We’ve finally made it through the long month of January, so what better time to introduce you to all the new things we have going on here at the studio this year. Over the past month we have introduced a range of new classes to our timetable, and welcomed many new faces through the doors, so a big thank you to all of those who have attended classes or hired our studios over the last 31 days!
Firstly, if you have been to the studio at all over the last month you may have noticed a few changes to our chill out areas, including some lovely new sofa covers and cushions for you to relax on between classes. If you haven’t yet ventured into our Kitchen area please feel free to have a nosey, relax and help yourself to a cuppa! You may have also noticed our fancy new coffee machine at the front of reception! We now offer lattes, cappuccinos, coffees and my personal favourite, hot chocolates! Just pay £1.50 at reception and help yourself, or pick, pour and go, as the sign says!
Now onto our timetable!
We have introduced a few new classes to our timetable over the last few weeks and are excited to be welcoming more this month! Keep reading for all the details you need to know.
IslandSoul Yoga
Join Gaby and find some balance on a Wednesday. In this vinyasa style yoga class, expect to flow through poses with focus on your breath to a subtle soundtrack of chilled vibes. The class will leave you feeling calmer, flexible and more connected to your mind & body. Beginners and those with an existing practice all welcome, this is an open level class.
When? Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm
Level? Open Level
Price? £7 (£6.50 students)
Do I Need To Book? No, drop in class
Full Force Combatives – Self Defence Class
Real self protection and self defence techniques for real situations. The world is full of violence and attacks can happen to anyone at anytime, it’s not scare tactics, its the truth. It’s better to know it and never need it than need it and never know it. We teach only the most effective and modern techniques for violent altercations. Equip yourself with the tools that could potentially save your life one day. Our Full Force Combatives system relies on simple and effective techniques and tactics. We encourage you to train in your every day clothing to make it as real as possible. You won’t waste countless hours hitting pads instead you’ll be working your techniques in reality based scenario drills, examining real case footage, developing awareness and threat assessment and more.
When? Thursdays 7-8:30pm
Level? Open Level
Price? £8
Do I Need To Book? No, drop in class
Click here for more info on this class.
Full Force Martial Arts also have an extra Adults Kick Boxing class on Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm.
DanceHall with Pareesha
Dancehall is a Caribbean dance style that generated from the streets of Jamaica and all the moves seen in the style are created by many Jamaican dancers and groups on the street or at parties. It’s very groovy and is all about having fun, feeling free, vibing to the music and having a party, so during the Dancehall classes I like to create an energetic fun vibe, where everyone can feel free to dance and show off however they wish.
This is an intermediate level class but beginners are also welcome, because you don’t have to be experienced in Dancehall itself, as the routines you learn during the class will consist of the foundation movements you have perfected in the beginning. The foundation movements learnt are based around Old School, Mid-School and New School Dancehall moves, so you will always be kept up to date with the latest steps. Some may find the new school foundations moves challenging but the class is about having fun whilst learning, so if you can finish knowing 3 out of 10 steps learnt during the class and had lots of fun whilst doing it, you are a winner!
When? Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm
Level? Intermediate (Beginners also welcome)
Price? £5 (£4 students)
Do I Need To Book? No, drop in class
Salsaton (Starting 12th of Feb)
A fun class of Cuban popular dances including Salsa and Reggaeton, emphasising body isolation and core strength. This class is sensual, energetic and fun, and will teach you a combination of hot moves and an energetic routine – and make you more confident on the dance floor. All levels welcome. Dance your way FIT!
When? Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm
Level? Open Level
Price? £7 (£6.50 students) (6 class pass £36 / students 6 class pass £33)
Do I Need To Book? No, drop in class
The DSL Advanced Series
As well as all of these new drop in classes we also have our first DSL Advanced Series of the year in full swing. We still have the following classes available to book onto:
8th February – Advanced Ballet with Nathalie Leger – 7:30-9pm
22nd February – Advanced Jazz/Horton Fusion with Leonora Stapleton – 7:30-9pm
Earlybird available until 8th Feb – use code EBASLS22 at the checkout
8th March – Advanced Ballet with Nathalie Leger + Optional Pointe class – 7:30-9pm, optional Pointe class 9-9:30pm (must book this separately)
Earlybird available until 22nd Feb – use code EBASNL83 at the checkout
Click here to book the main class and Click here to book the Pointe class
22nd March – Advanced Lyrical Jazz with Stewart Arnold – 7:30-9pm
Earlybird available until 8th March – use code EBASSA22 at the checkout
5th April – Advanced Ballet with Laura Hatton – 7:30-9pm
Earlybird available until 22nd March – use code EBASLH54 at the checkout
All of our Advanced classes are £8 each, or earlybird bookings are £6.50.
Additional Pointe classes are an extra £3, which must be booked separately if you wish to attend.
DSL Get Down With The Kids
Come and join us for our Parent & Child dance class, taking place once a month here at the studio. This class is a fun weekend activity for both you and your child to enjoy, whilst also getting a great workout! Each class will include a cardio warm up, learning a partnered routine and time for a stretch and cool down at the end.
Our next class will be on Saturday the 16th of February 10-11am. The theme of February’s class will be Movies, so expect street dance moves to popular songs from some of your favourite family films!
1 adult + 1 child – £7 (Earlybird discount available until 9th Feb, use code EBGDWTKF at the checkout to book for just £5!)
To book for more than one adult or child, please contact the studio to book. Extra persons will be £2 each.
As well as all of these, we also have many more classes and courses available to book or to drop in to, so click here to view our timetable for more information on all that we offer.