Dancing Classes Cork

DANCING DEREK, a mobile dance tutor teaches Ballroom & Latin American Dancing, Classical Sequence Dancing, First Wedding Dance Choreography Private Dance Lessons and Zumba ® Fitness Classes. Below, take a look at the various dance classifications which are covered

For more information contact Derek

086 190 0397

Testimonials

Derek is an excellent teacher. We have been attending his classes for the last two years and really enjoy the experience. Derek has been teaching us a range of dances to suit a number of different occasions. We got married this year and Derek gave us some private lessons at the hotel in the weeks running up to the wedding, helping us to develop a routine for our wedding dance which went down very well on the night.

Meabh and Dale July 30, 2015

I have worked with Derek during a previous Strictly Fundraiser and he has been great. Full of energy and fun. Constantly updating his qualifications and offering the best. Keep hearing great reviews from friends about his latin moves, jive and Zumba and he is great with schools too. Groups and 1-1 classes. Something for everyone.

Lesley August 16, 2018

My husband and I recently took first dance lessons with Derek in the build up to our wedding. I cannot praise him enough and would highly recommend him to anyone who is thinking of doing a first dance at their wedding. He was patient and enthusiastic throughout the lessons and could tailor the dance to your own specific needs. He can make the first dance routine as difficult or as easy as you like and really puts people at ease- especially those who are not used to dancing of any sort! Overall the lessons with Derek were great fun, they settled our nerves on the day and we enjoyed every minute of them. Derek is very professional, has a great manner and is excellent at what he does. If you are considering getting dance lessons he’s the dance instructor to go with!

Heather & Mark August 16, 2018

Strictly Come Dancing (informally known as Strictly) is a British television dance contest, featuring celebrity contestants, with professional dance partners competing in a ballroom and Latin dance competition. Each couple is scored out of 10 by a panel of judges.

Dancing Derek is just an amazing teacher. I have worked with him for the last few weeks and what he has done for the Students in this Strictly Come Dancing competition was just wonderful.His inspiration and teaching was just second to none. i would highly recommend him as a dance choreographer if you plan holding this type of competition as a fundraiser for your school , football club or chosen charity

Bernie Birchill August 16, 2018

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Cork Dance Classes-Ballroom Jive, Latin American & Line Dance

Sep 1, 2019

Autumn Class Schedule with Dancing Derek:

– Ballroom including Swing Jive Dancing Classes

Social Dance Classes Cork have become extremely popular in recent years due to the rise in popularity of young country music stars like Derek Ryan, Lisa McHugh, Nathan Carter etc., and this coupled with Ballroom “Dancing With The Stars” has brought a new generation of dancers out to learn how to dance .

Social ballroom classes will ignite your passion for dance and give you confidence to get out on that dance floor, whether it be a wedding or other social function. During the courses I will teach waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, cha cha cha , fun dances, salsa, merengue and more! .Not only are you learning a new skill with new friends , but these classes are fun and its exercise in disguise so what are you waiting for? Classes are currently enroling

-Beginners / Improvers Swing Jive Dance Classes

Social Jive classes are taking Irelands dancefloors by storm ! East Coast Swing Jive which is made up of both Single or Triple Step styles is a social partner dance made up of 4, 6 or 8 beat patterns. Swing Jive is the easiest of the partner dances to master and most people can pick up and move to figures even in their first class as the footwork to the figures for both leader and follower are easy to get, hence it is easier to learn. Dancing to Swing, Irish Country & Rock N’Roll Music this class is suitable for both Beginner & those who want to learn more steps, improve their footwork and rhythm counts.

Two left feet ? No problem ! Over the duration of the courses, you will learn leader and follower steps in each figure which are broken down so that you will learn the steps to dance in a fun and friendly environment. With course progression you will learn at dance classes cork beginner and advanced figures in a way that can be naturally linked together using ballroom dance and jive (swing, country and rock n’roll) rhythms.

Partners for ALL SOCIAL DANCE classes are recommended but not essential. Return students or those who have completed a previous beginner course with me or another tutor are welcome to learn some more dances and continue to enjoy spending time on the dance floor. Bring A Water Bottle!

-Line Dance Classes

Line dancing involves people standing in lines performing dance movements together. It consists of patterned foot movements performed to a number of counts per sequence. The dances are done one-wall, two-wall, or four-wall to varied music including country & western music, swing jive , disco , waltz, cha cha cha and more. It’s a great way to keep fit, meet new friends and learn to dance in a fun relaxed environment. Bring A Water Bottle!

