A Little About Me. Hi my name is Katharine Gnych and I am a fully qualified Ballroom and Latin dance teacher (FIDTA). I have also trained in, and teach, Argentine Tango. I have been teaching social classes and private lessons for over 10 years at Dancewarehouse and Aura Dance Studios, Solihull. Along the way, I have also been involved in a TV series, The Secret Life of the Ballroom.
Tea Dance Dates - 2025 Olton Friary, Church Hall, St Bernards Road, B92 7BL
A lovely afternoon will be had by all on the first Sunday Tea Dance of 2025 to be held at Olton Friary. An afternoon of ballroom, latin and sequence dancing, accompanied by tea and cake. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Tuesday Group Classes Location: Olton Friary, St Bernards Road, Solihull, B92 7BL
Advanced Ballroom and Latin with Open Practice Tuesday - Time: 10.30- 12.00 Class 10.30 – 11.15 followed by practice from until 12.00. Please get in touch before joining this class. Practice is open to anyone of any level.
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Intermediate Ballroom & Latin Tuesday - Time: 20.30 As routines are already established, please get in touch before joining this class for the first time.
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Beginners Ballroom & Latin Tuesday - Time: 19.30 Location: Olton Friary, St Bernard’s Road.
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Wednesday Group Classes Location: Catherine-de-Barnes Village Hall, Hampton Lane, B91 2TJ
Improvers Ballroom & Latin Wednesday - Time:19.30 This class assumes some basic knowledge of waltz, quickstep, tango, cha cha, salsa, swing, and rumba.
***** Argentine Tango Wednesday - Time:20.30 This is an established class not suitable for absolute beginners. Private lessons are available for anyone who wants to catch up on the basics in order to join the class.
Friday Group Class Location: Catherine-de-Barnes Village Hall, Hampton Lane, B91 2TJ
Popular Sequence Friday - Time: 19.30 This class is for people with little or no knowledge of sequence dancing (though does assume some knowledge of ballroom and latin dance) The aim is to teach some of the most popular sequence dances on the circuit to allow you to dance with confidence at social dances and dance holidays.