BALLROOM & LATIN SUPERVISED, SUPPORTED PRACTICE
Practise Without Pressure
Next Sessions: Sunday 18th October and 15th November
The Village Hall
The Street, St Nicholas At Wade (CT7 0NP).
The Village Hall
The Street, St Nicholas At Wade (CT7 0NP).
Three Session Types...
Choose The One That Suits You
Lessons teach you the steps. Supervised, Supported Practice helps you dance them.
Finding that dancing feels harder when the music starts and nobody is calling the steps is completely normal. You are not doing anything wrong.
These sessions give you the time, space and personal support to practise what you have learned, ask questions and gradually feel more comfortable dancing for yourself.
That normal space between learning steps in class and using them comfortably on a changing dancefloor is what we call The Gap. Supervised, Supported Practice is designed to help you close it.
Each session is intentionally limited to just eight couples. This gives everyone plenty of room to dance and allows Steven to provide individual help throughout.
There are three carefully designed sessions, so whether you have been attending for a few months or dancing for several years, you can choose the one that best suits where you are now.
Advance booking is required.
Finding that dancing feels harder when the music starts and nobody is calling the steps is completely normal. You are not doing anything wrong.
These sessions give you the time, space and personal support to practise what you have learned, ask questions and gradually feel more comfortable dancing for yourself.
That normal space between learning steps in class and using them comfortably on a changing dancefloor is what we call The Gap. Supervised, Supported Practice is designed to help you close it.
Each session is intentionally limited to just eight couples. This gives everyone plenty of room to dance and allows Steven to provide individual help throughout.
There are three carefully designed sessions, so whether you have been attending for a few months or dancing for several years, you can choose the one that best suits where you are now.
Advance booking is required.
You may also call, text or WhatsApp Maggie on 07759 311697
THE bridge BETWEEN CLASS AND SOCIAL DANCING
In class, the steps often feel clear. Steven is guiding the group and everyone is working on the same material.
Outside class, it can feel different. The music is unfamiliar, other couples move around you, and nobody is calling the steps. Dancing you know well can suddenly feel harder to recall and use.
This does not mean you have failed to learn it. It is simply the difference between remembering steps and using them under real dancefloor conditions.
Supervised, Supported Practice is the bridge. It helps you cross The Gap without rushing you or testing you. It gives you time to experience, adjust, ask questions and grow, with help close by.
Outside class, it can feel different. The music is unfamiliar, other couples move around you, and nobody is calling the steps. Dancing you know well can suddenly feel harder to recall and use.
This does not mean you have failed to learn it. It is simply the difference between remembering steps and using them under real dancefloor conditions.
Supervised, Supported Practice is the bridge. It helps you cross The Gap without rushing you or testing you. It gives you time to experience, adjust, ask questions and grow, with help close by.
wHY THESE SESSIONS ARE SUPERVISED AND SUPPORTED
These sessions are not only supervised. They are supported too.
Supervised means Steven remains aware of the room and the dancers within it. He can help with timing, floorcraft, partnership skills, confidence and the little difficulties that naturally appear when you begin dancing outside your usual class environment.
Supported means you are not left to work everything out alone. If you forget a step, feel uncertain, lose confidence, need a reminder or would simply value some reassurance, wave him over and ask. He will provide guidance, feedback and one-to-one tuition during the session.
Supervised means Steven remains aware of the room and the dancers within it. He can help with timing, floorcraft, partnership skills, confidence and the little difficulties that naturally appear when you begin dancing outside your usual class environment.
Supported means you are not left to work everything out alone. If you forget a step, feel uncertain, lose confidence, need a reminder or would simply value some reassurance, wave him over and ask. He will provide guidance, feedback and one-to-one tuition during the session.
- Supervised gives the session structure.
- Supported gives you reassurance and practical help.
Together, they create an important bridge between your weekly classes and feeling at home on the dancefloor.
These are not tests or performances. You do not need to arrive feeling confident, remember everything perfectly or dance without making mistakes. This is where confidence begins to grow.
These are not tests or performances. You do not need to arrive feeling confident, remember everything perfectly or dance without making mistakes. This is where confidence begins to grow.
