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| Last updated: Feb 09, 07:37 | ||
| Saturday Night Dancing | ||
| Here at Footsteps we realise that once you have gained your confidence on the dance floor you will be eager to go out and dance. Therefore we have listed below some of the social evenings that are held locally. Please check with the relevant organisers as to times and cost before setting out on your journey.
11th February - Brilliant Ballroom. RUNNYMEDE HALL Kiln Road, A13, Benfleet, Essex. SS7 1TF. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
25th February - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS MAIN HALL,Long Road, A130, Canvey Island, Essex. SS8 OJA. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
10th March 2012 - Absolutely Ballroom. WICKFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE, Market Road, Wickford SS12 0AG 8.00-11.00pm £6. Licenced Bar. For reservations call 01268 752473
10th March - Brilliant Ballroom. RUNNYMEDE HALL Kiln Road, A13, Benfleet, Essex. SS7 1TF. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
24th March - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS MAIN HALL,Long Road, A130, Canvey Island, Essex. SS8 OJA. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
14th April - Brilliant Ballroom. RUNNYMEDE HALL Kiln Road, A13, Benfleet, Essex. SS7 1TF. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
28th April - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS MAIN HALL,Long Road, A130, Canvey Island, Essex. SS8 OJA. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
12th May - 'Olympic' Dance FOOTSTEPS BALLROOM, Dame Elizabeth Hall, William De Ferrers School, South Woodham Ferrers Essex CM3 5JU 8.00-11.00pm. Bring own drink and nibbles.******For reservations call Sue on 07946 520446 or 01245 327997
19th May 2012 - Absolutely Ballroom. WICKFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE, Market Road, Wickford SS12 0AG 8.00-11.00pm £6. Licenced Bar. For reservations call 01268 752473
26th May - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS MAIN HALL,Long Road, A130, Canvey Island, Essex. SS8 OJA. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
9th June - Brilliant Ballroom. RUNNYMEDE HALL Kiln Road, A13, Benfleet, Essex. SS7 1TF. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
9th June 2012 - Absolutely Ballroom. MARCONI SOCIAL CLUB, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford. C2 9RX 8.00-11.00pm £7. Licenced Bar. For reservations call 01268 752473
23rd June - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS MAIN HALL,Long Road, A130, Canvey Island, Essex. SS8 OJA. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
14th July - Brilliant Ballroom. RUNNYMEDE HALL Kiln Road, A13, Benfleet, Essex. SS7 1TF. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
21st July 2012 - Absolutely Ballroom. WICKFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE, Market Road, Wickford SS12 0AG 8.00-11.00pm £6. Licenced Bar. For reservations call 01268 752473
4th August - Brilliant Ballroom. RUNNYMEDE HALL Kiln Road, A13, Benfleet, Essex. SS7 1TF. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
18th August - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS MAIN HALL,Long Road, A130, Canvey Island, Essex. SS8 OJA. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
8th September - September Social FOOTSTEPS BALLROOM, Dame Elizabeth Hall, William De Ferrers School, South Woodham Ferrers Essex CM3 5JU 8.00-11.00pm. Bring own drink and nibbles.******For reservations call Sue on 07946 520446 or 01245 327997
22nd September - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS MAIN HALL,Long Road, A130, Canvey Island, Essex. SS8 OJA. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
13th October - Brilliant Ballroom. RUNNYMEDE HALL Kiln Road, A13, Benfleet, Essex. SS7 1TF. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
27th October - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS MAIN HALL,Long Road, A130, Canvey Island, Essex. SS8 OJA. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
10th November 2012 - Absolutely Ballroom. WICKFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE, Market Road, Wickford SS12 0AG 8.00-11.00pm £6. Licenced Bar. For reservations call 01268 752473
10th November - Brilliant Ballroom. RUNNYMEDE HALL Kiln Road, A13, Benfleet, Essex. SS7 1TF. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
24th November - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS MAIN HALL,Long Road, A130, Canvey Island, Essex. SS8 OJA. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
8th December - Xmas Party Dance FOOTSTEPS BALLROOM, Dame Elizabeth Hall, William De Ferrers School, South Woodham Ferrers Essex CM3 5JU 8.00-11.30pm. Dress Code: Christmas Sparkle. Bring own drink and nibbles.******For reservations call Sue on 07946 520446 or 01245 327997 22nd December - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS MAIN HALL,Long Road, A130, Canvey Island, Essex. SS8 OJA. 7.30pm - 11pm. Licenced Bar. For information call 07748 707122
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| Last updated: Feb 09, 07:37 | ||
| Strictly Air Ambulance | ||
| The extremely popular Strictly Air Ambulance event is returning to Brentwood for a breathtaking show starring James and Ola Jordan, celebrity professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing.
