PFD BRINGS SALSA TO THE CITY!
235 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE
WELCOME TO PARTNERS FOR DANCE
Location for our Tuesday night classes
from 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 to 10:00
Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church
STEP-BY-STEP Learning Method
Partners for Dance teaches ballroom and latin dance through a proven step-by-step method.
Each student has the opportunity to dance with a highly trained partner, as well as, receive normal instruction from an accredited teacher.
PFD teaches all 10 ballroom and latin dances. Ballroom: Waltz, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango. Latin: Swing, Rumba, Samba, Cha Cha, and Salsa.
We are unreservedly dedicated to making dance an achievable form of self expression for all.
WHAT TO EXPECT - Click HERE to see the STEP-BY-STEP Method
BEGINNER
The Beginner Level lays the foundation of ballroom and latin dance. As a student, you will have fun learning the basic steps and corresponding rhythms whilst becoming aware of dance posture and "Leading & Following". Not only will you acquire a taste for the variety of dances but get to know intimately, through completing the 5 month course, 10 new dances that you had never previously known. Please lookHEREto learn more.
IMPROVER
In the Improver level you will be able to solidify the basics enabling you learn more complicated step patterns with ease. You will also be able to specialize in your favorite Social Style, by choosing ether latin and/or ballroom courses as you advance. Expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of the dances that you have chosen and be able to competently and confidently dance the night away in any social situation.
INTERMEDIATE
The Intermediate level is a substantial leap forward . Not only will you be introduced to new steps in all dances but there will be far greater emphasis on styling, technique, leading & following. You will step into the more philosophical world of dance and gain a far greater understanding of body awareness. This will enable you express yourself more ably through dance. Please look HEREto learn more about Intermediate Lessons.
ADVANCED
Reaching and completing the Advanced level represents a great achievement as much more complicated new step patterns will be introduced. The focus will be on execution of movement, fluidity, seamlessness and style. Students will be expected to move in perfect synchronization with his/her partner. Please look HERE to learn more about Advanced Lessons.
STEP-BY-STEP METHOD
Each course lasts 4 weeks in which a student will learn 2 dances: 1/2 hour of ballroom & 1/2 hour of latin. He or she will be dancing with a professionally trained partner in order to best understand how each movement is supposed to feel. The student will also have instruction from an accredited teacher who will demonstrate and correct a series of dance moves over the course of the hour.
The professional partners are rotated every 5 minutes to ensure a comprehensive feel of the different dance styles. Our courses run very smoothly and quicly due to the use of a professional partner, therefore students learn twice as many dance steps as many other London ballroom & latin dance classes. (Not to mention have twice as much fun).
By enrolling in all 5 months worth of courses, the student will benefit from learning the basics in all 10 ballroom and latin dances . After accomplishing this beneficial foundation, he or she could then move to the Improvers, Intermediate and Advanced classes.
Tuesdays:
31st, 7th, 14st, 21th
Improvers
7.00 pm -
8.00 pm
BCB CHURCH
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Salsa
Tango
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Beginners
31st,7th, 14st, 21st,
8.00 pm -
9.00 pm
31st, 7th, 14th,21st,
9.00 pm -
10.00 pm
6.00 pm -
7.00 pm
Wednesdays:
1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th
FULHAM TOWN HALL
Swing
Waltz
Any of 10 Dances
Practice
Hour
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
5th, 12th, 19st, 26th
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
Rumba
Quckstep
Quickstep
Waltzes
Ball
Preparation
Samba
Viennese
Tuedays:
6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
BCBC
CHURCH
Ball Prep-aration
& Foxtrot
Cha Cha
Foxtrot
4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
1st, 8thh, 15th, 22nd
& Quickstep
Click HERE for Packages And Registration
DANCE STYLES
Jive
English Tango
Ballroom Tango
English Waltz
Viennese Waltz
ABOUT PFD PRIVATE LESSONS
Need extra help learning or practicing dance steps? Have a big event coming soon in your social diary? Just need a little bit more confidence on the dance floor?
Our highly trained instructors offer individuals or couples that undivided bespoke attention. Practicing steps or technique, learning routines, and/or help with leading
& following..these lessons can incorporate it all.
Individual private lesson: £65
Package of 5 lessons: £300
Package of 10: £550
48 hour cancellation notice applies.
Private lessos are available at our Fulham location on Wed evenings only
and Kensington Studio Monday - Saturday anytime. Look HERE to view the studio.
ABOUT MEDAL PREPARATION AND EXAMS
Preparing for a medal test is a great way to focus your dance education towards a specific goal. At Partners For Dance we offer you the opportunity to do medal tests with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), one of the oldest and most prestigious international dance societies.
Medal tests can be taken in the Latin American or Ballroom dances. Student can progress through the Social Dance Test, Pre-Bronze, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Gold Star Test. For each level you will be expected to dance most of the steps specified in that level by the ISTD syllabus, and dance those steps with the quality of proficiency and technique expected at that level. A certain minimum number of dances is required for each different medal test. And the cost of doing a medal test varies from test to test.
