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
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Testimonials
Spring Class Schedule with Dancing Derek:
Ballroom including Swing Jive Dancing Classes
Social Cork Dance Classes 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 .
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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
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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 January 10th 2022 (during school office hours )-tel: 021 4294208 or on enrolment night from 7-8pm at the school (Final Date To Be Confirmed).
Cost: €80 per person
Time : 8.15 – 9.30pm
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Course Length: 8 weeks
Start Date: Monday January 31st 2022
Tuesday Evening Classes
Social Latin American & Fun Dance 4 Way Split
Venue : Douglas Community School, Cleremount Avenue, Douglas, Co. Cork
Enrolment: From Monday Jan. 10th 2021(during school office hours )-tel: 021 4294208 or on enrolment night Wed Jan. 12th from 7-8pm at the school
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Cost: €95 per person
Time : 7.15-9.30pm (Beginner Class)
Course Length: 8 weeks
Start Date: Tuesday February 1st 2022
Wednesday Evening Classes
Line Dancing
Venue : Douglas Community School, Cleremount Avenue, Douglas, Co. Cork
Enrolment: From Monday Jan 10th 2022 (during school office hours )-tel: 021 4294208 or on enrolment night at the school (Final Date To Be Confirmed)
Cost: €65 per person
Time : 8.20pm-9.20pm
Course Length: 8 weeks
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Start Date: Wednesday Feb. 2nd 2022
Dance Classes Cork – Zumba (r) Fitness Class Schedule
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Wedding First Dance Lessons, Bridal Party Dance Lessons & First Dance Zumba routines now enroling- Enquire within
Ballroom Dances
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.
Waltz
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
Foxtrot
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 is elegant, smooth and glamorous. Quickstep dancers are energetic while appearing extremely light on their feet.
Tango
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
This is one of the most popular dances for people to learn, especially with the current influence of Latin trends in music.
Rhumba
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
To achieve true character of this dance, a dancer must use a pulsing action to accent it’s flirtatious and exuberant interpretation.
Paso Doble
It is danced to the characteristic march music used for procession at the beginning of a corrida.
The dance should be very dramatic.
Jive
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
Zumba ® Fitness Classes
Find a class near you or find out more about Zumba ® Fitness
Party Dances
I also can teach you a variety of Fun Dances which you can use for a Party or other Social Occasions