BALLROOM PRACTICE NIGHT – Monthly Event

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Come join ballroom instructor Martin Rycroft for a social ballroom night where you can practice everything you’ve been learning in class! Get ready for some fun tutorials, line dances, switch partner dances and fun tunes. Cha cha, rumba, swing, waltz, foxtrot… throw on your dance shoes on and meet us at the studio!

WHEN:     Thursday May 14th, 830-930pm

WHERE:    James  & Alex Dance Studios

COST:       AED 30 per person

Click here to find out more about our regular ballroom classes.

NEW – Aerial Yoga / Pilates & Flex Classes

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Are you looking to shake up your fitness routine with something new and exciting? Aerial yoga and pilates give you all the benefits of regular yoga and pilates, plus more! And don’t forget the importance of increasing your flexibility. These new classes will help you achieve all your fitness goals.

AERIAL PILATES / YOGA
A modern style of yoga & pilates that incorporates a low-hanging soft fabric hammock to explore alignment, release chronic tension, hang upside down, and have fun! It’s appropriate for people of all abilities including beginners with no experience. For the experienced, the aerial factor adds a new dimension to complement your existing practice on the ground. For those with little or no experience, aerial is a great place to start. Every class includes decompression, supported inversions, core and upper body strengthening, deep relaxation, and of course, lots of smiles!

Timings (Starts April 14th)
Aerial Yoga/Pilates: Saturdays at 1230pm
Aerial Yoga: Tuesdays at 11am
Aerial Pilates:  Thursdays at 11am

Class Rates:
AED 65 per class (1 hr) or 12 hours for AED 720

The aerial classes are open to men and women ages 16 and above. Pre-booking is mandatory and can be done by email or directly online.

FLEX CLASS
Flexibility is essential for everyday activities (such as walking, bending, lifting) and allows for better performance when playing sports or exercising.

Flex class will focus on increasing the range of motion of your joints and muscles which in turn will decrease your risk of injury from day to day activities. For dancers and athletes, this class is a MUST to improve your performance! Remember those splits you’ve been dying to achieve? You’re one step closer to reaching your goal…

Timings (Starts April 8th)
Flex Class: Wednesdays at 9pm, Saturdays at 1130am

Class Rates:
AED 65 per class (1 hr) or 12 hours for AED 720

NEW SALSA COURSES – April Session

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Whether you want to take up a fun, healthy activity or meet new people, our 4-week salsa courses are your answer – no experience or partner required. It’s not too late so ask us how you can join!

Our next courses start on the following dates:

Salsa Level 1 (for absolute beginners) begins Saturday April 4th at 5pm and Tuesday April 7th at 8pm. Cost: AED 250 for classes once a week or AED 385 for twice a week **Introductory offer***

Salsa Level 2.1 begins Saturday April 4th at 5pm and Tuesday April 7th at 8pm. Cost: AED 250 for classes once a week or AED 445 for twice a week

Salsa Level 2.2 begins Saturday April 4th at 6pm and Tuesday April 7th at 9pm. Cost: AED 250 for classes once a week or AED 445 for twice a week

All courses run for 4 weeks. Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required. Registration can be done by e-mail or directly on our website.

PERFORMANCE COURSES – Join now!

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Are you itching to perform, be challenged, and take your dancing to the next level? Well now you can! Starting in March, we’ll be running special performance courses in ballet, contemporary, hip hop, salsa and ballroom.

Pre-registration is required and students must sign up for the full course. Students will have the opportunity to perform in our studio showcase on Friday June 5th.  

***Please note that some of the course start dates have been changed.***

Salsa – 12 weeks, once a week (18 hrs total)   Instructors: James & Alex
Improver/Intermediate: Saturday 430-6pm (plus an extra 1.5 hr rehearsal).  Starts March 21st.  Cost: AED 995
Advanced (on2): Saturday 7-830pm.  Starts March 14th.  Cost: AED 995

Ballroom – 11 weeks, once a week (12 hrs total)   Instructor: Martin Rycroft
All Levels: Thursday 730-830pm (plus 1 extra hr of rehearsal).  Starts March 26th.  Cost: AED 695

Contemporary – 8 weeks, once a week (12 hrs total)   Instructor: Catherine Hayward
Beginner/Improver: Saturday 330-5pm.  Starts April 11th.  Cost: AED 675

Contemporary – 8 weeks, once a week (16 hrs total)   Instructor: Catherine Hayward
Intermediate/Advanced: Saturday 130-330pm.  Starts April 11th.  Cost: AED 895

Ballet – 11 weeks, once a week (16.5 hrs total)   Instructor: Elena Tsina-Christodoulides
Improver/Intermediate: Monday 8-930pm.  Starts March 23rd.  Cost: AED 895

Hip Hop – 8 weeks, once a week (16 hrs total)   Instructor: Emilie Malmqvist
Beginner/Improver: Saturday 7-9pm.  Starts April 11th. Cost: AED 895

***Discounts available if taking more than 1 course.***

Pre-registration is mandatory. Students must register for the full course. To register or for more details, call us on 04 447 0773 or contact us here.