So what are you waiting for? Come to Autumn Social Ballroom including Swing Jive & Line Dance Classes with Dancing Derek ! Have fun, get fit, make friends and learn to be more confident to dance to modern and country music at your next social occasion or wedding :).

Note – Booking essential as places cannot be guaranteed by just turning up.

Monday Evening Classes

Social Ballroom & Fun Dance 4 Way Split

Venue : Douglas Community School, Cleremount Avenue, Douglas, Co. Cork

Enrolment: From Monday September 3rd 2019 (during school office hours )-tel: 021 4294208 or on enrolment night Wed September 18th from 7-8pm at the school

Cost: €80 per person

Time : 8.20 – 9.35pm

Course Length: 9 weeks

Start Date: Monday September 30th 2019

Tuesday Evening Classes

Social Latin American & Fun Dance 4 Way Split

Venue : Douglas Community School, Cleremount Avenue, Douglas, Co. Cork

Enrolment: From Monday Sept. 3rd 2019 (during school office hours )-tel: 021 4294208 or on enrolment night Wed Sept. 18th from 7-8pm at the school

Cost: €80 per person

Time : 8.25-9.35pm (Beginner Class)

Course Length: 9 weeks

Start Date: Tuesday October 1st 2019

Wednesday Evening Classes

Line Dancing

Venue : Douglas Community School, Cleremount Avenue, Douglas, Co. Cork

Enrolment: From Monday Sept 3rd 2019 (during school office hours )-tel: 021 4294208 or on enrolment night Wed Sept 18th from 7-8pm at the school

Cost: €60 per person

Time : 8.25pm-9.30pm

Course Length: 8 weeks

Start Date: Wednesday Oct. 2nd 2019

Thursday Evening Classes

Beginner & Improver Social Ballroom Fun and Line Dance 6 Way Split

Venue : Lyre Community Centre, Lyre, Co. Cork

Enrolment: From Monday September 3rd 2019 (during school office hours )-tel Ms Kay Hurley: 087 9105239.

Cost: €50 per person or

€95 per person for both courses

Time : 8.15 – 9.15pm (Beginner Course)

9.15 – 10.15pm (Improver Course)

Course Length: 8 weeks

Start Date: Thursday October 17th 2019 (excluding Thursday October 31st)

Dance Classes Cork – Zumba (r) Fitness Class Schedule

Please visit the current link :http://www.zumbacork.com

Wedding First Dance Lessons, Bridal Party Dance Lessons & First Dance Zumba routines now enroling- Enquire within

Ballroom Dances

dance classes cork dancing derek The term ‘ballroom dancing’ is derived from the word ball, which in turn originates from the Latin word ballare which means ‘to dance’ (a ballroom being a large room specially designed for such dances).
There are many different types of dances.”Ballroom dance” refers most often to the ten dances of International Ballroom (or Standard) and International Latin. These styles were developed in England, and are now regulated by the World Dance Council.

Dance classes Cork also include Sequence Dancing

Sequence dancing, is also included as a type of Ballroom dancing and refers to a form of dance in which a preset pattern of movements is followed, usually to music which is also predetermined.
Sequence dances are split into 3 different sections; ‘ Classical’- also known as ‘Old Time’, ‘Modern’ or ‘Latin’
There are many different tempo types for sequence dancing, based on the classification of each dance that you can learn with Derek in dance classes Cork.

DANCE CLASSIFICATIONS

International Ballroom

Waltz

Also known as Slow Waltz or English Waltz originally flourished in Vienna and Western Europe in the 18th and 19th century before coming to England in the 20th century is an elegant, smooth dance with partners moving around the ballroom in an anticlockwise direction.
It is characterized primarily by its rise & fall action. Socially, this is the most popular dance for people to learn and is a good introductory basis toward learning the other four dances.

Viennese Waltz

The Viennese Waltz developed from the English waltz and is a fast dance consisting of a continuation of rotary actions.

Foxtrot

Foxtrot, the most classical of all ballroom dances originated in the summer of 1914 by Vaudeville actor Harry Fox.
It is is a smooth progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor.
For the beginner, the easier version is the Social Foxtrot, which is ideally suited for dinner dances and weddings. For the more advanced dancer, this is the dance they want to perfect. Foxtrot is extremely versatile and can be danced to a variety of musical styles and tempi.

