Congratulations to Moira who has been awarded a bem in the Kings Honours List

Basildon Volunteer Awards

I am delighted to say that our lovely Chris Garland won the Basildon Volunteer awards this year.

Chris has supported LDF for over 34 years and works so very hard to give the students every support and encouragement.

No one deserves this award more, well done Chris and Thank you so very much.

Vincent Simone Workshop

Well what can I say about the last workshop. What an experience that was. we were so lucky to be able to book the amazing Vincent Simone. He was a lovely man and gave the most informative, fun and truly amazing workshop.

When the students arrived they were all looking a bit nervous and as they entered the studio their faces were like Rabbits caught in headlights, but within minutes he had them eating out of his hand and they were laughing and looking a bit more relaxed.

I asked him to teach three dances, he ended up teaching six. So as you can imagine everyone was very focused and when it all finally came to an end, although the students were really tired, they all wanted more. When I spoke to him after, he said how much he enjoyed working with the students and was impressed with their enthusiasm and focus.

He very much enjoyed working with them all. Because this was so successful, I have arranged for Vincent to return as a special treat for everyone. He will be returning on Saturday, January, 25th, 2025, and will be bringing with him his dance partner.

They will be preparing the students for a demonstration at the end, and will also give a dance demonstration of the Argentinian Tango themselves.

In the evening the two superstars will be holding a Master Class on the Argentinian Tango for those who are competing on the Latin Stage.