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Performing arts courses

students in ballroom dancing classHealth screening forms
If you are taking a performing arts class you will be required to fill in a Health Screening form at the beginning of your first class.

Progression
The nature of dance means that some repetition will always occur as you learn and perfect new steps. However, each course within a particular level will offer progression and variety for continuing students. See individual level guides on the courses available page for more guidance on which level is right for you.


Dance partners
You do not need to bring a partner to any of our dance courses.

What to wear

All Salsa and Tango courses:

  • standard heeled soft leather shoes for men
  • medium heels (no trainers, boots or stilettos) for women.

All Flamenco courses:

  • waistcoats, trousers and Cuban heels / hard soled shoes for men
  • initially trousers, then flared skirt and heeled shoes
  • (no trainers, sandals or stilettos) for women.

All Ballroom courses:

  • standard heeled soft leather shoes for men (no backless shoes)
  • medium heels or jazz shoes (no boots, stilettos, ballet pumps or Backless shoes) for women
  • trainers are also acceptable.

All Street Jazz and Rock & Roll / Jive courses:

  • loose comfortable clothing (t-shirt, tracksuit bottoms, leggings) and trainers or jazz shoes.

Belly Dance courses:

  • leggings or tracksuit bottoms and fitted top.