Avonhead Dance Classes - Wednesdays

Avonhead School, 55 Avonhead Road

Wednesday has a lively atmosphere with between 50 and 90 people attending. The hall has a large floor and we provide mood lighting making this a really popular mid-week night out.

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Wed, 18 Dec 2024

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7:15pm	New dancers
7:25pm	Beginner Class
8:15pm	Social dancing
8:30pm	Intermediate Class / Beginners Review
9:00pm	Social Dancing
10:00pm	Finish

This is our OMJ night (Ōtautahi Modern Jive), OMJ is a group within Fevah for dancers keen to keep up with latest music releases as well as dancing to classic hits. Dancers are any age but are mainly in the 18 - 35 range.

Beginner Class

We start with the basics followed by three moves which you can use in your social dancing. You do not need a partner as we rotate regularly in the class, however you can also stay with a partner if that is your preference.

Included is a 30 minute review session to ask questions and get one to one assistance.

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Intermediate Class

Learn some more challenging moves and techniques!

We teach 2-3 moves, one of which may be repeated from the previous week. We include extra technique points to help with safety and style. After the class is a review with the teacher to ask questions and get one to one assistance.

As the intermediate class is more challenging than beginners dancers need to complete a Skills Check with a teacher before moving up to intermediate.

Skills Check

Social Dancing

Social dancing or freestyle is when we turns the lights down and enjoy continuous music until the end of the night.

This is a great time to meet other dancers, practise moves and dance skills to wide variety of music to suit all tastes.

Pricing

$16 for the evening
$12 for Full Time students, Community Service card & SuperGold card holders
Cash, EFTPOS, credit card, plus payWave with no surcharge 😇
Savings and bonus classes with credits and rewards
New Beginners Pass - 5 weeks unlimited classes

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Venue Map & Information

Avonhead School, 55 Avonhead Road, Avonhead, Christchurch

There is some parking near the hall within the school as well as plenty of street parking nearby.

View from the road

Example of a class inside the hall

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We have use of the staff car park and there is plenty of street parking nearby.

FAQs

Do I need a partner?: You don't need a partner but if you have one then great so come on your own or with a friend; We rotate partners during the class which allows people to progress much faster than they would if they stayed with the same partner where people end up compensating for each others mistakes; While rotating is the most effective way to learn there are reasons why a couple may wish to stay together, let our taxi dancers know if you would like to stay with your partner during the class

When can I start?: Start anytime and on any day of the week that we run classes. We don't run terms or courses, any week is a good week to start. We get new people starting each week; No need to book or phone ahead - just turn up; Check our home page before you come - occasional venue changes occur when a school needs the use of their hall

Anything I need to bring?: A named water bottle is good. There is water at all the venues but no cups.; Clothing you're comfortable in, you can dance in anything. You might get warm so wear something cool or have a layer you can take off; Comfortable shoes that aren't too grippy. Flat soled shoes are better than gym shoes - no stilettos and no bare feet

What if I struggle?: We have dedicated helpers called taxi dancers who are here for the new dancers; There are no mistakes - only variations. Smile when it goes right 🙂 - laugh when it goes wrong! 😄

How many people attend each night?: Anywhere between 40 and 120 depending on the night and time of year, so there's quite a buzz to the classes

What age of people go along?: We have dancers in their teens through to their seventies and beyond; Everyone's very friendly, check out each class night for specific information

Other class nights:

Papanui - Mondays Shirley - Thursdays Wigram - Fridays