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Ballroom Beginners - FREE TASTER
Come and join us for this free taster class and learn some basic ballroom steps and enjoy dancing with confidence

During the taster and the course that follows you will learn to Waltz & Foxtrot with the option to progress to Quickstep. Each dance will incorporate basics and development figures as well as basic technique, posture, hold and history of the dance. Dances will be taught in classes which are aimed at couples, so dancers are advised to come with a friend or partner, though this does not have to be male/female couples. Lessons are active, with a short break included.

By the end of this free taster session you will be have learnt a routine in the Waltz and Foxtrot.
Prosp User 3
This taster session is aimed at the complete beginner who would love to be able to dance with confidence or those with some experience who would like to relearn the basics. Please enrol with a friend or partner as we cannot guarantee a partner to dance with. Prosp User 4
Suitable footwear is advised and if dancers have ballroom shoes, this would be appropriate. If not, day shoes can be worn but men must avoid heavy shoes or boots, and women should wear shoes which are comfortable with a heel no higher than 3”.

Please enrol with a friend or partner as we cannot guarantee a partner to dance with.

We ask that you please bring your own hand sanitiser and sanitiser wipes to each session for your own personal space.
Prosp User 5
Before starting any exercise programme, it’s advisable to seek advice from your GP or a health professional if you have any health concerns, such as a health condition or an injury. As we are not qualified healthcare professionals, by participating in one of our online courses you agree to take full responsibility for your own health, wellbeing and safety.

If you have any health problems or difficulties that you suffer from which you feel may impact on your ability to participate in this class please email york.learning@york.gov.uk with the class you will be attending (title/code/tutor) and we will forward this onto the relevant tutor who will, if they feel it appropriate, contact you before your first class to discuss this with you.
Prosp User 6
Local employers in York have put together a list of skills that they like their employers to have. As part of your learning, you will develop skills such as problem solving, team working, communication, digital skills, resilience and reliability. Local employers in York have put together a list of skills that they like their employers to have. As part of your learning, you will develop skills such as problem solving, team working, communication, digital skills, resilience and reliability.
Prosp User 8

Learners who live in devolved authorities

Learners who live in devolved authorities
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that , before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area. If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that , before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost. If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment. In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.

Learners under the age of 19

Learners under the age of 19
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course. Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses. This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s. For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking. If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
BT1/BJ7
28/09/2021
28/09/2021
18:45 - 19:45
Tuesday
1.00 hrs per wk
1 weeks
Kayleigh Chambers
0.00
Free