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Regular Salsa Classes taken by UK (voted in top 3 Best Salsa Teachers Nationally) by students at 4 venues see below for details:-
Dosthill Cosmopolitan Club & Institute Ltd 69 High Street, 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 (£1.40) a pint! Social dancing at this venue after classes starts at 8.30pm making it a great venue to practice what you have learned and socialize with others. Salsa Classes/Lessons.   
Every Monday 7.30pm beginners and Improvers  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 with the cost of the lesson.  We encourage a  friendly atmosphere with all our Salsa Classes/Lessons.    
Every Sunday at 6pm beginners and 7.15pm Improvers.  Map Link 
Lichfield City Football Club, Brownsfield Park, off Eastern Ave WS13 6AY A lovely BIG room for dancing (hard to image the actual size with a picture as seen on right, but the roun), with licensed bar, and quiet bar adjoining, it has FREE onsite parking, classes at 7.30pm for both beginners and improvers for one hour, then social dancing till 10.30pm giving it a 'party night feeling' class and social is £5 or social dancing only at 8.30pm just £3.   Salsa Classes/Lessons.   
Every Wednesday please note the Lichfield class will be closed on the 3rd and 10th Feb only for the room to be refurbished back on the 17th Feb at 7.30pm beginners and Improvers Map Link 

New venue to be announced soon, starting in 2010
please be aware we are no longer at the Belfry, looking for a new venue if anyone knows of a good social club do let me know Kate 0750 655 7692 

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!
 


SalsaPeople.co.uk dance troupe 2009 from left to right;-
Andy Judge, Kate Judge, Adam Leavesley, Michelle Gosling, Michelle O'Rieley Martin Bailey, Paula Chapman, Karl Sharatt.

2008 dance troupe From left to right:- Andy Judge, Kate Judge, 
Richard Southall, Lyn Southall, Barry Dilly, Kelly Fisher, Adam Leavesley, 
Jo Ware, Pete Walsh, Jean Walsh. 

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!!