Dance Styles

Latin Latin American Dancing is passionate, complex, sexy and exciting. Dances include the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive.

Ballroom Ballroom Dancing is sophisticated, classy and beautiful. Dances include the Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz and Quickstep.

Social We also teach Social Dances such as the Salsa, Mambo, Boogie, Bachata, American Smooth, East Coast Swing, Hustle and More!

Competitive It is preferable to have a partner, but it’s not essential. Single dancers have many interesting opportunities to compete, locally and internationally, and our Social classes are geared to accommodate single dancers as well as couples.

Age Groups We teach kids from the ages of 3 all the way the grannys and granddads looking for something new in their lives

Description Freestyle is a relatively new style of dance which began in the days of John Travolta, in movies like ‘Saturday Night Fever’, as Disco. In recent years, with the influence of other dance styles, it has now become more technical and athletic. There are different styles under the Freestyle umbrella, including Slowdance, Rock ‘n Roll and Disco. Although Freestyle has its own Syllabus, it is inspired by Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics and even Latin American. Our studio is one of the leading Freestyle studios in the country for Syllabus and Competitive work. We are also very proud to say that South Africa boasts many Freestyle World Champions and our success in International competitions grows stronger each year. Our Syllabus classes are compulsory; this is where we teach the exam work. We teach the SADTA Freestyle syllabus, which includes Freestyle, Slowdance, Rock ‘n Roll, Disco and most recently added, Foundation. The Foundation routines are in essence a bridge between exam and competition dancing, but even those dancers with no intention of ever competing will benefit from the strength, flexibility and technical training that can be obtained through the Foundation routines. The Open Freestyle Classes are mainly aimed at competitors but are open to all dancers. Here we focus on fitness, flexibility, strength, choreography and versatility.

Why Freestyle FREESTYLE DANCERS ARE CONFIDENT, POWERFUL AND VERSATILE. AND FOR THIS REASON, ARE SOME OF THE MOST SORT AFTER PROFESSIONAL DANCERS ACROSS THE GLOBE.

Age Groups We Teach kids starting as young as 3 years old all the way up to 20

Description Acrtobatics is great for flexibility, balance, strength, tumbling, transitions, contortion, musicality and team work

Example class - 15 min cardio and muscle group warm up - depending on the level, cartwheels and hand stands from the corner - detailed warm up of specific muscles being used - the tricks using those muscles taught in detail - split stretch - cool down For safety reasons I put emphasis on warming up properly before attempting tricks and do my best to educate the students of this aswell. I have yet to have any injuries in my classes and aim to keep it that way!

Age Groups Great for kids from the ages of 3 up to 20 years old.

We offer fantastic social classes where people can learn to dance, socialize and have fun. In this class there is no such thing as two left feet as we believe anyone can, and should dance. We cover a wide variety of social dances including Sokkie, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Tango, Bachata and more! This is a great way to start your dancing journey, to bond as a couple or to score some brownie points with your lady. It is however not restricted to couples, ALL SINGLES ARE VERY WELCOME! Join one of our Social Class and enjoy all your future social events! Social and ProAm Competitions are getting more and more popular. So even if you choose to dance for fun, there is always the option of entering the odd competition on a Social Level. Experience the Glitz and Glam of Competition Dancing, with or without a partner.

Weddings We have a variety of Wedding Packages for you to choose from. Our very experienced teachers can help make your opening dance extra special. We work in private lessons to choreograph your opening dance, however we highly recommend that you join a group class to get some of the basics and to get used to dancing together, before we begin your private lessons. You choose your music, but of course if you are struggling we will guide you to the perfect song. We cater for simple requests, if you just want to be able to move beautifully together, and we also choreograph very elaborate First Dances. We understand that each couple has their own idea of a perfect opening dance, therefore we mould the dance to your personal taste.

Matric Dance Whether you have two left feet or just need some confidence on the dance floor, we can get you to where you need to be. Bring your friends and we can make a group class out of it too, or join just any of our social cources. Be warned though, if you start dancing with us, you might not stop!

Modern & Contemporary Contemporary Dance is a compilation of, Modern, Ballet and Jazz, using techniques from each different style to CREATE movement instead of structuring it To accomplish this we make use of IDF's Modern & Lyrical syllabus work, combining the two, to teach technique, emotional interpretation and performance. When competing in Contemporary, stage competitions expect well rounded and versatile dancers, who can tell a story, aswell as perform some tricks, incorporating Acrobatics and Tumbling in routines. We offer choreography and training in Contemporary, Modern, Lyrical, Jazz and Show Dance.

Showdance Show Dance incorporates all styles of dance. It can be done solo, as a duo or in groups. Items are choreographed to music of your choice, and have to tell a story! There are many opportunities for International exposure in this style of dance. We can offer you original, versatile, mind blowing choreography. Choreography is done in private lessons only but group classes are recommended as well for technique, strength, flexibility, stamina and performance.

Dancefit Dancefit is a group exercise class that includes many different dance styles. The entire class is done to all your favourite songs and you are encouraged to sing along as you dance and increase your fitness level. Whether you are a pure beginner or as fit as a fiddle this class is for you. It is great fun and by far one of the most popular classes at The Beverley Hammond Dance School. NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!! Classes also include some strength and conditioning, as well as some light stretching to prevent injuries, helping you work towards a fitter, healthier future! SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE: - Weight Loss - Increased Muscle Mass - Extreme exhilaration and Satisfaction - Friendship Building - Improved Self Esteem JUST TO NAME A FEW!!! Join now and become a FITTER, STRONGER, HEALTHIER YOU!

Hip Hop Hip Hop is one of the most popular and evolving styles of dance. Our syllabus, AIDT Urban Hip Hop, includes styles like Locking, Popping, New School, Lyrical, House, Stepping, B-Boy, waacking etc. We cover the basic grooves and vocab of this genre. Classes cater for ages 4 years and up. Our dancers have the opportunity to take part in annual exams, competitions, festivals and television programmes. The sky is the limit. Let us make your dancing dreams a reality!