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Dance Classes & Dance Schools


CATSHILL DANCE CENTRE
We offer training in all branches, including Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Old Time & Modern Sequence, Freestyle & Street Dance, Rock & Roll and even Belly Dancing. Instruction for children and adults at all levels, whether you are a complete beginner, social dancer or medallist. Also, professional training for new teachers or existing teachers who would like to gain further qualifications. If you would like further information about the Dance Centre and what we offer, please call.
tel: 01527 873 638
web: www.catshilldancecentre.co.uk
'DANCE AT 8' – Worcestershire / Gloucestershire (IDTA)
Fun & Exciting classes for adults of all ages taught by Professional Dance Champion & Coach Paul Pritchard (IDTA). New & Unique choreography in: Latin American, Ballroom / American Smooth, Viennese Waltz, Salsa, Rock & Roll, Argentine Tango, Milonga & Vals. 'Dance at 8' adds that extra dimension to your dancing with Technique & Style. Making you look good on the dance floor! FREE monthly email Newsletter for information on Classes & Large dance events. Members: The International Dance Teachers’ Association, The Ballroom Dancer’s Federation, Federation of Small Business.
tel: 01386 556 665
web: www.danceat8.com
INVITATION TO DANCE – Birmingham, Bromsgrove & Redditch
Fun and friendly dance classes for complete beginners, improvers and intermediates in Ballroom, Latin American, Modern Sequence and Argentine Tango. Private instruction is also available for social dancers, medallists and wedding couples. IDTA qualified instructors. New beginners classes start on Wednesday, 8th September (Northfield), Thursday, 9th September (Redditch) and Sunday, 12th September (Bromsgrove). Social dancers are invited to join us for our 'Alpine Stroll' Sequence Class at 7:30pm on Saturday, 11th September, followed by Social Dancing from 8:30pm (Bromsgrove).
tel: 07871 170 016
web: www.invitationtodance.co.uk
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Dance Media


LAZATRAX COMPACT DISKS
Specialists in Dance Music, with all the latest releases at very competitive prices. A large selection of CD’s is held in stock, also a selection of DVD’s mainly aimed at newcomers to dancing wanting to learn Ballroom, Latin or Sequence. If you can’t find what you are looking for just pick up the phone and give us a call. Alternatively email us or view our web site for details.
tel: 01564 779 267 Mobile: 07901 816 233
email: tony@dancextras.co.uk
web: www.Dancextras.co.uk
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Dance Musicians


Johnny BOONHAM – Popular Ballroom & Sequence Dance MusicianJohhny & Nida Boonham
Johnny Boonham has been playing Organ and Keyboards since the 1970s. Johnny says, “My wife Nida and I enjoy visiting the different venues and making friends. She takes pictures, some of which we display on our website. I enjoy playing music for Ballroom, Sequence, Pop, Rock & Roll and Line Dancing. Please visit our website for more information including a Gig Guide”.
tel: 01922 684 297
email: john_nida_boonham@hotmail.com
web:  www.johnnyboonham.com

Paul HadleyPaul HADLEY – Organist
Paul Hadley plays for all types of dancing throughout the UK both solo and with his drummer Glen the duo being called Something Different. Paul and Glen have been together for twenty two years now and pride themselves on the sound they produce. Everything is catered for from ballroom, sequence, line dancing to rock and roll. They use the very latest top of the range equipment to produce a sound which must be heard to be believed.
tel: 01543 373 621 or 07790 043 146
email: paulhadley@blueyonder.co.uk
web: www.somethingdifferent.eu

David IngleyDavid INGLEY – Organist
David has been a full-time professional organist since 1986, specializing in playing for Ballroom, Latin American, Sequence and traditional Old Time dancing. He is available for performances throughout the UK both for dances and concerts and combines a hectic performing schedule with running his own organ, piano and keyboard teaching studio.  David has several strict tempo CD's available and currently records for Savoy Music.
tel: 01384 274 500
email: david.ingley@btinternet.com
web: www.organfax.co.uk/players/davidingley
Strictempo & Tempo TrioSTRICTEMPO – Dance Band Trio
Midlands-based trio formed in 1997, 'Strictempo' comprises husband and wife Steve & Pauline Trigg with Darren Howell. With many years of playing experience and a professional attitude, this popular trio plays in many different musical styles for Ballroom, Latin & Sequence Dancing, together with hotel and lounge work, weddings, anniversaries and cabaret, under the name 'Tempo'. Their repertoire also includes 1940's 'Back to the Blitz' themed entertainment.
tel: 01384 565 853
email: paulinetrigg@blueyonder.co.uk
web: www.strictempo.co.uk
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Dance Partners


