Following the enormous success of last year’s Ballroom and Latin American Silent Disco we will be running another charity fundraiser. This year the ‘Silent Social’ will take place on Friday 15th March 2024.

This isn’t just any dance event. As you immerse yourself in the music through your personal headphones, you’ll have the freedom to switch between three music channels. Whether you’re in the mood for the elegant sweeps of Ballroom, the fiery rhythms of Latin American, or just some good old general music to groove to, we’ve got your tastes covered. It’s a perfect opportunity for dancers of all levels to enjoy their favorite styles, or even discover a new one!

The headphones also have a light-up LED so you can see which channel everyone is listening too. Including, importantly, your dance partner! You are free to interpret the music however you wish and can switch channels at will.

Ballroom and Latin Silent Disco Tickets & Contribution

For just £20 per person, you can secure your spot at this not-to-be-missed event. But it gets better – every penny of the profits will be donated to Comic Relief, a charity doing incredible work to drive positive change through the power of entertainment. Last year, thanks to the generous spirit of attendees like you, we raised a whopping £600 for Comic Relief. This year, with your support, we’re aiming to top that!

Can’t Make It? You Can Still Support!

If you’re unable to join us in person, there’s still a way to be part of this wonderful cause. Visit our JustGiving page to make a donation. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.

Ballroom and Latin Silent Disco Details

• Date: Friday 15th March 2024
• Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
• Location: Learn To Dance, Cherry Orchard Pavilion, Britwell Road, Burnham, SL1 8DL
• Cost: £20pp

Why Attend?

• Experience the Joy of Dance: Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, this event is designed to provide a fun, inclusive atmosphere. No partners or prior experience required – just bring your love for music and dance!
• Support a Noble Cause: By participating, you’re directly contributing to Comic Relief’s mission to help those in need. It’s a chance to have fun and make a positive impact in the world.
• Connect with Community: This event is a fantastic way to meet fellow dance enthusiasts and be part of a vibrant community. Share your passion, make new friends, and enjoy a memorable evening.

Get Your Tickets Now!

Spaces are limited, and this event is expected to sell out quickly. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly special. Grab your tickets today and step into a night of dance, music, and giving back.

We can’t wait to see you there, moving to the beat for a great cause. Let’s make this year’s Ballroom and Latin American Silent Disco an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. See you on the dance floor!

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Our New Year 2024 Quarterly Update includes:

News/Events Coming Up

• Tango & Samba Courses Starting This Week
• Deadline for Glastonbury Weekend Bookings
• Valentine Dinner & Dance
• Flavia Cacace Argentine Tango Workshop Day
• Charity Silent Social
• Good Friday Afternoon Tea

What You May Have Missed

• Bournemouth Dance Weekend
• Erin Boag Ballroom Workshops
• Latest Schedules to Download

Upcoming Workshops

• Mon 8th Jan – start of Tango Course
• Wed 10th Jan – start of Samba Course
• Sun 25th Feb – Flavia Cacace Argentine Tango Workshop Day

Look out for our other Guest Instructor workshops and One Dance Courses to be announced.

News & Events Coming Up

Tango & Samba Courses

This week sees our new One Dance Courses commencing. Tonight will be Tango and Wednesday Samba.

Courses cost £50pp and start at 7pm. Both courses can be booked online or contact us for more information.

Deadline for Glastonbury Bookings

Wednesday 31st January is the booking deadline for our Glastonbury Cha Cha Dance weekend.

Dinner, bed & breakfast; morning Cha Cha workshops, as well as a Bollywood theme on the Saturday night.

Read more….

Valentine Dinner & Dance

Our Valentine Dinner & Dance takes place on Friday 9th February.

Places cost £40pp and include a welcome drink and two course menu.

All bookings and menu choices required by 2nd February Read more….

Flavia Cacace Workshop Day

Learn To Dance look forward to welcoming Strictly Legend Flavia Cacace to our studio on Sunday 25th February.

Four workshops, covering different aspects of Argentine Tango, all over 50% booked already! Read more…

Charity Silent Social

Last year’s Silent Social for Comic Relief was such a huge hit that we couldn’t wait to have another one! We will be repeating the event on Friday 15th March.

All participants are issued with headsets that can tune into one of three channels: Ballroom, Latin American, General.

Places cost £20pp and are available to book now.

Good Friday Afternoon Tea

Following the success of last year’s Good Friday Afternoon Tea we are making this a permanent fixture.

The event will take place on Friday 29th March but we are just waiting on confirmation of final costings before we can make it available to book.

What You May Have Missed

Bournemouth Dance Weekend

Our ever-popular Bournemouth Dance Weekend was a great success, with some wonderful masks for the masquerade ball.

Unfortunately the dance floor in the suite we hire is not being well-maintained and we are currently looking for a new venue for this year’s break.

We hope to have something arranged within the next month and more details will be released when available.

Erin Boag Ballroom Workshops

Back in November we were honoured to welcome Strictly Legend Erin Boag to our dance studio for an afternoon of workshops.

We had excellent feedback from the students that attended and we’ll be expanding the range of guest instructor workshops that we offer.

Next up is Flavia Cacace in February!

Download Updated Schedules

Want to download our most recent schedules (as at 8th January 2024), rather than picking up a printout? Use the links below:

• Beginner Details
• Dates for your Diary
• Schedule of Dances
• Class Timetable (list)
• Class Timetable (schedule)
• FitSteps Details
• Weekly Tea Dances
• Good Friday Afternoon Tea Dance Details
• Valentine Dinner & Dance

See you soon!

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For those who haven’t been to a silent disco before everyone wears a pair of headphones playing music that only you can hear. To the casual observer people are dancing around in silence (or maybe singing!). But to the dancer you are immersed in your own personal performance.

Each pair of headphones comes equipped with an LED light to indicate which channel you are listening to. We’d highly recommend, if dancing with a partner, that you both listen to the same channel!!!

This does mean that whilst one couple are dancing Waltz, another couple could be Jiving. In fact still more could be solo dancing to Abba or David Guetta. Spectators can even play guess the dance (especially if there appears to be some variations in interpretation).

Yes it’s going to be carnage, but that’s why we chose Red Nose Day from Comic Relief!

This promises to be a brand new experience from our regular monthly social dances. It may even be the first time this has ever been attempted for Ballroom & Latin.

Book or Donate to the Comic Relief Silent Social Fundraiser

We will be strictly limiting numbers for this event, and it is pre-booked only. However even if you can’t attend (or wish to contribute an additional donation), we have a JustGiving page set up.

Tickets for our Comic Relief Silent Social cost £20 per person. This does include the hire of all the equipment so all you need to do is turn up and dance.

To reserve a space for another person please visit the full booking system, or you can book for yourself using the option below:

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