Music, Dance, Theatre and Film

Learn a variety of dance routines to some popular songs from musical films including:

- Grease - Greased Lightning

- Mamma Mia and Dancing Queen

- Saturday Night Fever - Night Fever

- Chicago - All that Jazz

- Footloose

- Hairspray - Madison Time

- Burlesque - My Drag

- Slumdog Millionaire - Jai Ho

- The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - JBJ Jhoom Barabar Jhoom

You will have the opportunity to watch and appreciate clips of these iconic dances - be inspired! Listen to some great music and maybe sing along where the fancy takes you!

Learn some fun facts about the films and take part in a fun Musicals quiz

All abilities are welcome. You do not need any previous dance experience. The emphasis is on having fun and having a go at a relaxed pace.

An opportunity to discover, rediscover or share an interest in dancing and musicals!

You will need to wear aerobic or dance trainers and suitable, comfortable clothing. Please bring a boa and gloves for Burlesque. Any other relevant costumes and accessories welcome but not essential. Maybe a hip scarf and some bling for the Bollywood routines!

Charlotte Stephens

About Charlotte

Principal of CAP Dance & Fitness, Mrs Charlotte Stephens began Ballet classes at the age of 3 in Kintbury, Berkshire. She continued to peruse a variety of dance styles as she got older, training in Modern, Tap, Jazz, Disco/Freestyle, Ballroom and Latin American.

Charlotte trained with the Royal Academy of Dance to achieve her Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies and become a RAD registered teacher. Miss Charlotte is an Associate of the NATD and holds her DDE in both ISTD Tap & Modern.

Charlotte has also taken a certificate in Progressing Ballet Technique, a new and innovative way to deliver ballet to students using the aid of therabands and exercise balls.

Other qualifications include Zumba, Pilates Diploma, Level 3 Personal Training, Exercise to Music and Gym Instructor. Charlotte holds a certificate for Essential First Aid for all Ages (St John's Ambulance), is fully CRB checked and holds public liability insurance.

Charlotte has performed at Her Majesty's Theatre and Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End, and Disney Land Paris. She now enjoys teaching and coaching her students towards exams, directing school productions and choreographing for festivals.