supervised practice
Sunday 26th APRIL
Based on your feedback, we've introduced a new 3-Session format for your Supervised Ballroom and Latin Sunday Practice at The Village Hall, St Nicholas At Wade (CT7 0NP).
This means there is a session to suit everyone. Whatever stage you are at with your dance journey, be that an absolute beginner or a more confident dancer, there is a session that's perfect for you. Whilst this new format will now be familiar to some of you, please see below for the full details.
Your next Supervised Practice Sessions will be held on Sunday 26th April.
This means there is a session to suit everyone. Whatever stage you are at with your dance journey, be that an absolute beginner or a more confident dancer, there is a session that's perfect for you. Whilst this new format will now be familiar to some of you, please see below for the full details.
Your next Supervised Practice Sessions will be held on Sunday 26th April.
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.
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 That Supervised Practice
Is The Best Way To Improve Your
Ballroom & Latin Dancing Outside
Of Your Classes & Private Lessons"
Steven & Maggie Ford
Is The Best Way To Improve Your
Ballroom & Latin Dancing Outside
Of Your Classes & Private Lessons"
Steven & Maggie Ford
Which Session(s) Would Suit You?
Every member of the Dance Club can find a session below that is suitable for them. Whether you've been attending for only a few months or a few years, at least one of these sessions will be perfect for you. As always, everyone is welcome to attend. If you're a solo student, we will endeavour to find you a practice partner.
If you would like advice on which of these sessions would suit you best, please speak with us.
SESSION 1: 3:00pm - 4:15pm ~ £8.00pp
A 75-minute session, perfect for Beginners and those who feel they’re at the start of their dance journey.
SESSION 2: 4:30pm - 5:30pm ~ £6.50pp
This 60-minute session is aimed at those who’ve been dancing a little longer and feel more confident. Still perfect for Beginners, but also Improvers and above.
SESSION 3: 5:45pm - 7:15pm ~ £9.50pp
A 90-minute session which is ideal for those who feel they’re more confident dancers.
If you would like advice on which of these sessions would suit you best, please speak with us.
SESSION 1: 3:00pm - 4:15pm ~ £8.00pp
A 75-minute session, perfect for Beginners and those who feel they’re at the start of their dance journey.
SESSION 2: 4:30pm - 5:30pm ~ £6.50pp
This 60-minute session is aimed at those who’ve been dancing a little longer and feel more confident. Still perfect for Beginners, but also Improvers and above.
SESSION 3: 5:45pm - 7:15pm ~ £9.50pp
A 90-minute session which is ideal for those who feel they’re more confident dancers.
A more detailed description of each Session Type follows below.
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!
Explanation Of The Three Session Types
SESSION ONE: For Those Who Feel They’re At The Beginning Of Their Dance Journey
Recognising some members feel a little nervous about attending practice events, this session is perfect for people with these feelings. For Beginners & those who haven't been dancing for very long, this session is for you. Before each dance, we spend around 5 minutes reawakening some basic steps for the 6 dances listed below.
This means that if you feel you can't remember your dances, we will give you a short & very simple routine that will enable you to dance each one & help to wake-up your dance brain. Don't worry if you haven't covered all of these dances yet, the mini lesson will give you some steps to get you started.
This means that if you feel you can't remember your dances, we will give you a short & very simple routine that will enable you to dance each one & help to wake-up your dance brain. Don't worry if you haven't covered all of these dances yet, the mini lesson will give you some steps to get you started.
- Foxtrot
- Quickstep
- Waltz
- Rumba
- Cha Cha
- Jive
This isn’t random; it has a clear purpose. It has been thoughtfully structured to help you settle into the session and allows you to gradually awaken your memory without overwhelming you. As the session unfolds, each dance gradually prepares you for the next.
We begin with the FOXTROT, a calm and steady dance that gives your body time to remember how to move in partnership. With soft steps and a gentle tempo, it’s the perfect way to settle into the session without pressure. It gently reconnects you to the tuition you’ve previously received. With its Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick rhythm, the Foxtrot introduces an early focus on musicality. This light and shade within the timing helps you rediscover control and character from the very beginning, setting a confident, relaxed pace for the rest of the session.
