Dream of Dance School for Ballroom and Latin Dances enter
Dream of Dance

Welcome

There is nothing better than dancing to put a little spring in your steps. Dream of Dance is setup by dancers for dancers.

Whether you are an absolute beginner or experienced dance enthusiast, we are here to help you to take your dancing to the next level. Join us today for a fresh new start!

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The Dream Team

Our lessons are designed around the recommended syllabus of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). Also built in are hard learned techniques from years of professional competition at international level. We are here to share our knowledge and experience with you because we all share the dream of dance.

Meet our Teachers

Group Lessons

Realise your dancing dreams with our carefully crafted group lessons. Our group lessons are structured to help you achieve your goals. In each lesson, we will have specialized groups to cater for dancers with different levels of experience. Our dancing routines are built around ISTD steps and techniques that are best for beginners and improvers:

  • + Social and fun
  • + No partner required
  • + Absolute beginners are welcome
  • + Ballroom: Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango
  • + Latin: Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba

 

There's nothing more satisfying than being able to take to the floor with confidence and style. Our lessons helps you:

  • + Understanding posture and awareness of the dancing space
  • + Developing body awareness especially co-ordination of the arms, feet and head
  • + Learning essential elements of Ballroom dancing such as rise and fall, lock steps and chasse
  • + Improving coordination, balance, control and posture
  • + Increasing confidence in performing partnered dance steps

 

Every wednesday from 8:00-10:00. Lessons are formated in two sessions. In each session there will be 30 minutes teaching followed by 20 minutes practice. Price for the evening is £8. No booking is required. Please pay at the door.

Private Lessons

Take your dancing to the next level at Dream of Dance

You will be taught by our dedicated teachers - ISTD-certified teacher and a World competition champion.

If you already know how to dance, have had dance lessons at other London dance schools or London dance classes, but want to take your dance skills to the next level, our experienced teachers will work with you to find the best approach for you.

Private dance lessons give you that personal service, taking away any pressures or stresses that are often found in open social dance classes in London. Dance tuition is tailored to you as an individual or couple, allowing you to learn dancing at your own pace.

Please book in advance by email: info@dreamofdance.co.uk or by using our Contact page.

Wedding Dance Lessons

Have you thought about your first dance yet?

Our experienced teachers are here to help. The earlier you begin the more prepared and relaxed you will be on the wedding day.

We can choreograph a dance just for you - at a level that you are comfortable with.

For more information, please contact us by email: info@dreamofdance.co.uk or by using our Contact page.

Social Dance

Sequence dance is one of the most popular forms of social dancing for all ages!

Start your social dancing with our carefully selected sequence dance routines. Sequence dances incorporate elements of standard ballroom and latin dance figures in easy to follow routines.

Gentle excercise with relaxing music, great for social dance parties.

Every friday from 11:00-13:00. Group lessons for sequence dances and other dances. Price for this 2 hours lesson is £6. No booking is required.

For more information, please contact us by email: info@dreamofdance.co.uk or by using our Contact page.

Dances and Parties

Come Dancing at the Dream of Dance and enjoy great music in a friendly, fun atmosphere.

All ages and dancers of all abilities are welcome.

Waltz, quickstep, rumba, cha cha cha and more... whether this will be your first experience or you are more expert at tripping the light fantastic, free the dancer in you and join the dream of dance, in a feast of popular dance classics through the year.

Dates for 2012 are yet to be confirmed but the Dances typically take place every Monday between 7:30pm and 10:30pm. Parties will be held once a month. Please write to us with your contact details and we will keep you updated with our news and events.

 

Dances

The schedule for practice dances is not yet available. Please visit us later for an update.

Social Dance

Every friday from 11:00-13:00. Group lessons for social dances and other dances. Price for this 2 hours lesson is £6. No booking is required.

Monthly parties

Dream of Dance hosts monthly parties at our Christ Church venue. Please join us for a great night out, meet fellow dreamers. Let the music wash away your stress from the day.

Ticket price is: £12, buffet dinner included. Spaces are limited, please book in advance by email: info@dreamofdance.co.uk or by our using our Contact page.

18.02.2012 - Our first ever Dream of Dance party: The Post-Valentine's Day Dance Party. Come join us enjoy great music and meet new friends. Maybe it's time to show off those new moves you picked up during the holidays... Download your brochure here

17.03.2012 - Leave your worries behind and dream, a little dream of dance! Enjoy Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dances. A night of friends and fabulous music! Buffet included, free parking at venue.

28.04.2012 - It's time for party! Come join us for an evening of fun, dancing and great music. Buffet included, free parking at venue.

23.06.2012 - Details to be announced.

28.07.2012 - Details to be announced.

25.08.2012 - Details to be announced.

Schedule for group lessons -2012-

Every wednesday from 8:00-10:00. Lessons are formated in two sessions. In each session there will be 30 minutes teaching followed by 20 minutes practice. Price for the evening is £8. No booking is required. Please pay at the door.

