Wildern School

Please can I take this opportunity to thank the 'Essentially Dance' team who led the Beginners workshop on Thursday 22nd October at Wildern School, Southampton.

I am a male PE teacher who lacks confidence, co-ordination and above all, enthusiasm when it comes to dancing, however, after spending a day with your team I am now looking for a local Latin American dance school for my wife and I to attend.  The team of women made it a thoroughly enjoyable occasion for everyone who attended.  The balance of theory to practical was just right and their enthusiasm, patience and willingness to help us as individuals and as a group was fantastic!

It was also very refreshing to have a specialist organisation that clearly has a very good understanding of schools, and in particular, the National Curriculum across all Key Stages.  Also, their appreciation of the everyday issues surrounding many schools such as race, gender and economic divides and their passion to use 'dance' to bring communities together.

The team were truly inspirational to all of us and have left us all wanting to promote and encourage dancing within our school and our communities. The only part of the day I did not enjoy was admitting to my work colleagues that I did actually enjoy it VERY MUCH!  I am now looking forward to the next two sessions but wish I didn't have to wait quite so long.

I just wanted to comment on the 'Teachers' Intermediate dance course I attended today at Wyvern School, Hampshire. This is the second of three sessions I have been involved with and again enjoyed the experience very much. I am a PE teacher and very much a 'Games' player and coach (and far from being a dancer). I found out recently that my dance partner and colleague was unable to make it today and I seriously considered not attending myself. However, I went along anyway and i'm so glad that I did. Lorraine again made me feel very relaxed with her patience and her enthusiasm, motivation, drive and inspiration infected the entire room. Lorraine and partner Clare truly believe in what they are doing and we are beginning to see first hand the benefits and rewards for their hard work and the work and success of Essentially Dance. I would like to thank everyone involved for the positive experience and look forward to the third and final instalment.
Many thanks,
Dan.

So may I thank you all once again and wish you every continued success for the future.

Many many thanks,