Frequently Asked Questions

• How much do your classes cost?
  
  Most of our classes cost £6/person (75 minutes), and you pay on the night, week by week. We are confident that you will enjoy the class, and will want to come back.

• Do I need a partner, or can I come on my own?
  
  Having a dance partner, particularly for practising, is very useful, but we will do our best to accommodate you if you come solo. We can’t know in advance what mix of the sexes we will have on the night, but lots of ladies are happy to dance as leader rather than follower. It will help us if you let us know in advance if you are coming solo, so we have some idea of the balance of numbers to expect.

• Do you have any age limits or fitness requirements?
  
  If you are 16 or over, you will be very welcome, regardless of your age. Dancing is effective gentle exercise, and can be very beneficial to the active retired, both physically and mentally. All we ask is that you are fit enough to be able to move freely, and are not suffering from any condition that could put you at risk through dancing. Ladies: please don’t attend our classes if you know you are expecting a baby.

• What if I miss a week?
  
  We regularly revise new work, but obviously, you will get the most out of the class by attending regularly. With our complete beginners classes, we do cover quite a lot of basic ground in the first few weeks, and you would struggle to join part way through the course, so if you can’t make the first few sessions, it would probably be better to join the next new class. You won’t have long to wait.

• What should I wear?
  
  If you have them, you will want to wear your dance shoes: specially made to support the foot properly, and with suede leather soles to give just the right amount of grip on the floor. Otherwise, wear comfortable shoes with smooth soles that offer flexibility and support. Trainers, or any shoes with rubber soles, are not really suitable: they offer too much grip, and will make it difficult to turn properly. Ladies should avoid backless sandals – you will spend the whole class trying to keep them on your feet! We have no dress code: smart casual is fine, and loose fitting is usually more comfortable.

• Where can I dance?
  
  There are lots of opportunities for regular social dancing in Worcestershire (and beyond). Take a look at our sister site: www.midlandsdance.info, where you will find hundreds of forthcoming social dances in the Counties of Warwickshire, West Midlands & Worcestershire.