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LADY, retired, c5'4", living in Bewdley, Worcestershire, seeks Gentleman as a social dance partner. Has own transport and is willing to travel throughout Worcestershire & West Midlands. Has been dancing Ballroom / Latin / Sequence for many years at an intermediate level. Happily married to a non-dancing spouse, so not looking for more than a dance partnership.
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LADY, 48, 5'6" tall, seeking male dance partner to accompany me at dance lessons weekly, combined with some practice sessions and perhaps some dances. Fairly flexible. Live in Stratford-upon-Avon and have been attending Ballroom & Latin dance lessons for 4 years, learning purely for pleasure.
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Dance Practice Nights


Tuesday

  • Cornbow Hall   10 Hagley Street, Halesowen, B63 3AT
    • 8:30pm to 10:30pm. 50:50 Ballroom & Latin. Organised by Midlands Amateur Dance Club. £2.50/person (members) or £3.00/person (non-members)
  • Elmdon Heath Community Centre  Cornyx Lane, Solihull, B91 2SJ
    • 9:15pm to 10:45pm. 50:50 Ballroom & Latin. Organised by Tracey Stringer. £3/person.
  • The Pavilion Sports & Social Club  Stafford Road, Wolverhampton WV10 6AJ
    • 7:30pm to 10:00pm. Ballroom & Latin. Organised by Graham Darby & Denise Roberts. £3/person (Non-dancers 50p).

Wednesday

  • Brierley Hill Civic Hall  Bank Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3DH
    • 8:15pm to 10:15pm. 1 1/4 hours Ballroom & 3/4 hour Latin. Organised by Kevin & Christine Millward. £7.50/couple (on door) or £7.00/couple (in advance).

Thursday

  • Aquarius Ballroom  Victoria Street, Hednesford, WS12 5BT
    • 7:30pm to 10:00pm. Ballroom & Latin. Organised by Graham Darby & Denise Roberts. £3/person (Non-dancers 50p).
  • Elmdon Heath Community Centre  Cornyx Lane, Solihull, B91 2SJ
    • 8:30pm to 10:30pm. First 4 dances Ballroom, then 50: 50 Ballroom & Latin. Organised by Bill & Gaynor Busby. £3/person.

Friday

  • Dancewarehouse  Boulton Road, Solihull, B91 2JU
    • 8:30pm to 10:30pm. 1 hour Ballroom & 1 hour Latin. Organised by Martin Cutler.
  • Elmdon Heath Community Centre  Cornyx Lane, Solihull, B91 2SJ
    • 9:15pm to 10:45pm. 50:50 Ballroom & Latin. Organised by Tracey Stringer. £3/person.
  • Holy Trinity Parish Hall  Old Town, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6BG
    • 8:30pm to 22:30pm. Ballroom, Latin, Sequence & Argentine Tango. Organised by Val Osborne. £2.50/person.
  • Rowley Church Hall  Hawes Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 9AG
    • 9:00pm to 11:00pm. 50:50 Ballroom & Latin. Organised by Denis & Brenda Gascoigne . £3/person.

