We have Two New Beginners Latin & Ballroom Dance Classes Starting After Easter!

Learn Latin & Ballroom Dances such as: Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive, Waltz, Quickstep, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz

We have TWO new Adult Beginners Latin & Ballroom dance classes starting after Easter. We teach the same content each week in both of these evening Latin & Ballroom dance classes so you can switch evenings on different weeks to fit around your other commitments and easily stay with the course. Come along and learn partner dancing with us.

  • Time

    8th Apr 2024
    7:45PM - 8:45PM

    Location

    Elmgrove Centre
    Elmgrove Road (off Redland Road), Cotham, Bristol BS6 6AH

    Event Details
    • NO NEED TO BOOK OR PRE-REGISTER
    • Just come along on the night
    • Only pay for the classes you attend
    • Classes are pay-as-you-go, £8.00 per person per class
    • Cash or cheque only, NO cards
    • No up-front course fees
    • If you miss a week, there is no cost
    • No experience needed or expected
    • Come on your own or with a partner
    • Casual dress, normal shoes are fine

    Just turn up at the class start time and pay on arrival, no need to book in advance (our halls are big enough to accommodate all takers).  We don’t expect you to know a single thing about dancing as this is a complete beginners class and we will start from scratch.  Just wear casual comfortable shoes and clothes.

    The class continues each week at the same time and place until mid July.

    See you in class!

  • Time

    10th Apr 2024
    7:45PM - 8:45PM

    Location

    Cairns Road Baptist Church Hall
    Cairns Rd, Redland Bristol BS6 7TH

    Event Details
    • NO NEED TO BOOK OR PRE-REGISTER
    • Just come along on the night
    • Only pay for the classes you attend
    • Classes are pay-as-you-go, £8.00 per person per class
    • Cash or cheque only, NO cards
    • No up-front course fees
    • If you miss a week, there is no cost
    • No experience needed or expected
    • Come on your own or with a partner
    • Casual dress, normal shoes are fine

    Just turn up at the class start time and pay on arrival, no need to book in advance (our halls are big enough to accommodate all takers).  We don’t expect you to know a single thing about dancing as this is a complete beginners class and we will start from scratch.  Just wear casual comfortable shoes and clothes.

    The class continues each week at the same time and place until mid July.

    See you in class!

You can download the flyer here.

These dance classes continue at the same time and venue each week until mid July.

The dance classes are for both couples and singles however, if you come as a couple and wish to remain dancing as a couple and not change partners then that is fine.

If you come without a partner, we will be offering opportunities to dance with different partners if you wish. Please note however, we cannot guarantee you a partner as we do not know the numbers or gender mix of the people attending. Just turn up on the night and see who else is there. You can then decide if you wish to take part in the class or not. If you choose not to take part we will of course give you a full refund. I’m sorry but we cannot arrange/find partners for you.

If you choose to dance “solo” during the class then that is absolutely fine as well.

Payment

Dance classes are £8.00 per person per class. Classes are pay-as-you-go. We can only accept cash or cheque payment at the classes. We cannot accept card or phone payments.

We are sure you will have fun learning to dance with us. Come along and try these relaxed beginners dance classes. Couples and singles welcome.

new beginners flyer for new term with all information

Please Note: Elmgrove Centre Classes

Please Note: There are two halls at the Elmgrove. We use the larger hall (it was the actual church) with its entrance slightly up the hill on Elmgrove Rd, and NOT the small one by the Bannatyne Centre drive.

See maps and details for Elmgrove Centre

Please Note: Cairns Rd Classes

If you are planning to come to the class at Cairns Road Baptist Church, it is in the upstairs hall, the entrance to which is under the awning in the main car-park.

See maps and details for Cairns Rd Baptist Church

What You Need to Know:

  • NO NEED TO BOOK OR PRE-REGISTER
  • Just come along on the night
  • Only pay for the classes you attend
  • Classes are pay-as-you-go
  • No up-front course fees
  • Cash/cheque Only, No card/phone payments
  • If you miss a week, there is no cost
  • No experience needed or expected
  • Come on your own or with a partner
  • Casual dress, normal shoes are fine
  • Dancing for complete beginners

We are Bristol Dance Experience

We have been teaching Ballroom & Latin in and around Bristol since 1991

We look forward to teaching you to dance!

