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Do you need a partner?

I wouldn’t be an equality dance school if I said yes BUT I do not guarantee you will have a partner if you come alone. We regularly change partners in class and you would have a partner then, otherwise you…

Why should you learn to dance?

The brain is a muscle, research shows ballroom dancing is a productive activity for brain health because the body is doing something active and creative while the brain is juggling the details of navigating space, maintain conversation & processing music.…

Do you need dance shoes?

To begin with? No. Ideally you don’t want to wear rubber soles as when you turn they can stick to the floor when attempting to use the correct technique! Only wear heels if they’re a comfortable shoe you regularly use.…

Can you explain the term Leader & follower?

The equality language I use is to remove the old school terminology of Man & Lady. Anyone can lead – previously traditionally the man, and anyone can follow – previously traditionally the lady.