Our Learn To Dance Autumn 2024 Quarterly Update includes:

News/Events Coming Up

• New Parking Restrictions
• Halloween Social
• Winter Dinner & Dance
• Erin Boag Workshop Day
• Ceilidh Live Band Event selling fast
• Glastonbury Dance Weekend booking fast
• Antony interviewed

What You May Have Missed

• 18th Anniversary Party
• Kristina Rihanoff Workshops
• Simply Swing Live Band Event
• YouTube Clips
• Latest Schedules to Download

Upcoming Workshops

• Sun 8th Sep – start of Beginner Jive Course
• Mon 9th Sep – start of Improver Quickstep Course
• Wed 11th Sep – start of Foxtrot ‘American Smooth’ Course
• Sun 10th Nov – Erin Boag Workshop Day

News & Events Coming Up

New Parking Restrictions

There are new parking restrictions in force at the Cherry Orchard.

Only the first 30 minutes of parking are now free (previously 2 hours) between the hours of 7am-7pm. There will still be no parking for the general public after 7pm.

Learn To Dance students will still receive free parking so long as they enter their number plate in the tablet provided.

This means that every student will need to enter their number plate when they arrive, but still only once per day.

Halloween Social

Our Halloween Social takes place on Friday 25th October. Doors open 7.30pm with dancing through to 10pm.

Dressing up is not compulsory but appreciated.

Tickets cost £8pp and advance booking is recommended.

Book now

Winter Dinner & Dance

Our Winter Dinner & Dance takes place on Friday 8th November.

Places cost £40pp and include a welcome drink and two course menu. We’re already 25% booked!

All bookings and menu choices required by 1st November Read more….

Erin Boag Workshop Day

Learn To Dance look forward to welcoming back Strictly Legend Erin Boag to our studio on Sunday .

Four workshops, covering different Ballroom dances, all over 25% booked already! Read more…

Ceilidh Live Band Event

On Friday 31st January 2025 we’ll be welcoming a live Ceilidh Band, Nedron’s Jig, to the studio for a fabulous Ceilidh night.

There’ll be a caller to instruct us in the various dances and it promises to be an entertaining evening.

We’re already 50% booked!

Tickets costs £35pp. Book Now

Glastonbury Dance Weekend

Our 2025 Glastonbury Dance Weekend is on sale. The weekend’s dance will be Viennese Waltz, with a Viennese Ball theme to the Saturday night.

Places costs £225pp, with an early bird booking discount of £15 if you pay in full by 30th November.

All solo rooms are already fully booked! Read more

Antony Interviewed

Last month Antony was interviewed for an upcoming article in My Weekly magazine about the return of Strictly, in the wake of the recent scandal.

His comments have featured in this week’s edition so feel free to pick a copy up if you like (it’s the one with Julie Andrews on the cover!)

Are you looking forward to the return of Strictly this year?

What You May Have Missed

18th Anniversary Party

Back in April we celebrated 18 years since the formation of Learn To Dance!

We are so grateful to all our students for their continued support. It’s great to say that we are finally back to full strength after all these post-COVID years.

In fact we’re already starting to make preparations for our grand 20 year anniversary in 2026!!!

Kristina Rihanoff

It was an intense set of sessions back in May with an afternoon of Latin American workshops with Kristina Rihanoff.

There were a lot of technical elements for the students to take away and work on, along with a few fun sequences they could add in to their existing repertoire.

Our next Strictly workshop day is Sunday 10th November with Erin Boag.

Simply Swing Live Band Event

Our first ever live band event at Learn To Dance took place on Friday 28th June.

It was amazing to be able to dance to live music in the studio and we received amazing feedback from the event.

We look forward to welcoming them back hopefully next year!

YouTube Clips

Those who follow our social media channels will know that we’ve been regularly uploading little clips from our various classes.

This is part of a wider marketing drive and you can check them out on our channel at YouTube.com/learndance.

Download Updated Schedules

Want to download our most recent schedules rather than picking up a printout? Use the links below:

• Beginner Details (updated 07/09/23)
• Dates for your Diary (updated 24/08/24)
• Schedule of Dances (updated 12/07/24)
• Class Timetable (list) (updated 22/08/24)
• Class Timetable (schedule) (updated 22/08/24)
• FitSteps Details (updated 08/01/24)
• Weekly Tea Dances (updated 08/01/24)

See you soon!

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News and Notices

Instagram…a quick Erin Boag promotion

Sorry didn’t do much with Instagram this week except promote our upcoming workshops.

Remember social media uses algorithms to determine what content to show to people, so if you have a moment we always appreciate any likes/comments on our content.

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Sally-Ann Cha Cha Sequence & Social

Our next Sequence & Social workshop will be the Sally-Ann Cha Cha this Sunday 24th September.

Normally we spend 30-45mins teaching that month’s sequence dance, and then the rest of the session is dedicated to Ballroom, Latin & Sequence practice.

The workshop costs £15pp and includes free tea & coffee (but please bring your own mugs).

Halloween Social

Friday 27th October will be our Halloween Social. Dressing up is not compulsory, but greatly appreciated.

The social will run from 7.30pm-10pm and costs £8pp.

Please bring your own drinks and nibbles (no nibbling on necks allowed!!!).

Winter Dinner & Dance

Come along for a winter dinner and dance at our Cherry Orchard Studio on Friday 3rd November. Bubbly reception, a two course meal, followed by dancing.

£37.50 per person, deadline for booking 27th October.

You can choose from Roast Beef Sirloin, Supreme of Salt Cod or a Vegetarian Garden Pie for your main. Dessert will be a Raspberry Cheesecake with Limoncello Ice Cream.

