upcoming supervised thursday daytime practice
thursday 2nd july
Starting THURSDAY 4TH JUNE, we are adding a brand new daytime BALLROOM & LATIN SUPERVISED PRACTICE session suitable for both Beginners & Improvers too.
This will take place on the first Thursday of every month.
During the session we will include:
Foxtrot, Quickstep, Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Tango & Jive.
If you do not yet know one or two of these dances, you are still very welcome to practise another dance you feel more comfortable with.
Simply wave Steven over if you would like guidance, help with a step, or advice on something that has been bothering you.
This session may be especially useful if you want to feel more confident dancing around other couples, preparing for social dances, or moving beyond remembering steps towards truly using them.
Supervised Practice is not a class. It is a supportive practice session where you can dance, think, adapt & ask for help when needed.
This will take place on the first Thursday of every month.
- 12:00pm to 1:00pm
- Acol Village Hall, CT7 0JA
- £6.50 per person - Ticket Booking In Advance Only
- Maximum of 8 couples
- Minimum of 4 couples required to run the practice session
During the session we will include:
Foxtrot, Quickstep, Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Tango & Jive.
If you do not yet know one or two of these dances, you are still very welcome to practise another dance you feel more comfortable with.
Simply wave Steven over if you would like guidance, help with a step, or advice on something that has been bothering you.
This session may be especially useful if you want to feel more confident dancing around other couples, preparing for social dances, or moving beyond remembering steps towards truly using them.
Supervised Practice is not a class. It is a supportive practice session where you can dance, think, adapt & ask for help when needed.
Book In Using The Box Below or Call or Text 07759 311697
Personalised Help & Support
These sessions are an invaluable asset for your growth, offering hands-on support throughout the session to help you feel truly at home on the dancefloor. Ask questions at any point (wave us over) & we'll give you guidance & 1-2-1 tuition.
We know our role isn’t only to teach you steps; it’s to provide you with the best environment to help you grow into a confident & capable Social Dancer. These Supervised Sessions form a vital bridge between your weekly lessons & dancing with skill & confidence.
These sessions are carefully crafted in the knowledge that many people feel a little nervous dancing outside of their class environment. That's why these sessions are built to be supportive, calm, friendly & encouraging; they give you the time, space & reassurance to grow at your own pace.
We know our role isn’t only to teach you steps; it’s to provide you with the best environment to help you grow into a confident & capable Social Dancer. These Supervised Sessions form a vital bridge between your weekly lessons & dancing with skill & confidence.
These sessions are carefully crafted in the knowledge that many people feel a little nervous dancing outside of their class environment. That's why these sessions are built to be supportive, calm, friendly & encouraging; they give you the time, space & reassurance to grow at your own pace.
Free - Zero Fee If...
If you're a Loyalty Card holder & haven't attended before, you can attend your first Sunday Supervised Practice Session for FREE! That's up to a £19 saving for a couple!
So Many Ways To Book Your Place
To secure your spot, simply use the link below or call/text/WhatsApp Maggie. It only takes a moment to book your place.
general information
Seating: Seating is available but no tables.
Food: Please do not bring food.
Drink: Soft drinks only.
Dress Code: No dress code.
Attendees: This event is for our 'active' club members only.
Food: Please do not bring food.
Drink: Soft drinks only.
Dress Code: No dress code.
Attendees: This event is for our 'active' club members only.
ticket booking t&cs
- £6.50 per person.
- Please do not arrive at a session without giving us advance notice.
- Non-refundable payment in advance is necessary to secure your place.
- Contact Maggie for bank transfer details.
(a) Please only request tickets if you know you can attend.
(b) Once tickets have been requested, payment is due within 48 hours to secure your place.
(c) Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to any other event or person(s).
(d) Payment within 48 hours is each individual's responsibility. Reminders to pay within the specified 48-hour time period will not be issued.
(e) Some individuals may unfortunately discover their tickets have been sold if they fail to pay within 48 hours*.
(f) No tickets will be issued. Names are added to an attendance list.
(g) We accept payment in person or via bank transfer.**
(h) Please do not make payment until your booking has been confirmed.
*Section (e): exceptions are made for those who contact us to inform us of a reason for delayed payment. A date for payment will then be agreed upon.
**PLEASE let Maggie know when you make a bank transfer and the bank reference you have given. She will then confirm receipt of funds with you.
- Please NEVER write generic references such as dance, class, practice, private etc.
- Put your first name(s) followed by the date of the event e.g. Maggie Steven 14/2
Bonus Content
A Thought To Take With You Onto The Dancefloor
There’s something we see time and time again.
In class, everything feels clear. You understand the steps. You follow the routine. You feel like you’ve got it.
And then something changes. You arrive at the social evening. The room is buzzing. The music feels different. People are dancing around you.
Suddenly, it feels harder than it did in class.
If you’ve ever felt that, please know this:
You’re not doing anything wrong.
You’re simply stepping out of what we call The Lesson Bubble & into real dancing.
This space in between, where what you know meets what actually happens, is what we call The Gap.
And it’s completely normal.
Supervised Practice is the perfect Bridge between classes and Social events and it is where real dancers are made.
These Supervised Practice sessions are designed to gently help you through that space. Not by rushing you & not by testing you, but by giving you time to experience, adjust & grow with support around you.
You don’t need to be perfect here.
You just need to be willing to have a go, make small mistakes and keep going.
Because over time, something very special begins to happen. The steps stop feeling like something you have to remember & start feeling like something you can use.
In class, everything feels clear. You understand the steps. You follow the routine. You feel like you’ve got it.
And then something changes. You arrive at the social evening. The room is buzzing. The music feels different. People are dancing around you.
Suddenly, it feels harder than it did in class.
If you’ve ever felt that, please know this:
You’re not doing anything wrong.
You’re simply stepping out of what we call The Lesson Bubble & into real dancing.
This space in between, where what you know meets what actually happens, is what we call The Gap.
And it’s completely normal.
Supervised Practice is the perfect Bridge between classes and Social events and it is where real dancers are made.
These Supervised Practice sessions are designed to gently help you through that space. Not by rushing you & not by testing you, but by giving you time to experience, adjust & grow with support around you.
You don’t need to be perfect here.
You just need to be willing to have a go, make small mistakes and keep going.
Because over time, something very special begins to happen. The steps stop feeling like something you have to remember & start feeling like something you can use.
A Gentle Note On Practising On Your Own
Practising on your own can be incredibly helpful.
It gives you space to think. It helps you remember the steps. It builds familiarity.
And this is where practising on your own has its limits.
Because when you practise alone, nothing changes around you.
There’s no other couples to respond to. No shared space to navigate.
Real dancing is different.
And that’s why these Supervised Practice sessions matter.
They gently introduce the parts of dancing you simply can’t practise alone. Awareness of others, changing a step to react to your dancefloor environment & those other small decisions that happen in the moment.
It’s not about replacing your practice at home or in a venue you hire.
It’s about completing it.
Practising alone helps you remember the steps. Dancing with others teaches you how to dance.
It gives you space to think. It helps you remember the steps. It builds familiarity.
And this is where practising on your own has its limits.
Because when you practise alone, nothing changes around you.
There’s no other couples to respond to. No shared space to navigate.
Real dancing is different.
And that’s why these Supervised Practice sessions matter.
They gently introduce the parts of dancing you simply can’t practise alone. Awareness of others, changing a step to react to your dancefloor environment & those other small decisions that happen in the moment.
It’s not about replacing your practice at home or in a venue you hire.
It’s about completing it.
Practising alone helps you remember the steps. Dancing with others teaches you how to dance.