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Strictly Solo Dancing - Taster Session
Always wanted to dance but feeling nervous? Come and join us for this beginner level taster session! You’ll be introduced to a variety of Ballroom and Latin styles, adapted for solo performance. Expect to learn:
● Ballroom Basics: Waltz and Foxtrot—graceful footwork and expressive movement
● Latin Rhythms: Cha Cha, Jive and Samba—dynamic routines with flair
● Styling & Technique: Arm lines, posture, musicality, and performance skills
● Confidence Building: Learn how to own the floor, whether you're dancing socially or performing
Prosp User 3
You’ll be introduced to a variety of Ballroom and Latin styles, adapted for solo performance. Expect to learn:
● Ballroom Basics: Waltz, Quickstep, and Tango—graceful footwork and expressive movement
● Latin Rhythms: Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, and Samba—dynamic routines with flair
● Styling & Technique: Arm lines, posture, musicality, and performance skills
● Confidence Building: Learn how to own the floor, whether you're dancing socially or performing
Each session includes
Prosp User 4
This course is perfect for:
● Adults of all ages and fitness levels
● Beginners with no prior dance experience
● Those who’ve danced before but want to refine solo technique
● Anyone who loves music and movement but prefers to dance independently
No partner? No problem. Just bring your enthusiasm and a pair of comfortable dance shoes!
Prosp User 5
Comfortable clothing you can move in
● Dance shoes or smooth-soled footwear
● A bottle of water and a smile!
Prosp User 6

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Alongside gaining course-specific skills, you will develop and showcase transferable skills that boost your confidence, employability, and ability to engage in further learning or volunteering.
Alongside gaining course-specific skills, you will develop and showcase transferable skills that boost your confidence, employability, and ability to engage in further learning or volunteering.
Employers highly value these transferable skills because they equip employees to excel beyond their basic job roles.
Employers highly value these transferable skills because they equip employees to excel beyond their basic job roles.
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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 outside of this area, we recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you live outside of this area, we 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/RY1
18/11/2025
18/11/2025
18:45 - 19:45
Tuesday
1.00 hrs per wk
1 weeks
Kayleigh Chambers
5.00