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    • Are you ready to take to the floor? Take your first steps into dancing with a Ballroom Courses beginner course. Designed to suit absolute novices, these courses give a fun-filled flavour of Ballroom and Latin dances. Everyone is a beginner here, so if you take a few tumbles, don’t worry!

      Each course runs for 6 consecutive weeks, during which you’ll be taught three dances. Click on course title to see the list of them. Classes take place in an easy-going, sociable setting, where everyone is encouraged to get to know one another. You’ll learn how to dance basic steps with a partner across the dance-floor with ease. 

      Once you book a course, you will gain access to STUDENT PORTAL, where you will find videos of the steps you will be learning and more. These will be added gradually after each class, so make sure you check back regularly.

      Courses are not drop-in classes, so you’ll need to pay and book in advance through the website. Courses may become fully booked so book in advance to guarantee your spot. It will not be possible to join the course after it has started.

      MODULE 1
      You will learn: Waltz, Rumba and Cha-cha-cha
      MODULE 2
      You will learn: Foxtrot, Jive and Tango
      MODULE 3
      You will learn: Samba, Quickstep, Paso doble and Viennese Waltz

      Location: Pineapple Dance Studios, Covent Garden, 7 Langley Street, WC2H9JA

      If you have any further questions please check the FAQs page.

      PRICES:

      One 6 week module – £102 / £17 per class

      Module 1 and 2 offer – £168 / £14 per class

      All prices are per person. Each course consists of 6 consecutive classes.

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    SKILLS THAT YOU’LL GAIN

    Your instructor will guide you through the basic steps of the dance. There’s no pressure to get the steps perfect (although you’ll be thrilled when you do), just come and join the fun!

    Never danced before? No worries. This course will teach you exciting new skills and you’ll feel much more confident about dancing too. By the end of a 6-week course you'll be dancing your way across the studio, following the steps you've learned with ease.

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS

    Courses are not refundable, if cancelled within less than 2 weeks before the first class. Multiple course offers are not partially refundable.

    Sometimes, due to unexpected circumstances, the scheduled instructor may change and be replaced with another highly trained instructor, without notice.

    In the very rare event of a class having to be cancelled, as much notice as possible will be given to participants via email and social media. Every effort will be made for cancelled classes to be rescheduled.

    Unauthorised filming or recording of the class is not allowed. No one wants to be on camera without being asked first.

  • Perfect pace for those wanting to learn the basics of ballroom. I convinced a friend who was very hesitant at first to join the beginners course with me. He was very surprised at how everything was so well explained and at how quickly he learnt all the steps. We enjoyed it and can’t wait to join the intermediate course.

    Naomi Luxford

  • Having completed a 12-week beginner course I was totally addicted to Michael’s Ballroom and Latin classes and joined his intermediate course. Michael looks at the range of abilities of the class and works out the best way to make them shine. He instils confidence in each pupil to build self-confidence and determination with fun and structure.  His dedicated technique brings the best in a class. His presentation and optimism lives within the student long after the dance is over.

    Gigi Szucs

  • Michael, I just have to tell you how much fun your classes are; there’s nothing like them in the world! You have such a fun style of teaching and your choreographies are sheer brilliance. And you know what - sometimes things get fast in class - and sometimes some of us stop breathing and mutter un-repeatable words!!  But we still come back for more!

    Janet Wright

  • At first my driver for picking up ballroom was for fitness and it truly surpassed my expectations because the pro-classes are both highly energetic and technically challenging. Class members are from different dance disciplines, and yet each of us is made to feel really engaged and supported. Despite being a pro-course, one of the nicest aspects is the atmosphere. I've made some really lovely friends and have no reservations in recommending this course to those wishing to do ballroom in a challenging, but friendly environment.

    Leonie Biggs

  • Michael is a legendary teacher I’ve been searching for ages! Having tried various places in different countries I can confidently say that Michael is the best dancing teacher I’ve ever had. He’s an excellent choreographer – there is always something unique and challenging in his routines and this inspires you to dance more and more. With incredible attention to detail and weekly videos on the student portal, you will never get lost in steps. Michael’s explanation of technique is of a very high standard and easy to understand too. That’s why this course is equally enjoyable for those dancing for competitive purposes or fun.

    Anastasia Yermakova