Ballroom & Latin Dancing
LESSONS & SOCIAL EVENTS
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE CLASSES
Come and learn ballroom/latin dancing in a fun, relaxed atmosphere!
We teach the following dances that appear on Strictly:-
WALTZ
JIVE
QUICKSTEP
CHA CHA CHA
TANGO
RUMBA
SAMBA
FOXTROT
VIENNESE WALTZ
SOCIAL DANCE EVENINGS
Social Dance Evenings run a couple of times a month:-
Fridays 8:00 to 9:30 pm
Arreton Community Centre
A lovely, social atmosphere in a
beautiful hall with a licensed bar.
Please always check the News section of this website for dates. Space is limited so booking is essential.
PREPARE FOR YOUR WEDDING DANCE OR CRUISE TRIP
Special packages are available on request. We offer the following:-
Tailor-made, choregraphed wedding dances to a song of your choice!
Preparation for dancing on your special cruise trip!
Our Classes & Social Events
Arreton Community Centre
Newport Road
PO30 3AD
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THURSDAYS
7:00 to 8:00 pm
Absolute Beginners Class
8:00 to 9:00 pm
Improvers Class
10 Week Courses
Commencing Thursday 4th September!
See ‘News’ tab above for further details and dates.
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FRIDAYS
8:00 to 9:30 pm
Social Dance Evenings
See ‘News’ tab above for further details and dates.
About Us
Graeme Hein-Jones
Graeme started learning Ballroom and Latin American dancing in 1975. He progressed on to competitive dancing with extra tuition from Strictly’s Len Goodman amongst other top dance instructors. In the early eighties he won the East of England Championship and made an appearance on BBCs Come Dancing. He retired from competitions after competing in the World Championships at the Royal Albert Hall and the British Open at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
For over 20 years Graeme has been teaching Ballroom and Latin American dance in Cambridge and the Isle of Wight. He firmly believes that the best way to learn to dance is to have fun and relax. His main priority when teaching is that everyone enjoys themselves. His dance partner, Sarah-Jane, has been helping him with teaching for several years and manages the business. Together they have taught evening classes as well as demos at weddings, birthday parties and care homes. They were also invited to teach, demo and judge a Strictly competition in Europe.
Dance Costs
10 Weeks of Dance Classes
£100
- The new term for Absolute Beginners commences Thursday 4th September 7:00 pm at Arreton.
SOCIAL DANCE EVENINGS
£7.50
- Social Dance Evenings run approximately twice per month on Fridays from 8:00 to 9:30 pm at Arreton.
- Always check the ‘News’ tab above for the next event.
- Booking is essential as space is limited.
Latest News
All the latest news from the world of Latin and Ballroom Dancing
HALLOWEEN PARTY NIGHT – FRIDAY 31st OCTOBER!!!
We have space for just 3 more couples…. On Friday 31st October our regular Social Dance is taking on an eerie atmosphere as we will be holding a Halloween Party[…]
Read moreSTRICTLY CHRISTMAS DANCE – FRIDAY 12th DECEMBER!!!
We have space for just 2 more couples…. On Friday 12th December we are holding our Strictly Christmas Dance! There will be plenty of socialising and dancing to festive tunes.[…]
Read moreBALLROOM & LATIN IMPROVER CLASSES AT ARRETON COMMUNITY CENTRE!!!
Strictly Fun and Fitness!!! Our new course for Improvers commences on Thursday 4th September at 8:00 pm in Arreton Community Centre. This course is designed to move our beginners forwards[…]
Read moreBALLROOM & LATIN ABSOLUTE BEGINNER CLASSES AT ARRETON COMMUNITY CENTRE!!!
Strictly Fun and Fitness!!! Our new course for Absolute Beginners commences on Thursday 4th September at 7:00 pm in Arreton Community Centre. We cover the ballroom and Latin dances as[…]
Read moreNEXT STRICTLY SOCIAL DANCE – FRIDAY 14th NOVEMBER!
(But don’t forget that before this we have our HALLOWEEN PARTY NIGHT on Friday 31st October – please see separate post for this event) Our next popular Strictly Social Dance[…]
Read moreFUN AT THE STRICTLY SUMMER DANCE!!!
On Friday 4th July we held our Summer Dance and it was enjoyed by all! We kicked off the evening with lots of dancing in the sparkly dance hall and[…]
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Book now or contact us
Book your classes or drop us a message using the form below
Call Us on 07900 213245
or email us at ghj.strictlydance@yahoo.co.ukTestimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our fabulous dancers say:
Thoroughly enjoyable lessons with Graham & Sarah-Jane & other beginners. Practice evenings that really help you improve and tea dances that are great fun.

If you have ever wanted to learn how to dance we can’t recommend StrictlyIOW enough. Graham & Sarah-Jane make It friendly, supportive, sociable & great fun.

I would like to thank you both so much for all your excellent teaching, patience, kindness and fun. We so wish you had been our first teachers all those years ago. Still, better late than never and what joy you are bringing to all the IOW dancers! Many thanks for getting the islanders dancing again.

I have just completed the Absolute Beginners course and I cannot thank Graeme and Sarah-Jane enough, their patience and good humour know no bounds! It has been fabulous fun and the teaching pace was absolutely spot on. The classes are very professionally run in a super-friendly, sociable environment and the Practice Nights and Tea Dances are a great way to consolidate your learning and simply enjoy the dancing. I can’t wait for next term!

We’ve just completed 12 weeks of Absolute Beginners and yes…we’re still talking…. and dancing! The lessons were great fun, a good pace and in a relaxed teaching style. We can’t wait to learn more and the Tea Dances and Practice Nights are perfect refreshers with lovely company. We can’t recommend Graeme and Sarah Jane enough!

I would encourage anyone who has ever dreamed of being able to dance to just do it. I didn’t know one step until I plucked up the courage to join Strictly Dance and 12 weeks later I’m now able to hold my own on the dance floor . Greame & Sarah-Jane make it so easy to learn, they teach you in such an easy and encouraging way. Their enthusiasm for dancing rubs off on you. They are so patient and make it a fun and friendly way to learn. I started on my own without a partner, but not once have I ever felt alone. Graeme & Sarah-Jane and everyone in the classes have included me in every way and I’ve made many new friends.
