A local dance school in Wickford

If you'd like to learn how to dance, contact Lynda King Dance Ltd.

Teaching adults how to dance

Lynda King Dance has been teaching people to dance for 40 years. I believe that nobody has two left feet. Absolutely anyone can learn to dance and enjoy their lives more, by socialising and meeting new people and making new friends. You can improve your coordination and fitness levels too. I am a Fellow & Examiner of the IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association) as well as a licensed adjudicator for the British and World Dance Sport Councils and I'm often involved with dance on an international level. Choose from a range of classes or 1-2-1 lessons and start dancing today.

Although I no longer run children's classes, many former pupils still recommend my dance school to their family and friends.

I am also a co-author and author of several dance books and technical publications and serve on technical faculties within the IDTA. I have trained many teachers to gain their professional qualifications both in the UK and overseas. I also received a Carl Alan Award in 2015 (the Oscars of the dance world) and held the highest level of office as IDTA President from 2015-2016. I enjoy teaching at all levels, especially beginners. Dancing can be an excellent way to keep fit in both mind and body. For some people, it is also an opening for achieving a new way of life.

Dance classes for all levels

Lynda King Principal:

Fellow and Examiner of the IDTA (International Dance Teachers' Association)
Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET)
British Dance Council
World Dance Council licensed adjudicator

Events and functions

Adult social classes

As a specialist in dance teaching, I run social dance classes for adults catering for the complete beginner, intermediate learners and advanced dancers. Dancing can be a hobby, a sport or an artform. The choice is yours!

All classes must be booked in advance as numbers are limited.

Gallery

Examinations and dance awards

Examination sessions are conducted for professional qualifications, amateur social dance awards and OFQUAL (government recognised) graded examinations. All courses allow you to set yourself a personal goal during your learning-to-dance programme. Examinations are conducted by an independent IDTA external Examiner.

Contact

Professional dance tuition

Teacher training for IDTA prestigious qualifications (from Pre-Associate to Fellowship plus Examiner training) is my speciality in the following genres:

Ballroom (standard and classical)
Latin dance
Salsa
Rock ‘n’ Roll
Freestyle
Street dance
Cheer

I provide coaching for the government recognised teaching qualifications: Level 3 & Level 4 Diplomas in Dance. Ballroom, Latin and Freestyle.

Training is undertaken on a ‘one to one’ basis by appointment only although very small groups can be catered for.

Lessons also available via Zoom.

Beginners' classes

Please enquire for new beginner classes.

Current Intermediate Classes

Mondays 6.30 to 7 p.m.

Tuesdays 7.30 to 8 p.m.

All classes are mixed dance styles, all in one class!

Dances covered: Waltz, Jive, Social Rhythm, Quickstep, Tango, Slow Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Mambo/ Salsa.

Also available: Viennese Waltz, Paso Doble and Popular Sequence dances.

All classes are limited in numbers and must be booked in advance.

Your special occasion

Want to learn some new moves for a wedding or other special occasion? I will give you continual guidance, teach you how to improve your dancing, and even show you how to choreograph your own dance to music of your own choosing!

One-to-one lessons

One-to-one lessons are available by appointment only. Here you have the option to choose which dance you want to learn, and to do so at your own pace. This option will produce the best performance results! A short course of six 30-minute lessons can be tailor made to suit your needs - ideal prior to that wedding, special holiday or cruise.

Welcome back

There are many people that have danced with us before and we still keep in touch. I understand that there are many issues in life that can cause a pause in anyone's social activities. Contact me after a break and regain your enjoyment of dance.

Recommendations

I take pride in achieving numerous and very positive recommendations from current and former pupils. If you have been recommended by a friend, please let me know by whom, as I always like to say thank you to them.

Sunday Tea Dances

Check out events and functions for the most current details and dates. For a really fun and enjoyable social afternoon, along with a chance to readily practise your skills in floor-craft. Meet new friends and practise those newly gained dance skills. Remember, practice makes perfect! Open to all school social dancers.

Dance lessons in Wickford

It sometimes takes me a while to learn but Lynda's patience is incredible. She is an extremely patient and dedicated teacher who has worked wonders in teaching me to dance. Book a lesson, you can do it too.

- Paul B