Our classes provide a gateway into the world of dance connecting people of all ages and communities to artistic practice and engaging them in a range of inspirational and high quality activities.
Alan is Principal and holds Fellows in Ballroom, Latin, Freestyle, Rock'n'Roll with IDTA / NATD / UKA and Licentiate with ISTD. He holds a Salsa Diploma. He is an experienced teacher and adjudicator. Dance is, and always has been, his absolute passion
Dr Sandra Beale-Ellis
Sandra has been teaching since 1985 when she retired from competing in ballroom, latin, freestyle and rock'n'roll competitions. She is a Doctor of Education and author of books on autism.
Mel Smith
Mel has been dancing since the age of 6 when she loved to perform on stage. She has also competed. Mel loves to teach ballroom and latin in which she has Associate teacher/s award
Nikki Purcell
Nikki has been at the East Kent Dance Academy since the age of nine. She has achieved most of her amateur exams in freestyle and latin american and danced at the 'Strictly' famous Blackpool where she won trophies in freestyle and rock n roll. More recently she achieved her Fellow teacher's award in freestyle and is training for her professional Latin exam currently. Children and adults alike enjoy her bubbly personality.
Weekly Classes
Here's our schedule of classes. Feel free to join us.
Tuesdays
18.00 - 19.00 Adult Ballroom and Latin 19.00 - 20.00 Adult Silver/Gold Ballroom and Latin 20:00 - 21:00 Adult Above Gold Ballroom and Latin (Invitation only) SWALECLIFFE AND CHESTFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE, CT5 2QU
Thursdays
17.00-18.00 6-16 years Beginners Ballroom and Latin 18.00-19.00 Adult Beginners Ballroom and Latin HERNHILL VILLAGE HALL, THE PLAYING FIELDS, HERNHILL, NR FAVERSHAM,ME13 9JG
Saturdays
Private Lessons
If you are unable to find an appropriate class, or you wish to book private lessons, please contact Alan.