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Formerly known as Hurst Dance Studios
The North West's Premier Dance Studio Since 2007

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Socials & Events
- everyone is welcome

Social Dancing at its best

Welcome to The Palace Ballroom, Hindley
Home of Palace Dance Studios

 


Six Weekly Social Dances –
Everyone is Welcome!

Each one unique and with a different host
No partner required – we have dance hosts! – Free Membership

Great Music – Amazing Venue – The Best Hosts – A Warm Welcome Guaranteed
All available as pay-as-you-go – or with our 'Platinum Pass' £60 per month and you can do our entire timetable of classes and socials (Saturdays not included)
   
Come Dancing at The Palace

•  Move & Improve on Mondays
    Open Practice Session (space open to all, no music, just practice) 1pm - 5pm – FREE
    Evening Classes – Technique & Competitive (see class page – classes payable separately)

•  Tea Dance Tuesdays – £6 – pay on the door
    
1pm - 1.30pm – Sequence Class (see class page – classes payable separately)
     1.30pm - 4pm – Tea Dance – 75% Sequence / 25% Ballroom & Latin

•  Mix It Up Wednesdays – £7.50 – pay on the door
    
6.15pm - 7.00pm   – Sequence Class (see class page – classes payable separately)
     7.00pm - 8.00pm   – Ballroom and Latin Class (see class page – classes payable
                                      separately)
     8.00pm - 10.45pm – 50/50 – our original social dance, and still popular, playing 50%                                       Ballroom & Latin – 50% Sequence and a sprinkling of Rock 'n' Roll,
                                      Latin Line and Argentine

•  Thrive on Thursdays
    
10am - 12pm - Coffee Dance – 75% Sequence / 25% Ballroom & Latin
     12pm - 1pm - Sequence Class (see class page - classes payable separately)
      Followed by a full day and evening of classes to add fabulous new choreography and
      improve

•  Freestyle Fridays
     Put a Latin vibe into your weekend – 2nd Friday of each month – just £10
     7pm - midnight, two rooms – Argentine, Salsa, Jive, Swing, Latin and more
     Main room – freestyle, non-stop music playing, lights down, bar open
     Latin Lounge (upstairs) – non-stop lessons in all the styles played

•  Smile & Sequin Saturdays
     Competitors Practice – every Saturday 1pm - 4pm
     Open to everyone – Ballroom & Latin only practice

     4th Saturday of each month – Smile Saturday – £7.50 – pay on the door

     A little different to our usual dances – This fabulous evening is perfect for beginners and
     improvers, though everyone is welcome. Playing Ballroom, Latin, only the most popular
     Sequences, Latin Line, with a sprinkle of Rock 'n' Roll, Argentine and more.

     Regular Events – see Events listings
     A chance to get dressed up – themed nights

•  Sequence Sundays
     5.00pm   – Rock 'n' Roll
     5.45pm   – Salsa
     6.30pm   – Argentine
     7.15pm   – Sequence Classes – two rooms – Beginners and Improvers (see class page –
                       classes payable separately)

•  Workshops and Classes
    
We hold weekly classes in various styles and levels
     One weekend per month we host 3 days of workshops
     Full listings are on The Big Weekend page
 


Special Events
The Palace Ballroom, Hindley, WN2 3AE

NEW FOR 2024

We have an amazing mix of dance nights and entertainment.

July - December at The Palace
We have an amazing mix of dance nights and entertainment

An evening of dance –
Typically 50/50

These events can be booked separately or as part of our monthly Big Weekend of workshops featuring 22 hours of tuition

Smile Saturdays
An evening of Ballroom, Latin, the most popular sequences, Latin Line, Rock 'n' Roll, Salsa and Argentine. Slightly different to our usual nights – just an evening of fun and all of the most popular dance.

July 27th: An evening of dance – Smile Saturday – pay on the door – more info

August 10th: An evening of dance – Hawaiian Summer Dance with BBQ – ticketed event – more info

September 13th:Free and Easy Fridays – playing and teaching Argentine, Salsa, Rock 'n' Roll, Swing Jive, Latin – more info

September 28th: An evening of dance – Smile Saturday – pay on the door – more info

October 11th: Free and Easy Fridays – playing and teaching Argentine, Salsa, Rock 'n' Roll, Swing Jive, Latin – more info

October 12th: An evening of dance – Masquerade Ball – an amazing demo and food – ticketed event – more info

October 26th: An evening of dance – Smile Saturday – pay on the door – Halloween Dance – more info

November 30th: An evening of dance – Smile Saturday – pay on the door– more info

December 14th: Santa Dance – an evening of dance – food – demo and lots of fun – ticketed event – more info

December 13th:Free and Easy Fridays – playing and teaching Argentine, Salsa, Rock 'n' Roll, Swing Jive, Latin – more info

December 23rd: Christmas Ball – an evening of dance – live music from the Mike Brown Band – ticketed event – more info

December 31st: New Year's Eve Dance – an evening of dance – ticketed event – more info

Palace Nights
Did you know the Palace was originally a cinema? Well, we decided to pay homage, so we've purchased a 16ft screen and projector and we will be holding a monthly screening of classics.

Watch the movie, with cabaret-style seating, themed dress code to match the film, entertainers and disco afterwards, keeping the theme of the movie.

Sing-a-long and dance-along to your hearts content!

August 3rd: Musicals Sing-a-long night – more info

September 7th: Palace Nights - Grease night – more info

October 5th: Palace Nights - Dirty Dancingmore info

November 8th: Palace Nights - Mamma Mia more info

 

 

For all the Family

August 30th: Open Day – more info
                       Kids 4pm-7pm
                       Adults 7pm - 11pm

October 26th: Family Halloween Party – more info

December 7th & 8th: Panto at the Palace – Cinderellamore info


Call to book – 07745 685548

Once booked, deposits and/or full payments are non-refundable, nor can they be transferred to an alternative event.

Please Note:
Occasionally unexpected circumstances beyond our control may impact the planned programme
and, as such, in these extreme circumstances:
•  Venues/ballrooms may change
•  Demonstrations may not be available
•  Workshop programmes / teachers may change


We lead, others follow!
Everyone is welcome – Great Music – The Best Venues and the last true 50/50 social dances playing Ballroom, Latin & Sequence
 

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