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Children's Class Summer Term

Name
Days
Location
Shooting Stars (5-11yrs)
For all of our younger dancers, our Shooting Stars Class is great to start and develop their Ballroom, Latin and freestyle dancing skills.

No class dates:
22nd February 2025

Ages 5 - 12
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM
Tiptree Community Centre, Tiptree
Starlight Dancing
Superstars (12-17yrs)
For all of our older dancers, our Superstars Class is great to start and develop their Ballroom and Latin dancing skills.
Ages 11 - 17
Saturday
9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
Tiptree Community Centre, Tiptree
Starlight Dancing

May 2025

Name
Days
Location
Sequence Class
Teaching you all the sequence essentials for our social nights, Summer & Christmas Balls & Dancing Holidays!

We are not sticking to a strict schedule so if you are after a specific dance, please speak to one of us to find out when we are starting the next dance.

(1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th May)

Ages 16 - 0
Thursday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Coggeshall Village Hall
Practice Night
The perfect opportunity for you to cement in your newly found choreography and techniques! This is a supervised practice so therefore if you are having trouble remembering something we have already taught you, feel free to ask us for a reminder!

This Practice Night is generally for adults only. Special permission from a Starlight teacher is needed for anyone under 18.

(2nd 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th May)

Ages 10 - 0
Friday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Marks Tey Parish Hall (Practice)
Saturday Night Social
On the second Saturday of every month we hold our Saturday Night Social where members of Starlight Dancing and non-members can come along to socialise with friends, test their general knowledge in our quiz and enjoy dancing the night away.
We accommodate a multitude of dances and styles, from Argentine Tango to Jive, Foxtrot to Sequence.

Dancers of all abilities are welcome and no partner is needed to attend this event.

Drink and nibbles are available for purchase in our shop.

Ages 10 - 99
Saturday
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Marks Tey Parish Hall (Social)
Dance Fitness Class (Online)
Our Online Fitness Class is the perfect way to keep fit at home without boring gym equipment or overly repetitive tasks!

Don't forget, if in doubt - shimmy it out!

(1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th Apr)

Ages 16 - 99
Tuesday Thursday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Online (Zoom)
Starlight Dancing
Intermediate Class
Our latest class for developing dancers. This class will be covering all of the main Ballroom & Latin dances (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Cha cha cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive) as well as some additional dances from time to time, such as Paso Doble, Viennese Waltz, Salsa and Argentine Tango!

This class is designed to be the natural progression from our Beginner Plus Class where we will be showing you Silver level routines.

(12th, 19th May)

Ages 16 - 99
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tiptree Community Centre (Intermediate Class
Advanced Class
Our Advanced Class is for any dancer who has an in-depth knowledge of the main Ballroom and Latin dances and has the thirst for more technical knowledge and competitive-grade choreography!

We cover all Ballroom & Latin dances as well as the occasional bit of Salsa and Argentine Tango.

(12th, 19th May)

Ages 16 - 99
Monday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tiptree Community Centre (Intermediate Class
Beginner Class (Quickstep)
This May we will be teaching the Quickstep! The Quickstep is a fantastically fun and easy to learn dance - perfect for absolute beginners. With its quickly repeating basics, we will get you dancing around the room from your first week!

This Beginner Course will be teaching the Quickstep from the very beginning.

(7th, 14th, 21st, 28th May)

Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wickham Bishops Village Hall
Beginner Plus Class
Perfect for the improving Beginner. Each month, we will be giving you an upgrade to a dance you already know and showing you a brand new dance too!

Cha Cha - New Routine
This will be an upgrade (or addition) to any existing Cha Cha routine you have where we give you brand new Bronze level choreography.

Viennese Waltz - Technique
Now that you have learnt new Viennese Waltz choreography, this is your opportunity to really make your Viennese Waltz feel as good as possible!
We will provide you with advice on how to lead/follow groups as well as the knowledge to take your Viennese Waltz to the next level.

(7th, 14th, 21st, 28th May)

Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wickham Bishops Village Hall

June 2025

Name
Days
Location
Sequence Class
Teaching you all the sequence essentials for our social nights, Summer & Christmas Balls & Dancing Holidays!

We are not sticking to a strict schedule so if you are after a specific dance, please speak to one of us to find out when we are starting the next dance.

(5th, 12th, 26th June)

Ages 16 - 0
Thursday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Coggeshall Village Hall
Practice Night
The perfect opportunity for you to cement in your newly found choreography and techniques! This is a supervised practice so therefore if you are having trouble remembering something we have already taught you, feel free to ask us for a reminder!

