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Barre Fitness is a brand-new group exercise class that combines the elegant moves of Ballet with the fitness benefits of Pilates, all set to fun and upbeat music! This class is perfect for anyone looking to improve their posture, flexibility, balance, body control as well as improving muscle endurance! 

We are so pleased to announce we had some fantastic results in the NATD Festival of Dance Online competition including two national champions!

We are finally allowed to return to dancing and continue this wonderful journey of learning how to dance. However, for many, this can be both daunting as well as exciting. I have been talking to several students over the last couple of weeks how to get the most out of returning to the dance floor.

We want to say a big congratulations to everyone who took part in the Regency Dance Awards Online competition and a big thank you to everyone who took part in our free workshop.

The Tango often stands out from the other Ballroom dances due to its passionate, flirtatious style and sharp staccato movements.  It is easily identifiable in films and tv shows that often exaggerate these characteristics to create drama and anticipation between the characters. 

Have you ever watched a dancer and thought how good they look, even when they are dancing basic steps? Have you ever wondered why your dancing never seems to feel ‘easy’ whilst others make it look effortless? The answer usually comes down to an understanding of good technique. 

The word “Technique” is often seen as an intimidating word when mentioned to most social dancers. The belief is that technique is “not relevant to my goals” and is “only for competitors, looking to become champions”. Although it is true that we study dance technique to enhance our performance, there are many reasons you should improve your technique. 

We have nearly arrived at the end of what has been a very unusual year. Keep reading to find out what is happening over the next few weeks!

Join us for FREE children's taster dance classes on Saturday 5th September 2020!

Last time, we shared a playlist of music that could easily be found online for dancers to practice whilst staying at home. We decided that we also wanted to provide music options that are suitable for younger dancers who also want to practice whilst at home. Check out the list below!