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Dance Venues


Abberley Village Hall | Aldridge Social Club | Aquarius Ballroom | Archdales 73 Club | Atherstone Memorial Hall | Austin Sports & Social Club | Barn (The) | Beaufort Sports & Social Club | Bedworth Liberal Club | Bilston Town Hall | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | Bishop Perowne College | Blackheath Conservative Club | Bournebrook & Selly Oak Social Club | Brandhall Conservative Club | Brandhall Labour Club | Brierley Hill Civic Hall | Bromsgrove Sports & Social Club | Canley Sports & Social Club | Catshill Dance Centre | Charlemont Social Club & Institute | Charles Englebach Memorial Club | Christ the King Parish Centre | Club Dance UK | Collingwood Community Centre | Corks Club | Cornbow Hall | Coseley WMC & Institute | Coven Memorial Hall | Darlaston Conservative Club | Dickens Heath Village Hall | Drayton Manor Tower Suite | Droitwich Community Hall | Dudley College (Great Hall) | Dudley Concert Hall | E57 Social Club | Edwyn Ralph Village Hall | Essington WMC | Forget Me Not Ex-Service Mens Club | Friends Institute | Gilt Edge Club | Halesowen Members Club | Heath Hayes Constitutional Club | Holy Cross Church Hall | Holy Trinity Parish Hall | Jaguar Sports & Social Club | Kidderminster Harriers Social Club | Kingswinford RBL Club | Land Rover Sports & Social Club | Lea Hall Allotments & Institute | Leamington Town Hall | Lickey End & District WMC | Long Nuke Hall | Longbridge Social Club | Lower Gornal RBL | Newman House | Pavilion Sports & Social Club (The) | Pelsall Community Centre | Pershore WMC | Powick Parish Hall | Quarry Bank Conservative Club | Regis Conference & Banqueting Centre | Remembrance Club | Richardson Hall | Rocklands Social Club  | Rowheath Pavilion | Rowley Church Hall | Royal Naval Association Club | Royal Pump Rooms | Rugeley Progressive WMC | Sacred Heart Parish Hall | Saddlers Club | Salwarpe Village Hall | Shirley Community Association | Spadesbourne Suite | St James Church Hall | St John's Sports Centre | St Teresa's Club  | Stockingford Pavilion | Stourport WMC | Stratford Civic Hall  | Streetly Community Centre | Tardebigge Community Hall | Tower Ballroom | Walmley Social Club | Weoley Castle WMC | Wombourne Civic Centre | Wood End WMC | Wordsley Community Centre | Wythall House (Park Hall)

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Abberley Village Hall (Map)
Clows Top Road, Abberley, Worcester, WR6 6AZ
www.villagehall.abberley.co.uk
Abberley Village Hall
Aldridge Social Club (Map)
High St, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8LZ
Tel: 01922 452 435
Aldridge Social Club
Aquarius Ballroom (Map)
Victoria Street, Hednesford, WS12 5BT
Archdales 73 Club (Map)
Windermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9HY
Atherstone Memorial Hall (Map)
Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1AX
Atherstone Memorial Hall (Photo: Nida Boonham)
Austin Sports & Social Club
30 Tessall Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SF
Tel: 0121 475 1641
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Barn (The)
Brookvale Road, Witton, Birmingham, B6 7AJ
Tel: 0121 356 4008
www.thebarnbirmingham.co.uk
Beaufort Sports & Social Club
89 Coleshill Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 8DX
Tel: 0121 783 5421
Bedworth Liberal Club
22 King St, Bedworth, CV12 8HT
Tel: 024 7631 4396
Bedworth Liberal Club  (Photo: Nida Boonham)
Bilston Town Hall
Church Street, Bilston, WV14 0AT
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TR
Tel: 0800 389 8950
Bishop Perowne College
Merrimans Hill, Worcester, WR3 8LE
Blackheath Conservative Club
High Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0EE
Bournebrook & Selly Oak Social Club
13a Hubert Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6DX
Tel: 0121 472 0741
Website
Bournebrook & Selly Oak Social Club
Brandhall Conservative Club
122 Ashes Road, Oldbury, B69 4RB
Tel: 0121 559 1268
Brandhall Labour Club
Tame Road, Oldbury, B68 0JT
Brierley Hill Civic Hall
Bank Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3DH
Brierley Hill Civic Hall
Bromsgrove Sports & Social Club
174 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7AY
Tel: 01527 878 036
www.bromsgrovesportsandsocialclub.co.uk
Bromsgrove Sports & Social Club
User comment: Decent dance floor with bar in adjoining room.

