Absolute Beginners Dance Classes

About this course

The course introduces the principles of dance and movement through foundational steps, including the box step, chasse and ball change. Participants work on travelling steps, transitions and simple movement sequences while learning to follow musical timing and rhythm. Classes also cover coordination, balance, body awareness and basic dance terminology, providing an introduction to moving comfortably and accurately to music.

What you'll learn

• Describe basic principles of dance and movement.
• Perform travelling steps and transitions.
• Execute beginner steps including the box step, chasse and ball change.
• Move in time with music and recognise basic rhythm.
• Develop coordination, balance and body awareness through movement.
• Use basic dance terminology when learning simple movement sequences.

Is this course right for you?

This course is designed for adults with little or no dance experience. The Beginner level indicates an introductory course focused on fundamental steps and movement, with participation involving learning sequences and moving to music.