Private Lessons (for groups of up to 8 people) with Simon – in-person or online!
Want to fast-track your dancing? Stuck in a rut? Got a special event coming up? A 1-2-1 session can make all the difference!
Simon will be your coach, teacher and most importantly your partner in learning to Swing dance! He will have you, or you and your partner, dancing in no time at all. Without external guidance it's easy to get stuck in a rut or develop bad habits that can be hard to change.
Just starting out? You will have loads of fun learning some basic moves that will get you started on your Swing dance journey!
"Let me help you get the most out of your dancing and guide you to the next level. I work with you to offer tailored advice and exercises in a supportive and fun way". Simon.
Who is it for:
- Individuals, couples or a small group of friends.
- Social dancers, competitors, professionals or your wedding first dance!
- All levels welcome - from beginners to pros.
Benefits:
- Fast-track your dance skills.
- Personalised attention from Simon.
- Focus on what you want or let Simon guide you.
- Develop a solid foundation to get more out of group classes and social dancing.
- Tips and techniques tailored just for you.
- Learn at your own pace in a relaxed setting.
- Plus, it's a fantastic workout!
Styles Offered:
- Lindy Hop & Lindy Charleston
- Balboa
- 40s, 50s Jive
- Shag
- 20s Charleston
- Authentic Jazz - classic vocabulary & how to improvise
- Early Foxtrot
- Blues
- Wedding survival &/or choreography
Ready to dance? Contact us now to book your private lesson and let's make dancing even more fun!
“Thank you so much for SUCH a useful lesson with so much good input, we are both really so impressed at how quickly you put your finger on things...., we would never improve without private lessons....” Richard Herman
"Simon's a great teacher. After just one class I began to understand the mechanics of the dance - not just what to do, but why I was doing it. It obviously takes time to make a dance your own, but this is a great start. Simon is very patient and has a keen eye for what needs to be tweaked as you go along. I'm attending his group classes now, as well as having private lessons, and would highly recommend both." J Kilmore
Wedding Survival
Nervous about your “first dance”? Surprise your guests with a magical and memorable dance routine.
Our experience can help you from learning the basics to choreographing a simple (or not so simple!) routine for your first dance!
You can take 1 lesson or book a block of 10!
Gift Vouchers
Buy someone the gift of dance for a birthday, wedding or other special occasion with our private lesson gift vouchers!
You can gift in-person or online privates from 30 minutes to 10 hours!
The Practical Stuff
How many lessons will I need?
That really depends on you! Read More
In 3 lessons you’ll get to look more comfortable on the dance floor plus you will have learnt a skill for life.
In 10 or more lessons you can learn a polished choreography.
What style of dance do we learn?
You can choose from 20s Charleston, 40s Lindy Hop or 50s RnR. If you would like to learn a routine to a specific song, send Simon a clip of the music and let him help you decide on a suitable style!
Is a private lesson good for our Wedding First Dance?
Yes!! This will absolutely help you WOW the crowd with your first dance so you don't end up swaying back & forth on the dance floor for 3 minutes!
What if I/We have two left feet?
It doesn't matter, we can help! Read More
Where:
- In-person at our studio in Ruislip, HA4 0HY
- We can come to you - if you have space in your home or you can rent studio or we can recommend a Central London studio. Please note, depending on time and location, there may be a minimum booking of 2 hours plus travel.
- Online - from anywhere in the world via Zoom between sunrise & sunset (UK time).
Costs: Read More
(ask about a discount for multiple lessons)
In-person in Ruislip £60/hr (for up to 3 people then an additional £20 pp/hr)
Small groups 4 people £80/hr, 5 people £100/hr, 6 people £120/hr
We come to you, starting from £75/hr plus studio hire & travel where appropriate
Online Zoom lessons start at £60/hr
Video review/advice £20 - send a few minutes of video of your dancing and get personalised feedback on your social dancing or competition routine!
Please note: minimum of 48 hours notice required if you need to cancel in order to avoid paying for the lesson
Please Email Simon for prices, availability & bookings at [email protected] or call 07932 775 886.
Let us know the following: Read More
Dancer/s names:
Style you want to learn: e.g. Swing (Lindy Hop) / Blues / Balboa / Charleston / Solo Jazz / Other
In one or two words, how would you describe your current dance level:
Your goals for the class:
Preferred timings (UK time) Weekday (Mornings / Afternoons / Evenings) or Weekends
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What people say…
I wanted to improve my Balboa following for social dancing so I booked a private lesson with Simon. I had taken some group classes before the lesson, but I wanted to focus on technique and make sure I wasn’t developing any bad habits. Simon did a fantastic job of running through all of the basics and he gave me lots of really good advice on frame, weight and positioning. He was excellent at quickly spotting where I was making mistakes and explaining how I could improve. The things he taught me were really helpful and I would highly recommend Simon’s lessons to any dancer looking to improve.
Neither of us have had a one to one lesson before and it was really incredibly insightful and helpful. Simons teaching style is one of encouragement bringing out our strengths and individuality whilst working on our weaknesses to improve our overall dance style and technique.
I took a private lesson with Simon in order to improve my connection as a follower in Lindy. During the 1-hour lesson we went through the most relevant connection points and techniques and thanks to some really connection-tailored exercises I felt that I made immediate progress.