social dancing
Congratulations on getting ready to take your first steps! You'll make some great friends and create great memories. We have studio members helping out if you are coming on your own (no partners are required) or are welcome to dance with your partner all night if you wish. We offer both beginner and advanced groups on the night so you can comfortably progress at your own rate. However, if you are anxious about starting, a couple of private lessons are a popular way to guide you along. Classes are run over six week blocks. The Monday class covers two routines and we delve into some fundamental technique and give you lots of practice to music. The Friday class covers two simple routines each fortnight to get you dancing quicker to the music so you can enjoy lots of music time and not worry too much about the technique.
Please wear smart casual with a pair of comfortable shoes that will stay on your feet (for safety please don't wear thongs, slip on shoes without any backs or shoes with a plastic sole). We recommend you bring a spare pair of shoes in case the first pair feel too slippery. You will be surprisingly active, so dress comfortably and bring a towel and water.
We offer eight half seasonal blocks through out the year. Below is a list of their dates and dances we cover.
Daytime Ballroom Taster
This is a taster class running on all Tuesdays in March
Beginner to Intermediate
12 to 1pm, $10 per person per casual visit
Learn the Waltz and Jive
Zumba
Zumba with Jane! Excellent fitness and cross-training to improve musicality, stamina, improvisation, strength and flexibility.
Wednesdays 6 to 7pm
Latin Technique Class
This is an ongoing class occurring every Thursday
Intermediate to advanced
6:30 to 7:00pm
Please contact Amy Sharrock on 0413 043 042 to ensure availability
Short Courses
We have just recently run a series of New Vogue, latin and Viennese Waltz Classes. Stay tuned for the next short course release.
LGBTIQ Ballroom Dance Class
Sundays 16th February to 5th April (8 weeks)
4:30pm to 5:30pm, $120 per person for eight week term
LGBTIQ dance classes at a community friendly competition dance studio. Come for fun, fitness, and new friends, or jump into the sparkle and fun to compete for your studio in the year round competitions. Also a great activity to do with your partner to improve your relationship.
Excellent teachers and an inclusive atmosphere at Orchard’s. Come and join us! $120 for 8 weeks.
Dancing FOR KIDS
Ballroom and Latin dancing is very beneficial for the development of children. We currently offer the following classes tailored towards children:
Orchard's Dance Studio Kids Class 2020
Contact Bec to make a booking on 0422 967 267.
TERM 1 Sunday Children's Classes
Children's Beginner Class
Sundays 2:00-2:45pm
Children's Competition Competition Class
Sundays 2:45-3:30pm
2nd Feb – 29th Mar
Casual visit: $15 per child
Term booking: $90 per child (9 weeks), no makeup classes permitted
TERM 1 Friday Children's Elite
Children's Elite Class
Fridays 4:15-5:00pm
7th Feb – 3rd Mar
Term booking: $90 per child (9 weeks), no makeup classes permitted
50+ Ballroom Dancing In Brisbane
Ballroom dancing is extremely beneficial to all ages. It is particularly important the older we get since it helps keep the body functional on so many levels: Strengthening, Balance, Coordination, Socialising and Musicality. The Orchard's team recognise this and offer ballroom dance classes target specifically to over 50 years.
50+ Classes at Orchard's Dance Studio
Classes in 2020
Stay tuned!
Brisbane City Council GOLD Program 2020
The Growing Older and Living Dangerously continues at Orchard's and is brought to you by Brisbane City Council. It is FREE for Over 50's.
Wednesdays 12:30-2:00pm
Pineland's Lions Hall, Runcorn
5th Feb - 19th Feb
6th May - 20th May
