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Drop in for dance classes with Anton or Erin from January 21st
Anton and Erin will both resume teaching their popular drop-in dance classes from January 21st 2008. If you are a beginner, these classes are a great way to learn a new skill and to have plenty of fun, as you are taken through your first steps into the exciting world of dance. If you are a more experienced dancer, improver classes are available to help tighten your technique and perfect the more complicated movements. Both latin and ballroom dances will be covered and with no partner or advance booking needed, just drop in and start dancing! For more information about times and venues, please click here.
10/01/08
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“Strictly Come Dancersize” tops the Fitness DVD charts
We begin 2008 with the fantastic news that “Strictly Come Dancersize” has got to the top of the Fitness DVD charts, having officially reached the Number One position. Whether you want to learn to dance or just hope to work off a few too many mince pies, Erin’s ballroom workout is proving to be the popular way to get fit, lose weight and have fun.
9/01/08
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Simply Ballroom available now on DVD!
Simply Ballroom now available on DVD at all major supermarkets and DVD outlets nationwide.
The spectacular ballroom stage show - choreographed by Anton and Erin with director Alan Harding - continues to be a phenomenal success and has recently been captivating audiences around the world on an international tour.
Available to buy on DVD for the very first time, Anton and Erin host a special presentation of the hit show and also dance together in many sequences of the production. There are additional guest performances by their former Strictly Come Dancing partners Lesley Garrett C.B.E and Julian Clary and the DVD also includes a unique look behind the scenes with Erin, as she explores the making of the magnificent costumes.
12/11/07
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Author Anton to release his very own book of ballroom - available to buy now
Anton delivers the ultimate guide to ballroom dancing with the release of his first book: ‘Anton’s Dance Class’ - published by Kyle Cathie Ltd. Through this book and accompanying DVD, Anton shares his incredible knowledge and passion for ballroom dancing and teaches you how to dance like the stars.
Far more than just the basic steps, it is about the feeling of perfecting the movements, building a relationship with your partner, creating an emotional connection with the dances and of course those beautiful costumes. Anton advises how to correctly approach each of the five ballroom dances - from the waltz to the foxtrot - and the five latin dances - from the jive to the cha cha. He enthusiastically describes the origins and story of the dances and reveals some essential tips and techniques, as well as showing the movements in intricate detail.
The book contains step-by-step photography with cameo appearances by other Strictly Come Dancing dancers and beautiful illustrations by David Downton. It also comes with a forward by former dancer and Strictly Come Dancing head judge, Len Goodman.
'Every woman in the world should have half an hour with Anton Du Beke,' according to Lesley Garrett - now you can too! ‘Anton’s Dance Class’ is available to buy now from all good bookshops and online stores.
11/11/07
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Erin presents brand new fitness DVD ‘Strictly Come Dancersize’ - out now
Get fit and learn to dance with Erin’s brand new fitness DVD entitled ’Strictly Come Dancersize.’
Alongside fellow Strictly Come Dancing favourite Karen Hardy, Erin presents and teaches a variety of fabulous body conditioning and aerobic workouts, which use well known ballroom and latin steps to work you into a sweat. From the comfort of your own home, these workouts will provide you with a chance to learn the basics of ballroom whilst you enjoy yourself and burn calories.
‘Strictly Come Dancersize’ will is released through BBC and 2entertain Ltd, and available through Amazon.
10/11/07
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Learn to dance with Anton and Erin through The Daily Express
Anton and Erin have jointly presented and taught on the first two of a series of six beginners ’Learn to Dance’ DVDs, which will be available as covermounts through The Daily Express from Saturday 27th October.
27/10/07
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