This Practice Night is generally for adults only. Special permission from a Starlight teacher is needed for anyone under 18.

(6th, 13th, 27th June)

Ages 10 - 0
Friday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Marks Tey Parish Hall (Practice)
Dance Fitness Class (Online)
Our Online Fitness Class is the perfect way to keep fit at home without boring gym equipment or overly repetitive tasks!

Don't forget, if in doubt - shimmy it out!

(3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 24th, 26th June)

Ages 16 - 99
Tuesday Thursday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Online (Zoom)
Starlight Dancing
Intermediate Class
Our latest class for developing dancers. This class will be covering all of the main Ballroom & Latin dances (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Cha cha cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive) as well as some additional dances from time to time, such as Paso Doble, Viennese Waltz, Salsa and Argentine Tango!

This class is designed to be the natural progression from our Beginner Plus Class where we will be showing you Silver level routines.

(2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th June)

Ages 16 - 99
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tiptree Community Centre (Intermediate Class
Advanced Class
Our Advanced Class is for any dancer who has an in-depth knowledge of the main Ballroom and Latin dances and has the thirst for more technical knowledge and competitive-grade choreography!

We cover all Ballroom & Latin dances as well as the occasional bit of Salsa and Argentine Tango.

(2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th June)

Ages 16 - 99
Monday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tiptree Community Centre (Intermediate Class
Beginner Class (Rumba)
This June, we will be teaching the Rumba. The Rumba is a beautiful, slow, latin dance that provides plenty of time to be planning your next move. It has quickly repeating basics which makes it a great dance for Beginners to get on with. You'll be Rumba-ing from week 1!

This Beginner Course will be teaching the Rumba from the very beginning.

(4th, 11th, 25th June)

Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wickham Bishops Village Hall
Beginner Plus Class
Perfect for the improving Beginner. Each month, we will be giving you an upgrade to a dance you already know and showing you a brand new dance too!

Cha Cha - Technique
Now that you have learnt new Cha Cha choreography, this is your opportunity to really make your Cha Cha feel as good as possible!
We will provide you with advice on how to lead/follow groups as well as the knowledge to take your Cha Cha to the next level.

Argentine Tango - First Steps
We will be teaching the Argentine Tango from the very beginning and providing you with a Bronze level routine with some easy, fun and fancy groups to enjoy on the dance floor.

(4th, 11th, 25th June)

Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wickham Bishops Village Hall
Summer Ball
Get ready for a fantastic time at our annual Summer Ball!

With an afternoon tea style supper and a stupendous latin dance demonstration, it's a night not to be missed!

Ages 10 - 99
Saturday
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Wickham Bishops Village Hall

July 2025

Name
Days
Location
Sequence Class
Teaching you all the sequence essentials for our social nights, Summer & Christmas Balls & Dancing Holidays!

We are not sticking to a strict schedule so if you are after a specific dance, please speak to one of us to find out when we are starting the next dance.

(3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st)

Ages 16 - 0
Thursday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Coggeshall Village Hall
Practice Night
The perfect opportunity for you to cement in your newly found choreography and techniques! This is a supervised practice so therefore if you are having trouble remembering something we have already taught you, feel free to ask us for a reminder!

This Practice Night is generally for adults only. Special permission from a Starlight teacher is needed for anyone under 18.

(4th, 11th, 18th, 25th)

Ages 10 - 0
Friday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Marks Tey Parish Hall (Practice)
Saturday Night Social
On the second Saturday of every month we hold our Saturday Night Social where members of Starlight Dancing and non-members can come along to socialise with friends, test their general knowledge in our quiz and enjoy dancing the night away.
We accommodate a multitude of dances and styles, from Argentine Tango to Jive, Foxtrot to Sequence.

Dancers of all abilities are welcome and no partner is needed to attend this event.

Drink and nibbles are available for purchase in our shop.

Ages 10 - 99
Saturday
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Marks Tey Parish Hall (Practice)
Dance Fitness Class (Online)
Our Online Fitness Class is the perfect way to keep fit at home without boring gym equipment or overly repetitive tasks!

Don't forget, if in doubt - shimmy it out!

(3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th, 31st)

Ages 16 - 99
Tuesday Thursday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Online (Zoom)
Starlight Dancing
Intermediate Class
Our latest class for developing dancers. This class will be covering all of the main Ballroom & Latin dances (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Cha cha cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive) as well as some additional dances from time to time, such as Paso Doble, Viennese Waltz, Salsa and Argentine Tango!

This class is designed to be the natural progression from our Beginner Plus Class where we will be showing you Silver level routines.

