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Dance

Dance is a vibrant expression of life, encompassing a myriad of styles and tempos. Whether performed in sync with others or embraced as a solo journey, the world is alive with the rhythm of movement.

Each step tells a story, inviting everyone to join in the celebration of creativity and connection. Embrace the joy of dance, and let the music guide you!

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Learning to Dance

Dancing is truly an amazing way to enhance your mental health and well-being! It has the wonderful ability to lift your spirits, alleviate stress and anxiety, and give your self-esteem a tremendous boost.

One of the most exciting aspects of dancing is finding a style that resonates with you personally and brings you joy! Whether you are captivated by the elegance and grace of Ballet, the intimate connection found in Ballroom dancing, or the vibrant and lively beats of Tap or Clog, allow the rhythm to ignite your passion.

Embrace the joy of movement and watch your overall well-being soar to new heights!

Couples Dancing

Dance Activities

Participating in a Ballroom class offers a diverse experience.

Engaging in Oriental dance allows you to unleash your inner goddess and boost your self-esteem.

Ballet fosters discipline and enhances your posture.

Taking part in dance sequences can enrich your social life.

Thursday Ballroom
Bootle

Learning to dance is great fun and a lovely social activity.

Weekly Thursday class 7.30-9pm at Bootle Village Hall.

Its a mix of Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Sequence and the classes run in 6 week courses each one aimed at a particular genre of dance.​ Week six is usually a social evening were you can practice what you have learnt.

Bootle Cumbria - 2026
Beginners & Improvers

8th January - 12th February 2026 - Ballroom Latin & Popular Sequence. - Price Full Course £36 pp or £7 per week.

​26th February - 2nd April - Ballroom Latin & Popular Sequence. - Price Full Course £36 pp or £7 per week.

16th April - 21st May - Ballroom Latin & Popular Sequence. - Price Full Course £36 pp or £7 per week.

4th June - 16th July - Ballroom Latin & Popular Sequence. - Price Full Course £36 pp or £7 per week.

(PLease note closed on 25th June)

3rd September - 8th October - Ballroom Latin & Popular Sequence. - Price Full Course £36 pp or £7 per week.

29th October - 3rd December - Ballroom Latin & Popular Sequence. - Price Full Course £36 pp or £7 per week.

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Week 6 is usually our Social Dance Except for December and is a jacobs supper, we provide refreshment, raffle and as its usually themed prize for best costume.

Sunday Technique
Bootle

Keeping the social side of dance but honing techniques and enhancing skills further.

We run fortnightly Sunday class 12.00-1pm at Bootle Village Hall.

Its a fun focussed session to improve your balance, posture, timing, armology ect.

Latin Technique Sessions 

Sunday's 12-1pm

Bootle Village Hall £5 per session

18th February - Basic Latin American poise and walk looking at leg action and foot placement with Rumba timing.

 

1st March - Basic Latin American poise and walk looking at action used on different types of Basic walks with Rumba timing.

15th March - Basic Latin American poise and walk looking at armology to improve balance and body shape with Rumba timing.

 

29th March - Basic Latin American poise and walks looking within different turns and exploring balance and pose in turns and spins with Rumba timing.

19th April - Taking timing to an in depth level with Rumba

3rd May - Applying Basic Latin American poise and walk looking at leg action and foot placement in Cha Cha Cha.

 

17th May - Exploring the leg action and foot placement in the chasse and locks in Cha Cha Cha 

 

31st May - Exploring the action used in different types of chasse and when to use them in Cha Cha Cha 

 

21st June yet to be decided

Tuesday Show Team
Bootle

Taking our social side that bit further and working on performance skills. 

We run a monthly Tuesday class (last Tuesday of the month)

7-9pm at Bootle Village Hall.

Its a fun focussed session were we work as a team toward a show in the Village.

Next show - is based on a Speakeasy - Jazz Show in November

 

Last Tuesday in every month

See below for dates - Training fee £5 per session 7-9pm

31st March

29th April

26th May

20th June

25th August

29th September

27th October

SHOW 24th November

An evening with Janet

Spend an evening sitting with a tea/coffee with Janet while she explores the story of Cuban dance rhythms.

Listen as she brings the history and evolution of dance and music together.

There will be chances for the audience to participate if they wish.

 

Dance to be anounced 

Private lessons

Embark on an exciting journey of private dance lessons, whether you choose to dance solo or alongside a partner, gives you the opportunity to enhance your dance skills through specialized technical lessons that are designed elevate your confidence and technique on the dance floor at a pace that suits you.

Additionally, these lessons can serve as a perfect way to catch up on any classes you may have missed, ensuring you stay on track with your dancing goals.

Webinar Dance Coaching

Discover the joy of dancing either solo or with a partner, all from the comfort your home. Enhance your skills with technical dance lessons that will wow your friends, boost your confidence, or help you catch up on any missed classes.

Janet has taught students from aall over the UK and as far away as China and Hawaii.

Want to train for a profession as a dance teacher?

Wedding Dance Coaching

Have Janet choreograph a bespoke routine to your favorite tune or teach you a stock routine that easy to pick up to a traditional 4/4 30 BPM tune. Most Couple require at least three, two hour sessions but it will depend on the difficulty of the routine you chose and your ability

Dance Events

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Upcoming Events

  • Bootle Cotton Club
    Bootle Cotton Club
    Tue, 24 Nov
    Bootle Village Hall
    24 Nov 2026, 19:30 – 21:00
    Bootle Village Hall, Bootle Station, Millom LA19 5UY, UK
    One night only the Bootle Village Hall will turn into a speakeasy to watch our amature show. Enjoy the music and watch the dancing that gave this era the name the roaring 20's. Tea and Cake available. Raffle for the WI
  • Bosson Christmas Social
    Bosson Christmas Social
    Thu, 10 Dec
    Bootle Village Hall
    10 Dec 2026, 19:30 – 21:00
    Bootle Village Hall, Bootle Station, Millom LA19 5UY, UK
    Come celebrate Christmas with us
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