Dancing Derek

Here is last weeks recording of our Absolute Beginner Line Dance called the Last Shanty.

Music by Patrick Feeney and Choreographed by Gary O’Reilly

The Last Shanty Line Dance The Last Shanty, an Absolute Beginner line dance is a 32 count counter clockwise line dance. Choreography by Gary O’Reilly (IRE) - May 2024Music: The Last ...

I'm delighted to announce my 6 Week Line Dance Courses for Spring 2026

Course Costs : €65 per person
Course Time : 7-8.10pm

Beginner Line Dancing
Line dancing involves people standing in lines performing dance movements together. It consists of patterned foot movements performed to a number of counts per sequence. The dances are done one-wall, two-wall, or four-wall to varied music including country & western music, swing , salsa, cha cha cha and more.It’s a great way to keep fit, meet new friends and learn to dance in a fun relaxed environment.
Course Starts Tuesday February 3rd 2026

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Improver Line Dancing
This course is perfect for those who have mastered the basics through having done a previous beginners line dance course This course will revise the dances taught previously and progress to dancing more line dances .
Course Starts Wednesday February 4th 2026

Enrol by post from Monday 5th January 2026.

By post: Enclosing details and fee to Adult Education Office, Douglas Community School, Clermount Avenue, Douglas, Cork
Note:- An email address must be provided.

Online enrolment. Go to dcscork.ie and follow the link to Adult Education!

Enrolements queries will also be accepted during school office hours by calling (085) 2645142.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon !
Dancing Derek (A.U.K.A / A.I.D.T.A)

BALLROOM DANCING –BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE 6 WEEK COURSES !

AT Douglas Community School

Course Cost : €65 per person
Course Times :- 8.15-9.30pm

Beginner Social Ballroom and Latin American Dance Class
Discover the basics of Ballroom and Latin American Dances in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. Learn classic dances like the Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango, and Latin American Dances like the Cha-Cha, Rumba, and Salsa.
This class will ignite your passion for dance and give you confidence to on that dance floor.
Partner required!
It’s a great way to keep fit, meet other couples completely new to dance and learn in a fun relaxed atmosphere.
Courses start:- Tuesday February 3rd 2026

Intermediate Ballroom and Latin American Dancing:
Elevate your dance skills with more intricate Ballroom and Latin routines.
This course is perfect for those who have mastered the basics. Partner required!
It’s a great way to keep fit, meet other couples and learn to dance in a fun relaxed atmosphere.
Course start: Wednesday February 4th 2026

To join the Intermediate course, you must have previously completed a Beginner Ballroom Dance Course.

Enrol by post from Monday 5th January 2026.

By post: Enclosing details and fee to Adult Education Office, Douglas Community School, Clermount Avenue, Douglas, Cork
Note:- An email address must be provided.

Online enrolment. Go to dcscork.ie and follow the link to Adult Education!

Enrolements queries will also be accepted during school office hours by calling (085) 2645142.
Dancing Derek

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Improver Line Dancing Course
New 7 week course starts Monday January 26th 7-8pm at Kinsale Community School
Because once you start dancing, you don’t stop — you evolve.

You’ve nailed the basics — now it’s time to turn up the tempo!

Designed for dancers who’ve got the foundations and are ready to boost their skills, style, and confidence.

What to Expect:
New step patterns and transitions;
Faster tempos and trickier rhythms;
Fun, fresh choreography that challenges and inspires.

Build on what you’ve learned and keep the momentum going — one boot-scootin’ step at a time.

Cost €70 per person

Beginner Line Dancing Course
New 7 week course starts Monday January 26th 8-9pm at Kinsale Community School
Because once you start dancing, you don’t stop — you evolve.

Line dancing involves people standing in lines performing dance movements together. It consists of patterned foot movements performed to a number of counts per sequence.
The dances are done one-wall, two-wall, or four-wall to varied music including country & western music, swing , salsa, cha cha cha and more.
It’s a great way to keep fit, meet new friends and learn to dance in a fun relaxed environment.

Cost €70 per person
Enrol by post from Wednesday January 14th 2026.

By post: Enclosing details and fee to Adult Education Office, Kinsale Community School, County Cork
Note:- An email address must be provided.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon !

Another fantastic wedding first dance review from yesterday to add to my collection🙂💃🕺🙏🙏🙏

Give joy. Give an experience. Give confidence.
Give the Gift of Dance this year to your loved one 💃🕺

- Contact me to discuss which lesson package option suits your budget.
- Then after your purchase, I will send it straight to you by post or meet you in person to deliver your gift voucher.

www.weddingdancelessonscork.com

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If each amazing moment that makes up your Wedding Day is a sparkle, your First Dance is a glimmer.
It’s meant to be an unforgettable moment, filled with not only romance and elegance, but also FUN and happiness shared with your wedding guests. That’s why it’s so painful when the moment goes, well, a little wrong.

So let’s break down these First Dance Factors, so you’re well-prepared to avoid things going wrong – AND confident that you will!

1) The Dress
Brides, make sure your dress will not interfere with your dance. Remember, your partner won’t have a “dress” rehearsal with you in it, so during alterations, check the length, fit, delicacy of fabric, etc. If anything restricts your movement, this will affect your dance!
If you’re taking wedding dance lessons, let me know ASAP - so that your dance choreography can be changed accordingly.
Grooms, you must also make sure that whatever your wedding attire is, it FITS well. Hems, tightness of jacket, delicacy of fabric all comes into play when you dance in it!

2). The Shoes AND the Dance Floor
You don’t want any surprises on your big day, so know what shoes you’ll be wearing AND practice your dance in those shoes ahead of time! (If you’re worried about scuffing your gorgeous wedding day shoes, just use a similar style/fit.)
Brides – Dancing in heels is so different from dancing in flats (and it depends on the type of heel, too!). Not only do you need to practice your First Dance in the height and style of your wedding day shoe, but you’ll need to know how it will interact with the surface and style of your dance floor.
Grooms - your shoes can be super slippery on wood floors, linoleum, or whatever your dance floor surface may be! You’ll want to know this ahead of time, especially if you’re hosting a destination wedding or your reception is happening in the great outdoors.
Then Practice, Practice, Practice
Practice will be THE difference between that amazing glimmer of a First Dance or not.