THIS is a golden opportunity for those who want to learn how to dance.
The Granite Belt Dance Club has been lucky enough to secure the services of Australian Dance Society-qualified teacher John Batterham and his wife Loreen for dancing classes in a social ballroom.
The first class starts on Sunday 15 May at 2pm at The Summit Hall on Granite Belt Drive.
Classes will be held on the first and third Sunday of each month, with practice afternoons on the Sundays between classes.
Granite Belt Dance Club president Jenel Hunt said being able to offer the services of a professional dance teacher was a dream come true.
“Dancing is a wonderful social skill to have. It’s fun, it’s good for you and it keeps you young.
“I hope that anyone who would like to learn the basics of ballroom dancing would grab this opportunity with both hands because this is something we’ve wanted to offer for a long time and never previously had the chance,” she said.
“Between them, John and Loreen have been teaching for 20 years.
“John has won Queensland Titles for his dancing and Loreen has taken out honours in ballroom dancing medals in silver star in a number of different styles.”
She said people could be total beginners, have learned the gypsy tap in school back in the year dot or have some dancing experience.
The classes are also open to singles – something the dance club has never done before.
“We’ve always said you have to come as a couple for our social dancing sessions but John and Loreen assure us that whoever comes can learn to dance.
“So don’t worry if you don’t have a partner for the dancing, just come.”
The dance club’s regular Thursday nights are in abeyance while the Learn to Dance project is kicked off. The classes cost $15 per couple or $8 per person and for the practice Sundays it will be $5 per person. The president can be contacted on 0428 852 450.
