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"We had a series of lessons with Jill and Colin last summer.  We are not experienced dancers and perhaps should have chosen an easier dance to learn than the slow foxtrot.   However, thanks to their patience, good-humour and teaching skill, we came away able to do the dance reasonably well and with confidence.   We enjoyed every minute of the lessons.  Jill and Colin made it all so much fun and left us wanting to continue learning from them soon."

Ken and Deanne, Dorking

"I started ball room dancing about 3 years ago, and feel very blessed that I started this venture under the tuition of Jill and Colin as the classes have always been professional, fun and engaging, together with and excellent combination of music.

Initially I started with private lessons which focuses on individual abilities.  These classes provided me with a step by step introduction to the ballroom techniques, posture, balance, poise and the required movements for the Waltz, Quick Step, Cha-cha, Rumba, Jive, Foxtrot and Tango.  

I then started to attend their group sessions in the church hall in Epsom. Over a series of weeks they concentrated on 2 dances for a 3-4 week period then moved on to a further 2 dances.  With their expert tuition and the added experience of dancing with other fellow members they provided the perfect balance of pace for each dance routine, never at any point moving ahead to the next stage until everyone was up to speed. 

They are very impressive teachers, and I would highly recommend them.  Not only does the classes have just the right level of formality but they put everyone’s mind at ease and keeps us focused at the same time."

 Tonia, Cheam

“Thank you for all your help (and patience!) in putting together our wedding dance. We absolutely love it and hope we do it justice on the day."

Abby & David, West Ewell

“Thanks to their patience, good-humour and teaching skill, we came away able to do the dance reasonably well and with confidence.   We enjoyed every minute of the lessons.  Jill and Colin made it all so much fun and left us wanting to continue learning from them soon.”

Ken & Deanne, Dorking

"Our joint private lessons with Colin and Jill provide a flexible and “student led” approach which works well for us. We have progressed well with lots of laughs and attention to details that we find difficult and we find the presence of two teachers particularly helpful. Videoing our moves and providing professional videos helps with our practice. Learning should be fun and it is with Colin and Jill."

Phil & Jan, Cheam

“I am well hooked now on ballroom dancing after being a regular at Jill’s and Colin’s dance classes over several years. This well taught class has given me a wide repertoire of moves, with which, as a single man, I can impress the ladies. 

As a pair, Colin and Jill can demonstrate a figure accurately and more clearly than a single teacher, sequentially in each gender, as in some classes. Correct body position, footwork, and timing, is alluded to throughout, and class programme notes are provided in advance.

A policy of encouraging dancers to circulate, if comfortable, considers those without partners, and makes for a friendly atmosphere. 

Additional workshops provide more time for enlarging on the finer points, and for those who want it hammered home. Socials on several Saturday evenings allow a practise with those that you know, which makes for more confidence in the beginning.

Give it a go men!”

Clive, West Ewell

"In a few years I have gone from a non-dancer to a man with a right foot as well as a left foot!  Still a long way to go before I can call myself a dancer but my wife likes the improvement!!  We've never left a class without feeling better than when we arrive and have made great friends with the many others who have been coming regularly too.  Colin and Jill know exactly how to lead us forward and as we would want - our learning never stands still.  Everyone is encouraging and it doesn't matter if it takes what seems forever to achieve new steps - patience is endless - a real place of support and delight."

 Tim, West Ewell  

“We got in touch with Jill and Colin to get private lessons for our wedding last year.  We had a specific choreography in mind which involved a slow waltz and bits from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.  Jill and Colin were not the least discouraged by this original request and had already a choreography in mind for our first lesson.  We took a lesson a week for about six months and enjoyed going there tremendously.  Jill and Colin are passionate, highly talented and watching them dance/demonstrate is quite a treat.  They are also very patient and make the lessons very fun. I cannot recommend them enough."

Cecile and Geoff, Hackbridge

 "My wife and I have known Colin and Jill for some years, attending their dance lessons and socials at various locations. They have proved to be very patient and knowledgeable with attention to detail, making the classes very enjoyable and beneficial.

Colin & Jill are passionate about dancing and wish to share the enjoyment that they get from this very therapeutic and satisfying activity. 

We recommend beginner, improver and intermediate dancers to come join us."

Rosalind and Mark

"I have been socially ballroom dancing for about six years. and have been to a small selection of group ballroom classes over that period. The earlier classes I went to had only a lady coach, which sounds fine, but, being a single male dancer, I found that with the balance of numbers in the class being more with females rather than male, the coaching was geared more to the ladies following rather than the male leading.

With 'Could I have this Dance' the emphasis is totally different as there are two coaches who work as a team. From a male lead point of view, Colin is brilliant as one can easily relate to his coaching. Coupled with the practical coaching that Jill gives me whilst dancing the routines they make an excellent team, and certainly allow people to feel more confident in their dancing.

Before any work commences on a new routine they always demonstrate and break down the routine with emphasis on the posture and positioning of each.

The classes are very sociable, humorous and enjoyable, as everyone has the choice to either dance as a couple or change partners during the lesson."

Brian 

I just wanted to thank you both for your excellent teaching and support, helping myself and Charlotte prepare for our ‘Fathers Wedding Dance’ at Hampton Court Palace

We both appreciated the key tips and advice when preparing and practicing our routine and we had positive feedback from our wedding guests, who were all suitably impressed

Once again, many thanks for your help and good luck with your dancing school and we will obviously recommend you to anyone we know needing dance lessons

      Barry Nash

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