Footsteps News
| Strictly Come Dancing Is Back! | ||
 | Grab your scorecards and dust off your dancing shoes, Strictly Come Dancing is back!
Packed full of glitz, glamour, show-stopping moves and more sequins than ever before, the fabulous sixth series is putting the sparkle back into Saturday nights on BBC One.
The legendary Bruce Forsyth and his glamorous co-host Tess Daly will once again host this BBC One Saturday night extravaganza.
This year due to the overwhelming response they get every year, the BBC are operating a random draw, in order to make the allocation of tickets fairer.
To enter the Strictly Come Dancing random draw for 2008, phone lines and email registration forms will be open on Thursday 28 August from 9am and will remain open until 5pm on Sunday 7 September 2008.
No applications will be processed before or after these dates and times.
Please also note that applications for tickets will only be received by phone or via the website.
You can apply at any time between the above dates and times as all successful applicants will be randomly drawn during the week beginning Monday 8 September.
You may only apply for one date and will be allocated 2 tickets for that date.
In your application please provide all contact information including email and a daytime contact number.
Please note that entering the random draw does not guarantee tickets and you will only be notified of your successful application on receipt of your tickets.
To enter the random draw call the BBC Ticket Line on 0370 901 1227 or visit the website at www.bbc.co.uk/tickets between Thursday 28 August at 9am and Sunday 7 September at 5pm.
Good Luck!! | |
| Last updated: Aug 29, 11:19 | ||
| Richard & Sarah Tie the Knot | ||
 | Richard McAllister & Sarah Calver who attend our Tuesday Advanced class have this week flown out to Australia to get married.
Those of you who do not attend this class but regularly attend our social evenings will know Richard for his antics and Sarah for being the one trying to keep him under control!!!!
All of us at Footsteps would just like to wish them Good Luck and every happiness for the future
Congratulations Mr & Mrs McAllister
(OOps! Richard seems to have swapped Sarah's here!) | |
| Last updated: Aug 27, 10:04 | ||
| Strictly Ballroom returns to Potters Leisure Resort | ||
 | Potters Leisure Resort in Norfolk are now taking bookings for their next strictly Ballroom Weekend.
It will be held Friday 19th June 2009 to Sunday 21st June 2009 and prices start from just £234 per person.
Places for this weekend are in demand so if you would like to join them be sure to book early
| |
| Last updated: Aug 27, 09:48 | ||
| Introducing our Brand New Dance Evening | ||
 | It is with great pleasure that we are now able to offer this evening of both instruction and practice.
For Beginners or indeed those wishing to refresh their knowledge of the basic groups we have our 1st instruction session of the evening.
Following on from this is our Improvers Session, which will help to build both your knowledge and confidence on the dance floor.
Finish the night off with an Open practice, giving you the chance to dance to all the Latin and Ballroom rhythms.
Entry for the entire evening is just £6 per person or you can attend the practice session only for just £4.00 per person.
Whether you chose to attend the entire evening, one of the Instruction sessions or indeed just the practice you are guaranteed a warm welcome here at Footsteps Ballroom.
For class times please see our Home page | |
| Last updated: Aug 25, 22:55 | ||
| 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. Therefor we have listed below some of the social evenings that are held locally:
13th SEPTEMBER - ST MARGARET'S CHURCH HALL, Lime Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2SB 7.30-11.00pm £5 (bring a drink)
27th SEPTEMBER - PADDOCKS, Long Road Canvey Island SS8 0JA 7.30-11.45pm £6 (bar available)
4th OCTOBER - ST MARGARET'S CHURCH HALL, Lime Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2SB 7.30-11.00pm £5 (bring a drink)
18th OCTOBER - PADDOCKS, Long Road Canvey Island SS8 0JA 7.30-11.45pm £6 (bar available)
8th NOVEMBER - ST MARGARET'S CHURCH HALL, Lime Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2SB 7.30-11.00pm £5 (bring a drink)
22nd NOVEMBER - PADDOCKS, Long Road Canvey Island SS8 0JA 7.30-11.45pm £6 (bar available)
6th DECEMBER - ST MARGARET'S CHURCH HALL, Lime Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2SB 7.30-11.00pm £5 (bring a drink)
20th DECEMBER - PADDOCKS, Long Road Canvey Island SS8 0JA 7.30-11.45pm £6 (bar available)
| ||
| Last updated: Aug 25, 22:45 | ||
| Success at Potters | ||
 | As some of you will be aware this summer saw Strictly Ballroom at Potters Leisure hosted by Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag.
I hear from those that attended a good time was had by all and a few were even brave enough to enter the dance competitions.
For anyone who has not entered a dance competition before I am sure it will not surprise you to know that it takes a great deal of nerve to join the floor let alone make it through to the final.
So I am therefore delighted to announce that one of our couples did just that! Nigel and Elaine who attend our Tuesday Evening Advanced Class improved on last years second round by making it through to the final for the Jive. See Gallery for picture.
Well done to Nigel and Elaine and indeed all of you that braved the competitions!
Well Done | |
| Last updated: Aug 25, 22:44 | ||
| Footsteps goes to Bournemouth | ||
 | ----SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT----
Footsteps Ballroom Weekend at The Hotel Piccadilly , Bournemouth
Friday 17th October 2008 to Sunday 19th October 2008
What’s Included?
Return Coach Travel 2 Nights Half Board Accommodation Friday Night Social Dance Ballroom and Latin Dance Workshops Saturday Gala Dinner followed by an Evening of Ballroom and Latin Dancing Rising Stars Cabaret Sunday Lunch
JUST £165 per person
There are now 59 of us attending this fantastic weekend of dancing. Heres to a good time!!!!
| |
| Last updated: Jun 18, 16:54 | ||
| Venue Change for Sunday Classes | ||
| As Trinity St Mary's School Hall is in the process of being extended the Sunday classes have been moved to Champions Manor Hall, Hullbridge Road.
The times have also been brought forward by 1/2 hour. Intermediate 6.00pm - 7.30pm Advanced 7.30pm - 9.00pm
I hope this does not cause any inconvenience. I think that it will be worth the wait as the result of this extension will be a much improved dance space for us
| ||
| Last updated: Jun 18, 16:51 | ||
| Hotel Piccadilly | ||
 | Looking for a break with a difference?
Look no further Footsteps Ballroom are happy to recommend the Hotel Piccadilly in Bournemouth, which offers hosted dancing holidays every week throughout the year.
New for 2008 are holidays featuring Salsa, Modern Jive, Argentine Tango and famous faces from 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
To find out more about the Hotel Piccadilly please click on the link bellow. | |
| Last updated: Apr 12, 08:21 | ||
| 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, 13:44 | ||
