Adult Classes

BIGGAR BRANCH

Wednesday Adult Line Dance 2.45 - 3.45pm FHSD Studio
Thursday Adult Ballet 7.00 - 8.00pm FHSD Studio 

MELROSE  & GALASHIELS BRANCH 

Tuesday Adult Line Dancing 09:45 - 10:45am Melrose Parish Church Hall   

Tuesday Adult Classical Ballet 10:50 - 11:50am Melrose Parish Church Hall  

Tuesday Adult Tap 11:55 - 12:55pm Melrose Parish Church Hall 

MOFFAT BRANCH

Tuesday Adult Line Dancing 1:45 - 2:40pm Proudfoot Institute   

Tuesday Adult Classical Ballet 2:50 - 3:45pm Proudfoot Institute  

PEEBLES BRANCH

Tuesday Dance for Exercise 10:00 - 11:00am FHSD Studios  

Tuesday Adult Contemporary 7:00 - 8:00pm FHSD Studios   

Wednesday Ballet at the Barre 10:00 - 11:00am FHSD Studios   

Wednesday Classical Ballet 11:05 - 12:05pm FHSD Studios  

Thursday Adult Tap 10:00 - 11:00 FHSD Studios

Friday Line Dancing 10:00 - 11:00am FHSD Studios   

Friday Classical Ballet 11:05 - 12:05pm FHSD Studios    

Ages 16+. All adult classes are £7.00 

Line Dancing

This low-impact, very sociable dance style is such good fun. Great music to dance to – easy to learn dances. It’s super exercise without feeling like exercise!

Ballet at the Barre

This takes all the traditional classical ballet movements in easy-to-remember sequences danced at the barre. This class will improve co-ordination, balance, posture and muscle-tone.

Classical Ballet

A classical Ballet class incorporating sections at the barre, adage (slow, controlled sequences) and allegro (upbeat, elevated sequences). Ballet works lots of muscles all at the same time and improves balance and posture. Age 16+

Contemporary

Technique based Contemporary dance promoting flexibility and range of movement. Age 16+

Beginners Tap

A perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Tap Dancing. Age 16+

Jazz Tap

A fun and rhythmic style of Tap - suitable for those who've tapped before. Age 16+

All adult classes are £7 per class

Dance is a great way to exercise and stay fit. 

Dance is a great way to stay in shape. If you don't like the gym, dancing can bring fun back into the exercise.

Dance burns those calories.

Dancing is all about moving your body and moving your body is a great way to burn calories. How many will you burn depends on how vigorously you dance however in a typical one-hour session you can burn from 250 to 400 calories.

Dance can improve health.

Dance can effectively promote good health by improving cardiovascular fitness, strengthening the muscles, increasing circulation, decreasing blood pressure, lowering the risk of coronary heart disease, reducing stress, and many other positive benefits.

Dance improves coordination.

Great for improving control over your body, timing and coordination skills. You will learn how to move with grace and poise.

Dance is good for bones and joints.

Dance is a weight-bearing activity, meaning it's great for your bones. Weight-bearing exercises have been proven to increase bone density and help reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Dance builds confidence.

Dance builds confidence by giving you a sense of success and achievement when you master it.

Dance is a great way to meet new people.

Dancing provides a natural icebreaker and is a great way to meet new people and make new friends.

Dance lifts your mood.

Any exercise can raise your spirits by raising the endorphins or so-called feel-good chemicals. This can lighten your mood and reduce the risk of depression.

Dance is good for your mind.

Dancing will keep your mind active. It will improve circulation to the brain and help stimulate the memory by remembering all the steps. Great mental exercise.

Dance improves overall well-being.

Dance has an outstanding positive effect on both physical and psychological well-being.