Erin Boag Ballroom Workshops

On Sunday 12th November Erin Boag will be joining us to provide an afternoon of Ballroom dance workshops.

There will be four workshops, one for each dance, starting from 2pm until 6pm. You can book each workshop for £20pp, or to book for more than one we offer discounted options.

Please note all workshops are almost 2/3rds booked.

Upcoming

Dance Workshops

• Sunday 24th September – Sally-Ann Cha Cha

Social Events

• Every Monday – Weekly Tea Dance
• Friday 6th-8th October – Bournemouth Dance Weekend
• Friday 27th October – Halloween Social Dance

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Join us for a spine-tingling evening of dance and merriment at our Halloween Ballroom Dance Social on Friday, October 27th. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, October 27th
• Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Location: Learn To Dance, Cherry Orchard Pavilion, Britwell Road, Burnham, SL1 8DL
• Admission: £8 per person

Dance the Night Away:
Our Halloween Ballroom Dance Social promises an evening of fun, laughter, and, of course, fabulous dancing! Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just want to dip your toes onto the dance floor, this event is perfect for everyone. Ballroom dancing is not only a great way to exercise and stay active but also an opportunity to meet new people and make lasting memories.

Halloween Spirit:

While Halloween-themed costumes aren’t compulsory, we encourage you to get into the spirit of the season! Dress up as your favorite spooky character, iconic monster, or get creative with your costume ideas. Whether you choose to be a charming vampire, a wicked witch, or something entirely unique, we appreciate your effort to make the night even more special.

Creepy Tunes for a Hauntingly Good Time:
To set the mood, we’ve prepared a selection of Halloween-themed songs that will keep you moving and grooving all night long. From eerie waltzes, freaky foxtrots and scary salsas, our playlist is sure to get you into the Halloween spirit. (Don’t worry we will tell you what dance we recommend to each song!)

BYOD (Bring Your Own Drinks and Nibbles):
Please bring your own drinks and nibbles to enjoy during the event. It’s the perfect opportunity to share your favorite snacks and beverages with your fellow dancers!

Join Us for a Fang-tastic Evening:

Whether you’re dancing solo or with a partner, our Halloween Ballroom Dance Social promises to be a memorable evening full of laughter, fun, and spooky surprises. Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate Halloween in style and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Mark your calendar for Friday October 27th at 7:30 PM. Get ready to dance the night away at our Halloween Ballroom Dance Social. Tickets are only £8 per person, and they are selling fast, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact us or use the booking option below. We can’t wait to see you there in your spookiest, most fabulous costumes!

Join us for an evening of enchanting dance, devilish fun, and memories that will haunt you in the best way possible. Get ready to boogie the night away at the Halloween Ballroom Dance Social!

Book our Halloween Ballroom Dance Social

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News and Notices

Instagram…probably nothing

We were teasing something earlier this week, but if you’ve read the ‘News’ summary you already know more details!

That’s right, Erin Boag will be coming to Learn To Dance on Sunday 12th November to provide some fun and informative Ballroom workshops.

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Salsa Course

Our next One Dance Course will be Salsa, starting from Monday 11th September and is available to book now.

Places cost £50pp and the course runs in 6 week blocks, extended if there is enough demand.

Sally-Ann Cha Cha Sequence & Social

Our next Sequence & Social workshop will be the Sally-Ann Cha Cha on Sunday 24th September.

Normally we spend 30-45mins teaching that month’s sequence dance, and then the rest of the session is dedicated to Ballroom, Latin & Sequence practice.

Halloween Social

Friday 27th October will be our Halloween Social. Dressing up is not compulsory, but greatly appreciated.

The social will run from 7.30pm-10pm and costs £8pp.

Winter Dinner & Dance

Come along for a winter dinner and dance at our Cherry Orchard Studio. Bubbly reception, a two course meal, followed by dancing.

£37.50 per person, deadline for booking 27th October.

You can choose from Roast Beef Sirloin, Supreme of Salt Cod or a Vegetarian Garden Pie for your main. Dessert will be a Raspberry Cheesecake with Limoncello Ice Cream.

Erin Boag Ballroom Workshops

Before we officially announce this on the website we wanted to give those of you who follow our weekly emails a chance to book before the rush!

On Sunday 12th November Erin Boag will be joining us to provide an afternoon of Ballroom dance workshops.

There will be four workshops, one for each dance, starting from 2pm until 6pm. You can book each workshop for £20pp, or to book for more than one we offer discounted options.

HOWEVER as a special early-bird offer you can book all four for £60 up until Sunday 17th September.

Upcoming

Dance Workshops

• Mon 11th September – start of Salsa Course
• Sunday 24th September – Sally-Ann Cha Cha

Social Events

• Every Monday – Weekly Tea Dance

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One of us is ‘Good Cop’…I wonder who…

WHEN: FRIDAY 31st OCTOBER

WHERE: BURNHAM PARK HALL

TIME: 8.30PM-11PM
(Rumba Workshops from 7.30pm)

PRICE: £6pp
(£5 if you BOOK ONLINE in advance)

It’s that time of year again, when Antony just can’t wait for an excuse to dress up, and Emma just goes along for the ride, except this year we get to dress up a little munchkin too!

Our Halloween Dance Social will take place on Friday 31st October at Burnham Park Hall, Windsor Lane, Burnham, SL1 7HR.

Costumes are highly recommended (and appreciated) but are not compulsory.

The evening features a variety of Ballroom and Latin American dances and also has a Beginner Rumba Workshop beforehand at 7.30pm.

You can see some pictures of last year’s Halloween Social on our website

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