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Canley Sports & Social Club
Marler Road, Canley, Coventry, CV4 8BU
Tel: 024 7646 6571
Catshill Dance Centre
28 Gibb Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove, B61 0JP
Tel: 01527 873 638
www.catshilldancecentre.co.uk
Catshill Dance Centre (Picture: Clive Harrison)
User comment: Small dance floor but friendly atmosphere and good music.
Charlemont Social Club & Institute
Jervoise Lane, West Bromwich, B71 3AR
Tel: 0121 588 2072
 Charles Englebach Memorial Club (Map)
(Austin RBL)
Quarry Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PY
Tel: 0121 475 1032
Austin Royal British Legion
Christ the King Parish Centre
14 Westhill Road, Coventry, CV6 2AA
Tel: 024 7659 1222
Club Dance UK
Spring Lane, Malvern, WR14 1BY
Tel: 01684 561 880
www.clubdanceuk.co.uk
User comment: Very large floor, but a little uneven in places. Low ceiling and can be quite hot in Summer.
Collingwood Community Centre
Collingwood Drive, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7NF
Corks Club
225 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6DT
Tel : 0121 444 1800
www.thecorkskingsheath.co.uk
Corks Club
Cornbow Hall
10 Hagley Street, Halesowen, B63 3AT
Cornbow Hall
Coseley WMC & Institute
57 vyhouse Lane, Bilston, WV14 9JH
Tel: 01902 882 462
Coven Memorial Hall
Brewood Road, Coven, WV9 5DL
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Darlaston Conservative Club
Little Cross Street, ednesbury, WS10 8ET
Tel: 0121 526 4345
Dickens Heath Village Hall
90 Old Dickens Heath Road, Solihull, B90 1SD
Drayton Manor (Tower Suite)
Tamworth, B78 3TW
Drayton Manor Tower Suite (Photo: Nida Boonham)
Droitwich Community Hall
Heritage Way, Droitwich, WR9 8RE
Dudley College (Great Hall)
The Broadway, Dudley, DY1 4AS
Dudley Concert Hall
St James's Road, Dudley, DY1 1HP
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E57 Social Club
699 Alcester Road, Birmingham, B14 5EY
Edwyn Ralph Village Hall
Tenbury Road, Nr Bromyard, HR7 4LW
Essington WMC
High Hill, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2DW
Tel: 01922 405 765
Essington WMC (Photo: Nida Boonham)
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Forget Me Not Ex-Service Mens Club
Tyburn Road, Birmingham, B24 0TH
Friends Institute
220 Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 0DG
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Gilt Edge Club
Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster, DY11 7DY
Halesowen Members Club
Hagley Road, Halesowen B63 4RH
Tel: 0121 550 1855
Halesowen Members Club (Photo Nida Boonham)
Heath Hayes Constitutional Club
Hednesford Road, Heath Hayes, Cannock, WS12 3HN
Heath Hayes Constitutional Club
Holy Cross Church Hall
Stone Cross, West Bromwich, B71 3LA
Holy Trinity Parish Hall
Old Town, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6BG
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Jaguar Sports & Social Club
Chester Road, Castle Vale, Birmingham, B35 7RA
Tel: 0121 747 2379
Jaguar Sports & Social Club
User comment: Good floor. Probably best dance venue in North Birmingham, but it can be difficult to find out what's on. Best to ring.
Kidderminster Harriers Social Club
Hoo Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1NB
Tel: 01562 67644
User comment: Nice venue and good floor. 50:50 dancing every Wednesday with live music from mostly well-known keyboard players.
Kingswinford RBL Club
Summerhill, Kingswinford, DY6 9JG
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Land Rover Sports & Social Club
Billsmore Green, Solihull, B92 9LN
Tel: 0121 742 5490
www.landroversc.com
Land Rover Sports & Social Club
Lea Hall Allotments & Institute
40 Wood Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham B20 2AP
Tel: 0121 356 4126
Lea Hall (Photo: Nida Boonham)
Leamington Town Hall
The Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 4 AT
Lickey End & District WMC
17 Alcester Road, Lickey End, Bromsgrove, B60 1JT
Long Nuke Hall
Long Nuke Road, Weoley Castle, Birmingham, B31 1DP
Longbridge Social Club
1012 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2QU
Tel: 0121 477 0077
User comment: Very pleasant room and good dance floor. Worth a detour.
Lower Gornal RBL
Ruiton Street, Lower Gornal, Dudley DY3 2EH
Lower Gornal RBL
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Newman House
