Men's Lessons
“the ideal place to learn your first steps in style - a million miles from the tea dances and Blackpool pier” - GQ.COM
Taking the Lead
Conrad Murray:
Co-owner of the studio and husband to Karen Hardy.
Occupation: IT contractor in London
Favourite Sport: Rugby. 11 years in the Surrey league.
Dance Background: Amateur champion
Conrad Says...
"More often than not, occasions arise, be it a wedding, office party or corporate gala-ball where our dancing ability is tested. Having that ability to move around the dance floor with a good measure of confidence and skill is a great asset for guys to have"
No Experience Required
Men of all professions and backgrounds have found that they have an aspiration to dance. Here is a glimpse of those who have swapped their extra left foot for a right one:
The Cricketer
Mark Ramprakash, Batsman for England and Surrey.
Dance background: Is the 2006 Strictly Come Dancing Champion.
In action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXb7X-4-NCA
The Boxer
Evander Holyfield, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion
Dance background: Appeared with Karen on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing "Champion of Champions" showdown.
In action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lMDIvuZKrE
The Entertainer
Justin Lee Collins, TV presenter and comedian
Dance background: Took lessons at the studio in preparation for a competition in the USA for his TV show.
In action: As scene in ‘Justin Lee Collins Is…
The Dance Scene
Hollywood has a knack for producing some of the coolest dance scenes in film; whether in a classic romantic comedy or a full blown action movie! Here are our favourite scenes:
The Experience
Karen Hardy Studios makes sure learning to dance is not a painful experience for you. Private one-to-one lessons and your own personal plan, tracking your progress, ensure any goals you set will be reached. A licensed bar also comes in handy when you’re taking those first couple of lessons.
Visiting the Studio
The easiest way to check out the studio is to come down for a complimentary taster session. This involves a 25 minute private lesson for you or your partner and the chance to talk through your dancing goals. We’re open until 10pm Tuesday through to Saturday so there’s plenty of space to book in a time around your schedule.
As seen on GQ.COM
http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/entertainment/entertainment/articles/090311-come-dancing.aspx