Aims of 1st Steps Line Dance

1st Steps Line Dance classes was started in November 2001 by Stephanie, Vince and Felicity, all enthusiastic dancers. Daytime and evening classes now run in Pinner, Eastcote, Uxbridge and West Drayton (NW London).

Back in 2001, although there were other classes available, Stephanie, Vince and Felicity felt that there was a shortage of local classes for learning those 'Golden Oldie' dances that 'every-one knows'. In particular, 'Absolute Beginners' were not well-catered for. So they decided to fill the gap!

Stephanie, Vince and Felicity don't mind if you're not "step or style perfect". Stephanie regularly tells classes "The style monitors aren't watching". But they are passionate that you should enjoy your dancing and have fun.

Starting out as an Absolute Beginner myself, I had tried to pick up line dancing 'on the floor', and totally failed - despite enthusiastic help from friends who were experienced dancers themselves.

I tried one class, but even though I was assured it was for beginners, it was way beyond me.

1st Steps' Beginners Line Dance classes were just what I needed. The classes start with twenty minutes running through the basic steps, followed by dances to get you started. Vince tells dancers "It can take up to six weeks before your feet listen to your head". There's a walk-through of at least one wall before each dance - and more when it's being taught. And, for beginners, all dances will be 'called' so that you can quickly join in and keep up with everyone else.

After all, no-one wants to go out and pay to feel an idiot because they "can't do it".

These classes are great for people who want to learn line-dancing, and have never danced before. But once you've mastered the Beginner dances, there are Improver and Intermediate classes to progress with.

Line dancing is a fantastic way to keep mind and body toned up. And classes are very friendly; everyone remembers when they started out with "two left feet". As Stephanie says, "If you end up facing the wrong way, wave - and laugh".