Georgette of Oxford currently runs dance classes in the Chadwick Dance Studio, Headington, East Oxford.
See Below for details.
A free trial class for all new attendees

Fine dancing, I believe, like virtue, must be its own reward – Emma by Jane Austen 1815

Historical Dance in Headington, Oxford

Georgettes of Oxford is delighted to offer two historical dance classes a month; one a Regency and Georgian Contra Dance Class open to all, the other an intermediate 17th – early 19th century historical dance class – both at the Chadwick Dance Studio, Cheney School, Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH.

We offer a free trial class for all new attendees

Regency and Georgian Contra Dance Class
Spring term dates: 9th of January, 20th of February and 6th of March
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Location: The Chadwick Dance Studio, Cheney School, Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH
Dance Mistress: Dr Helen Davidge
Details: This lesson is split into three sections:
The Dance Class: 6:30-7:30pm – For beginners to cover the basics of Regency and Georgian contra (or country) dance, including arms, simple footwork and easier dances. For those new to Georgettes and/or historical dance, it is recommend attending this class for at least the first term.
The First Season: 7:30-8:30pm – Our middle hour is open to all and focuses on learning steps and medium difficulty dances. We also have some time for a social break during this hour.
The Nonpareil: 8:30-9:30pm – Suitable for intermediate historical dancers During the final hour of the class we learn more complicated footwork and harder contra (or country) dances.

On Friday the 20th of February we are very excited to be joined by guest teacher Jorien Vd Bor, who with Paul Cooper and Green Ginger have just released a CD of Country Dance Tunes reported to have featured at the various Birthday Balls held by Queen Charlotte in the 18th Century. She will be teaching us some of the dances from the CD, as well as explaining more about the research for these dances.

Intermediate 17th – Early 19th Century Historical Dance Class
Spring term dates: 16th of January, 13th of February and 13th of March
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: The Chadwick Dance Studio, Cheney School, Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH
Dance Mistress: Dr Helen Davidge
Details: This class for is intermediate and above historical dancers.
We study basic French Noble Style Baroque dance, learning the steps and simple partner and solo dances, as well as the more complicated Georgian contra (or country) dances and Regency Quadrilles.

How Much Does it Cost
The cost is £5 for the class, whether you stay for one, two or three hours.
Once you have attended two classes, and decide you would like to continue, there is an annual fee (due in January) of £10 to cover insurance. Reduced to £5 if joining after June.

What to Wear and Bring
There is no kitchen, so it is advisable to bring a bottle of water with you.
Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear for moving and dancing around in.
Not essential but Ballet or Jazz shoes or Greek sandals are recommended for regular attendees.
No partner or costume necessary.
Over 18s only.

As well as learning dances our favourite Heroes and Heroines would have danced to, these are social dances and the aim is to have fun!

Travel

If coming by car you can park for free in the car park off Gipsy Lane