Modern Ballroom and Latin American dance is a fantastic way to meet new people and get moving in a fun way. Everyone is welcome with or without a dance partner.
This course is for those who are new to dancing and those who are looking for a refresher.
Wednesday nights
The 12 week course will run from 22 January - 9 April 2025 inclusive
The 6 week course will run from 5 March - 9 April 2025 inclusive
Doors open at 6pm
The beginner's classes will start at 6.30pm and end at 7.30pm.
Improvers classes start at 7.30pm. Please click here to book on to the improvers course.
6 week course
CSSC Member: £71.00
Non Member: £110.00 + £6 non member event fee
12 week course
CSSC Member: £145.00
Non Member: £199.00 + £6 non member event fee
Each CSSC Member may purchase one CSSC Member priced ticket per unique CSSC membership number
An event fee is applied to each non-member ticket. Why not make use of the linked membership scheme and earn yourself £10 by joining them up to CSSC, they will save the non-member event fee, and purchase the ticket at the discounted members rate. Invite your non-member guests to join CSSC here.
Please note that non-member event fee is non-refundable
Tuition is given in two principal disciplines: Ballroom and Latin American. The Ballroom section includes Slow Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Tango. The Latin American dances include Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, Jive, Rock and Roll, Swing, Paso Doble and Samba.
6 week course commences with Waltz and Cha Cha Cha
If you come with a partner, that is fine. Otherwise, single men and women attend and they partner each other in the classes.
Everyone is mixed in by changing partners.
To start with, a normal pair of smooth-soled shoes will be fine. But shoes with a rubber tread should be avoided as these will act like a brake when dancing.
Most people come to the class from work in their same office clothes, but with some changing into something looser, and this seems to work well in the class. But any clothing that is comfortable and does not restrict your movement will be fine. Ladies seem to be equally happy either in trousers or a looser skirt.
The classes are taught by professional dancers and experienced tutors.
Late starters are accepted.
Classes will be held in the Ashley Cooper Room at the Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, Westminster SW1P 3BU, conveniently located between St James's Park and Westminster tube stations.
All attendees must be over 18.
Your booking confirmation email is your ticket for this event.