Classes for Complete Beginners in Latin & Ballroom Dance
Class for Couples & Individuals
This beginners class is for everyone. You don’t need any previous experience. It’ll be an easy to follow, fun class which takes you from the beginning, through each of the Latin and Ballroom dances in turn. You can bring a partner, or come on your own.
New class: Tuesday 17 September 2024
Time: Tuesdays at 8.30pm
Location: Pontprennau Community Church, Heol Pontprennau, Cardiff CF23 8LL
Beginners classes explained
COMPLETE BEGINNERS
Our beginners courses are suitable for complete beginners with no previous dance experience.
Over a course of 6 or 7 weeks, we will introduce you to three different dances (for example, cha cha cha, merengue and foxtrot).
At the end of the course, you will be able to dance a simple routine in three dances with a partner, to music.
The course is progressive: each week, you will recap what was taught the previous week as well as learning something new.
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We are very experienced in teaching all of the following dances: cha cha cha, rumba, samba, jive and paso doble (the Latin dances), waltz, foxtrot, tango, quickstep and Viennese waltz (the Ballroom dances); merengue, salsa, lindy hop (Alternative Latin). We also occasionally throw in some Charleston, American smooth, disco and more!
CONTINUE THROUGH THE LEVELS
Do I need a partner?
Everyone is welcome, whether you are bringing a partner or coming on your own!
Some of our classes are specifically for couples, or for individuals. This will be specified in the class title.
Couples classes are for two people who will be dancing together.
We don’t mind what relationship you have (mum and daughter, same sex couples, two friends dancing together, everyone is welcome!) but one of you will be dancing leaders steps, and the other will be dancing followers steps. You will be dancing in hold with your partner – we will not change partners during the class.
Individuals classes are for those without a dance partner. All routines are taught solo to start with, then you will partner up with others from the class to dance together. We will change partners so that everyone gets to dance with a partner.
Beginners Pricing
1 class – £10 (drop-in)
Block of 6 – 10% off! £60 £54 (pay up front)
Very much enjoying the lessons
They teach the lessons so you can just enjoy dancing and ensure you can make it around the floor. Very glad we chose to start going and will continue to do so for as long as we can.
100% recommend
If you’ve ever thought about giving dancing a go – look no further than Saturn Dance. Great expertise in a relaxed atmosphere learning alongside dancers of your level (we started from scratch with a brand new group). Monthly socials and extra practice sessions too. 100% recommend.
Absolutely love it!
We have met some lovely people in the classes and the Socials every 4- 6 weeks are a great way to practice the steps and get some extra tuition . If you have always wanted to try ballroom dancing but have felt unsure or shy, I promise you will quickly gain the confidence to dance across the floor and also you will have a lot of fun along the way!
No pressure
Started as a beginner about 5 years ago. I was nervous that I wouldn’t be able to do it, or the teachers might get grumpy and impatient if I held the class back. I needn’t have worried. Darren and Lucilla explain the steps in a way that is very easy to follow and their classes are pure fun.
You have to go to Saturn Dance
No matter what you think about “two left feet” or whatever else you will be able to dance. One of the most enjoyable hobbies I’ve ever had and it could be yours too!
Started as a non dancer
Darren Lucilla, Helen ,Jen and Steph all have a relaxed style of teaching Lessons are fun as are the social events Would recommend to anyone ..give it a go !
Saturn Dance is simply fabulous.
Friendly, expert and informal tuition, done with lots of laughs and so good that they are (somehow) capable of teaching even me. Their commitment to their students and to dance is also quite astonishing.
Thank you
Thank you for running your classes, they are absolutely great and I felt so welcome so soon after starting. You have an amazing team and a fab group of learners
Exceptional
Absolutely hooked
I’m really glad that we found Saturn Dance; after only 4 months we now know steps of 10 dances. Our range of steps and technique may not be at Strictly level but we can get up and dance to so many different rhythms. The classes are so informal and fun and everyone seems to make surprising progress.
Very enjoyable
From the very first class we attended, we have received a very warm welcome. The teaching is excellent, and there is a strong emphasis on the pleasure and enjoyment of dance.
