Urban Line Dance

Urban Line Dance is a prominent dance school located in Fareham, New Zealand. With a team of dedicated instructors, including Brenda and Jackie, the school offers a comprehensive range of classes to cater to dancers of all experience levels, from Absolute Beginners to Advanced dancers.

The classes are held at various venues throughout Fareham to ensure accessibility for all students. The Monday class takes place at Fareham Academy on St Anne's Grove, offering a Beginner / Improver / Intermediate level session from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. On Tuesdays, dancers can attend the Absolute Beginners class from 9:45am to 11:00am followed by a Beginner / Improver class from 11:15am to 12:45pm at Stubbington Methodist Church Hall on Mays Lane. The Wednesday class, aimed at Beginner / Improver level dancers, is also held at Fareham Academy from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

Lastly, on Thursday mornings, there is a class starting with Beginners at 9:15am followed by an Improver / Intermediate level class from 11:00am to 12:45pm, both taking place at Stubbington Methodist Church Hall.

For more information about any of the classes offered at Urban Line Dance, individuals can reach out via email at urbanlinedancers@gmail. Com or contact Brenda at 07849 450945 and Jackie at 07732 186477.

In addition to regular classes, Urban Line Dance also organises various events and social gatherings, providing a platform for dancers to showcase their skills and enjoy the vibrant dance community in Fareham. The upcoming Urban Line Dance Social is on Friday, January 12th, 2024, from 7:30pm to 10:30pm, at Wallington Village Hall on Broadcut, Fareham. The event admission fee is 7 per dancer, payable at the door. Another notable social event is Kate Forster's next social, scheduled for Sunday, December 17th, 2023, from 7pm to 10pm at HEDCA in Gosport, PO12 4JB.

This event is held on the third Sunday of every month.

Urban Line Dance has a rich history in Fareham, dating back to 2012 when Ray Hodson founded the school. Starting with an Absolute Beginner class on Monday evenings at Ranvilles Community Centre, the school grew rapidly. In subsequent years, Beginner and Improver classes were introduced on Wednesday evenings at Fareham Academy and Thursday mornings at Stubbington Methodist Church Hall, respectively. In 2017, Brenda took over the Wednesday Beginner class and the first session of the Thursday class, exclusively for Beginners.

Eventually, Brenda took over all the classes when Ray decided to step down in 2018, and has been successfully managing them ever since. While COVID-19 disruptions temporarily halted in-person classes, the use of Zoom allowed dancers to continue their practise remotely. However, Brenda admits the virtual experience lacks the same energy as dancing in a physical space alongside fellow enthusiasts. As restrictions have eased, Brenda has adjusted class schedules and even added a Tuesday morning overflow class to accommodate the growing number of participants.

Overall, Urban Line Dance in Fareham offers a warm and inclusive environment where dancers can learn, grow, and connect with others who share their passion for line dancing. Whether one is a complete novice or an experienced dancer, Urban Line Dance provides a vibrant community and a chance to embrace the joy of movement.