A JAMES & ALEX DANCE STUDIOS EXCLUSIVE – New Pole Fit Class for Men!

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Men… now you can join the pole fit craze too! This is not pole class as you know it – get ready to challenge yourself and reap the rewards of this full body vertical workout!

Pole class is a full body workout which increases muscle strength/endurance, improves flexibility and burns calories using one’s own body weight. This class is specially designed for men and is open to males of all ages and fitness levels.

WHEN: Saturday 130pm
COST: AED 100 per class or 10 classes for AED 900 (valid for 5 months)

Pre-booking is mandatory and can be directly online or by contacting us.

CONTEMPORARY COURSE – New March Session

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Contemporary dance is now one of the most popular forms of dance and also has many benefits! Join our next beginner contemporary course which starts Sunday March 1st and runs for 6 weeks.

Date: Every Sunday, March 1st to April 5th (6 weeks)
Time: 7-8pm
Cost: AED 420

Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required. Registration can be done by email or directly on our website.

NEW SALSA COURSES – March Session

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You’ll be amazed at what you can learn in just 4 weeks! Our monthly salsa courses are the perfect way to either learn the basics or take your dancing to the next level. No experience or partner required!

Our next courses start on the following dates:

Salsa Level 1 (for absolute beginners) begins Tuesday March 3rd at 8pm and Saturday March 7th at 5pm. Cost: AED 250 for classes once a week or AED 385 for twice a week **Introductory offer***

Salsa Level 2.1 begins Tuesday March 3rd at 8pm and Saturday March 7th at 5pm. Cost: AED 250 for classes once a week or AED 445 for twice a week

Salsa Level 2.2 begins Tuesday March 3rd at 9pm and Saturday March 7th at 6pm. Cost: AED 250 for classes once a week or AED 445 for twice a week

All courses run for 4 weeks. Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required. Registration can be done by e-mail or directly on our website.

New Weekly Salsa Night – Amarillo Wednesdays

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This is the place to be every Wednesday night! Come join us for an lively night of salsa, bachata and cha cha with DJ Dmitri behind the decks.

WHEN: Every Wednesday, 10pm till late
WHERE: Amarillo Tapestry Bar, Pullman Hotel in JLT (Cluster T)
WHO: YOU and anybody else who wants to come!

Be prepared to get your dancing fix and enjoy a great night of dancing! 😉

New Class – Pole Fit is Coming to James & Alex Dance Studios!

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We are excited to announce that POLE FIT classes are coming to our studio! If you’re looking for a full body workout involving muscle strengthening, increased flexibility and improved self-confidence, this is it. No matter your age, your fitness level or your size, come try it out to see what it’s all about!

Classes start 18th Feb and will be running 6 times a week, including lunch time classes.

Beginners/Improvers
Sundays & Tuesdays at 1230pm
Thursdays at 10am
Wednesdays at 8pm
Saturdays at 930am
Saturdays at 130pm (For Men)

Pre-booking is mandatory and can be done directly online or by contacting us.

New Salsa Courses – February Session

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Our 4-week salsa courses are hugely popular, find out why for yourself!

Our next courses start on the following dates:

Salsa Level 1 (for absolute beginners) begins Tuesday Feb 3rd at 8pm and Saturday Feb 7th at 5pm. Cost: AED 250 for classes once a week or AED 385 for twice a week **Introductory offer***

Salsa Level 2.1 begins Tuesday Feb 3rd at 8pm and Saturday Feb 7th at 5pm. Cost: AED 250 for classes once a week or AED 445 for twice a week

Salsa Level 2.2 begins Tuesday Feb 3rd at 9pm and Saturday Feb 7th at 6pm. Cost: AED 250 for classes once a week or AED 445 for twice a week

All courses run for 4 weeks. Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required. Registration can be done by e-mail or directly on our website.