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Regular Salsa and Zumba Classes, taken by award winning teacher:- 
also special party night is on 11th Feb 2012 at Measham Leisure Centre, High St Measham DE12 7HR MAP LINK
Venue Directions to weekly classes

Dosthill Club, 69 High St, Dosthill, Tamworth, B77 1LG
The venue has onsite secure barrier parking (be aware that the entrance to the club is also shared with Dosthill Primary School, so if you think you are driving into the school 'don't panic' it is the same driveway.) The room we have hired is big, clean with lovely non sticky flooring for dancing, after class there is a cheap bar. Good after class social atmosphere.  Salsa Classes/Lessons. £5
Every Monday 7.30pm beginners and Improvers 8.30pm Map Link

Moira Village Hall Ashby Rd, Moira, DE12 6DP 
This is a lovely modern, self contained venue with it's own free dedicated car park and a large dance floor situated on the outskirts of Ashby de la Zouch, easily accessible from surrounding areas, Swadlincote, Burton Upon Trent, Measham, Coalville, and surrounding villages. Enjoy a warm & friendly social after the lessons, as Moira Village Hall also has it's own cafe attached to the hall, I am currently bringing in the tea/coffee/milk for a hot drink which is in 'Free' to all dancers.  We encourage a  friendly atmosphere with all our Salsa Classes/Lessons £5.    
Every Sunday at 6pm beginners and 7.15pm Improvers. MAP LINK

Lichfield City Football Club, Brownsfield Park, off Eastern Ave WS13 6BT 
A lovely BIG room for dancing, with licensed bar, and quiet bar adjoining, it has FREE onsite parking, classes at 7pm Zumba, then Salsa beginners at 8pm followed by Salsa improvers class at 8.45pm both for for 3/4 hour, then social dancing till 10.30pm giving it a 'party night feeling' class and social is £5  Salsa Classes/Lessons. £5 or two classes taken in one evening only £8
Every Wednesday  at 7pm Zumba for 45mins then Salsa 8pm beginners/ Improvers 8.45pm Map Link  View Zumba 7pm Salsa 8pm Lichfield F.C Wed. in a larger map 
                                                             

Party pic frm the 21st May at Measham

Pictures and Video of the Bachata Day 15th May 2011 


We aim to keep our salsa classes/lessons relaxed, non-intimidating and safe environment, where the  emphasis is on FUN.
We encourage a social atmosphere within our group, with regular monthly dance lessons at our monthly parties (see party section tab for dates), and weekends away (see weekenders tab above).   Its a chance to enjoy a great night out not just to learn to dance salsa! Many long term friendships have been made in our  salsa lessons and classes. I consider our group to be more than just a dance class.  Someone once said to me "you can never have too many friends" so there is plenty of scope for anyone wishing to join our dance classes and lessons. We currently run Latin dance class at four venues: 
Three question I am often asked before attending the classes for 1st time.
1. What to wear. Answer:- Comfortable clothing nothing too warm, we get hot dancing, so big jumpers
are not a good idea! Shoes that are not too sticky (i.e no trainers, unless worn out ones!) no flip flop,
or mule shoes without a back.
2. Do I need a partner. Answer:- No, we rotate partners so each person can get the feel of how to 
follow (ladies) and lead (guys, we try to keep the ratio of men to woman even, so great if you do have
 a partner, get them to come along.
3. How much are the classes, how long do they last. Answer:-£5 per lesson, two classes  £8 taken 
on the same night, or block book 8 lesson for £32, (which can be used at all the venues) 
we also sell gift vouchers for anyone wishing to buy an unusual gift. Class is for 1 hour, two classes 2 hours.
We encourage you to stop longer after class for social dancing and to get to know new friends and also 
to practice..

Not the usual class plan... for one of our party nights...'Role Reversal' ladies leading and men following, some major fun time.  Normally the guys lead....x 

Above video is Kate Judge (teacher www.SalsaPeople.co.uk) and Cleon from Notts crossbody lead.

A local Salsa Teacher wins National Award

The Best UK  Salsa Teacher Award 2008 was announced placing Kate Judge of www.SalsaSpeople.com a local Salsa dance school based in the Midlands in the top three out of hundreds of Salsa Schools and Salsa Teachers up and down the country. She was selected out of months of voting from all Salsa dance students around the UK.

Kate said “I can’t believe it out of the whole of the UK, especially knowing how big the London based Salsa schools can be. It was the students’ votes that got me here.  I am very grateful.  After the announcement was made I then opened my emails to find so many 'congratulation' and 'best wishes', one of the students wrote. “I’m really not surprised you won you certainly do have a fantastic infectious personality that make your classes such fun, not only are you a great teacher you are also great fun to be around”. Which really did put a tear in my eye?  I am very humbled and touched with everyone that voted for me.

See if you can spot Andy pulling a face at camera, and me fixing the light bulb I just nearly punched out at the end!
 

Who wants to say looking back over the years to come they 'nearly' had the chance to meet friends? Imagine, you had to concede that you'd only 'nearly ' stole that first kiss! If you'd only 'nearly' took that first holiday abroad. Or imagine if you 'nearly' never met some lovely people because you didn't take that first step to learn to dance Salsa and be part of our wonderful group! So there it is.  

Will your 'nearly' be one of regret? Or will you join us? But don't take too long pondering. Because tomorrow's nearly here!!

 
 

1 review of Salsa People in English

User photo: YankeeGirlYankeeGirl Birmingham 29 June 2010

Salsa People is a fun, spirited group of salsa dance classes held around the Midlands area. Kate Judge, voted in the top three Best Salsa Teacher of 2008, runs three rotating classes in the Birmingham area, with the most popular being at Tamworth. The others are in, Lichfield, and Moira.

Kate is a great teacher, an infectious, fun-loving woman with a loud voice and an even louder laugh. It's obvious that she loves to dance and loves people. She's very good at encouraging newcomers, and shy retiring types to engage in the fun. She always remembers names, and is very organized about sending out emails, social networking and including everyone in the fun.

She runs events and parties, which are great fun, and typically attract a hundred or more people.

She and Salsa People are available for parties, events, corporate team building, bar mitzvahs, etc.

If you're looking for salsa lessons or events in the area, this is a really fun way to meet new people (most of whom have their teeth, regularly shower and deodorize, and aren't socially scary), learn to dance and have a grand ole time.

And I do it, so it can't be bad, right? Hello?