~ Walk in ~ Dance out ~
Adult Ballroom, Latin,
and Rock and Roll
Group Classes ~ Social Dances ~ Private Lessons ~ Dance Holidays ~ Wedding Dances
Welcome to our school. We are Peter and 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.
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New Beginners Classes - Spring 2025
- Thursday Beginners Class for CouplesThu 27 MarClaverham Village Hall
Selected Events
- June Friday Night DanceFri 06 JunYatton Village Hall
- 2025 Christmas DanceSun 07 DecShipham Village Hall
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
Improvers
Ballroom and Latin
Tuesday 7.30 to 8.30 pm
Churchill Academy
Covering Rock and Roll, Cha Cha, Waltz, Quickstep and more,
and introducing some basic technique.
Beginners
Ballroom and Latin
Autumn 2024
Tuesday 8.30 to 9.15 pm
Churchill Academy
Couples class for absolute beginners.
First steps in Waltz, Quickstep, Swing Jive, and Cha Cha Cha.
Suitable for dances, weddings, cruises.
Higher 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.
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
For couples who have completed our Improvers course.
Private Lessons
Saturday
8.30 am to 1.30 pm
Churchill Academy
Contact us to book in advance.
Please note, the first available slot may be in 3 to 4 weeks time.
Gift Vouchers
- One month of beginners' classes.Contact usto book your lessons
- 30 minute Private Lesson for two peopleContact usto book your lesson
- 60 minute Private Lesson for two peopleContact usto book your lesson