Footsteps News
| Potters 2010 | ||
 | Friday 8th October 2010 - Sunday 10th October 2010
Please note that balance payments are due by Sunday 8th August 2010.
If you wish to have lunch on Friday and have not already booked it please let me know as soon as possible. The cost if booked in advance is £6.95 per person.
Here's to another fun weekend! Click here for resort information | |
| Last updated: Jul 02, 07:23 | ||
| 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.
3rd July - Brilliant Ballroom. RUNNYMEDE, Kiln Road, Benfleet. SS7 1TF. 7.30-11.30pm. Licenceced Bar. For details call 07748 707122
17th July - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS, Long Road, Canvey Island. SS8 0JA 7.30-11.30pm. Licenced Bar. For details call 07748 707122
24th July - Absolutely Ballroom. WICKFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE, Market Road, Wickford SS12 0AG 8.00-11.00pm £5. Licenced Bar. For reservations call 01268 752473
7th August - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS, Long Road, Canvey Island. SS8 0JA 7.30-11.30pm. Licenced Bar. For details call 07748 707122
21st August - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS, Long Road, Canvey Island. SS8 0JA 7.30-11.30pm. Licenced Bar. For details call 07748 707122
4th September - Absolutely Ballroom. WICKFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE, Market Road, Wickford SS12 0AG 8.00-11.00pm £5. Licenced Bar. For reservations call 01268 752473
4th Septmber - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS, Long Road, Canvey Island. SS8 0JA 7.30-11.30pm. Licenced Bar. For details call 07748 707122
18th September - September Social FOOTSTEPS BALLROOM, Dame Elizabeth Hall, William De Ferrers School, South Woodham Ferrers Essex CM3 5JU Inluding the fantastic band 'Lower The Tone' 8.00-11.00pm £6.50. Bring own drink.******For reservations call Sue on 07946 520446 or 01245 329214
2nd October - Brilliant Ballroom. RUNNYMEDE, Kiln Road, Benfleet. SS7 1TF. 7.30-11.30pm. Licenceced Bar. For details call 07748 707122
16th October - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS, Long Road, Canvey Island. SS8 0JA 7.30-11.30pm. Licenced Bar. For details call 07748 707122
6th November - Brilliant Ballroom. RUNNYMEDE, Kiln Road, Benfleet. SS7 1TF. 7.30-11.30pm. Licenceced Bar. For details call 07748 707122
13th November - Absolutely Ballroom. WICKFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE, Market Road, Wickford SS12 0AG 8.00-11.00pm £5. Licenced Bar. For reservations call 01268 752473
20th November - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS, Long Road, Canvey Island. SS8 0JA 7.30-11.30pm. Licenced Bar. For details call 07748 707122
4th December - Xmas party Dance FOOTSTEPS BALLROOM, Dame Elizabeth Hall, William De Ferrers School, South Woodham Ferrers Essex CM3 5JU 8.00-11.30pm £6.50. Bring own drink.******For reservations call Sue on 07946 520446 or 01245 329214
18th December - Brilliant Ballroom. PADDOCKS, Long Road, Canvey Island. SS8 0JA 7.30-11.30pm. Licenced Bar. For details call 07748 707122
5th February 2011 - 5th Anniversary Dinner Dance FOOTSTEPS BALLROOM, The Mill, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7ED. 3 Course Meal followed by Ballroom & Latin music by the Jeff Short Band. Tickets £40. Call Sue on 07946 520446 or 01245 329214 | ||
| Last updated: Jul 02, 07:18 | ||
| Blood on the dancefloor? | ||
 | Or how Strictly Come Dancing is foxtrotting towards dis-ast-aah over age row.
As the show, once the jewel in the Corporation's crown, limps towards its eighth series this autumn, it is in uproar yet again.
There has already been a flounceout by one professional dancer, with more threatening to walk.
Want to know more click on the link below and e-mail me your thoughts..... | |
| Last updated: Jun 23, 17:44 | ||
| Spring Social | ||
 | Another great night was had in South Woodham Ferrers!
Although traditionally our May social is a little quiter, what the evening lacked in numbers it made up for in enthusiasm.
As approximately 70 people danced the night away much laughter filled the room, especially as a passionate group took the floor for the Paso Doble. Special mention must go to Nigel Coggan for his excellent entrance!
The Bus Stop quickstep also proved to be popular with extra music being played by request.
It was great to see many of our newer class members joining the evening and practicing all they have learnt, even if there was a bit of artisitic licence used..........a rule of thumb for Footsteps Ballroom... just keep smiling no one will ever know!!!!!
Great Evening, Great Company.
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| Last updated: May 20, 16:50 | ||
| Footsteps Ballroom go mad in Bournemouth. | ||
 | Yes, the time had come at last - when Footsteps Ballroom visited Bournemouth for a weekend of fun and fabulous dancing. A party of over 50 left South Woodham Ferrers bright and early on the morning of Friday 16th October for 3 days, arriving in time for lunch in the bar!
An evening of social dancing followed which included a fabulous demonstration by a local rising star couple.
A bright and sunny Saturday morning commenced with a two hour workshop, covering groups in both Tango and Rumba. The afternoon was free to do as we pleased (although many of the dancers were to be found drinking hot chocolate on the pier...!)
Saturday evening started with a champagne reception followed by a gala dinner and black tie ball. During the evening guitarist and pupil at Footsteps Jim Tidmarsh played some great tunes to dance to, the shadows being his speciality. With plenty of games and dancing to complete the evening a good time was had by all.
After Sunday breakfast, it was on to a round of crazy golf, in what is becoming an annual competition! Members of the trip had a round of crazy golf during the weekend and handed their score cards in for a presentation on the return journey home. Special mention has to go to Andy Moore for his great low score 0f 39 and to Andrene Lang for her spectacular high score of 68!
On arriving back home on Sunday evening, it was agreed that a fantastic time was had by all. | |
| Last updated: Dec 29, 19:16 | ||
| 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 | ||
