Community directory

Aldbury Morris Men

Aldbury Morris Men learn and perform Cotswold Morris. They are a men only side.

The Side practices in Aldbury Memorial Hall from the first Thursday in October until the last Thursday in April from 8.25pm to 10.00pm (they dance out at pubs, fetes, carnivals etc between May and September).

Challis School of Dance (Tring)

Venue: Church House, Western Road, Tring.
Times: Throughout the week - various times.

Royal Academy of Dance classes and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance.

Children taken from 2.5 years upwards. Ballet, Tap, Street Jazz and Modern classes. Exam work or just for fun!

The school has perfomed regularly in children's variety performances at Her Majesty's Theatre, London as well as producing their own show bi-annually. In addition to this several pupils have perfomed with The English Youth Ballet.

Past pupils have continued their triaining with the Royal Ballet, Elmhurst and Stella Mann. They also have students enrolled on the Royal Ballet School Associate programme.

All their teachers are fully vetted and registered and include an examiner for ISTD and graduates of the Royal Academy.

Maduro Salsa (Berkhamsted and Tring)

Maduro Salsa offers evening Salsa classes. Please see below for further information.

Evening Salsa classes for adults in a relaxed, friendly and social atmosphere. Exercise both mind and body to music whilst learning new skills. Increase co-ordination and flexibility. Classes taught by qualified instructors. New courses start every six weeks.

* Venue for classes: Northchurch Social Centre, Bell Lane, Northchurch, Hertfordshire HP4 3RD.

* Class times: Thursdays from 7.30pm to 10.00pm.

Perfect-Timing (Hemel Hempstead)

Adult Tap Workshops at St Stephens Church Hall, Chaulden on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, please call Jo for times.

In intermediate class you learn the basics of tap dance and in the advanced classes you will learn to use the different rhythms, dancing with ease and style. Absolute beginners class also available!

These workshops are great fun and are held in a relaxed environment. For more information or to book a place, please call Jo.

Dance Dayz (Berkhamsted and Tring)

Dance Dayz runs after school. It offers a range of dancing classes from Disco to Ballet. The classes are based in Berkhamsted and Tring and cater for a range of ages from three years to late teens.

Dance Dayz is for anyone who wants to dance for fun. The classes take place in Berkhamsted and Tring and aim to encourage pupils to develop a passion for dance by having fun while learning.

Dance Dayz offers weekly Disco (pop music), Street Dance, Ballet and Theatre Dance classes.

Please contact or visit the website for further information.

Dacorum Communities for Learning (DCFL)

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We offer a variety of computer and leisure courses at Gadebridge Community Centre, Grovehill Community Centre, Highfield Community Centre and Tring Commnity Centre.

The following computing course are free:

* Introduction to Computers and Word processing
* Basic MS Word
* Further MS Word
* Internet & Email
* Excel in the workplace
* ICT in the workplace

To enable us to give personal attention to all our learners our computing classes are limited to a maximum class size of 8.

We not only deliver Computer training – we can also help you with the following courses. However these may involve a small charge – please ask for details:
* Build or upgrade your computer
* Digital Photography
* Video Editing
* Touch Typing
* Contract Bridge
* Calligraphy
* Henna Artwork
* Jewellery Making
* Food & Hygiene
* Bollywood Aerobics
* Dancing - Latin & Ballroom
* Line Dancing
* Spanish & German
* Art ‘n’ Crafts
* Suggestions - we are open to suggestions for new ideas for courses

Courses run for approximately 2 hours per week for 6 weeks and take place in the moring, afternoon or evenings.

Each centre in the project also has an Internet Cafe with helpers on hand to assist users. They are open to the public for practising course work while learning, keeping up to date with skills learnt and while waiting to progress onto further courses as well as searching/researching on the internet, E Mailing friends & family.

Funding for courses is provided by Herts County Council and the Learning skills Council

Registered charity number: 1127724

De Souza Dance Centre (Tring)

Venue: Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead Hockey Club, HP23 5RF

Times: Term time lessons evenings and Saturdays; Holiday courses

De Souza Dance Centre provides training for students of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. Whether our students aspire to have fun, get fit, perform professionally or all three, De Souza Dance Centre will support them towards their goals in a friendly and safe environment.

Their classes cover a broad spectrum of dance, perfoming arts and fitness genres and are held in our large bright studio facility at Cow Roast in Hertfordshire.

They offer RAD and ISTD syllabus classes and examination at graded and major levels.

They also run courses during school holidays, which offer the opportunity for young people to either learn new skills in a fun and supportive environment, or to maintain their training under the expert supervision of our outstanding highly experienced and qualified faculty.

Private lessons, audition preparation and exam coaching can also be provided on request.

Julie Morton School of Dancing (Tring)

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Venue: Anglican-Methodist Church Hall (behind church), High Street, Tring, Hertfordshire.

Dance classes for children from 3 years old upwards.

Teaches: RAD Ballet Syllabus and exams, Tap, Jazz and Musical Theatre.