~ Walk in ~ Dance out ~
Adult Ballroom, Latin,
Rock and Roll, and
Ladies' Disco
Group Classes ~ Social Dances ~ Private Lessons ~ Dance Holidays ~ Wedding Dances
Welcome to our school. We are Peter & Julie Purdie and we founded PJ's Dance Academy together over twenty years ago.
We teach in the North Somerset area and have enjoyed seeing our classes evolve into long-lasting friendship groups through a shared love of dancing.
Selected Events
Fri, 07 FebTLH Toorak Hotel07 Feb 2025, 15:00 – 09 Feb 2025, 12:00TLH Toorak Hotel, Chestnut Ave, Torquay TQ2 5JS
Tue, 27 FebChurchill Academy and Sixth Form27 Feb 2024, 19:30 – 20:30Churchill Academy and Sixth Form, Churchill Grn, Winscombe BS25 5QN, UK
Multiple DatesSun, 25 FebClaverham Village Hall25 Feb 2024, 15:00 – 17:00Claverham Village Hall, Bishops Rd, Cleeve, Claverham BS49 4NF, UK
Weekly Classes
If you have danced before and would like to join us, we can always find an existing class which will suit your needs.
Please contact us to arrange a free half-hour private lesson so we can find out what will work best for you.
If you have any questions about any of the classes
Ladies Disco - Latin
Rock and Roll
Monday 7.15 to 8.15 pm
Weare Village Hall
No partner required.
Please contact us to join.
New Beginners
Social Dance Course
Second Stage
Monday 8.15 to 9.00 pm
Weare Memorial Hall
For absolute beginner couples.
Basic steps in Rock and Roll, Cha Cha Cha, Waltz, and Quickstep
Suitable for dances, weddings, cruises.
Intermediate
Ballroom and Latin
Wednesday 6.45 to 7.45 pm
Churchill Academy
For couples who have completed our improvers course
Intermediate
Ballroom and Latin
Wednesday 7.45 to 8.45 pm
Churchill Academy
For couples who have completed our improvers course
Intermediate / Advanced
Ballroom and Latin
Thursday 6.45 to 7.45 pm
Claverham Village Hall
Introducing advanced routines and techniques
Intermediate
Ballroom and Latin
Thursday 7.45 to 8.45 pm
Claverham Village Hall
Covering Rock and Roll, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Waltz, Quickstep and more, and introducing some basic technique.
Beginners
Social Dance Course
First Stage
Thursday 8.45 to 9.30 pm
Claverham Village Hall
For absolute beginner couples.
Basic steps in Rock and Roll, Cha Cha Cha, Waltz, and Quickstep
Suitable for dances, weddings, cruises.
Private Lessons
Saturday
8.30 am to 1.30 pm
Claverham Village Hall
Contact us to book in advance.
Please note, the first available slot may be in 3 to 4 weeks time.