Next comes the QUICKSTEP. Due to its similarity, this feels like a natural progression rather than a sudden jump. Whilst the Quickstep naturally moves with a little more speed, this is a session designed for beginners, so the tempo increase is minimal. Having already reawakened a very similar movement and rhythm from the Foxtrot, the partnership principles remain the same. This existing knowledge gives you increased confidence and understanding.
We then move into the WALTZ, slowing down the session, your heart rate and your mind. The Waltz helps to refine balance and control.
From there we transition into the RUMBA. After three Ballroom dances, this slow and steady Latin dance allows you to focus on movement in relationship to your partner, with a little ‘armography’ too. This shift encourages you to think more deeply about how you can lead or follow and how clearly you communicate your intentions. It’s a subtle challenge; just enough to awaken additional coordination capabilities.
Next is the CHA CHA. Having already established the Rumba pattern, you simply increase the tempo slightly whilst ‘Cha Cha-fying’ the Rumba.
Finally, we finish with the JIVE, the highest energy dance of the session. By saving it until last, we ensure your coordination and confidence are fully activated. You will leave smiling, uplifted and proud; the perfect finish for this session.
We begin with the FOXTROT, a calm and steady dance that gives your body time to remember how to move in partnership. With soft steps and a gentle tempo, it’s the perfect way to settle into the session without pressure. It gently reconnects you to the tuition you’ve previously received. With its Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick rhythm, the Foxtrot introduces an early focus on musicality. This light and shade within the timing helps you rediscover control and character from the very beginning, setting a confident, relaxed pace for the rest of the session.
Next comes the QUICKSTEP. Due to its similarity, this feels like a natural progression rather than a sudden jump. Whilst the Quickstep naturally moves with a little more speed, this is a session designed for beginners, so the tempo increase is minimal. Having already reawakened a very similar movement and rhythm from the Foxtrot, the partnership principles remain the same. This existing knowledge gives you increased confidence and understanding.
We then move into the WALTZ, slowing down the session, your heart rate and your mind. The Waltz helps to refine balance and control.
From there we transition into the RUMBA. After three Ballroom dances, this slow and steady Latin dance allows you to focus on movement in relationship to your partner, with a little ‘armography’ too. This shift encourages you to think more deeply about how you can lead or follow and how clearly you communicate your intentions. It’s a subtle challenge; just enough to awaken additional coordination capabilities.
Next is the CHA CHA. Having already established the Rumba pattern, you simply increase the tempo slightly whilst ‘Cha Cha-fying’ the Rumba.
Finally, we finish with the JIVE, the highest energy dance of the session. By saving it until last, we ensure your coordination and confidence are fully activated. You will leave smiling, uplifted and proud; the perfect finish for this session.
SESSION TWO: For Those Who’ve Been Dancing A Little Longer, Still a Beginner or Maybe an Improver
Session Two is designed for dancers who are beginning to feel more comfortable moving without step-by-step reminders & are ready to explore their dancing with slightly more independence.
Just like Session One, this session is supportive, friendly & encouraging, but the focus shifts slightly. In this session, personal help is still available, however we no longer pause the group to revise steps before each dance; instead, the session flow is continuous, allowing you to build stamina for your mind & body.
This session is perfect for dancers who:
Just like Session One, this session is supportive, friendly & encouraging, but the focus shifts slightly. In this session, personal help is still available, however we no longer pause the group to revise steps before each dance; instead, the session flow is continuous, allowing you to build stamina for your mind & body.
This session is perfect for dancers who:
- Want to strengthen their muscle memory without relying on initial prompts.
- Feel ready to practise what they’ve learned in lessons more freely.
- Would like to build confidence navigating around others.
- Are beginning to feel more comfortable thinking, moving & responding while dancing.
We also introduce one additional Ballroom dance during this session, the TANGO, bringing the total to 7 dances:
- Foxtrot
- Quickstep
- Waltz
- Tango
- Rumba
- Cha Cha
- Jive
SESSION THREE: For Those Who Feel They’re More Confident Dancers
This session follows the same continuous-flow format as Session Two, but with the addition of three further dances: the Viennese Waltz & Paso Doble.
- Foxtrot
- Quickstep
- Waltz
- Viennese Waltz
- Tango
- Paso Doble
- Rumba
- Cha Cha
- Samba
- Jive
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.
venue details
Village Hall, The Street, St Nicholas At Wade, CT7 0NP
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ticket booking t&cs
- Session 1: £8.00 per person.
