Despite being unable to hold our dance school show 'Under the Glitterball 2020', due to your generosity, we have raised a strictly amazing £2,691 which has been donated to our chosen charity; The Matthew Hesmondalgh Memorial Fund - CRY.
Thank you to The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre for their sponsorship, and to everyone who has donated, and to all parents and pupils, and everyone involved with the production. We very much look forward to bringing you a Strictly spectacular performance when it is safe to do so.
COVID- 19- Update
Update 22nd February 2021
Due to the current Lockdown, we are still unable to re-open for children's and adult classes or private lessons.
We are hopeful that children's classes will be able to restart from 12th April 2021, and adult classes from 17th May 2021.
We are still awaiting official confirmation regarding this, and private lessons, but will be in touch as soon as we know more.
Thank you once again for your continued support and patience.
All pupils should have received correspondence from us.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions, or just to say hi. We are missing you all.
When we are ale to return to face to face classes, rest assured we will continuously be working very hard to ensure we are Covid compliant, and teaching from Covid secure venues
We have reduced class sizes, have shorter class times to avoid any overlap in classes, dancers are kept social distanced in their own designated space, sanitiser stations in every venue, track & trace system in operation, venues are wiped down between classes, dancers wear face coverings on entering and leaving venues, windows and doors are kept open, cashless payment system in operation. These are just a few of the steps we are taking to ensure your safety on the dance floor.
Established in late 2005, the Paula Boscott School of Dance Garstang is a family run dance school with classes held in Scorton, Garstang and Catterall (near Garstang), Lancashire.
It is run by Principal Paula Boscott, with all adult classes being taught by husband & wife team David & Paula Boscott, who have both been dancing from pre-school age, and represented the UK in Ballroom and Latin finals. Adult and junior classes follow the IDTA syllabus and provide the opportunity to take exams with the International Dance Teachers Association. The Paula Boscott School of Dance, Garstang offers expert tuition in many dance disciplines suitable for all ages and abilities,
Come along, meet new friends, keep fit and have fun learning to dance. You've seen the celebrities on 'Strictly' do it, now it's your turn. Take the first step.........
☼ IDTA Ballroom qualified.
☼ Qualified Zumba Instructor, FitSteps and FitSteps FAB Instructor RSA level 2 Qualified Exercise to Music.
We are currently closed for face to face classes, however as soon as it is safe to do so, we will re-open adhering to all Covid guidelines. Please take the first step, and get in touch if you would like further information on any of our Children's classes.
New classes starting from Monday 14th September 2020. Due to limited numbers, all new classes must be booked in advance
Children's classes only run in term time. Please check the junior noticeboard for term dates:-
Baby Ballroom
Date: Friday 8th January 2021
Time: 1.45 - 2.15pm
Venue: Scorton Village Hall
Cost:£3.00
Ballroom, Latin, Rock & Roll, Freestyle combined with a huge helping of fun. Age 2 - 4 years approximately. Please enquire for details
Strictly Starters
Date: Thursday 14th January 2021.
Time: 4.10 - 4.40pm.
Venue: Scorton Village Hall.
Cost: £3
Ideal class for reception/ new school starters and year one's.
Strictly Juniors
Date: Thursday 14th January 2021. Time: 4.50 - 5.20pm.
Venue: Scorton Village Hall.
Cost: £3
Age 7 years and above
Due to Covid 19 regulations, Places are limited, and must be booked in advance.
Our aim is to provide a safe, fun dance school environment in which children can learn to dance, aswell as develop confidence and social skills which will benefit them throughout their life.
☼ Ballroom
☼ Latin
☼ Freestyle
☼ Rock 'n' Roll
☼ Fitness & flexibility
☼ Teenage Team
☼ IDTA Exams - 100% Pass Rate
☼ Theatre shows
☼ Displays
All dance school classes and routines are choreographed and taught by Principal:Paula Boscott - IDTA Qualified Ballroom teacher/Fitness instructor & Zumba instructor.
Dance school locations at Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall (nr. Garstang), Cabus Village Hall, Garstang, Scorton Village Hall (nr.Garstang), Garstang Community Academy and St Thomas' Church hall, Garstang
Are you enjoying watching 'Strictly'? If so, please register your interest for our next new 8 week Adult beginner Ballroom & Latin Course
Due to Covid-19, We are keeping a list of our beginners and will be in touch when we have dates to run our next new course. We do not want to start, and have to disappoint our dancers if we need to cancel.
All pupils should have received an email with details. Thank you for your patience.
Re-start dates will be published after the next Government review on 30th December 2020:-
FitSteps and FitSteps FAB.
Created by Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite, FitSteps is an energetic, upbeat dance fitness class featuring all your favourite Strictly dances. Booking essential. Monday's 7.20 - 8.15pm. Date to be confirmed. Due to Covid 19, numbers will be limited, and a second class offered, should there be enough demand.
FitSteps FAB is a lower impact class for people who love to dance, want to keep fit but for a variety of reasons, prefer a lighter intensity, lower impact class.
Fitsteps FAB restarts on Friday's 10.30am - 11.25am, St Thomas's Parish Hall, Garstang. Date to be confirmed. Cost £5. Booking essential. Due to covid 19, numbers will be limited, and a second class offered should there be enough demand
Please see website noticeboard for details.
All classes are taught in a relaxed & friendly environment with the emphasis being on Fun!
☼ Ballroom ☼ Latin American (Beginner to Advanced) ☼ First Wedding Dance ☼ Social Nights ☼ One to One Lessons ☼ Seasonal Dances ☼ FitSteps & FitSteps FAB ☼Weekly Tea Dances
In order to practise your new dancing skills, we have regular social nights, dinner dances, seasonal dancesand our ' always popular ' trip to Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
Tea dances, Friday afternoons, 2.30 - 4.30pm, Scorton Village Hall
Dance school locations at Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall (nr. Garstang), Cabus Village Hall, Scorton Village Hall (nr.Garstang), Garstang Community Academy and St Thomas' church hall Garstang
Our new Adult Beginner's Ballroom and Latin class is now full. If you'd like details of our next course starting in 2021, please get in touch by telephoning 07752 804363. Keeeeeep dancing!!!!