Danceworks

🚨 Starting this week 🩰 Absolute beginners pointe course with 🩰
Level 1- If you have always wanted to attempt going on pointe or have done it in your youth but is in need of a good refresher, then this is an ideal. The course is designed to build the strength in the ankles and lower legs to go onto pointe safely and with ease. You will be carefully monitored throughout to make sure you are using the correct muscles.
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Burlesque for Beginners ( level 1) : The perfect starting point for those looking to dip their toes into burlesque for the first time.

Handfans & Stockings (Level 2)
Over 4 weeks, you will learn, perfect and polish a choreographed burlesque routine, centred around the use of hand fans (Chinese folding style fans) and stockings. Hand fans add a sense of drama and sass, whilst the stocking peel is an ultimate symbol of sensuality! A perfect pairing.

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🩰 NEW Pointe Courses with Available to book now 🩰
Absolute Beginner Pointe Course – Level 1- If you have always wanted to attempt going on pointe or have done it in your youth but is in need of a good refresher, then this is an ideal opportunity to do so.
Pointe for Improvers – Level 2
Suitable for those who have taken a few pointe classes or the Level 1 course and are ready to continue their learning.

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✨NEW Introduction to Bollywood Course- The Introduction to Bollywood is a an 8-week crash course into the various styles of dances used in Bollywood films throughout the years ✨ Book now via our website!
Raimu Itfum is a multi- disciplinary artist with a main artistic focus within film, theatre and audio work; predominantly as a writer, director, producer and performer. Some recent credits include; ‘Varun’ in The Musical ‘Bhangra Nation’ at Birmingham Rep in 2024 and other credits include: Aladin, The Eternals, Fame- The Musical, Levis, Tui, Ikea, Nio Cocktails, Hotel Du Chocolat, Oliver Awards ’15, Strictly Come Dancing, Adidas, X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent.

🔥Join Ezzy for an Introduction to Street Dance Course- Over the span of several weeks you will learn, from scratch, key foundational movements that appear frequently within street dance styles including: Hip-Hop, House & Popping. You will be guided in a fun/safe environment as you progress through the different stages, gaining the tools and knowledge that will be applied in a final piece of Choreography 🔥

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😍 🪩who’s joining us?! Limited places available on our performance courses & showcase night! Are you an amateur dancer who would love the opportunity to perform to an audience? Danceworks is excited to present a brand new set of courses where you will learn choreography in your chosen style in preparation for a group performance, at an exciting showcase evening event for friends and family at Danceworks on 26th October, with additional guest performances by our talented faculty and staff members 💫

✨Join Danceworks choreographer Tommy Langdale for an immersive look into the world of Bob Fosse, his shows and unique rule book that shaped the way modern dance is executed and viewed till this day! You’ll get to use prop and furniture during the workshop and learn how to ‘egg walk’. The workshop promises to be engaging and suitable for all levels. BOOK NOW🚨
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Dress code: all black, some sparkle if you want. Something of distinction, a real big spender!✨
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Tommy has a background in grass roots Jazz, mastering styles from fosse, matt Mattox and Aliey. Tommys Jazz tech training was provided under the guidance of Teresa Kerr (London studios/Ready Steady Go) this disco tech jazz, combined with American styles of cabaret jazz define Tommys unique style as a choreographer and dance trainer.

✨It’s 30 years since the Spice Girls auditioned at Danceworks! To celebrate, original panellist Chris Herbert was interviewed here this morning.
Congratulations to Chris and of course to the Spice Girls for such an extraordinary career that followed 🔥
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Pictured - Chris with Lesley and Cherise of the Danceworks team.
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NEW TIMETABLE CLASS 🚨 Expect movement from many dance genres from every school (old, middle and new) of Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, Waacking, House, Dancehall and more. Just think of this class as a helpful way to learn how to dance naturally as you would in a nightclub without looking like you’re banging out a choreo set. This class will help you discover body awareness, isolations and musicality in a safe judgement-free environment.
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Sam has been teaching dance for over 20 years, a specialist in Funkstyles; Popping and Locking, her first love has always been Hip Hop and Funk Grooves.
With a degree and a masters in Dance and having studied with Hip Hop pioneers in the UK and across the pond, she will be sharing her love for sometimes funky, sometimes sassy but always “vibey” movement!
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NEW 😍 Prince of Egypt Dance Workshop with Marco Venturini | Come train and feel the groove in this unique masterclass based on the incredible choreography from the hit musical The Prince of Egypt. With a blend of technical and tribal elements, this style is truly unlike any other. Let’s whack a leg and get a sweat on! (Knee pads are highly recommended and bare feet)
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NEW CLASS 🔥 Starts 6th September! 🔥 MJ Spectacular - Suleman brings his electrifying energy and unparalleled expertise to this fun and exciting class designed for everyone—regardless of age or skill level. ✨
Book up to a week in advance via our website/ app⁣
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✨NEW Conditioning for Ballet Course 19th Sept- 24th Oct | 6 weeks | all levels | 18:30-19:30 | Thursdays
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This is a course designed by Ballet Physio Luke Abnett to help recreational adult dancers unlock their potential. This course is ideal for the dancer who is trying to apply their teacher’s corrections but is finding that their body isn’t naturally doing what is being asked of it!
🚨 Book now via our website or app
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✨Congratulations to the great group from CLASS SPAIN & MEXICO and friends who completed a two week intensive with a wonderful performance taught by the incredible
Look forward to seeing you again in 2025!💪🏽🔥
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🚨NEW - Sister Act dance and vocal workshop- This fun and dynamic Sister Act workshop is set to transform Danceworks studios into a funky, care-free and vibrant world packed with disco moves and nun-tastic nunography!
Book now via our website/ app
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Thank you to the incredible former Royall Ballet principal dancer for teaching a brilliant masterclass for us today.

