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New Competition Dates

See our competition section for the latest dates

New Beginner Classes Launching

Enrol NOW for Beginners classes to be launched shortly. DanceSport Academy has three new Beginner classes in Strictly Ballroom.

Adult Classes are on Thursdays at 7.00pm, Children from 5 years at 5.00pm and Youth 16-19 years 6.00pm both on Tuesdays. For the launch dates and venues call 07785 992246 or contact us.

Limited numbers for all classes so ENROL NOW!

IDTA Dance Examinations

There was a 100% success pass rate for DanceSport Academy students in recent examinations. Former World and European Latin American Champion Lynn Armsby visited the Academy to examine DanceSport candidates in IDTA examinations.

A range of examinations from Social Dance Award to Silver were taken with everyone passing. The majority of the graded examination candidates received marks in excess of 90%.

Warren & Kristi Boyce Training

Warren and Kristi Boyce are the Current British National Profesional Ballroom Champions. They have just agreed to work with the DanceSport Academy as Excellence Coaches and the first session is booked for 23rd August at their dance studios in Bouremouth.

Karen Hardy Gala Night

A group of 12 adults took the trip for an evening at the Karen Hardy Studios in Chelsea. The evening was full of dancing and shows and of course lots of appearances by the famous Karen Hardy. On the evening Reg Challinor, DanceSport Academy Director and Club Principal was the only person to dance with Karen and Cheryl Sutton, Academy Competitor and Amateur Coach danced with Karen's Husband Conrad.

At the end of the evening Reg arranged for everyone to meet Karen. It was a late night but one enjoyed by everyone. Look out for the next event, the All England Amateur and Professional Latin Championships featuring dancers from all over the World. Ticket bookings being taken now.

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Latest DanceSport News

New Competition Dates

Details are available of upcoming competitions taking us up to December...  »more

New Beginners Classes

Three new Beginner classes in Strictly Ballroom to be launched shortly, enrolling now...  »more

IDTA Medal Exams

100% success for DanceSport Academy students in recent IDTA examinations...  »more

Warren & Kristi Boyce

British National Professional Ballroom Champs to work with DanceSport Academy...  »more

Karen Hardy Gala Night

12 adults took the trip for an evening at the Karen Hardy Studios in Chelsea...  »more

Medal Examinations

Medal examinations are important to the development of the dancer. They set goals for a dancer to achieve and define their standard.

Examinations are conducted with an independent IDTA examiner. Successful candidates receive an award and in some grades are presented with a certificate.

Competitions

The DanceSport Academy promotes competitions in Bedford including the Bedfordshire DanceSport Masters.

We support 3 major competitions: Champions of Tomorrow, Stars of the Future and Britains Best. In all these competitons dancers must compete in qualifying heats.

Dance Events

The DanceSport Academy is pleased to be able to promote major events in the English DanceSport Calendar.

This year we are supporting the Karen Hardy Studios 'Gala Dance', the All England Latin American Championships, the International Championships amongst others.

Gift Experiences

The DanceSport Academy offers a variety of gift experiences. May be it is a voucher for lessons as a birthday/christmas present.

We also do Wedding Dances for those who wish to dance with confidence on the big day. Why not contact us with your idea and we will see how we can help.