The Charity is calling on all dancing and ’Strictly’ fans to join them for this fantastic night out! Join Essex Air Ambulance and celebrity guests at the Brentwood Centre on Friday 2th March 2012 for a spectacular evening of dance and entertainment all to raise vital funds to keep the life-saving helicopter flying.
Hosted by Alex and Martin from Heart Breakfast, this fun filled evening will see six couples battle it out on the dance floor; performing two dances each to try and impress the judges.
Special guests James and Ola Jordan will give a show-stopping performance on the night and will be judging the dance competition alongside Head Judge Phil Meacham of Chelmsford Dance Centre, Su Harrison from Heart Breakfast and Jane Gurney, CEO of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust.
THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT, BOTH HERE AT FOOTSTEPS BALLROOM AND ALSO AT THE BOX OFFICE. IF YOU HAVE RESERVED TICKETS AND NO LONGER REQUIRE THEM PLEASE LET US KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. | ||
| Last updated: Feb 09, 07:36 | ||
| Potters 2011 | ||
| For a second year running Footsteps Ballroom held our annual weekend away at Potters Leisure.
A weekend full of dancing and fun but most of all great company.
A big thank you to Richard Miller for the workshop on Saturday morning and being a good sport and joining in for the evening.
Thank you to everyone who attended for making it a great weekend hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did
Sue x | ||
| Last updated: Jan 26, 09:01 | ||
| At last our very own studio! | ||
 | We are celebrating!
The 25th September 2011 marked a year since Footsteps Ballroom moved into our fantastic dance studio - Move It!
we now offer 2 studios - the main one having air-conditioning and a sprung dance floor, a sociable waiting area and kitchen facilities.
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| Last updated: Jan 26, 08:59 | ||
| 5th Anniversary Dinner Dance | ||
 | Saturday 5th February saw us celebrating 5 years of Footsteps Ballroom at The Mill in Rayleigh.
With friends old and new we sat down to a lovely meal followed by dancing to the sounds of The Jeff Short Band.
It was great to see so many people join us to mark the occassion.
A big thank you to Darren at The Mill, Andy the catering manager, Jeff and Sue of the Jeff Short Band and most of all, to all our members who have supported us over the last 5 years. | |
| Last updated: Mar 08, 08:53 | ||
| An Ode to Sequence Dancers | ||
| This funny poem was passed to me recently....I thought you might enjoy it.......
Its the Sunday tea dance, and they'll all be here today, Aches and pains forgotten, dance the afternoon away. Foxtrots, quicksteps, waltzes, some are slow but some are nifty, With memories of how it was way back in 1950.
Norman's in the toilet and he's struggling to pee, He's got trouble with his prostate, and he'll probably miss his tea. Eddy's got a new love that he met in Thornton Heath, She does a lovely tango, but she hasn't any teeth.
His latest fancy footwork nearly broke his partner's neck' She mistook his outside swivel for a travelling contra check. Ida's had her hair done and she's ready for the saunter, She had a vindaloo last night and it's come back to haunt her.
Florry's mini-skirt's revealing when she's spinning in the jive, She really shouldn't wear a thong, approaching 85. They've had their tea and cake and chat and had a little laugh, And gamely rise with creaking knees to face the second half. Norman's made it back in time for rumba number one, His Cucaracha's very neat, but he's left his flies undone. Vera's fallen over in a massive Crimplene heap, Bert's got indigestion and Mabel's fast asleep.
It's last waltz time and up they get, For Humperdinck's old tune, And then: 'Goodbye, good luck, take care' God willing see you soon'. | ||
| Last updated: Nov 22, 14:04 | ||
| The Benefits of Dancing | ||
| "Great fun, Great for your health, Great for meeting people"
Burns calories - regular dancing will help avoid putting on those extra pounds and also to loose weight.
A complete workout – dancing offers cardiovascular benefits to people of all ages and abilities from gentle exercise to a challenging workout that is the equivalent of any aerobic class. In a typical dance session, you will not only build your heart's strength but also boost your endurance and energy levels.
Tones and strengthens - once you have mastered the basic technique, Ballroom and Latin dancing combines a series of movements that tones and strengthens muscles throughout the whole body.
Improves posture, balance and co-ordination - Ballroom dancing naturally encourages one to adopt the right posture and the combination of movement and dance steps builds better balance and co-ordination.
Boosts confidence & self-esteem - as you master the steps, gain a real sense of achievement and learn to enjoy dancing in a social and fun environment, your confidence will be boosted.
Reduces stress - the combination of physical exercise and mental stimulation is a great way to invigorate yourself and alleviate the stresses of the day.
Mentally stimulating - the combination of exercise and the challenge to remember new groups of steps is good for the mind and stimulates the memory
Make new friends - meet new people and have fun with like-minded people on a regular basis. | ||
| Last updated: Oct 01, 12:44 | ||