29 Harrison's Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3QS
Newman House (Photo: Mike Isaacs)
User comment: Monthly Argentine Tango Milonga. Large floor.
Park Hall
See: Wythall House
Pavilion Sports & Social Club (The)
Stafford Road, Wolverhampton WV10 6AJ
Tel: 01902 327 260
Pelsall Community Centre
Station Road, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4BQ
Pershore WMC
55-57 High Street, Pershore, WR10 1EU
Powick Parish Hall
Malvern Road, Powick, WR2 4RT
Powick Parish Hall
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Quarry Bank Conservative Club
29 High Street, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2JW
Quarry Bank Conservative Club (Photo: Nida Boonham)
Regis Conference & Banqueting Centre
152 Reddal Hill Road, Cradley Heath, B64 5JJ
Tel: 01384 569 019
www.theregis.co.uk
Regis Conference & Banqueting Centre
Remembrance Club
10 Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, B36 9DD
Tel: 0121 747 2943
Remembrance Club Photo: Nida Boonham
Richardson Hall
Lawnswood Road, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5PG
Rocklands Social Club
59 Birchfield Road, Redditch, B97 4LB
Tel: 01527 544 356
Rowheath Pavilion
Heath Road, Birmingham, B30 1HH
Rowheath Pavilion
User comment: Nice big floor, but often quite crowded. Reasonable bar prices.
Rowley Church Hall
Hawes Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 9AG
Royal Naval Association Club
Riverside, Adelaide Road, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5AH
Tel: 01926 881 391
Royal Pump Rooms
The Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 4AA
Royal Pump Rooms
Rugeley Progressive WMC
Mansfield House, 40 Market Street, Rugeley, WS15 2JL
Tel: 07814 687263
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Sacred Heart Parish Hall
Worcester Road, Droitwich, WR9 8AZ
Sacred Heart Parish Hall
User comment: Lovely venue but can get very crowded. No bar.
Saddlers Club
Banks's Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SA
Tel: 01922 633357
Salwarpe Village Hall
Copcut Lane, Copcut, Droitwich, WR9 7JB
Shirley Community Association
274 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3AD
Tel: 0121 250 5005
www.shica.co.uk
Spadesbourne Suite
Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove, B60 1AA
User comment: Big floor but can be rather slippery. Take your own refreshments. Plenty of parking.
St James Church Hall
Belfry Drive, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 3SE
St John's Sports Centre
Malvern Road, Worcester, WR2 4LE
St Johns Sports Centre
User comment: This is a huge sports hall, so not much atmosphere, but quite friendly. Car park is small. No bar.
St Teresa's Club
313 Wellington Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2QH
Tel: 0121 356 7134
Stockingford Pavilion
Ansley Road, Nuneaton, CV10 8LT
Stourport WMC
Lickhill Road, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8SB
Stratford Civic Hall
Rother Street, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6LU
Tel: 01789 207100
www.civichall.co.uk
Stratford Civic Hall
User comment: Very unusual but large octagonal floor, but bar quite expensive and sometimes poorly stocked.
Streetly Community Centre
Foley Road East, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3HR
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Tardebigge Community Hall
Church Lane, Tardebigge, Bromsgrove, B60 3AH
Tower Ballroom
Reservoir Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9EE
Tel: 0121 455 9222
www.thetowerbirmingham.co.uk
Tower Ballroom
User comment: Huge floor but an uneven shape. Often very crowded.
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Walmley Social Club
4 Fox Hollies Road, Sutton Coldfield, B76 2RJ
Tel: 0121 313 1281
Weoley Castle WMC
58 Barnes Hill, Weoley Castle, Birmingham, B29 5TY
Weoley Castle WMC (Photo: Clive Harrison)
Wombourne Civic Centre
Gravel Hill, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 9HA
Womborne Civic Centre  (Photo: Nida Boonham)
Wood End WMC
57 Tamworth Road Wood End, Atherstone, CV9 2QH
Tel: 01827 872 212
Wordsley Community Centre
Wordsley Green, Stourbridge, DY8 5BN
Wythall House (Park Hall)
52 Silver Street, Wythall, B47 6LZ
Tel: 01564 823 281
www.wythall-park.org.uk
Wythall House (Park Hall)
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