Hove Dance Centre

17/10/2026

🪩 JUDGE JAKE’S WEEK 3 SCORES & THOUGHTS 🪩
Week 3 comments are in, and we’re getting ready for Week 4! 🕺💃 My leaderboard suggests the correct people have been knocked out of the contest so far.
🔗 Tap the link in my bio or head directly to the blog for my full, unedited dance-by-dance critiques AND my final thoughts on this week’s Dance-Off:
👉 https://www.hovedancecentre.com/single-post/judge-jake-strictly-week-3
Here is my Week 3 rundown in order of performance:
1. Lacey & Vito | Samba — 7/10
2. Will & Dianne | Waltz — 6/10
3. Shaun & Alexis | Quickstep — 3/10
4. Cach & Maddie | Couple’s Choice — 6/10
5. Jaime & Carlos | Viennese Waltz — 6/10
6. Melanie & Aljaž | Charleston — 4/10
7. Dame Sarah & Julian | Paso Doble — 5/10
8. Delta & Kai | Salsa — 8/10
9. Lawrence & Jowita | Rumba — 5/10
10. Dani & Nikita | Tango — 6/10
11. Graeme & Lauren | Jive — 6/10
12. John & Katya | Cha Cha Cha — 5/10
13. Bethany & Nancy | American Smooth — 6/10
14. Tabby & Mark | Argentine Tango — 8/10 (Standout performance of the night!)
🚨 THE DANCE-OFF: Melanie vs. Shaun. This could have gone either way! Shaun made improvements which Alexis managed well, so it was the right move to make him perform better. With Shaun’s improvement and Melanie’s performance staying the same, it was a shame to lose Melanie, but I don’t see her improving as much as Shaun.
Was I spot on or too harsh? Who do YOU think delivered the best dance of the weekend? Let’s get into it in the comments! 👇 Don’t be afraid to disagree with me! 😂

12/10/2026

✨ TONIGHT: LET’S JIVE! ✨

It’s Week 5 of Learn to Strictly and we’re bringing the energy with the Jive! Join us at 7:30pm for a fun evening learning the steps and getting out on the dance floor.

New to dancing? You’re very welcome. Come and give it a go, we’ll take you through it step by step.

🪩 Tonight at 7:30pm
📍 Hove Dance Centre
💃 Everyone welcome!

💬 Message us with any questions, or book your place through the link in our bio.

👇 Tag a friend you think can Jive, or someone who should give it a try!

10/10/2026

🪩 JUDGE JAKE’S WEEK 2 SCORES & DANCE-OFF THOUGHTS 🪩

It was Movie Week last weekend and well here are my thoughts! 🍿 Every week I’m breaking down the Strictly performances from a Ballroom & Latin teacher’s perspective, judging everything from raw technique and posture to full out performance value and how much real dance content we actually got on the floor.

🔗 Want my full, unedited dance-by-dance critiques AND my final thoughts on the first Dance-Off of the series? Tap the link in my bio or head directly to our website’s news & blog page at:
👉 https://www.hovedancecentre.com/single-post/judge-jake-week-2

Here is my Week 2 rundown in order of performance:
1. Dani & Nikita | Foxtrot — 6/10
2. John & Katya | Couple’s Choice — 5/10
3. Delta & Kai | American Smooth — 7/10
4. Chris & Amy | Cha Cha Cha — 2/10
5. Lawrence & Jowita | Viennese Waltz — 5/10
6. Dame Sarah & Julian | Charleston — 6/10
7. Graeme & Lauren | Waltz — 7/10
8. Will & Dianne | Foxtrot — 5/10 (Pop your score in before posting!)
9. Jaime & Carlos | Cha Cha Cha — 6/10
10. Melanie & Aljaž | Waltz — 2/10
11. Cach & Maddie | Samba — 7/10
12. Tabby & Mark | American Smooth — 5/10
13. Bethany & Nancy | Paso Doble — 4/10
14. Lacey & Vito | Quickstep — 6/10
15. Shaun & Alexis | Salsa — 5/10

🚨 THE DANCE-OFF: Not surprised to see Chris go, especially in a Cha Cha dance-off against Jaime. She simply had far more to showcase. An easy decision to make, roll on Week 3! 🪩

Was I spot on or too harsh? Did I give someone too much credit or not enough? Who do YOU think delivered the best dance of the weekend? Let’s get into it in the comments! 👇 Don’t be afraid to disagree with me, that’s half the fun! 😂
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05/10/2026

QUICKSTEP STARTS TONIGHT! 💛

A little reminder that our Keep Dancing: Focus improvers course moves on to Quickstep tonight at 6:45pm!

Over the next four Mondays, we’ll build your confidence with the steps, work on technique and give you time to practise, helping you feel more comfortable moving around the floor.

If you’ve learnt the basics and are ready to build on them, come and join me!

📅 Mondays 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th October
🕡 6:45pm
📍 Hove Dance Centre

Book your place here:
https://goteamup.com/p/3433528-hove-dance-centre/courses/139890

One dance. Four weeks. Let’s keep dancing!

01/10/2026

🪩 JUDGE JAKE’S WEEK 1 SCORES 🪩
Starting something new this series! Every week I’m breaking down the Strictly performances from a Ballroom & Latin teacher’s perspective, judging everything from raw technique and posture to full out performance value and how much real dance content we actually got on the floor.

🔗 Want my full, unedited dance-by-dance critiques? Head to the link in my bio to read all the commentary and follow the blog!