For a medal test, you can dance either with a partner or with your teacher. During the test, you and your partner/teacher will be the only couple in the studio, with an examiner from the ISTD watching and taking notes. A few weeks after your test, you will receive a copy of the examiner's notes plus your certificate and medal.
The best way to prepare for a medal test is through individual lessons (on your own or with a partner). In this way our teachers can make sure that you are dancing the proper figures for each level, and with correct technique.
PACKAGES AND REGISTRATION
We specialize in people who think they have two left feet! If you can walk and ride a bike YOU CAN DANCE! We will give you the confidence to feel comfortable on the dance floor. Its best to start early but even if you have waited until the last minute we can help. Our Certified Instructors have organized first dance choreography for thousands of wedding couples for their big day. We'll create the perfect dance, just for the two of you. Read what some of our students say about their dance experience.
Romantic and dreamy, joyful and energetic or a little of each. Need help choosing the music for your wedding dance? Check our song list.
Bring the whole Wedding Party in for a few dance lessons taught in just a few sessions. See the video Gallery to view an example of this.
Refresher for experienced couples. Trial for inexperienced couples.
PRICE: £65
The minimum amount of required time to learn a new dance routine.
No previous experience needed.
PRICE: £180
Our most popular package to learn an entire routine. A good choice to master the first dance.
PRICE: £300
For couples that feel they need extra help and little more practice for more complicated or longer routines.
A good choice for the inclusion of the entire dancing wedding party.
PRICE: £550
Partners For Dance Top 25 Wedding Songs - Click on a link to play the song.
Greatest day- take that
Charade- L.O.V.E.( Nat King Cole)
M oon river- henry mancini
D ont stop me know-queen
K iss the bride- elton john
L a tourtura-shakira
E verything/sway-michael buble
T he way you look tonight - Frank Sinatra
S anta maria-Gotan project
C hasing cars- Snow patrol
B lowers daughter- damien rice
U se somebody- kings of leon
A int got you babe- alicia keys
I n my life-beatles
beautiful day- u2
Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
A ngels-robbie williams
B ook of love-peter gabriel
I ve had the time of my life- dirty dancing
T onight gonna be a good night-black eyed peas
Y ouve got the love-florence and the machines
U nder the bridges of paris-dean martin
F ly me to the moon-frank sinatra
T hen i kissed her- beach boys
Can't Take My Eyes Off You Engelbert Humperdinck
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING DANCE WORKSHOP
Partners For Dance offers dance classes for Corporate team building. There are very few ways to offer your employees more fun and skills whilst encouraging cooperation among the team members. Similar to the workplace, each team member has a different set of natural talents, allowing him/her to learn a new dance at a different pace. The job of our instructor is to foster a patient atmosphere and implement dance tactic exercises that encourage full cooperation and natural synergy between all team members.
We offer our studio in Kensington for this purpose and
will also be happy to conduct onsite Corporate Team Building workshops.
EVENT ENTERTAINMENT
Partners For Dance also can provide dance floor shows, with our most talented dance couples, for your Corporate Event entertainment.
Please ring 07792575184 to learn more.
WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL AND PFD
Help us make a difference to women survivors
of war around the world through the beauty of dance. Please join Partners for Dance and Women for Women International in this worthy cause.
WFWI provides women survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts with the tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency, thereby promoting viable civil societies. WFWI is changing the world one woman at a time. Partners For Dance is a faithful sponsor of the Women For Women cause and believes that women in London, through dance, can make a significant contribution to helping these women survivors rebuild their lives.
If you feel that you would like to be part of our professional team of dancers and qualified instructors, please ring 0774 8475147 .
ANESSA - Manager
Anessa first started to dance as a child in Australia training in ballet, Calisthenics, Graceful Girl, cabaret and musical theatre before falling in love with Latin Dance. Her 10 years worth of teaching experiences have led her to a variety of teaching opportunities working with adults and children.
Anessa's background in choreography in musical theatre has seen her win many awards for routines within her field. Whether the choreography is simple, bridal dance or large scale school production, such as those created for Latymer Upper School, Anessa's attention to detail ensures a bespoke experience every time.
She has a very "down to earth" approach to teaching with an emphasis on enjoyment and increased confidence in her students. "Whilst learning to Lead and Follow, the students will increasingly be able to express themselves artistically on the dance floor." says Anessa.
Anessa's training and background combined with Partner For Dance's philosophy of dance makes learning a simple and rewarding experience for all.
BENNY - Instructor
Benny has an impressive career as a ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, ballroom and latin dancer. He is also a singer, actor and choreorapher of West End plays (most recently Cabaret) and for film & TV. He attended the Central School of Ballet The Actors Centre, and The London Academy of Radio Film & TV. Benny is fluent in English and Russian.
Partners For Dance is very proud to include him as part of our team!
PARTNERS
All of our professional partners have been trained in each of the 10 ballroom and latin dances and will help students learn in the most effective and fun way possible!