- Session 2: £6.50 per person.
- Session 3: £9.50 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 Deep Dive
The Logic Behind The Session
All the information you need is above, but below is an explanation of the sessions for those who'd like to understand our approach in more depth. There is a psychological & physiological engineering behind the format of these sessions.
The "Engineered" Playlist
We don’t just hit shuffle on a playlist, it's a carefully considered running order. This structure manages your learning journey, muscle memory & even adrenaline!
The Logic Behind Session One
The running order of session one:
- Foxtrot
- Quickstep
- Waltz
- Rumba
- Cha Cha
- Jive.
This isn’t random; it has a clear purpose. It has been thoughtfully structured to help you settle into the session and to gradually awaken your memory without overwhelming you. As the session unfolds, each dance gradually prepares you for the next.
We begin with the FOXTROT, a calm and steady dance that gives your body time to remember how to move in partnership. With soft steps and a gentle tempo, it’s the perfect way to settle into the session without pressure. It gently reconnects you to the tuition you’ve previously received. With its Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick rhythm, the Foxtrot introduces an early focus on musicality. This light and shade within the timing helps you rediscover control and character from the very beginning, setting a confident, relaxed pace for the rest of the session.
Next comes the QUICKSTEP. Due to its similarity, this feels like a natural progression rather than a sudden jump. Whilst the Quickstep naturally moves with a little more speed, this is a session designed for beginners, so the tempo increase is minimal. Having already reawakened a very similar movement and rhythm from the Foxtrot, the partnership principles remain the same. This existing knowledge gives you increased confidence and understanding.
We then move into the WALTZ, slowing down the session, your heart rate and your mind. The Waltz helps to refine balance and control.
From there we transition into the RUMBA. After three Ballroom dances, this slow and steady Latin dance allows you to focus on movement in relationship to your partner, with a little ‘armography’ too. This shift encourages you to think more deeply about how you can lead or follow and how clearly you communicate your intentions. It’s a subtle challenge; just enough to awaken additional coordination capabilities.
Next is the CHA CHA. Having already established the Rumba pattern, you simply increase the tempo slightly whilst ‘Cha Cha-fying’ the Rumba.
Finally, we finish with the JIVE, the highest energy dance of the session. By saving it until last, we ensure your coordination and confidence are fully activated. You will leave smiling, uplifted and proud; the perfect finish for this session.
We begin with the FOXTROT, a calm and steady dance that gives your body time to remember how to move in partnership. With soft steps and a gentle tempo, it’s the perfect way to settle into the session without pressure. It gently reconnects you to the tuition you’ve previously received. With its Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick rhythm, the Foxtrot introduces an early focus on musicality. This light and shade within the timing helps you rediscover control and character from the very beginning, setting a confident, relaxed pace for the rest of the session.
Next comes the QUICKSTEP. Due to its similarity, this feels like a natural progression rather than a sudden jump. Whilst the Quickstep naturally moves with a little more speed, this is a session designed for beginners, so the tempo increase is minimal. Having already reawakened a very similar movement and rhythm from the Foxtrot, the partnership principles remain the same. This existing knowledge gives you increased confidence and understanding.
We then move into the WALTZ, slowing down the session, your heart rate and your mind. The Waltz helps to refine balance and control.
From there we transition into the RUMBA. After three Ballroom dances, this slow and steady Latin dance allows you to focus on movement in relationship to your partner, with a little ‘armography’ too. This shift encourages you to think more deeply about how you can lead or follow and how clearly you communicate your intentions. It’s a subtle challenge; just enough to awaken additional coordination capabilities.
Next is the CHA CHA. Having already established the Rumba pattern, you simply increase the tempo slightly whilst ‘Cha Cha-fying’ the Rumba.
Finally, we finish with the JIVE, the highest energy dance of the session. By saving it until last, we ensure your coordination and confidence are fully activated. You will leave smiling, uplifted and proud; the perfect finish for this session.
The Logic Behind Session Two
We also introduce one additional Ballroom dance during this session, the TANGO.
- Foxtrot
- Rumba
- Quickstep
- Cha Cha
- Waltz
- Tango
- Jive
Just like Session One, the running order has a clear purpose. It gradually increases complexity, musical contrast, floorcraft challenges & technical focus, all while ensuring you feel grounded & confident as you progress.
