After a pause for the summer, our socials started up again.
No live act, but we choose our favourite dances, everyone brings a plate of food to share and we have a great time.
It's very relaxed, and as Stef and Vince give us walk-through of the dancers, everyone can have a go. We were pleased to welcome some new people to our socials - and even the beginners were able to enjoy some dancing.
Monday, 13 October 2008
Friday, 26 September 2008
The Watford Line-Dancing class continues to grow
After the summer holidays people are looking for ways to keep fit and lose some of the pounds that crept on over the summer months.
(Err - do you actually remember a summer in the UK this year?)
But quite apart from that, any excuse to go dancing is welcome, because we all have a good night out.
The Watford line-dance class we started not long before the summer holidays is now growing steadily.
1st Steps now moves into the "busy season" with a great calendar of socials and live-gigs. Check out our calendar.
(Err - do you actually remember a summer in the UK this year?)
But quite apart from that, any excuse to go dancing is welcome, because we all have a good night out.
The Watford line-dance class we started not long before the summer holidays is now growing steadily.
1st Steps now moves into the "busy season" with a great calendar of socials and live-gigs. Check out our calendar.
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Another Social - June 2008
June 2008 brought another social in the 1st Steps calendar.
As usual, plenty of dancing, and everyone brings something for the finger buffet. A great evening out.
We were pleased to welcome some who had recently joined our classes. Although they'd worried they wouldn't be able to dance, they were soon on their feet and dancing away. If anyone is unsure of the steps, stand in the middle and there's always someone close at hand to help out.
After all - we can all remember our hesitant 1st Steps!
As usual, plenty of dancing, and everyone brings something for the finger buffet. A great evening out.
We were pleased to welcome some who had recently joined our classes. Although they'd worried they wouldn't be able to dance, they were soon on their feet and dancing away. If anyone is unsure of the steps, stand in the middle and there's always someone close at hand to help out.
After all - we can all remember our hesitant 1st Steps!
Osteoporosis Scanning June 2008
Stephanie arranged an osteoporosis scan for anyone interested.
Osteoporosis is a serious health problem, and your risk factor is higher than you might think. Read more at:
National Osteoporosis Society - Home
The screening identified some of our dancers who already have a problem - they have been recommended to see their doctor for treatment. Others, shown to have below average bone density for their age were given advice on diet and load-bearing exercise.
Needless to say, line-dancing is a great form of exercise. As one who hated going to the gym or any other form of exercise, my regular dancing classes and socials mean that I'm more active in my fifties than at any time in my life - which must be good!
Osteoporosis is a serious health problem, and your risk factor is higher than you might think. Read more at:
National Osteoporosis Society - Home
The screening identified some of our dancers who already have a problem - they have been recommended to see their doctor for treatment. Others, shown to have below average bone density for their age were given advice on diet and load-bearing exercise.
Needless to say, line-dancing is a great form of exercise. As one who hated going to the gym or any other form of exercise, my regular dancing classes and socials mean that I'm more active in my fifties than at any time in my life - which must be good!
Saturday, 21 June 2008
Linedancing class in Watford, UK
Whoops - been a long time since I posted here.
Too busy dancing, and going to socials!
Anyway, Stephanie is now running a class in Watford on a Wednesday evening from 8pm to 10.30pm. It's great fun, as are all 1st Steps classes.
See the classes page on the website for more information and to download a flyer.
Too busy dancing, and going to socials!
Anyway, Stephanie is now running a class in Watford on a Wednesday evening from 8pm to 10.30pm. It's great fun, as are all 1st Steps classes.
See the classes page on the website for more information and to download a flyer.
Wednesday, 28 November 2007
6th Birthday
On 26th November 2007, 1st Steps Linedance was 6-years old! We've grown to 300+ people learning to dance the "1st Steps" way.
Of course, we had a party to celebrate - any excuse!
Stephanie's approach doesn't meet with the approval of some other teachers, but she has 300 people a week who like what she's doing. Some had tried other ways to learn line-dancing and were ready to give up until they found a 1st Steps class (now 9 classes in North West London) I'm just one of her 300 happy dancers! Bring on the next 6-years.
Of course, we had a party to celebrate - any excuse!
Stephanie's approach doesn't meet with the approval of some other teachers, but she has 300 people a week who like what she's doing. Some had tried other ways to learn line-dancing and were ready to give up until they found a 1st Steps class (now 9 classes in North West London) I'm just one of her 300 happy dancers! Bring on the next 6-years.
Wednesday, 7 November 2007
A great live gig from Kay 'D
Another fantastic night (27th October 2007), with up-and-coming star Kay 'D.
Read all about it here and listen to the amazing talent of Kay 'D.
Read all about it here and listen to the amazing talent of Kay 'D.
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