York Ballroom and Latin Society

York Ballroom and Latin Society We offer weekly lessons to beginners and non-beginners in Ballroom and Latin Dance

Please get in touch for more information Ballroom dances are:
1. Waltz
2.

The York Ballroom and Latin Society (YBLS) is a society at the University of York providing lessons in Ballroom and Latin American dance. Lessons are for both students and non-students, taught by Joel Chapman, a professional teacher from the Rock Academy of Dance (York, UK). The society runs weekly lessons and practice sessions during university term time. The dances:

Ballroom and Latin dancing i

s fun, sociable and can be a great workout. You can dance for your own enjoyment and to compete at any level (beginners, novice, or intermediate). The dances taught are to an international syllabus, so you'll be getting some great, professional tuition. If you've ever watched Strictly Come Dancing, you get the idea! Quickstep
3. Foxtrot
4. Tango
5. Viennese Waltz

Latin American dances are:
1. Cha Cha Cha
2. Jive
3. Samba
4. Rumba
5. Paso Doble

😂 Last one Laughing social 😂The ultimate test of who can keep a straight face under pressure. Expect outrageous challeng...
04/05/2026

😂 Last one Laughing social 😂

The ultimate test of who can keep a straight face under pressure. Expect outrageous challenges, hilarious moments and plenty of attempts to make each other crack!
The rules are simple: don’t laugh or don’t smile. One by one, anyone who breaks is out - until there’s only one person remaining standing as the ultimate champion

See you there!!

🤍 Roses 🤍Get ready for one of the biggest competitions of the year ITS ROSES!!!!💐Just in case you don’t know how ballroo...
02/05/2026

🤍 Roses 🤍

Get ready for one of the biggest competitions of the year ITS ROSES!!!!💐

Just in case you don’t know how ballroom and Latin competition work we thought we’d help everyone out!!!

Weekly Timetable Here is next weeks timetable, as we begin to prepare for showcase! Also, good luck to all competitors c...
01/05/2026

Weekly Timetable

Here is next weeks timetable, as we begin to prepare for showcase! Also, good luck to all competitors competing in our annual Roses competition.

Roses are white 🤍🌹

✨ Weekly Timetable ✨Roses is this weekend!! We’ve got lots of competition preparation ahead so we’re looking forward to ...
25/04/2026

✨ Weekly Timetable ✨

Roses is this weekend!! We’ve got lots of competition preparation ahead so we’re looking forward to seeing you all there.

Best of luck to everyone competing 🌹🤍

🌴 Tropical-themed Bar Crawl 🌴We’re heading out for a tropical-themed bar crawl starting at Glasshouse. Wear your beat tr...
21/04/2026

🌴 Tropical-themed Bar Crawl 🌴

We’re heading out for a tropical-themed bar crawl starting at Glasshouse. Wear your beat tropical outfits and join us as we move from bar to bar for a relaxed, fun night 🥥🍹

Weekly Timetable We’ve got a full week of training ahead ready for roses! This week, we’ve got technique workshops, supe...
18/04/2026

Weekly Timetable

We’ve got a full week of training ahead ready for roses! This week, we’ve got technique workshops, supervised practice and of course walk on rehearsals!

Can’t wait to see you there!! 💃

Animals social 🐾The brief is simple: pick a creature and dress up. Whether you’re going full mascot suit, keeping it low...
12/04/2026

Animals social 🐾

The brief is simple: pick a creature and dress up. Whether you’re going full mascot suit, keeping it low-key, or coordinating a pack with mates. We’re looking forward to our pub crawl-style social

Gorgeous Ballroom pictures from Blackpool 📸💫
10/04/2026

Gorgeous Ballroom pictures from Blackpool 📸💫

Throwback to Blackpool LOVING THESE LATIN PICS 🔥💃
10/04/2026

Throwback to Blackpool

LOVING THESE LATIN PICS 🔥💃

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