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The classes are excellent and Helia is a fantastic teacher, keeping the lessons fun. Even with my two. Very nice and friendly classes! Lessons are very easy to follow, we repeat the steps several times, and we can progress quickly, now we just have to continue to practice! My wife Kath used to do a ballroom dance class with Eric about 30 years ago.
The classes are excellent and Helia is a fantastic teacher, keeping the lessons fun. Even with my two. Very nice and friendly classes! Lessons are very easy to follow, we repeat the steps several times, and we can progress quickly, now we just have to continue to practice! My wife Kath used to do a ballroom dance class with Eric about 30 years ago.
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We are Eric and Helia and we are Bristol Dance Experience, established in 1991, Bristol's leading partner dance specialists. We teach all dance lessons ourselves, either together or separately in which case we each have an assistant to help demonstrate steps. We are part of the British Association of Teachers of Dancing where Eric is a qualified Fellow and Helia is a qualified Member.
Once you have started dancing you wont want to stop learning so we have classes you can attend for many years. We explain when and where these are to existing students. About once a month we run a social dance on a Friday. This is a chance to see dancers from other classes and enjoy the social aspects of dancing.
Reviews (10)
Domenica Hall
Dec 01, 2019
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We really look forward to our dance class. Eric and Helia are simply the best teachers. The lessons are fun and well structured. New steps are thoroughly explained and thought, with plenty of opportunity given to practice. We have gained so much confidence since attending the classes and it is such a lovely hobby to enjoy together.
We would recommend Bristol Dance Experience to anyone .
We would recommend Bristol Dance Experience to anyone .
Christopher Power
Sep 28, 2019
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Started beginners ballroom this autumn (2019) at the Elmgrove centre with Helia as our teacher. The classes are excellent and Helia is a fantastic teacher, keeping the lessons fun. Even with my two left feet I seemed to have picked up the basics. Classes have a wide range of ages from the younger students to the older retirees.
Kathryn Hale
Aug 11, 2019
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My wife Kath used to do a ballroom dance class with Eric about 30 years ago. We attended the social ballroom dance at the Greenway Centre last evening with some friends & we all enjoyed ourselves. A friendly atmosphere and a good mix of all ages & abilities. Kath says the music is still as good as all those years ago! All being well we're hoping to join a beginners class in the Autumn.
Andy Rollin
Jun 14, 2019
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Quite simply the best way to spend an evening and you learn to dance. After the 1st lesson you've already learnt some basic steps and it just grows from there after 12 lessons you can dance around 7 - 8 dances at a good standard. Each lesson is full of easy to follow instruction which is always presented in a fun and humorous style, no one is ever left out. You will not be able to wait until the next lesson.
Liz Altwasser
May 18, 2018
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Phillip Jackson
Oct 28, 2014
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Eric and Helia teach a good range of dance styles. They teach at all levels from absolute beginner. In my first term, I was amazed at how much was taught and how much I actually picked up. The lessons are aimed at all people's capabilities fast or slow learners and Eric keeps the teaching level to the whole group. If you want to learn dancing in Bristol, I would recommend to try it for a term. You will amaze yourself on what you can actually achieve.
Sarah W.
Oct 26, 2014
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First lesson of the new term tonight and I'm really looking forward to it. I don't have a dance partner but it's never a problem. The classes are relaxed and good fun; there's always a lovely atmosphere. Best of all though, it feels like much more than a pleasant way to pass a weekday evening; we're actually learning and progressing and that's very satisfying. Eric is a fantastic teacher, has obviously perfected his system and teaches at a pace to suit the class and with lots of humour. It's a lovely experience. If you're tempted but unsure, just jump in.
Qype User Esmit
Jun 24, 2012
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If you'd like to learn to dance ballroom in Bristol, this is the place to do it! I have been going to classes at Bristol Dance Experience for just over 18 months now. The lessons are relaxed and friendly, and cater in a progressive fashion from beginners up to experienced dancers. There are also regular practice classes and dances where you can try out what you have learned in class. It's very sociable and a lot of fun, I really look forward to my weekly class.
Qype User Annett
Jun 23, 2012
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Absolutely love our dance classes with Bristol Dance Experience. We've been attending for a few years and have progressed well due to excellent tuition. The fact that the classes are also fun and the people in our group are really nice make our weekly attendance compulsory. Is it possible to give higher than this 'five star' rating? Recommend you check it out for yourselves you've got nothing to lose :)
Qype User Tampin
May 04, 2011
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If you want to learn to to dance....Ballroom/Latin or Salsa....Bristol Dance Experience is a great place to do it. Their lessons are conducted in a friendly and informal way but with a great deal of expertise. You don't need to take a partner, you don't need any special footwear and there is no age limit. Be prepared to have a few laughs though.
