Latin and Ballroom Dance Classes
On the Isle of Wight
Ballroom & Latin
Dance Classes
We teach the Ballroom & Latin dances that appear on Strictly:-
Waltz Jive Quickstep Rumba Tango Samba Foxtrot Viennese WaltzPractise Nights
Practise Nights run most Fridays 8:00 to 9:30 pm. at Oakfield Primary School, Ryde
Dancers from other schools are very welcome!
Sunday Tea Dances
We run Tea Dances every 2nd Sunday of the month 2 to 4 pm at Oakfield Primary School
Dancers from other schools are very welcome!Our Classes & Social Events
Oakfield Primary School
Appley Lane
Ryde
PO33 1NE
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FRIDAYS
7:00 to 8:00 pm
Beginners Class
8:00 to 9:30 pm
Practise Night
(Most Fridays but please check the website before attending)
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SUNDAYS
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Tea Dance
(Usually every 2nd Sunday of the month but please check the website before attending)
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.
Over the last 20 years Graeme has been teaching Ballroom and Latin American dance in Cambridge. 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 deals with all the admin-side of things. Together they have taught evening classes, demos at weddings/birthday parties and were invited to judge a Strictly competition in Alicante, Spain. PricingClass Costs
Dance more, save more, with our packages and extra class discounts.
10 Weeks of Dance Classes
£80
- The new term commences Friday 19th April 2024
- For anyone new to the classes you can try Week 1 for just £5 per person
- Booking of the subsequent 9 weeks is then £72 per person
Extra Classes
£4.00
per person, per class
- Attend more than one class per week for an additional £4.00 per person
Tea Dances
£7.50
- Tea Dance every 2nd Sunday of the month at Oakfield Primary School 2 to 4 pm
- Always check the website for the forthcoming Tea Dance as these may occasionally vary
PRACTISE NIGHTS
£7.50
- Practise Nights most Fridays at Oakfield Primary School 8:00 to 9:30 pm
- Always check the website for the forthcoming session as dates may occasionally vary
- Includes a bitesize lesson in a different step each week
- Dancers from other schools are very welcome
Latest News
All the latest news from the world of Latin and Ballroom Dancing
STRICTLY FUN & FITNESS – NEW BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE CLASSES STARTING 19th APRIL!!!
Our new term starts Friday 19th April and we are running Beginners classes 7 pm at Oakfield Primary School, Ryde. We cover the ballroom and Latin dances as seen on[…]
Read moreNEXT PRACTISE NIGHT: FRIDAY 19th APRIL!!!
Practise Nights are held on Fridays at Oakfield Primary School 8:00 to 9:30 pm and our next one is Friday 19th April. Practise Nights run generally every Friday except for[…]
Read moreNEXT TEA DANCE: SUNDAY 9th JUNE!!!
Our next Tea Dance is Sunday 9th Juneat Oakfield Primary School, Ryde from 2 pm to 4 pm! There will be lots of dancing, socialising, tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits.[…]
Read moreSTRICTLY DANCE HELP CELEBRATE JOAN’S 102nd BIRTHDAY!!!
We were invited to visit Blackwater Mill Residential Home to help celebrate Joan’s birthday, age 102!!! She wanted to ballroom dance and she had a lovely time, as did all[…]
Read moreSTRICTLY GIFT VOUCHERS!
An ideal Christmas gift for a loved one! Whether you and your partner are already attending our Ballroom and Latin dance classes or if you know someone who would like[…]
Read moreA TIP FOR THE DANCE REVISION VIDEOS
We hope you are all enjoying the summer, despite the dreadful weather! Lin has informed us of a great tip regarding the dance revision videos. You may or may not[…]
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Call Us on 07900 213245 or 07760 243901
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.
I can’t recommend joining Strictly Dance enough. Whether you are a couple or on your own and you would love to learn to dance, Strictly Dance is the place to start. You’ll get a warm welcome from everyone!