The TANGO is introduced at precisely the right point in the session, after confidence & flow have been established, but before the session reaches its fastest dance. Its character provides you with a completely different technical focus. Where the Waltz flows, the Tango commands. Where the Foxtrot glides, the Tango punctuates. Introducing it here helps you explore power, clarity & deliberate intention, all essential skills in developing as a social dancer.
By the time we reach the final dance, the Jive, your mindset, stamina & coordination will be fully awakened as it is in Session One, but the experience will feel different. You’ll notice you’re beginning to respond rather than remember, dancing rather than thinking, & trusting your learning rather than questioning it.
The TANGO is introduced at precisely the right point in the session, after confidence & flow have been established, but before the session reaches its fastest dance. Its character provides you with a completely different technical focus. Where the Waltz flows, the Tango commands. Where the Foxtrot glides, the Tango punctuates. Introducing it here helps you explore power, clarity & deliberate intention, all essential skills in developing as a social dancer.
By the time we reach the final dance, the Jive, your mindset, stamina & coordination will be fully awakened as it is in Session One, but the experience will feel different. You’ll notice you’re beginning to respond rather than remember, dancing rather than thinking, & trusting your learning rather than questioning it.
The Logic Behind Session Three
The addition of three further dances, the Samba, Viennese Waltz & Paso Doble.
- Waltz
- Rumba
- Foxtrot
- Tango
- Cha Cha
- Paso Doble
- Samba
- Viennese Waltz
- Quickstep
- Jive
Just like the previous sessions, the structure is intentional. The running order is split into four distinct phases, each one supporting your body & mind through a safe, progressive build in intensity.
This progression has been purposefully designed to...
This progression has been purposefully designed to...
- Gently build intensity & confidence.
- Prevent overwhelm or fatigue too early in the session.
- Provide natural moments for recovery.
- Allow learning through repetition & challenge.
- Make even the most demanding dances feel achievable.
By the end of Session Three, you’ll finish with the same feeling that runs through all our supervised practice, pride, progress, capability & joy.
Phase 1: Gentle Warm-Up
Phase 1: Gentle Warm-Up
1. Waltz
2. Rumba
2. Rumba
We begin exactly as we should, slowly & calmly. These first dances allow your body to reconnect with balance, breath, posture & partnership before asking for speed or stamina. It’s a familiar & reassuring start.
Phase 2: Low-Impact
Phase 2: Low-Impact
3. Foxtrot
4. Tango
5. Cha Cha
4. Tango
5. Cha Cha
Once warmed up, we gradually introduce more decisive movement. This phase lifts your mental focus & physical readiness without demanding your maximum energy. These dances help your body settle into rhythm, coordination & connection before attempting higher-effort movement.
Phase 3: Additional Arm Movements
6. Paso Doble
7. Samba
This section elevates energy, stamina & expression. The Paso Doble introduces power, shaping & drama while the Samba has the characteristic bounce action. By placing these here, after confidence has been built & before fatigue sets in, you’re able to practise safely with control rather than rushing or forcing movements.
Phase 4: Cardio Peak
8. Viennese Waltz
9. Quickstep
10. Jive
The final phase contains the fastest, most physically demanding dances, the ones requiring the highest concentration, stamina & control. They are placed here deliberately, so your body is fully warmed. You're welcome to dance all of them, or just one, or sit out entirely. During this final phase, you may also continue practising any earlier dances if that feels more suitable for your personal development.
Phase 3: Additional Arm Movements
6. Paso Doble
7. Samba
This section elevates energy, stamina & expression. The Paso Doble introduces power, shaping & drama while the Samba has the characteristic bounce action. By placing these here, after confidence has been built & before fatigue sets in, you’re able to practise safely with control rather than rushing or forcing movements.
Phase 4: Cardio Peak
8. Viennese Waltz
9. Quickstep
10. Jive
The final phase contains the fastest, most physically demanding dances, the ones requiring the highest concentration, stamina & control. They are placed here deliberately, so your body is fully warmed. You're welcome to dance all of them, or just one, or sit out entirely. During this final phase, you may also continue practising any earlier dances if that feels more suitable for your personal development.