Dancing
Dancing in Rotherham's Social Clubs
Discos & Nightclubs
South Yorkshire Dance Hub
Traditional Dancing
Youth Dance
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Dance Classes
Schools of Dance
Dancing is a broad subject whether you like an evening's headbanging or a sedate waltz. I have not included this section in Culture as there are no professional dance companies either ballet or modern based in the Borough. This conclusion has been brought about by extensive research but if you know better please let me know.
There are a number of classes for youngsters but these tend towards rap or hip-hop. Now once you're past twenty-five these get a bit hard on the old arthritis but there are still plenty to choose from.
Dancing in Rotherham's Social Clubs
Most of the Working Men's Clubs and social clubs have dance nights; line dancing, disco, ballroom. Some of these operate a strict members, associate members and their guests policy - some do not. Some say new members welcome. It's probably best to phone up and check. Visit Recreation in Rotherham >> Pubs, Clubs, and Restaurants >> Working Mens' Clubs.
Discos & Nightclubs
Visit Recreation in Rotherham >> Pubs, Clubs, and Restaurants >> Nightclubs & Discos.
South Yorkshire Dance Hub
South Yorkshire Dance Hub promotes new dance opportunities in South Yorkshire. Tel. The Community Arts Service 44 (0)1709 823636 for more information.
Traditional Dancing
I don't know if they teach dancing in schools these days but at Junior School and to a lesser extent at Senior School traditional dancing was a regular part of the curriculum in my schooldays. Since I'm blessed with two left feet I haven't danced formally since then.
There are some traditional dance groups in and around Rotherham. If you are interested in trying your feet at a bit of morris dancing or clog dancing you could give one of these a go.
"Harthill Morris is a men only side, which performs traditional dances from the Cotswold area. The club is based in the Village of Harthill and dances at; pubs, carnivals, weddings, in fact, any function that welcomes the joy of tradition English dancing."Visit the website atwww.harthillmorris.org.uk.
"We meet weekly on Wednesdays from the beginning of September to the end of April at Wales Methodist Chapel, and dance out in and around South Yorkshire on Wednesdays between May and August."Email lordconyersattiscali.co.uk (remember to replace at with @). Visit the website www.lordconyers.org.uk.
"We are a ladies morris team that dance traditional North West Morris clog & garland dances that have been collected from the mill towns of Lancashire."The Three Shires are a team of ladies that meet every Tuesday at 7.30pm in the Old School room beside All Hallows Church, Harthill or Tel. 44 (0)1909 770589. Visit the website at www.threeshiresclog.org.uk.
"Welcome to the Wath-Upon-Dearne Morris Team website. The team aims to continue dancing some of the English Dancing Traditions, from the Cotswolds and Border regions of the country – along with some Rapper Sword dances."Visit their website at www.wathmorris.co.uk.