Carnival Dance School

Carnival Dance School is a local studio located in Weston Favell, Northampton. The school offers a variety of dance styles, including Ballroom and Latin American dances such as Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Argentine Tango, Jive, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Salsa, Samba, Rock n Roll, and Paso Doble. They provide group classes as well as private tuition for individuals or couples.

Geoffrey Bates ABATD, the school principal, has been teaching dance in Northampton for over 30 years. Prior to becoming a teacher, Geoffrey had a successful career as a competition dancer and turned professional in 1984. He took the professional exams of the British Association of Teachers of Dance (ABATD) and even performed demonstrations, cabaret, and lectured on cruise ships with his late dance and business partner, Ann Charlton. In 1988, they seized the opportunity to buy the Dance School, and since then, they have been dedicated to teaching and running the school.

The school's classes take place at Weston Favell CEVA Primary School, located on Westwood Way in Northampton. Directions to the studio can be found on the Contact Information page of their website.

Carnival Dance School values the privacy and protection of personal data. They comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and have a Privacy Notice/Cookies policy in place. The school's Data Controller is Geoffrey Lloyd Bates, who ensures that any personal data provided to Carnival Dance Club is safely stored and not passed on to any third party without explicit consent. When personal data is no longer required, it is disposed of securely.

Carnival Dance Club may use the information provided by individuals to arrange requested services and respond to enquiries. Contact details may be kept on record for future communication regarding classes, tuition, social events, and other dance-related matters. Personal information will only be disclosed if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Carnival Dance Club and its website visitors.

The school's website also contains links to other websites, and it is important to note that Carnival Dance Club is not responsible for the privacy policies or content of these external sites.

For tax and business records, Carnival Dance Club keeps information for a minimum of six years. This is in case the information is needed to support a claim or defence in court.

At Carnival Dance School, individuals can enjoy learning various dance styles in a supportive and welcoming environment under the guidance and expertise of Geoffrey Bates and his associate teacher, Yvonne Price ABATD.