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Argentine Tango & Swing Group Classes

Miriam Combs on September 1, 2015

Argentine Tango & Swing Group Classes

We have two new group classes starting this month!

Every Monday evening there will be an Argentine Tango Class at 7pm and then a Swing Class at 7:45pm.

Argentine Tango and Swing are two of our most enduring and popular dance styles and are both asked for regularly at our Saturday Morning Street Latin Class and whilst both dances will still be covered in rotation with the other Street Latin dances on Saturdays at 11:30am, we felt that classes were needed to focus of these styles exclusively also.

All levels are welcome so don’t be shy if you feel that these aren’t your strongest styles and don’t worry if you’ve danced these quite a bit already, there will be plenty in the classes to challenge and progress your dance skills.

See you on the dance floor!

Monday –7.00pm Argentine Tango; -7.45pm Swing

Tuesday –7.00pm Salsa

Wednesday –7.00pm Modern ballroom-English Tango

Thursday –7.00pm Latin American -Samba

Friday –5.30pm Beginners Salsa and Bachata

Saturday –11.30am Street Latin -Swing

I Love Bachata… now

Miriam Combs on August 10, 2015

I Love Bachata… now

Bachata is not a new dance, but it is definitely spreading its wings and becoming increasingly popular all over the globe. It’s been a hit for a while really so we have been slow jumping on with this one and I want to be honest here- I really couldn’t see much to like about it. All that sweating and grinding is fine for the club but I want a dance with rhythm and connection and musicality and a little something different that sets it a part from the other dances we do. The dance world has fads that change as quickly as celebs change their diets, so we are always choosy about what we offer, we are not the ones to show you twerking for your wedding dance just because it’s trending. We’re looking for authentic dances.

I have recently changed my mind about Bachata, I love it! It is sensual and rhythmical and intuitive, everything you’d expect from a great latin dance style. The more I dance Bachata the more I discover how much it stands apart from Salsa and other street dance styles and really compliments the dances we already teach. I want to share this YouTube clip with you, because when I came across it I realised I wasn’t the only one with hesitations about new wave Bachata… that said it is a great dance so don’t be put off by some of the “dog at a tree” versions of this dance, and give it a go.

Fundamentals Salsa and Bachata dance class 5.30 pm every Friday night at Phoenix

Group Classes for August 2015

Miriam Combs on July 31, 2015

Group Classes for August 2015

What’s happening in the Phoenix Dance Studio Group Classes for August 2015? Click on the class that you are interested in for a quick preview and practice video.

Tuesday 7pm is Salsa with Adriano.

He will be looking at the wrap and roll (single and continuous), neck roll, pick off and hand to hand.

Wednesday 7pm is Quickstep with Tom.

He will be looking at locksteps, V6’s and fishtails.

Thursday 7pm is Jive with Maryna.

She will be looking at travelling basics, american spins, stop & go and change of places.

Friday 5:30pm is Beginners Salsa and Bachata with Miriam.

Get along to cover all the things that you need to know to be able to get on the dance floor with these two dance styles.

Saturday 11:30am is Mambo with Tom.

He will be looking at cucaracha variations including contra, open out and rolling.

Click here to book in for your favourite dance classes at Phoenix Dance Studio

Group Classes for July 2015

Miriam Combs on July 5, 2015

Group Classes for July 2015

No demo clips this month I’m afraid, but just so you all know what’s happening and when, here are the dances being taught in our group classes for July 2015.

Tuesday 7pm with Adriano – Salsa

Wednesday 7pm with Tom – Waltz (focusing on impetus turns and telemarks)

Thursday 7pm with Maryna – Cha Cha Cha (All the basic combinations with focus on styling)

Friday 5:30pm with Miriam – Beginners Salsa and Bachata

Saturday 11:30am with Tom – Argentine Tango (grapevines, ronde and variations)

If you want to click on the class that you’re interested in, the link will take you to our online booking site where you can reserve your place in your favourite group class.

See you all on the dance floor.

Free Salsa & Bachata Class!

Miriam Combs on June 11, 2015

Free Salsa & Bachata Class!

During May we tried out a free Salsa & Bachata class on Friday evenings. We are happy to announce that it’s been a success and therefor we will keep it running as an ongoing class.

It’s still free and a fantastic way to get your weekend off to a great start. The class is tailored for beginners but that doesn’t mean that the more advanced dancers won’t pick up some good tips and techniques as well.

