Newsletter July 2026
- Janet Bosson
- Jul 1
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 3
What’s On in July
🚶 Cumbria
Bootle Village Wellbeing Walk
Tuesday 1st July
Join us for our 11th Village Wellbeing Walk.
📍 Meet at 10:00am in the car park opposite the church.
Everyone is welcome—come along for a friendly walk, fresh air and good company.
💃 Ballroom Course
Weeks 4–6: 2nd–16th July
Ballroom, Latin & Popular Sequence
£7 per week
Our six-week course continues throughout July, with Week 6 finishing with a fun social evening to celebrate everything you’ve learned..
💛 Wellbeing
Janet is attending a Suicide Awareness course as part of her volunteer commitment with Cumbria Active, helping to support wellbeing within our local community.
🕺 Blackpool
The International Dance Teachers’ Association (IDTA) Conference takes place in Blackpool from 4th–6th July.
📍Edinburgh
We will be visiting our Edinburgh office and Chris and Anna on the way to Stirling at the end of the month
Regular Weekly Activities
Our four weekly online dance classes continue throughout July.
Don’t forget our three FREE Facebook dance sessions, open to everyone.
You can also learn at your own pace with our online programmes, all of which include certificates on completion.
And in our Facebook groups we are highlighting
💥 The BSL Alphabet one letter to learn each day through July in our group Deaf Awareness with the Deaf Woman Walking
💥 Mental health in our group Stroll Patrol - Walk Connect and Thrive
💥 Encouragement in our group Boss-on Dance- Step, smile and Flourish
Dance Feature
Unveiling the Passion of Tango
From the Streets of Buenos Aires to Ballrooms Around the World
Tango is one of the world’s most expressive and recognisable dances. Although Argentine Tango and Ballroom Tango share the same roots, each has developed its own distinctive style and character.
Argentine Tango originated in the late nineteenth century in the working-class districts of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Influenced by African, European and local cultures, it grew as a social dance built on connection, improvisation and musical interpretation. Rather than memorising routines, dancers respond to one another and the music, making every dance unique.
As Tango spread across Europe in the early twentieth century, it evolved into the style we now know as Ballroom Tango. Dance teachers refined the technique and introduced a more structured approach, creating the dramatic, elegant dance seen in competitions and social ballroom events today.
While the two styles look different, they share the same heart. Both celebrate partnership, communication and emotion through movement. Argentine Tango is often danced with a softer, more intimate embrace and flowing improvisation, while Ballroom Tango is recognised for its sharp, staccato actions, powerful posture and dramatic character.
One of Tango’s greatest strengths is its ability to bring people together. It encourages trust, musicality and teamwork, allowing dancers to express themselves without saying a word. Whether you enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a social dance or the elegance of the ballroom, Tango offers something for everyone.
Today, Tango continues to be enjoyed across the globe by dancers of all ages. Its rich history and timeless appeal remind us that dance is more than learning steps—it’s about building confidence, making friendships and sharing the joy of movement.
So next time you hear those unmistakable Tango rhythms, why not take to the floor? You may discover why this remarkable dance has captivated people for well over a century.
Oh My God… Point Your Toes!
A Look Back at Last Month
🏡 Bootle
We enjoyed a fantastic Salsa Sunday session.
With the glorious sunshine and warm temperatures, it really did feel like we were dancing in Cuba!
Janet is a finalist in the Active Category of the BBC Cumbria Make a difference awards.
We had Ben from Radio Cumbria come to our class and take photos and recording.
We will let you all know when it is in the radio and the results of the awards which are in September
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Scarborough – Family Time
Janet and John enjoyed a wonderful family holiday celebrating their combined 60th birthdays, alongside other special family milestones of 70 and 50.
The celebrations included a lively Reggae Evening, a patriotic UK Evening, a memorable Birthday Gala Night, and an elegant Oriental Evening, creating lasting memories for everyone.
🤟 Newcastle
Janet attended the Sign Alive Dance Trust Trustees’ Meeting, where it was a pleasure to welcome Nicole back from maternity leave.
Trustees also heard exciting updates about the Athens Project and the opportunities it will create for the Deaf community.
Paul and the Sign Alive Dance Trust (SADT) presented the Sign Alive Festival on 27th & 28th & 29th June—a fantastic celebration of dance, creativity and the Deaf community.
🎭 Blackpool
Janet was saddened to hear of the passing of Phill Winston from Blackpool Theatre Works.
She had the privilege of working with Phill through the Blue Light Project and the International Dance Teachers’ Association, and remembers him as someone who made a tremendous contribution to the dance world.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues.
💛 Charity
Janet was delighted to teach the Charleston at a fundraising event organised by Bootle WI in support of a cancer charity.
It was a wonderful afternoon of dancing, laughter and fundraising for a very worthwhile cause.
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Looking Ahead to August
☀️ We’re taking a well-earned break throughout August.
There will be no regular classes during the month, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in September, refreshed and ready for another exciting season of dancing.
Ready for
The start of Strictly on the TV and our annual Strictly Sweepstake as well as our Strictly Salon on our app where you can get Janet’s thoughts on the dances and dancers each week.
Our trip to the Ballet on 9th October to see Swan Lake
Our Cotton Club Show on the last Tuesday in November
Christmas Party on 10th December
Plus hopefully a trip to the tower ballroom before the years out.
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Your reviews help others discover our classes and mean a great deal to our small business.
Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!.
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