Learning to Dance: 6+ Plus Reasons to Learn – Curriculum You would have to go a long way back to find learning to dance ballroom or latin, as part of normal school curriculum. The last year that it was mandatory for schools to teach ballroom or Latin was 1939. Some schools did keep dance classes…
How to Follow In Ballroom Dancing…
Throughout my 20 year career, I have heard so many women accuse the dance teacher of being sexist. I have even been accused of it too. Women have even accused other female dance teachers with the same slur. Unfortunately, I do admit that when dancing was introduced and Queen Victoria decreed that men should lead,…
Best Dance School in Surrey
Disaster Strikes My goal has always been to grow the best dance school in Surrey. Competitions are a big part of that. However, a few weeks ago the stress in my life quadrupled. Not only were we were coming up to the N.A.T.D (National Association of Teachers of Dancing) National finals at Blackpool, but disaster…
Dance Competitions and Dance Classes in Surrey
Dance Competitions and Dance Classes in Surrey – Social or Competitive? What type of dance school do you belong to? Or what type of dance school do you want to find? The heart of the question is in the title of this article: “Dance Competitions and Dance Classes in Surrey”. Does your school attend dance…
New Venue for Egham Dance Classes
New venue for Egham dance classes Rubies Dance Centre has a new venue for Egham dance classes. From Sunday 1st October 2017, we will be holding all our Sunday dance classes and lessons in Egham Youth Centre. Sundays are one of the busiest days of the week at Rubies. We host our Competition Class, Theory…
What do Judges look for in Dance Competitions?
What do Judges look for in Dance Competitions? I have been dancing for 38 years, competing in competitions from 4 years old, and coaching dancers – from beginners to professionals – for over 20 years. I have frequently asked myself, both for my own dancing and for my pupils: “What do judges look for in…
Private Dance Lessons In Surrey
Rubies Dance Centre provides one to one private dance lessons in Surrey for both Ballroom and Latin. Our dance school is run by ex-international dance competitor, Neil Eleazar, and we teach everyone from beginners to advanced and competitors. Your private dance lessons in Surrey can be arranged at a time to suit you. We have…
How To Win A Dance Competition
Have you ever pondered upon what a dance teacher’s life is really like? You probably haven’t. The best way to describe it is a little like an episode of Dance Moms mixed with Love Island. The problem is that no matter which dance school you attend, there is always inevitable drama. There is also always…
How to Dance The Basics
I have been running Rubies Dance Centre with my husband, the head coach, for almost four years. We spend a lot of time teaching people to dance the basics. He’s an ex-champion who loves teaching anyone to dance – all the way from beginners to competitors. When we go on holiday, my husband and I…
Salsa dance classes in Hampton
Salsa Dance Classes in Hampton – What can I expect? Have you been thinking about trying salsa dance classes in Hampton but don’t know what to expect? Trying anything new can be nerve-wracking so let us explain what a Beginners’ salsa dance class in Hampton is like. We do also teach Improvers courses. You can…