Phoenix Dance Studio run Private Dance Lessons, Group classes & even lessons especially for your Wedding Dance. To learn more visit the links before booking your FREE consultation.

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Group Classes for May 2015

Miriam Combs on April 24, 2015

Group Classes for May 2015

As always, we’ve got lots of different dance styles for you to learn. Don’t limit yourself to a single dance, get along to as many classes as you can to learn a range of them that will allow you to dance all night, wherever you are.

Tuesday Group Class

Tuesday at 7pm is always Salsa with Adriano. Come along and put together a sweet little combo of moves while learning how to lead and follow properly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnZbVYd4Dmk

Wednesday Group Class

On Wednesday at 7pm Tom will be working on Viennese Waltz. Just a few, fairly simple foot patterns, but prepare to get very, very dizzy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9mWmSKPDwo

Thursday Group Class

Thursday at 7pm you will be developing your Jive technique with Maryna by learning some simple patterns that will allow you to work on you movement and styling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qxRy5M9K0s

Friday Group Class

We’ve got a new Salsa & Bachata class running on Friday evenings at 5:30pm. It’s a FREE class special designed for beginners. Everybody is welcome to come in and have a dance straight after work to kick start the weekend.

Saturday Group Class

On Saturday morning at 11:30 Tom will be teaching Salsa. This month he will be focusing on using some Cross Body variations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROL-8YvJGjM

FREE SALSA & BACHATA CLASS

Miriam Combs on April 18, 2015

FREE SALSA & BACHATA CLASS

Phoenix Dance Studio will be running a free Salsa & Bachata class every Friday in May.

Starting on 1st May at 5:30pm and then running right through the rest of the month, this is the perfect way to either get started on Salsa & Bachata or, if you’re already familiar with these styles, get yourself warmed up for a big Friday night out dancing by revising the simpler steps and combinations.

This class is open to everyone, whether you are already taking lessons at Phoenix or have never been to our studio before, come on in and try out the free class in two of the hottest dance styles going.

Phoenix Dance Studio run Private Dance Lessons, Group classes & even lessons especially for your Wedding Dance. To learn more visit the links before booking your FREE consultation.

Book a lesson

Group Classes for April 2015

Miriam Combs on March 29, 2015

Group Classes for April 2015

Don’t forget about our new Latin Shines group class every Tuesday at 7:45pm with Maryna.

Tuesday Group Class

Tuesday at 7pm is always Salsa with Adriano. Come along and put together a sweet little combo of moves while learning how to lead and follow properly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnZbVYd4Dmk

Wednesday Group Class

On Wednesday at 7pm Tom will be working on Quickstep. Focusing on the the V6 and the Fishtail and how to move around the floor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7PJPMLWN3M

Thursday Group Class

Thursday at 7pm you will be developing your Rumba technique with Maryna by learning some simple patterns that will allow you to work on you movement and styling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWvOh5VR_a8

Saturday Group Class

On Saturday morning at 11:30 Tom will be teaching Argentine Tango. This month he will be focusing on using the Ocho.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWRsXD36rLI

Samba Crash Course

Miriam Combs on March 24, 2015

Samba Crash Course

Earlier this year Phoenix Dance Studio ran a Salsa Crash Course. It was a big hit and we were asked if we would run a similar course again.

Well, here it is!

Samba Crash Course will run from Monday 30th through to Thursday 2nd April every evening at 5:30pm.This is perfect for beginners or for experienced dancers who haven’t gotten around to Samba yet.

The idea with the Samba Crash Course is that, by coming to class each successive evening, at the end of the course you will have a good understanding of all the basic steps and movements for Samba.

So, if you’re new to Samba or know somebody who has always said that they want to get dancing but don’t know how it start, this is course is just the thing.

Discounts available for booking early and for students.

To find out a little bit more about Samba, click here.

Flashmob – final shout out!

Miriam Combs on February 27, 2015

Flashmob – final shout out!

Our last practice for the flashmob is this Saturday 28th Feb. at 11:30am.

If you’ve not been along before, then this is you last chance get involved in an exciting event.

Remember, you don’t have to have been dancing for a decade to join in. There is even a final section of the dance where all you need is enthusiasm, no dance experience required, so get your friends and family into it too!

If you click the link to our original post, there are clips of the choreography to help you learn and practice.

Everyone involved is to meet at Phoenix Dance Studio at 12:00 for last minute practice and questions before we all head out onto Bridge Rd.

See you there!