PRACTISE WITH PURPOSE
Plenty Of Room To Dance: Each session is limited to just eight couples, giving everyone more room to practise comfortably and allowing Steven to remain aware of the whole floor.
A Session Designed To Suit You: The three formats offer different amounts of prompting, independence, time and dance variety. You can choose the session that best supports where you are now.
Personal Help Whenever You Need It: Wave Steven over whenever you need guidance, feedback, a reminder, reassurance or some one-to-one help.
Practise Without Pressure: There are no tests or performances. You have time to practise, try again and develop at your own pace without being expected to dance perfectly.
Develop More Than Steps: Strengthen your memory, timing, posture, leading, following, partnership, floorcraft, musical awareness and ability to recover calmly when something does not go perfectly.
Bridge The Gap: Turn the dances you have learned in class into practical skills you can use more comfortably during Social Dancing.
A Session Designed To Suit You: The three formats offer different amounts of prompting, independence, time and dance variety. You can choose the session that best supports where you are now.
Personal Help Whenever You Need It: Wave Steven over whenever you need guidance, feedback, a reminder, reassurance or some one-to-one help.
Practise Without Pressure: There are no tests or performances. You have time to practise, try again and develop at your own pace without being expected to dance perfectly.
Develop More Than Steps: Strengthen your memory, timing, posture, leading, following, partnership, floorcraft, musical awareness and ability to recover calmly when something does not go perfectly.
Bridge The Gap: Turn the dances you have learned in class into practical skills you can use more comfortably during Social Dancing.
Our role is not only to teach you steps. It is to provide the best possible environment in which you can develop into a confident and capable Social Dancer.
CHOOSE THE SESSION THAT SUITS YOU
The most suitable session is not determined only by how long you have been dancing. It depends on how much prompting, independence, practice time and dance variety would help you most.
If you have a Loyalty Card and have never attended a Sunday Supervised, Supported Practice session before, your first session is FREE.
If you have a Loyalty Card and have never attended a Sunday Supervised, Supported Practice session before, your first session is FREE.
SESSION 1: 3:00pm - 4:15pm ~ 75-minutes ~ £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 ~ 60-minutes ~ £6.50pp
This 60-minute continuous session is suitable for Beginners who can usually begin familiar dances without a group reminder, as well as Improvers and more experienced dancers who still value having personal help available.
SESSION 3: 5:45pm - 7:15pm ~ 90-minutes ~ £9.50pp
A 90-minute session which is ideal for those who feel they’re more confident dancers.
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 ~ 60-minutes ~ £6.50pp
This 60-minute continuous session is suitable for Beginners who can usually begin familiar dances without a group reminder, as well as Improvers and more experienced dancers who still value having personal help available.
SESSION 3: 5:45pm - 7:15pm ~ 90-minutes ~ £9.50pp
A 90-minute session which is ideal for those who feel they’re more confident dancers.
Explanation Of The Three Session Types
the music order
We do not simply press shuffle on a playlist. Every session has a carefully considered running order, built to support your memory, confidence and energy as the session unfolds.
Session One begins with the calmer Foxtrot, then gradually introduces more movement and energy, waking up your memory without overwhelming it.
Sessions Two and Three flow more continuously. This helps you practise moving between dances, build stamina for your 'dance brain' and make the small 'in-the-moment' decisions that social dancing asks of you.
Session One begins with the calmer Foxtrot, then gradually introduces more movement and energy, waking up your memory without overwhelming it.
Sessions Two and Three flow more continuously. This helps you practise moving between dances, build stamina for your 'dance brain' and make the small 'in-the-moment' decisions that social dancing asks of you.
SESSION ONE
Best suited to: Beginners, newer dancers and anyone who would welcome some reminders before each dance. Some members feel a little nervous about attending practice events. This session is perfect for people with these feelings.
Before each dance, Steven spends approximately five minutes reawakening some basic steps and giving you a short, simple routine to use.
This means you can still take part even if you feel you have forgotten your steps or have not yet learned every dance. The short reminder gives you a clear and manageable place to begin.
There is no pressure to dance perfectly and no expectation that you should already know everything.
Choose Session One if you would feel more comfortable receiving a short group reminder before each dance.
