Summer special - free dance classes
Date: 06/07/07
Sexy salsa, fabulous flamenco and luscious line dancing - these are just three of the many dance classes Camden residents can try this summer.
And to give people that extra encouragement to have a go, Camden Council is offering the first class free (normally £1 or £2).
Cllr Flick Rea, Executive Member for culture, said:
“Dancing is a great way to shed a few pounds, tone muscles and make new friends. And with new classes in salsa, flamenco and line dancing, there’s even more choice available and an opportunity to try something new this summer.”
The summer dance programme starts on Monday 16 July and goes on until Friday 17 August. Classes are held at venues across the borough and are open to adults of all ages and all levels of fitness and ability.
The dance classes are part of Camden Council’s active health team programme, aimed at encouraging residents to live healthier and more active lives. Every week the team runs more than 50 exercise classes in everything from Tai Chi to dance, healthy walks to sport. Many classes are tailored for different health needs such as chair-based exercise for people with reduced mobility and exercise for improving bone or heart strength.
All classes are run by highly qualified instructors who are able to teach health related exercise to people of all age and levels of fitness and ability. Most classes require a £1 or £2 voucher to attend. These vouchers, and the latest exercise timetables, are available from any Camden library.
For more information telephone Camden active health team on 020 7974 1542 or visit camden.gov.uk/summer.
Note to editors
Summer dance programme: Monday 16 July to Friday 17 August 2007
Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear. For Flamenco, a flared skirt or comfortable trousers are recommended.
Monday:
Ballet Exercise: Beginners 10.30am - 11.30am £1
Improvers 12.15pm - 1.15pm £1
The classes include barre exercises and dance phrases to strengthen your muscles and enhance your flexibility and grace.
Tap dancing: Beginners 11.30am - 12.15pm £1
Improvers 1.15pm - 2pm £1
Venue: Expressions Dance Studios, 39-51 Linton House, Highgate Road, NW5
Tuesday
Salsa Beginners 1pm - 2pm £1
Line Dancing Open Level 2.30pm - 3.30pm £1
Energise and tone Open Level 4.15pm - 5.15pm £1
A series of movements set to music, which mobilises and tone major muscles while using visualizations that enhance the quality of movement.
Flamenco Beginners 5.30pm - 6.45pm £2
This class is suitable to anybody who has no dance experience at all or a little experience. You will learn basic techniques of arm and hand, footwork and rhythm as well as simple choreography.
Venue: Expressions Dance Studios, 39-51 Linton House, Highgate Road, NW5
Wednesday
Flamenco Beginners 3.30pm - 5pm £2
This class is suitable to anybody who has no dance experience at all or a little experience. You will learn basic techniques of arm and hand, footwork and rhythm as well as simple choreography.
Venue: Swiss Cottage Community Centre Winchester Road, NW3
ThursdayLine Dancing Open Level 3.15pm - 4.15pm £1
Venue: Peckwater Tennant Association Off Islip Street, NW5
Friday
Lindy Hop & Jazz Open Level 5.30pm - 7.30pm £2
Starting with a jazz dance warm up, learning dance steps from Charleston to jitterbug stroll and swing dance with music from the 30s and 40s. To learn the basic steps and patterns you need to be confident on the dance floor with or without partner.
Venue: Expressions Dance Studios, 39-51 Linton House, Highgate Road, NW5
Ref Code: 07/263 020 7974 5717
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