(7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July)

Ages 16 - 99
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tiptree Community Centre (Intermediate Class
Advanced Class
Our Advanced Class is for any dancer who has an in-depth knowledge of the main Ballroom and Latin dances and has the thirst for more technical knowledge and competitive-grade choreography!

We cover all Ballroom & Latin dances as well as the occasional bit of Salsa and Argentine Tango.

(7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July)

Ages 16 - 99
Monday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tiptree Community Centre (Intermediate Class
Beginner Class (Waltz)
This July we will be teaching the Waltz. The Waltz is a beautiful, slow Ballroom dance consisting of three beats per bar, characterised by its ‘rise and fall’ action. This Beginner Course will be teaching the Waltz from the very beginning.

(2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd July)

Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wickham Bishops Village Hall
Beginner Plus Class
Perfect for the improving Beginner. Each month, we will be giving you an upgrade to a dance you already know and showing you a brand new dance too!

Foxtrot - New Routine
This will be an upgrade (or addition) to any existing Foxtrot routine you have where we give you brand new Bronze level choreography.

Argentine Tango - Technique
Now that you have learnt new Argentine Tango choreography, this is your opportunity to really make your Argentine Tango feel as good as possible!
We will provide you with advice on how to lead/follow groups as well as the knowledge to take your Argentine Tango to the next level.

(2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd July)

Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wickham Bishops Village Hall

August 2025

Name
Days
Location
Sequence Class
Teaching you all the sequence essentials for our social nights, Summer & Christmas Balls & Dancing Holidays!

We are not sticking to a strict schedule so if you are after a specific dance, please speak to one of us to find out when we are starting the next dance.

(3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st)

Ages 16 - 0
Thursday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Coggeshall Village Hall
Practice Night
The perfect opportunity for you to cement in your newly found choreography and techniques! This is a supervised practice so therefore if you are having trouble remembering something we have already taught you, feel free to ask us for a reminder!

This Practice Night is generally for adults only. Special permission from a Starlight teacher is needed for anyone under 18.

(4th, 11th, 18th, 25th)

Ages 10 - 0
Friday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Marks Tey Parish Hall (Practice)
Saturday Night Social
On the second Saturday of every month we hold our Saturday Night Social where members of Starlight Dancing and non-members can come along to socialise with friends, test their general knowledge in our quiz and enjoy dancing the night away.
We accommodate a multitude of dances and styles, from Argentine Tango to Jive, Foxtrot to Sequence.

Dancers of all abilities are welcome and no partner is needed to attend this event.

Drink and nibbles are available for purchase in our shop.

Ages 10 - 99
Saturday
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Marks Tey Parish Hall (Practice)
Dance Fitness Class (Online)
Our Online Fitness Class is the perfect way to keep fit at home without boring gym equipment or overly repetitive tasks!

Don't forget, if in doubt - shimmy it out!

(3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th, 31st)

Ages 16 - 99
Tuesday Thursday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Online (Zoom)
Starlight Dancing
Intermediate Class
Our latest class for developing dancers. This class will be covering all of the main Ballroom & Latin dances (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Cha cha cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive) as well as some additional dances from time to time, such as Paso Doble, Viennese Waltz, Salsa and Argentine Tango!

This class is designed to be the natural progression from our Beginner Plus Class where we will be showing you Silver level routines.

(7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July)

Ages 16 - 99
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tiptree Community Centre (Intermediate Class
Advanced Class
Our Advanced Class is for any dancer who has an in-depth knowledge of the main Ballroom and Latin dances and has the thirst for more technical knowledge and competitive-grade choreography!

We cover all Ballroom & Latin dances as well as the occasional bit of Salsa and Argentine Tango.

(7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July)

Ages 16 - 99
Monday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tiptree Community Centre (Intermediate Class
Beginner Class (Waltz)
This July we will be teaching the Waltz. The Waltz is a beautiful, slow Ballroom dance consisting of three beats per bar, characterised by its ‘rise and fall’ action. This Beginner Course will be teaching the Waltz from the very beginning.

(2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd July)

Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wickham Bishops Village Hall
Beginner Plus Class
Perfect for the improving Beginner. Each month, we will be giving you an upgrade to a dance you already know and showing you a brand new dance too!

Foxtrot - New Routine
This will be an upgrade (or addition) to any existing Foxtrot routine you have where we give you brand new Bronze level choreography.

Argentine Tango - Technique
Now that you have learnt new Argentine Tango choreography, this is your opportunity to really make your Argentine Tango feel as good as possible!
We will provide you with advice on how to lead/follow groups as well as the knowledge to take your Argentine Tango to the next level.

(2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd July)

Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wickham Bishops Village Hall