Frequently Asked Questions
I have absolutely no experience - will I be able to do it?
Yes! Our trained teacher will help you master the basic steps and you'll be joining in from the first class.
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Did you skip along as a child? Then you're half-way to the most common step we do - skip step!
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Can you remember Ring-a-roses? Then you're on the way to mastering slip step!
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dancing is very collaborative and everyone will help point you in the right direction
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none of us gets it all right first time!
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Are there swords involved?
No, absolutely not!
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Swords are only used in Highland dancing which is a different form of dancing.
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Do I need a dance partner?
No, absolutely not!
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We change partners between each dance
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men's and women's roles are similar so women often dance a man's role
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we make sure beginners are always matched with an experienced partner
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How do the classes work?
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We start with a warm up and a bit of step practice
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We review any new formations
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we walk through each dance as many times as needed before dancing it to music
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we have a break mid-way through the session for tea or juice and a chat
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at GX we tend to do easier dances before the break and slightly trickier ones after.
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What should I wear?
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non-slip, flat shoes
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otherwise, whatever you like!
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we dress more formally for evening dances but for classes anything goes.
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Where could it lead?
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opportunities to dance most nights of the week and most weekends in London & the South East
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opportunities to join Day Schools and Residential courses
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opportunities for SCD focused holidays
Others
Are we insured?
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Yes, we hold public liability insurance.
Do we have a Privacy Policy?
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Yes, check out our key club documents here
Do we have a Safeguarding Policy?
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Yes, as above
And a Health & Safety Policy?
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Yes, as above