Rodney's Dance School
Teaching Ballroom and Latin since 1973.
Dance classes for children and adults taught in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
Latest News
Current 4 week course - w/c 30th September 2019
We are teaching;
Beginners: Tango & Jive
Intermediates: Quickstep & Rumba
New childrens classes
Starting from 14th September, we will be holding a new childrens classes between 12:00-12:30 at Meppershall Village Hall.
Upcoming Events
Next course - w/c 28th October 2019
We are teaching;
Beginners: Social Foxtrot & Cha-Cha-Cha
Intermediates: Jive & Tango
New Medal Classes
Starting Wednesday 6th November 2019 at Hitchin Town Hall.
If you fancy stepping on the rungs of dance medals ask Rodney or Annete for details.
Saturday Social Dance at Welwyn Civic Centre
Bring your own snacks, nibbles, drinks and friends.
Saturday 28 th September .
£5.50 paid in advance or £7.50 on the door
The School
RDS was founded in 1973 by Principal R.J Perrott. Initially opened as a Ballroom and Latin American Dance School, it quickly gained popularity for its fun and informative classes. Over the years the school has continued to grow and develop.
The school's main aim is to combine high quality class content with an enjoyable teaching format. Its teachers all share a love of dance and a passion for teaching, performing, choreographing and competing.
We pride ourselves in being up-to-date in our expertise with continuous formal development for our teachers and good connections with other dance schools both locally and nationally. The dance school is accredited by the 'National Association of Teachers of Dancing' (NATD) with whom we run our examinations and teaching qualifications / training.
Aside from our regular classes we run many events such as workshops, social dances, dance holidays, parties, presentation evenings and more! As a school we have proven to be very responsive to the ideas of our students and are always updating content, classes and events.
The Teachers
Rodney Perrott
I qualified as a dance teacher in 1963 with the IDMA dance organisation, which became the IDTA in 1968, and spent the next ten years dancing competitively and winning top international awards in Ballroom and Latin, while working as Area Dance Manager for Courts School of Dancing. I opened Rodney's Dance School in 1973, teaching children and adults of all abilities. In 1976, I qualified with the prestigious NATD.
I enjoy teaching dancers of all ages and levels and am motivated by the improvement of students and the fun of the classes.
Annette Jones
I have been dancing for over 40 years. I originally started dancing in 1970 with Old Time (Sequence) and then Ballroom and Latin American, achieving 76 medals. I have been involved with teaching in various forms since 1974. I qualified in Freestyle/Disco with the ISTD in June 1989 and Latin American Dancing with IDTA in March 1991.
I joined Rodney's Dance School during the Summer of 2010 having researched a number of options within the area and have been made very welcome by everyone here. I am currently working towards a teaching qualification in Ballroom.
I pride myself in teaching a standard of dance suitable to the individual and have achieved excellent results with past medallists. I am keen to teach theoretical elements to the dances to enable greater understanding and allow the student to achieve their full potential.
Cathy Abel
I have been dancing with Rodney's Dance School since I was 6 years old and teach Ballroom, Latin American and Street dance styles. I fell in love with dancing when taking Disco exams and competing with the school in the 1980s.
Having worked for over 20 years in banking and recently moved to education, dancing has always been my outlet from a busy and demanding work life. I am passionate about teaching as I feel like dancing can be a great 'get away' for all who take part. I like to think dancing is for everyone to enjoy, it's great fun and I couldn't live without it.
Classes
Ballroom & Latin
Ballroom and Latin covers 10 main dances: Waltz, Cha cha, Quickstep, Rumba, Tango, Samba, Foxtrot, Jive, Viennese Waltz and Paso Doble.
We offer medal classes for children and adults which follow a grade path from PSDTs right through to National Award levels.
Our adult social dance courses are a popular option which offer a more relaxed class format from complete beginner to intermediate and advanced levels.
Rainbow
Rainbow classes are for our younger dancers ages 4 to 8, these combine Ballroom, Latin, Disco and fun dances.
As students progress through the dance grades they receive a colour award that builds up into a rainbow trophy.
Social Night
We run regular social evenings for our adult Ballroom and Latin students. These provide a great opportunity to practice, consolidate steps and techniques from recent courses.
We play music for all Ballroom and Latin dances with teachers on hand if you require a little help. Why not join in a seqence dance?
These evenings have proved popular with many dancers as it offers a relaxed environment to practice.
Private Lessons
Private lessons offer a more tailored experience than our regular classes, allowing participants to focus on their exact area of interest. Whether it be a 'booster' in your favourite social dance, a technical one-to-one for exam work or to try something new, these lessons are a great fast-track improvement tool.
Private lessons can be booked for children or adults in any of our dance styles.
Wedding Dances
Whether a simple Waltz or a elegant American Smooth, the first dance can be a fantastic experience and we are proud to offer bespoke choreographed routines and private lessons.
Whatever your song we will build a custom routine that is both engaging and achievable.
We aim to provide enjoyable sessions with slick yet simple moves from a variety of dance styles.
Price List
| Children 4 to 8 years | £4.00 |
| Children 9 to 16 years | £4.00 |
| Adult medal classes | £5.50 |
| Adult 4 week social classes | £30.00 |
| Adult Social class (single lesson) | £8.00 |
| Sequance Classes | £6.50 |
| 10 lesson ticket | £75.00 |
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Private lessons
1 Hour 30 minutes |
£40.00 £20.00 |
Where you can find classes
Letchworth
Free Church Hall
18:00 - 19:25
Childrens Medal
19:30 - 20:30
Adult Modern Sequence
20:30 - 21:30
Adult Social
Baldock
St. Mary's Church Hall
18:00 - 19:00
Private Lessons
19:00 - 19:25
Adult Medal
19:30 - 21:45
Adult Social
Hitchin
Town Hall
18:00 - 18:55
Childrens Medal
19:00 - 19:55
Adult Medal
20:00 - 22:00
Adult Social
Welwyn
Civic Centre
18:00 - 18:55
Childrens Medal
19:00 - 19:55
Adult Medal
20:00 - 22:00
Adult Socials
Hitchin
St. John's Community Hall
09:00 - 12:30
Private Lessons
10:00 - 10:25
Rainbows (Ages 4-8)
Meppershall
Village Hall
09:00 - 12:00
Private Lessons
12:00 - 12:30
Childrens Medal