January

11.01 - Waltz, Cha Cha Cha
18.01 - Waltz, Cha Cha Cha
25.01 - Waltz, Cha Cha Cha

February

01.02 - Quickstep, Rumba
08.02 - Quickstep, Rumba
22.02 - Quickstep, Rumba
29.02 - Foxtrot, Jive

March

07.03 - Foxtrot, Jive
14.03 - Foxtrot, Jive
21.03 - Tango, Samba
28.03 - Tango, Samba

April

04.04 - Tango, Samba
11.04 - V.Waltz, Paso Doble
18.04 - V.Waltz, Paso Doble
25.04 - V.Waltz, Paso Doble

May

02.05 - Waltz, Cha Cha Cha
09.05 - Waltz, Cha Cha Cha
16.05 - Waltz, Cha Cha Cha
23.05 - Quickstep, Rumba
30.05 - Quickstep, Rumba

June

06.06 - Quickstep, Rumba
13.06 - Foxtrot, Jive
20.06 - Foxtrot, Jive
27.06 - Foxtrot, Jive

 

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Primary contacts

Christ Church Hall,
620 High Street,
North Finchley,
London, N12 0NU.

+44 (0)2084463900Phone:
+44 (0)2089290888FAX:
E-mail: info@dreamofdance.co.uk

Bus: Route 263 stops immediately in front of the church. Bus routes 82, 125, 134, 221 and 460 all stop at North Finchley calling at bus stops on either side of the Tally Ho triangle and at the new North Finchley Bus Station underneath the arts centre.

Underground: The nearest Underground station is West Finchley on the Northern Line, which is about 10 minutes walk away. Alternatively travel to East Finchley Northern Line station and take the 263 bus.

Privacy policy

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What we do with your information

The information collected by Dream of Dance through this website will be used to better fulfill any service you might request. It may be shared with other affiliate companies whom we allow access to this information. You have the right as an individual to find out what information we hold about you and to make corrections if necessary. You also have the right to ask us not to use the information supplied in a certain way.

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E-mail: info@dreamofdance.co.uk

Overview

Inside everyone of us there is a dancer. Only some of us are blessed with the gift of being able to communicate and let out their inner-dancer. These blessed it this way are able to move on dance floors with confidence and grace, while others feel awkard as if they have two left feet. Nonetheless, we all enjoy great music and exciting parties. It is no suprise that programmes and shows with partner dancing taking over TV, film and stage.

Dream of Dance is set up by dancers for dancers. We are here to help bring out the dancer in you. So you will be able to take to the dance floor with confidence and style. Our goal-oriented and well-structured ballroom and latin dance lessons are here to help you achieve your dancing dreams.

Ballroom dance also keeps you fit and is seriously social. Apart from group and private lessons, we also have schedued weekly practice dances as well as monthly parties. We are open to dancers of all ages and skills groups.

The Dream Team

  •

    Joan Lee

    The Dreamer

  •

    Artur Dabrowski

    The Champion

Teachers

Joan Lee   

Joan dreamed of becoming a dancer since she was in high school. She started her medallist training at the end of 2004, taking exams of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). Within a few years, Joan achieved Gold Star 2 in Latin and Gold Star 1 in Ballroom. Joan finds dancing is best remedy for washing away her stress from work.

Joan's passion for dancing grew with her training. She decided to further her dancing and moved on to professional teacher training. Joan is trained by Janet Clark who is the Vice-President of Latin Faculty of ISTD, a Fellow and a tremendously experienced International Examiner. As a keen student, Joan's dancing skills thrived under Janet's strict training regime.

In 2011, Joan finished her First Degree in Ballroom and will take her Second Degree in a few months' time. In the same year, Joan became a member of ISTD, membership number: C007519.

Through her own experience, Joan believes goal-oriented and structured training is the key to becoming a better dancer. Joan would love to pass on her dance learning experiences to her fellow dreamers and make their dance learning more effective and fun.

Teachers

Artur Dabrowski   

Artur has been dancing since 1987. In 1997, he won first prize at the Central European Championships held in Hradec Kralove. In 1999 he became champion of Poland at the Polish National open Championships held in Sopot. During his career as a professional latin dancer, Artur achieved all possible dance classes, including the highest class 'S'.

On 1996, Artur started his teaching class in Wroclaw and Lower Silesia. He trained dancing couples in training camps and clubs. Since 2001 he has been running his own Dance School 'Carmen', in which he taught junior and senior couples. In 2004 his trainees won the title 'Champions of Poland', and in 2005 Waclaw and Elzbieta Szwaczka, who had been trained by him for 6 years, won the title 'Senior Champions of Poland'. Artur's Dance School 'Carmen' moved to London in April, 2006.

Useful Links

We are listed in

www.dance-clubs.co.uk : Dance Clubs and Dance Schools

www.dancesport.uk.com : Classic site dedicated to ballroom and latin-american dancing with superb supplies!

www.danceweb.co.uk : The interactive directory of Dance News, Dance Classes, Dance Products, Dance Events, Dance Suppliers and Web Resources for the UK and World Dance Community.

Information

ISTD : Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

www.dancesportinfo.net : Dance sport news and information

E-mail: info@dreamofdance.co.uk