Highly recommend
If you want to learn to dance, have some fun and meet some lovely new friends, we would highly recommend dance classes with Saturn Dance.
Amazing
Amazing, patient teachers. Amazing, thoughtful, caring people. We’ve tried a few different types of dance and Saturn Dance is the one we can not leave because of how much we have learnt from them and how fun the lessons are.
Absolutely love it!
We’ve been dancing with Saturn Dance for 6 years now and absolutely love it! We started off as very nervous beginners but thanks to Darren and Lucilla’s brilliant teaching we now have the confidence to do so many dances( Foxtrot, Samba, Cha Cha, Waltz etc)
Easy to follow
Darren and Lucilla explain the steps in a way that is very easy to follow and their classes are pure fun.
Fun
We have been having lessons with Saturn Dance for several years and thoroughly enjoy them. We started as complete novices and have made a lot of progress. The teachers make the learning process fun, as a result we enjoy our dancing and have become much more confident at it.
Highly recommend.
We had private dance lessons with Darren for our first dance at our wedding. The lessons were really fun and everyone was really impressed with our routine. Highly recommend.
Totally recommend
It is really lovely to join a class where you you can enjoy the dancing without any pressure. Would totally recommend Saturn Dance classes.
Great instructors
Great instructors who are extremely patient and bring a lot of fun to learning.
So much to offer
There are extra practice sessions once a month, which is ideal for those of us whose kitchens are too small to practice at home. There are monthly social dances: great fun with loads of support from fellow dancers and teachers. There is even a glitter ball!
Definitely recommend!
I would definitely recommend trying the classes no matter what age or skill set.
Great dance school for Latin & Ballroom
The teaching is high quality, yet friendly and relaxed, with teachers eager to help and demonstrating a genuine love of dance and a keenness to share it with others.
Great fun
Great teaching and community.
Started as a beginner and felt very welcomed and encouraged. Good value and a great environment to give dancing a go for the first time, or, improve and build on your existing skills!
We’ve made a lot of progress in 5+ dances and we look forward to it every week…and we’re gutted if we go on holiday and miss a session!
5 stars
Highly recommend for anyone looking to try something new, there’s something for everyone.
Excellent beginner dance lessons!
Excellent beginner dance lessons! Fun, easy way to learn how to dance. We are/were completely new to dancing and were nervous to start. So glad we did!
🙂
Fantastic instructor and a great, fun class!
Welcoming
Very much enjoying our lessons
Not going to lie, I was a little nervous when we first started, but the lessons are nice and informal and Darren is incredibly kind & patient.
Highly recommend!!
Darren and Lucilla are the best dance teachers around, highly recommend their classes!!
Always a laugh
Always a laugh, great for beginners – watch you don’t step on your partners toes!
You’ll love it
We are now absolutely hooked and really look forward to our weekly class. I would recommend it to anyone who is tempted to give ballroom dancing a try – you’ll love it!
Fantastic
Fantastic beginners classes and teachers. Everyone is super friendly, their website makes it easy to find information and their communication/customer service is wonderful.
Brilliant
We have learned so much more with Saturn Dance. Age isn’t a barrier for them. Their knowledge and style of teaching is brilliant. Thank you!
Highly recommend!
Have been going about 18m now. Every week we review a dance and/or learn some new steps. The lessons are easy to follow and not scary at all! ☺️ Social dances are great fun. Highly recommend!
The classes are always fun
Darren and Lucilla are always cheerful, positive and welcoming. They create a relaxed atmosphere and make you feel encouraged and not intimidated.
One of the most enjoyable hobbies I’ve ever had
If you have ever even had the remotest inkling or tug of desire that you would like to try dance lessons then you have to go to Saturn Dance. The classes are warm, friendly, funny and welcoming whether you’re going alone (as I did) or as a couple.
Friendly and supportive
There is no pressure and no judgement if you are struggling to nail any particular step, just friendly support. If you are tempted to try dance lessons, you should definitely give Saturn Dance a go.
Location
Pontprennau Community Church, Heol Pontprennau, Cardiff CF23 8LL
- Easy to get to
- Large car park
- Close to M4 Cardiff Gate
- 10 mins from centre of Cardiff
- 15 mins from Newport