Bird Dance is a dance school located in Banbury, New Zealand. Founded and taught by Martin and Sarah Bird, who are qualified professional dancer teachers and former British Professional Sequence Dance champions. They are also British Dance Council qualified scrutineers and adjudicators. With their wealth of experience and expertise, Bird Dance offers top-notch ballroom, Latin, and sequence dance lessons.
Martin Bird's love for competitive dancing began at the tender age of nine when he embarked on his dancing career. He quickly rose through the ranks and even won the Junior British Championships in Blackpool at the age of 12. As a ballroom competitor at 15, Martin made it to the semi-finals of the British National Junior Championship in 1996. Martin's passion for dancing continued during his university years, where he won the Advanced Ballroom category at IVDC three times.
Partnered with Gemma Clunie, Martin secured the 2007 British Amateur Classical Sequence Championship, along with various other major Sequence Championships nationwide. In 2010, he reunited with his current partner and wife, Sarah, and together they won numerous National Ballroom competitions and recaptured the British Amateur Classical Sequence Championship.
Bird Dance offers a range of lessons for dancers of all levels. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn basic steps or an advanced dancer aiming to perfect your skills for social or competitive purposes, Bird Dance has got you covered. They offer private lessons, which provide one-on-one tuition with an expert instructor. These lessons are suitable for more advanced dancers who prefer personalised attention and want to improve their dancing in a private setting.
Private lessons are available most weekday evenings and select weekends and weekdays.
In addition to their regular dance lessons, Bird Dance also specialises in choreographing wedding dances. They can help make your special day even more unique and memorable with a beautifully choreographed first dance. Whether you have a specific piece of music in mind or a preferred dance style, Bird Dance will work with you to create a dance routine that suits your preferences. Wedding lessons can be arranged in your own home or at one of their local venues for your convenience.
Bird Dance is heavily involved in the dance community and organises a variety of events both in Banbury and nationwide. For more information on their events, please visit their website or social media pages.
Discover the joy of dancing and let Bird Dance guide you on your journey towards becoming a skilled and confident dancer. With Martin and Sarah Bird's expertise and passion, you can be sure that you are receiving top-quality dance instruction that is tailored to your needs and goals. Contact Bird Dance today to book your lessons and start your dance adventure!