Night with Karen and Joe Toko on Saturday 23rd April 22.
The evening will consist of teaching (approx 60 mins) followed by freestyle (approx 60 mins).
The class will be divided into 2 parts, the first part for beginners and the second part for more advanced dancers so whatever your ability, this night will be suitable for you.
Please note that there will not be any music dedicated to Ballroom and Latin on this evening, however, you may well be able to dance some of the Ballroom/Latin dances to the Modern Jive Tracks if you would like to.
AFTERNOON TEA DANCE
Sunday 5th June 2022 (1 - 3pm)
To celebrate the Jubilee Weekend we are going to be holding a Tea Dance.
This afternoon will be filled with dancing, lawn games (if the weather is lovely) scones and cakes.
More details to follow in our next newsletter but please do put this date in your diaries.
COVID 19
As we are all aware there are no further restrictions on our dance school from the government however, please do not attend dancing if you have tested positive for Covid 19 or you are in anyway unwell.
Thank you so much and Stay Safe
Sending you my very best wishes,
Karen
On Behalf of myself, Margaret, Judy, Phil, Debbie and Graeme