Before each dance, Steven spends approximately five minutes reawakening some basic steps and giving you a short, simple routine to use.
This means you can still take part even if you feel you have forgotten your steps or have not yet learned every dance. The short reminder gives you a clear and manageable place to begin.
There is no pressure to dance perfectly and no expectation that you should already know everything.
Choose Session One if you would feel more comfortable receiving a short group reminder before each dance.
dances covered in session one
- Foxtrot
- Quickstep
- Waltz
- Rumba
- Cha Cha
- Jive
This order 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, steady dance that gives your body time to remember moving in partnership. Its soft steps and gentle tempo make it the perfect pressure-free start, gently reconnecting you to your previous tuition. The Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick rhythm brings an early focus on musicality, its light and shade helping you rediscover control and character from the outset and setting a confident, relaxed pace for the session ahead.
Next comes the QUICKSTEP, which feels like a natural progression rather than a sudden jump, thanks to its similarity to the Foxtrot. It naturally moves a little faster, but since this session is designed for beginners, the tempo increase is kept minimal. With the same partnership principles and a very similar rhythm already reawakened, 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, steady Latin dance shifts your focus onto movement in relation to your partner, with a little optional 'armography' too, encouraging you to think more deeply about how you lead or follow and how clearly you communicate your intentions. It's a subtle challenge, just enough to awaken additional coordination.
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, steady dance that gives your body time to remember moving in partnership. Its soft steps and gentle tempo make it the perfect pressure-free start, gently reconnecting you to your previous tuition. The Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick rhythm brings an early focus on musicality, its light and shade helping you rediscover control and character from the outset and setting a confident, relaxed pace for the session ahead.
Next comes the QUICKSTEP, which feels like a natural progression rather than a sudden jump, thanks to its similarity to the Foxtrot. It naturally moves a little faster, but since this session is designed for beginners, the tempo increase is kept minimal. With the same partnership principles and a very similar rhythm already reawakened, 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, steady Latin dance shifts your focus onto movement in relation to your partner, with a little optional 'armography' too, encouraging you to think more deeply about how you lead or follow and how clearly you communicate your intentions. It's a subtle challenge, just enough to awaken additional coordination.
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
Best suited to: Beginners who have been dancing a little longer, Improvers and dancers who feel ready to practise with fewer group reminders.
The music flows more continuously than in Session One. Steven remains available for personal help, but the group does not pause for a mini lesson before every dance.
This session can help you:
Choose Session Two if you feel ready for a more continuous session while still having personal help close by.
The music flows more continuously than in Session One. Steven remains available for personal help, but the group does not pause for a mini lesson before every dance.
This session can help you:
- strengthen your memory without relying on an initial prompt
- practise what you have learned more freely
- build confidence navigating around other dancers
- develop mental stamina and greater independence
- become more comfortable thinking, moving and responding while dancing
Choose Session Two if you feel ready for a more continuous session while still having personal help close by.
dances covered in session two
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
Best suited to: More confident dancers who would like a longer continuous-flow session and the widest range of Ballroom & Latin dances.
Session Three follows the same supported, continuous format as Session Two, with three additional dances: Viennese Waltz, Paso Doble and Samba.
This gives you more time on the floor, greater variety and more opportunity to develop confidence across your wider dance repertoire.
Choose Session Three if you feel comfortable practising with greater independence and would like to cover all ten dances.
You will practise all ten Ballroom & Latin dances:
Session Three follows the same supported, continuous format as Session Two, with three additional dances: Viennese Waltz, Paso Doble and Samba.
This gives you more time on the floor, greater variety and more opportunity to develop confidence across your wider dance repertoire.
Choose Session Three if you feel comfortable practising with greater independence and would like to cover all ten dances.
You will practise all ten Ballroom & Latin dances:
- Foxtrot
- Quickstep
- Waltz
- Viennese Waltz
- Tango
- Paso Doble
- Rumba
- Cha Cha
- Samba
- Jive
NOT SURE WHICH SESSION TO CHOOSE?
You do not need to guess. Please ask us and we will happily help you choose.
You may request the session or sessions that best suit your current stage and the time you have available.
