Title HolderA former Ballroom Dancers Federation, All England Open Ballroom Amateur Champion title holder. Steven is proud of his success as a former competitor and has over 20 years' teaching experience.
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AS SEEN ON TV"Steven is a patient & enthusiastic teacher; his obvious passion for dancing is infectious and easily transmits to his students. He makes dancing fun and I would highly recommend him to anybody wanting to learn." Matt Hatchard, Assistant Producer, Betty TV Ltd.
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Award WinnerSteven is a proud recipient of the LUXLIFE 2020 Global Wedding Award.
Category: Best for First Dance Lessons 2020 - Kent (won in 2019, award in 2020). |
Steven's Dance Journey
Starting in 1994 Steven’s initial focus was on Disco Freestyle, Rock n Roll and Street Dance but soon he started to enjoy Ballroom, Latin American and Old Time. In medal exams, he achieved the highest possible marks and soon became a regular finalist, often achieving first place in medallist competitions.
Between 1999 and 2010 Steven focused on the national and international Ballroom and Latin American competition scene. Within the first year he had won 6 championship titles in England. He trained between England, Estonia and New York with teachers who were former world Ballroom and Latin American Champions. During this time he taught at both Super Stars and Universal in New York.
Between 2011 and now, Steven opened his Dance School 'Dance4Fun' at just one venue. It subsequently grew into a thriving and successful institute. Encompassing not only other coastal towns and the cities of Canterbury and London but across the globe via online tuition. Later 'Dance4fun' became 'The Coastal Dance Club'.
"In 2018 I married my best friend, Maggie. She continues to be crucial to the way our club has evolved at the speed it has. Her constant support in all aspects has been invaluable. She is responsible for nearly all administration duties and frequently volunteers to partner both ladies and gentlemen who attend our classes and social events." Steven Ford.
Between 1999 and 2010 Steven focused on the national and international Ballroom and Latin American competition scene. Within the first year he had won 6 championship titles in England. He trained between England, Estonia and New York with teachers who were former world Ballroom and Latin American Champions. During this time he taught at both Super Stars and Universal in New York.
Between 2011 and now, Steven opened his Dance School 'Dance4Fun' at just one venue. It subsequently grew into a thriving and successful institute. Encompassing not only other coastal towns and the cities of Canterbury and London but across the globe via online tuition. Later 'Dance4fun' became 'The Coastal Dance Club'.
"In 2018 I married my best friend, Maggie. She continues to be crucial to the way our club has evolved at the speed it has. Her constant support in all aspects has been invaluable. She is responsible for nearly all administration duties and frequently volunteers to partner both ladies and gentlemen who attend our classes and social events." Steven Ford.
Our ethos
Steven launched ‘Dance4Fun’ in Margate in 2011; this then evolved into ‘The Coastal Dance Club’ in 2017 as it extended into other coastal towns and the city of Canterbury. Both names were chosen because he felt they encapsulated the ethos of the Dance Club; it is not a competition school, nor examination or performance based. Our Dance Club invites the absolute beginner as well as the more experienced dancer, offering friendly and relaxed classes and private tuition.
When Steven started the Dance Club he wanted to make a number of promises. His primary intention was to make access to tuition as affordable as possible and thus he continues to keep fees to a competitively low rate. Secondly, whilst some dance schools/clubs do not publish their fees until after an initial inquiry, Steven wanted to be transparent in displaying all his club fees so that a student would have all the information. Another pledge was not to increase his fee for wedding couples just because they were getting married.
When Steven started the Dance Club he wanted to make a number of promises. His primary intention was to make access to tuition as affordable as possible and thus he continues to keep fees to a competitively low rate. Secondly, whilst some dance schools/clubs do not publish their fees until after an initial inquiry, Steven wanted to be transparent in displaying all his club fees so that a student would have all the information. Another pledge was not to increase his fee for wedding couples just because they were getting married.