Adults' Dance Classes

The McDonald Dance Academy runs a wide range of dance classes for adults from it's base in Burscough - conveniently located in the heart of the village close to free parking spaces, a railway station and bus stops.
Our classes include; Ballroom (Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz), Latin American (Rumba, Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Jive, Paso Doble), Classical and Modern Sequence Dances, Argentine Tango, Salsa, Ballroom & Latin American Formation Teams Jitterbug and Rock 'n' Roll. We also have special classes for the more senior amongst us (U3A) and adults with learning disabilities.
All of our classes are run by professional qualified instructors, assisted by student instructors who have reached the highest level of the junior medal system. All staff are vetted and there will always be a CRB cleared instructor with each class were appropriate.
Click over a class below to learn more about it...
Adults Beginner Ballroom & Latin American Dance Classes
When, where and how much?
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Tuesday 8pm - 9pm (Sometimes changes) |
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£60 for a term of 10 weeks |
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Dance Studio, Burscough, Lancashire (view map) |
About the class
This is a class for absolute beginners of all ages. It is best to join at the beginning of a term. We teach all the ballroom and latin American dances. Don’t worry if you haven’t got a dance partner, we can try to find you one.
The teachers helping with this class are Maureen and Lauren Nixon.
If you are interested in this class please contact us.
Adults Afternoon Tea Dance
When, where and how much?
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Every Tuesday (U3A), 1.30pm -3pm |
Every Wednesday 11.00am - 12.30pm |
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£5.00 per person, payable weekly |
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Dance Studio, Burscough, Lancashire (view map) |
About the class
This is a beginner Ballroom and Latin American class including some simple sequence dances and Argentine tango. The class are beginners with a cup of tea and a biscuit in the interval. You don’t have to be a member of the U3A to join the class, if this time slot suits you better, please come along and join the group.
The teacher is Maureen McDonald.
If you are interested in this class please contact us.
Adults Improver Ballroom & Latin American Dance Classes
When, where and how much?
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Every Tuesday 7pm – 8pm Every Wednesday 7pm – 8pm |
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£6 per person, payable weekly |
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Dance Studio, Burscough, Lancashire (view map) |
About the class
This class is for dancers who can get around the dance floor with their basics in all 8 dances, (waltz, tango, quickstep, foxtrot, rumba, samba, cha cha cha, jive) and are ready to learn a little more in each dance.
The teacher for this class is Maureen McDonald
If you are interested in this class please contact us.
Adults Intermediate Ballroom & Latin American Dance Classes
When, where and how much?
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Every Monday 7pm – 8pm Every Wednesday 8pm – 9pm |
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£6 per person, payable weekly |
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Dance Studio, Burscough, Lancashire (view map) |
About the class
This class is for the intermediate social dancer. From bronze grade and above. Medals are available to take if you wish to, or just come to the classes to improve you dancing technique and variations.
The teacher for this class is Maureen McDonald.
If you are interested in this class please contact us.
Argentine Tango, (all levels)
When, where and how much?
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Private Lesson Only |
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Cost £32 per hour |
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Dance Studio, Burscough, Lancashire (view map) |
About the class
This is for all levels, from absolute beginner to the more confident dancer. It usually takes the beginner one, or two, terms to learn the basics and then move up to more intricate steps. Argentine Tango is by private lesson only. Medal exams are available to take if you wish to. We teach variations and technique.
The teachers is Maureen McDonald.
If you are interested in this class please contact us.
Adults with Learning Difficulties Ballroom, Latin American & Movement to Music Dance Classes
When, where and how much?
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Second Monday of the month, 7.30pm – 9pm |
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£4.00 per person, payable weekly |
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British Legion Lord Street, Burscough, L40 4BZ |
About the class
This class teaches ballroom, Latin American and Argentine Tango to adults with learning difficulties. They take medals twice a year to show improvement. The Grove has disabled access.
The teachers for this class are Maureen McDonald and George McDonald.
If you are interested in this class please contact us.
Images from our classes
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