Call, text or WhatsApp Maggie on 07759 311697, or use the booking form below.
- If you are newer or would value reminders, Session One is usually the most comfortable starting point.
- If you would like fewer group prompts and a more continuous flow, Session Two may suit you.
- If you would like the widest range of dances and feel ready for greater independence, Session Three is likely to be the best fit.
You may request the session or sessions that best suit your current stage and the time you have available.
Call, text or WhatsApp Maggie on 07759 311697, or use the booking form below.
INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES ARE WELCOME
You are very welcome to attend as a couple or by yourself.
If you attend as a couple, you will dance with the person you came with. We do not routinely swap everybody's partners.
If you are a solo dancer and would like to be partnered, we will also do our best to match solo dancers with a suitable practice partner where possible, although partnering cannot be guaranteed.
If you attend as a couple, you will dance with the person you came with. We do not routinely swap everybody's partners.
If you are a solo dancer and would like to be partnered, we will also do our best to match solo dancers with a suitable practice partner where possible, although partnering cannot be guaranteed.
PRACTISING ALONE HELPS. PRACTISING WITH OTHERS COMPLETES IT.
Practising alone can be extremely useful. It gives you space to think, remember the steps and build familiarity.
However, when you practise alone, the environment around you does not change. There are no other couples to respond to, no shared floor to navigate and no partner communication to manage.
Supervised, Supported Practice introduces the parts of dancing that are difficult to recreate alone:
It does not replace practising at home or a hired venue. It completes it.
Practising alone helps you remember the steps. Supervised, Supported Practice helps you use them as dancing.
However, when you practise alone, the environment around you does not change. There are no other couples to respond to, no shared floor to navigate and no partner communication to manage.
Supervised, Supported Practice introduces the parts of dancing that are difficult to recreate alone:
- awareness of other dancers
- adapting your movement to the available space
- recovering when something changes
- leading and following in the moment
- continuing when the dance is not completely perfect
It does not replace practising at home or a hired venue. It completes it.
Practising alone helps you remember the steps. Supervised, Supported Practice helps you use them as dancing.
venue details
Village Hall, The Street, St Nicholas At Wade, CT7 0NP
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Booking & Payment Conditions
- Session 1: £8.00 per person.
- Session 2: £6.50 per person.
- Session 3: £9.50 per person
- Contact Maggie for bank transfer details.
(a) Please only request a place when you expect to attend.
(b) Advance booking is required. Please do not attend unless Maggie has confirmed your booking.
(c) Please do not make payment until Maggie has confirmed that your requested place is available.
(d) Once confirmed, payment is due within 48 hours to secure your place. Payment reminders will not normally be issued.
(e) If payment is not received within 48 hours, your place may be released and offered to another member. If you need longer for a genuine reason, please contact Maggie before the deadline so an alternative payment date can be agreed.
(f) Payments are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another person or event.
(g) No physical tickets will be issued. Your name will be added to the attendance list.
(h) Payment may be made in person or by bank transfer. Please ask Maggie for the bank details if required.
Bank Transfers: Please tell Maggie when you have made a bank transfer and give her the exact reference used. She will confirm when your payment has been received.
Your reference should contain the attendee’s first name or names followed by the event date. For example: Maggie Steven 16/8
Please do not use generic references such as dance, class, practice or private, as these make it difficult to identify who has paid and which booking the payment relates to.
faqs
Do I need to feel confident before attending? No. You do not need confidence before you come. These sessions are designed to help confidence grow.
Is this another lesson? It is primarily a supported opportunity to practise. Session One includes a short group reminder before each dance. Sessions Two and Three flow more continuously, with personal help available throughout.
What if I forget the steps? That is completely normal. In Session One, we provide a simple routine before each dance. In every session, you can wave Steven over and ask for help.
What if I have not learned every dance? You do not need to know every dance for Session One. The mini reminders give you something manageable to use. If you are considering Session Two or Three and feel unsure, ask us and we will help you choose.
Can I attend by myself? Yes. Solo dancers are very welcome. We will do our best to provide or find a suitable practice partner where possible, although this cannot be guaranteed.
Will I have enough room to practise? Yes. Each session is limited to just eight couples, so the dancefloor does not feel crowded and Steven can provide personal support.