We are incredibly honoured to have , Principal Dancer at .ballet, teach a wonderful masterclass today at Danceworks🩰✨️

We look forward to having him back soon! 🩵

💃🏽Have you always wanted to learn how to play Traditional Spanish Flamenco Castanets?
This STEP-BY-STEP program will bring you through each technique, allowing you to practice, perfect, and understand each skill before moving on to the next technique.
This course gives you a solid foundation from which you will be able to build your castanets playing knowledge exponentially!
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🩰💐Thank you & .andro
for another superb Summer Intensive what an incredible 7 day! We look forward to next summer🩰💖
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Farewell to luke ahmet who has taught so many incredible ballet and contemporary classes for us at Danceworks over the last few years. We wish him all the best as he moves on to a new job as rehearsal director for We will miss you! 🌹🌹🌹❤️.

✨NEW BURLESQUE MASTERCLASS✨
Classic Showgirl St******se Burlesque – for Beginners
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Suitable for absolute beginners (no prior burlesque experience necessary). This introductory masterclass with internationally acclaimed burlesque star Eliza DeLite, aims to give you the tools to feel more confident in yourself, meet new friends and learn a fun routine focusing on basic st******se skills and the core essentials of burlesque!
DATE: Sunday 4th August
TIME: 13:00-15:30
LEVEL: Beginner

✨Exclusive masterclass✨ with New York City Ballet Principal dancer Chun Wai Chan - book now via our website / app or link in our bio!
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Chan joined NYCB as a soloist in 2021 and was promoted to principal dancer the following year, making him the company’s first Chinese principle since its founding in 1948. Most recently, Forbes China included Chan in their “30 under 30” list and he was featured on the cover of Dance magazine for May 2023✨
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🚨Learn directly from world class dancer and former Royal Ballet Principal Ivan Putrov, In this unique Ballet Masterclass, as well as a full class there will be a deep dive into the art and history of movements and steps as you learn how to perfect your technique and receive individual corrections which will elevate your knowledge, skill and artistry😍 online and in studio available
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🚨Book now via our website/ masterclass link in bio

Book now🚨Introduction to contemporary dance is a course for anyone who is interested in gaining a better understanding of what contemporary dance is and which principles are used in the different contemporary techniques. Participants will be part of a safe, positive and supportive environment, where everyone can feel free to learn, explore and discover new ways of moving through different contemporary dance styles.
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✨Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Moulin Rouge dance & singing workshop today 😍 and thank you to the fab for teaching✨🙌🏽
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Check out all of our upcoming masterclasses via our website🚨
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😍 Don’t miss out tomorrow! Russian Ballet Masterclass with 💕⁣
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With 17 years of experience in Moscow, Mariana shares her vast knowledge and inspiring teaching, making her class a captivating journey into the world of the Russian Bolshoi Ballet. Under the direction of Svetlana Aderkhaeva (a direct student of Ulanova who learned from Vaganova herself) Mariana has perfected her teaching approach. She combines the rigorous insights of the Bolshoi Ballet with a fun, adaptive style that accommodates any physical condition.
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✨Don’t forget to book your place 😍✨ Moulin Rouge Dance & Vocal Workshop⁣ with Nathaniel Morrison | This fun, physical, interactive and confidence building workshop grants all attending an opportunity to fulfil their desires of stepping out of their comfort zone in a united fashion and taking on the roles of the patrons that would attend the moulin rouge-with movement resembling that of the west end production and of course a can can. ⁣
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Nathaniel Graduated from Mountview Academy Of Theatre Arts,London with a B.a (Hons) degree, He made his Uk Tour and West End debut as Stevie Wonder in “Dancing in the Streets,”reprising the role numerable times for Flying Music on many National Tours. Other theatre roles include: Jorge in “Tonight’s the Night” (UK Tour), “Porgy and Bess” (Savoy Theatre, London) Napthali (cover Benjamin and Judah) in “Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (Adelphi Theatre),”Sister Act” at the London Palladium, Hairspray u/s seaweed (Uk Tour), Jersey Boys (Uk Tour and Piccadilly Theatre) playing the role of Barry Belson to name a few! ⁣
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POP UP CLASS🔥 Grooves with 💗 Wednesday 10th July | 20:00-21:00 | Beginner level | £5
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Expect movement from many dance genres from every school (old, middle and new) of Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, Waacking, House, Dancehall and more. Just think of this class as a helpful way to learn how to dance naturally as you would in a nightclub without looking like you’re banging out a choreo set. This class will help you discover body awareness, isolations and musicality in a safe judgement-free environment.
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Learn directly from world class dancer and former Royal Ballet Principal Ivan Putrov, In this unique Ballet Masterclass, as well as a full class there will be a deep dive into the art and history of movements and steps as you learn how to perfect your technique and receive individual corrections which will elevate your knowledge, skill and artistry😍
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🚨Book now via our website/ masterclass link in bio

We were honoured today to welcome the wonderful Yasmine Naghdi for a superb masterclass. We look forward to seeing you again in the Autumn! ❤️❤️❤️