Quickstep

The Quickstep was developed in the 1920s in England. During this time, many bands began playing the Foxtrot at a faster pace, earning the name Quick Foxtrot. The Charleston appeared after this, but lacked long-term potential. However, in 1927 the Charleston was combined with the Quick Foxtrot resulting in the Quick Time Fox Trot and Charleston, so it became known simply as the Quickstep.
The quickstep is elegant, smooth and glamorous. Quickstep dancers are energetic while appearing extremely light on their feet.

Tango

The Tango was developed from the Argentine Tango into a more international style.
The characterisation of this dance is based on a strong, seemingly intense movement and staccato action danced to passionate music.
There is no rise and fall in this dance.

International Latin

Samba and Paso Doble progress around the ballroom in an anticlockwise manner, the other dances are stationary.
Latin closed hold is more relaxed than the Ballroom hold.
The characteristic hip action of the rumba and cha cha cha come through the use of straightening the legs, but jive and samba are dances that require bent legs.

Cha Cha Cha

Originating from Cuba, the cha cha cha is a bright lively and cheeky dance.
This is one of the most popular dances for people to learn, especially with the current influence of Latin trends in music.

Rhumba

This is the most earthy and passionate of the Latin dances, and originated in Cuba.
The dance relies on the old-age promise of the lady trying to dominate the gentlemen by means of her womanly charms and incorporates all the elements of teasing and withdrawing.

Samba

Originates from Brazil where it is a national dance. Many versions of Samba are danced at the local carnival in Rio.
To achieve true character of this dance, a dancer must use a pulsing action to accent it’s flirtatious and exuberant interpretation.

Paso Doble

Originally a French folk dance now more associated with Spain, the music lends itself to great characterisation. The Paso Doble is based on the bullfight. The man represents the bullfighter, ‘Torero’, and the lady the red cape or ‘cappa’.
It is danced to the characteristic march music used for procession at the beginning of a corrida.
The dance should be very dramatic.

Jive

Jive, a lively and fun dance, originated from the United States from the Jitterbug and Boogie Woogie in the 1940’s.
In the 1880’s the Jitterbug and Boogie Woogie were seen as too exuberant for the ballroom and the dance was gradually tamed and lost the acrobatics.
Jive is characterised by flicks, kicks and strongly emphasised leg rhythms.
Rock ’n’ roll is a gender form of the Lindy Hop and Jitterbug.

Classical (Old Time) Dancing

Formerly known as ‘Old Time’, this form of sequence dancing was once the only form of dancing in England.
It was conducted under the strict watchful eye of the Masters of Ceremonies.
Dancers performed set steps in an orderly fashion with a set code of social etiquette. There are many different types of dances. Please read below for a description of the main dances that fall into this category.

English Technical Waltz

The Waltz, based on the Viennese Waltz and standardised in the 1930’s is an important feature in Old Time Sequence Dancing as it is used in most of the sequences.
It consists of a natural turn, a reverse turn and a joining movement called the Pas de Valse.

Saunters and Glides

These dances are merely Old-Time versions of the Foxtrot – often with a Swing or Blues rhythm. They share many of the same steps but frequently use shadow and side-by-side positions.
The dance is slow and graceful and the footwork is more casual than in formal Foxtrot.

Two Step

The two-step is an American dance. It forms a modified polka, adapted to American rag-time music, and was introduced into Europe at the end of the 19th century.

Gavotte

The origins of the gavotte or gavot go back to 1698 . The name is said to be derived from the Gavots, the inhabitants of the Gap, in France.
The Gavotte originated as an air for a dance with two strains, each of four or eight bars, in 2/4 or 4/4 time, the starting notes occupying half a bar.

Old Time Tango

Tango is not considered an Old Time Dance. In fact, on the contrary, it is a Modern Dance but the fact remains that the Tango has made an influence in the Old Time Ballroom, and as danced there, it conforms to a well established technique which is different to that danced in the modern ballroom.

Private Lessons

Would you like a one on one teaching environment in a relaxed atmosphere? Private Ballroom Dancing Tuition may suit you

Private Dance Classes

Zumba ® Fitness Classes

Find a class near you or find out more about Zumba ® Fitness

Zumba Website

Party Dances

I also can teach you a variety of Fun Dances which you can use for a Party or other Social Occasions

Party Dances