Can I ask questions during the session? Yes. Please wave Steven over whenever you need guidance, feedback or reassurance.
Can I attend more than one session? You may request the session or sessions that suit your level and availability. Each session is priced separately.
Do I need to book in advance? Yes. Please request your place and wait for Maggie to confirm it before making payment or attending.
Is my first session free with a Loyalty Card? If you have a Coastal Dance Club Loyalty Card and have never attended a Sunday Supervised, Supported Practice session before, your first session is free. Please mention this when booking.
Who should I contact if I am still unsure? Please call, text or WhatsApp Maggie on 07759 311697. We would much rather help you choose than have uncertainty prevent you from attending.
How many couples will be in the room? Each session is limited to just eight couples.
What about parking? The venue has a small free on-site car park, along with ample free on-street parking. Please park considerately and avoid blocking residents' entrances or private lay-bys.
Where is the building entrance? Please use the double-door side entrance to the left of the hall rather than the front entrance. This helps us avoid bringing dirt and water onto the dancefloor. If you have any difficulty finding or entering the building, call Maggie on 07759 311697 and we will come and help you.
What about seating, food and drinks?
What about clothing And footwear? There is no dress code. Wear comfortable clothing and sensible footwear suitable for dancing. For everyone's safety, please do not dance in flip-flops, loose-fitting shoes, bare feet or socks. Please avoid stiletto heels that may damage the floor. Do not apply French chalk, talcum powder or any other powder to your shoes.
Who May Attend? This event is for active Coastal Dance Club members.
Is this another lesson? It is primarily a supported opportunity to practise. Session One includes a short group reminder before each dance. Sessions Two and Three flow more continuously, with personal help available throughout.
What if I forget the steps? That is completely normal. In Session One, we provide a simple routine before each dance. In every session, you can wave Steven over and ask for help.
What if I have not learned every dance? You do not need to know every dance for Session One. The mini reminders give you something manageable to use. If you are considering Session Two or Three and feel unsure, ask us and we will help you choose.
Can I attend by myself? Yes. Solo dancers are very welcome. We will do our best to provide or find a suitable practice partner where possible, although this cannot be guaranteed.
Will I have enough room to practise? Yes. Each session is limited to just eight couples, so the dancefloor does not feel crowded and Steven can provide personal support.
Can I ask questions during the session? Yes. Please wave Steven over whenever you need guidance, feedback or reassurance.
Can I attend more than one session? You may request the session or sessions that suit your level and availability. Each session is priced separately.
Do I need to book in advance? Yes. Please request your place and wait for Maggie to confirm it before making payment or attending.
Is my first session free with a Loyalty Card? If you have a Coastal Dance Club Loyalty Card and have never attended a Sunday Supervised, Supported Practice session before, your first session is free. Please mention this when booking.
Who should I contact if I am still unsure? Please call, text or WhatsApp Maggie on 07759 311697. We would much rather help you choose than have uncertainty prevent you from attending.
How many couples will be in the room? Each session is limited to just eight couples.
What about parking? The venue has a small free on-site car park, along with ample free on-street parking. Please park considerately and avoid blocking residents' entrances or private lay-bys.
Where is the building entrance? Please use the double-door side entrance to the left of the hall rather than the front entrance. This helps us avoid bringing dirt and water onto the dancefloor. If you have any difficulty finding or entering the building, call Maggie on 07759 311697 and we will come and help you.
What about seating, food and drinks?
- Seating is available, but there are no tables.
- Please do not bring food.
- You may bring a soft drink.
What about clothing And footwear? There is no dress code. Wear comfortable clothing and sensible footwear suitable for dancing. For everyone's safety, please do not dance in flip-flops, loose-fitting shoes, bare feet or socks. Please avoid stiletto heels that may damage the floor. Do not apply French chalk, talcum powder or any other powder to your shoes.
Who May Attend? This event is for active Coastal Dance Club members.
READY TO PRACTISE WITHOUT PRESSURE?
Choose the session that best supports your dancing and request your place using the booking form below. If you are unsure which session would suit you, please call, text or WhatsApp Maggie on 07759 311697. We will happily help you choose.