We start absolute beginners dance classes (for people who have never danced any Ballroom & Latin before) in January, April and September. These dance classes take place in central Bristol in the Cotham/Westbury Park areas of the city. It is best to join a dance class in the first few weeks as each week builds on what you have already learned.

What You Need to Know

No Previous Experience Necessary or Expected

Dancing for complete beginners. We make the assumption that you have never danced a single step before!

Come as a Couple or on Your Own

The dance classes are for both couples and individuals. Please see the FAQ for details.

Casual Dress and Any Kind of Shoes

Wear whatever is comfortable for moving in, normal shoes are fine.

No Need To Book

Just turn up at the venue! We use large halls and there will always be room for you.

Pay As You Go

Only pay for the classes you attend. Pay at the door when you arrive before each class.

Anyone Can Dance

These are relaxed adult beginners dance classes that are for anybody over the age of 18 who is able to move freely and easily.

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Please join our emailing list so we can send you details of the next set of New Beginner classes. We usually send them out about four weeks before the classes are due to start so that you don’t have to remember to keep checking the website and you won’t miss the dance classes.

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Frequently Asked Questions


I have two left feet, is it worth me coming?

Most people can dance, they just don’t know it yet. Some people will pick things up more quickly than others. We do not expect you to know anything about dancing. Everyone will be too busy with their own feet to notice what you are doing and you may even surprise yourself.

How much does it cost?

All classes are £8.00 per person per class. Classes are pay-as-you-go. We can only accept cash or cheque payment at the classes. We cannot accept contactless payments. You pay at the start of each class and there is no need to book, just show up. You only ever pay for the classes you attend.

Can I start this week?

If it is not the first few weeks of term you really need to wait until the beginning of the next term. We build up the dances week on week and after about three weeks, it will be difficult to catch up. Please join the emailing list to get new term notifications. If you have previous Ballroom and Latin experience, contact us for an appropriate level class.

How should I dress for class?

The classes are relaxed and casual so anything you feel comfortable in is fine. Just wear comfortable clothes that you can move freely in. You can wear normal shoes, preferably ones that allow your foot to swivel on the floor. Please don’t buy dance shoes especially for class before you have tried it.

Do I need to come with a partner?

Our classes are for both couples and singles however if you come as a couple and wish to remain dancing as a couple and not change partners then that is fine.

If you come without a partner, we will be offering opportunities to dance with different partners if you wish. Please note however, we cannot guarantee you a partner as we do not know the numbers or gender mix of the people attending. Just turn up on the night and see who else is there. You can then decide if you wish to take part in the class or not. If you choose not to take part we will of course give you a full refund. I’m sorry but we cannot arrange/find partners for you.

If you choose to dance “solo” during the class then that is absolutely fine as well.

What happens in class, are there tests?​

We explain and demonstrate a short of group of steps, we then walk the ladies through their steps, then the men walk through their steps. Then everyone tries it with a partner. We repeat the process ironing out problems or refining the steps and then we practice to music. Each week we review what we have done before, then we add more so that the dances build up. There are no exams, and students can progress to the higher level classes the following term if they feel confident to do so.

How long are terms?

We try to run our terms to coincide approximately with school terms so usually a term lasts twelve to fourteen weeks. We have three terms a year starting in January, April/May and September.

Do I need to book ahead?

You do not need to book ahead. Just come to class in the first few weeks of term and pay for each lesson as you arrive. You don’t pay for lessons you miss and there is no up front cost or commitment for a whole term.

I’ve danced ballet/salsa/LeRoc/etc before do I still need to go beginners?

Yes, although you will probably pick up the steps at a faster rate, it is best to do the beginners to understand the fundamental ideas and principles involved. If you want to supplement the beginners by attending the improvers class as well, then that will help you progress faster, with your Latin and Ballroom dancing.

Ballroom and Latin

  • We teach Ballroom and Latin dancing.
  • You have probably seen most of these danced on Strictly Come Dancing.
  • We teach Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Cha Cha Cha, Samba and Jive at our weekly beginner classes.


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Where We Teach

There are two venues in central Bristol that we currently use for our Ballroom and Latin dance classes. Please check which venue(s) has (have) the advertised New Beginners Dance Classes.

Elmgrove Centre, Elmgrove Road (off Redland Road), Cotham, Bristol BS6 6AH


See Venue Page

Cairns Road Baptist Church Hall, Cairns Rd, Redland Bristol BS6 7TH


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