Here is my Week 1 rundown in order of performance and yes, leaving plenty of room for those scores to climb!:

1. Will & Dianne | Samba — 5/10
2. Tabby & Mark | Jive — 6/10
3. Sarah & Julian | Quickstep — 4/10
4. Lawrence & Jowita | Paso Doble — 6/10
5. Shaun & Alexis | Cha Cha Cha — 3/10
6. Bethany & Nancy | Quickstep — 6/10
7. Lacey & Vito | Cha Cha Cha — 6/10
8. Chris & Amy | Tango — 5/10
9. Melanie & Aljaž | Cha Cha Cha — 4/10
10. Cach & Maddie | Quickstep — 5/10
11. Graeme & Lauren | Cha Cha Cha — 7/10
12. Jaime & Carlos | Tango — 5/10
13. Dani & Nikita | Samba — 5/10
14. John & Katya | Foxtrot — 8/10
15. Delta & Kai | Samba — 7/10

Was I spot on or too harsh? Who was your dance of the night, and who do you think I underscored? Let’s get into it in the comments!
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16/09/2026

It’s not too late to claim your free trial!! Come along to one of today’s classes 🎉

💃 FREE CHILDREN’S DANCE OPEN DAY — WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER! 🕺

Looking for something new for your child this September?

Come and try Ballroom & Latin dancing completely FREE at Hove Dance Centre! ✨

On Wednesday 9 September, we’re opening the doors for the launch of our new children’s classes, giving children aged 4–16 the chance to come along, meet us, try a class and discover dancing with no commitment to sign up.

Whether they’re completely new to dance or already love performing, everyone is welcome. ❤️

🗓 FREE TRIAL CLASSES — WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

⭐ Ages 4–7
4:00–4:30pm

⭐ Ages 8–11
4:00–4:45pm

⭐ Ages 12–16
4:45–5:30pm

They’ll get their first taste of Ballroom & Latin, have fun, learn some new moves and experience what our new HDC children’s programme is all about.

✨ FIRST CLASS COMPLETELY FREE
✨ No previous dance experience needed
✨ Boys & girls welcome
✨ Friendly, supportive environment
✨ Ages 4–16
✨ No obligation to continue

📍 Hove Dance Centre
North Street, Portslade, BN41 1DH

Spaces are limited and we’d love to know who’s coming!

👉 Register for your FREE place through the link in our bio, or simply send us a DM with your child’s name and age and we’ll get them booked in.

💃 One free class could be the start of something they absolutely love. 🕺

Wednesday 9 September! Come and give dancing a try!

12/09/2026

Join our Learn to Strictly course at Hove Dance Centre and experience the excitement of learning the Ballroom and Latin dances you see on the show.

💃 Waltz
🔥 Cha Cha
⚡ Jive
🌹 Tango
✨ Foxtrot
…and plenty more.

Every week brings a different dance, so there’s always something new to enjoy. Imagine hearing the music, learning the steps and feeling the joy of dancing along with the new season.

Never danced before? Perfect.

No partner? No problem.

Come solo or together, learn to lead, follow or both, and enjoy a friendly class where everyone is welcome. It’s a wonderful way to experience the magic of Strictly for yourself.

🕢 Mondays at 7:30pm
⏰ 60 minutes
📅 12-week course
💷 £100 for all 12 weeks or £9 drop-in
 Ages 16+

Your Strictly journey starts here.

Book: from our bio or drop us a DM 
https://goteamup.com/p/3433528-hove-dance-centre/courses/138723/

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07/09/2026

💃✨ SEPTEMBER AT HDC: WE’RE BACK! ✨🕺

Our September newsletter has just landed — and there’s A LOT happening at Hove Dance Centre this month! 💌

📩 Check your inbox today — and have a quick look in your junk/spam folder too, just in case we’ve ended up hiding in there!

Inside this month’s edition…

💃 Monday Nights are BACK!
Keep Dancing: Focus starts TONIGHT, with Learn to Strictly following next Monday.

🏆 DS26 takes over HDC this Sunday!
Three professional workshops followed by our Gala — welcome drinks, general dancing, raffles, prizes and the incredible Ballroom Fever cabaret show produced by Strictly champion Flavia Cacace. ✨

🇺🇸 From Hollywood to Hove
Meet Darren Lee Cupp, the newest professional making HDC his teaching base — plus an exclusive introductory lesson offer.

👧🕺 A new chapter for HDC Kids
Natalie takes the reins of our Children’s Ballroom & Latin programme, with a FREE Open Trial Day this Wednesday!

🖤 Back in Black
Our new 2026 HDC merchandise collection has arrived.

PLUS… September private lesson savings, class memberships, referral rewards, new blog articles, studio news and your chance to help shape what comes next at HDC.

👀 And that’s still only the highlights.

📩 Check your email, grab a cuppa and have a read!

Can’t see it? Check your junk/spam folder too.

September is going to be a busy one. 🩷🩵💛

LEARN • DANCE • ENJOY

04/09/2026

✨ EXCITING DS26 UPDATE! ✨

We’ve decided to move DS26 to Hove Dance Centre to make the experience more personal and bring everyone closer to the action.

In order to create a more tailored and intimate experience for both the workshops and the Gala, we’ve chosen to bring the full DS26 event into the studio.

Join us for three phenomenal workshops with James Wilson, Ksenia Zsikhotska and Leila Stewart, followed by an elegant Gala evening featuring social dancing and the dazzling 45-minute Ballroom Fever show.

It’s the same fantastic DS26 line-up and programme, now in a more intimate setting where you’ll be even closer to our professionals, the dancing and the show.

🥂 And there’s something new for the Gala too: every guest will now receive a welcome drink on arrival to get the evening started.

📍 NEW VENUE: Hove Dance Centre
📅 Sunday 13 September 2026

We can’t wait to welcome you for a day and evening of dancing, entertainment and celebration at DS26! ✨