This year we are holding two grading days at The Factory - July 1st and December 9th and we hope that everyone on our courses will want to take the appropriate grading test.
Grading Test Preparation Workshops
The tests are not difficult and we will advise you as to the grade you should be going for. Prior to our Grading Days, we will run a special preparation class at each level.
Learning to fence is not hard and it really is fun. Fencing is great for all ages, for men and women and for this Beginners Course you do not need to be particularly fit.
Fencing kit is supplied - all you need are trainers & track suit bottoms & a towel.
Instructor
The instructor for this course is Jim Philbin - One of the UK's top coaches and 5 times British Sabre Champion, a Commonwealth Gold Medalist and Olympic Fencer and former National Team Coach.
This course will be fully booked and numbers are limited.
To book your place, ring us on 020 7272 1122. Price £99
The next courses start on Saturday , Nov 10th and Jan 20th, then every 6 weeks If you want to start right away and we are in the middle of the course, you can take a couple of private lessons to catch up and then join the course.
These courses book up very quickly and numbers are strictly limited (by the number of sets of kit available) so please book as early as you can.
One to One Coaching
A great way to improve both your fencing skills. One to one or small group private lessons are available days, evening and weekend - All levels - Beginners to Advanced.
Learning to fence is not hard and it really is fun. Fencing is great for all ages, for men and women and you do not need to be particularly fit.
Click on Fencing in the main menu for information about our Beginners Courses.
Fencing kit is supplied - all you need are trainers & track suit bottoms & a towel.
Fencing is both great fun and a great way to get fit. It improves strength, flexibility, agility, co-ordination and cardiovascular fitness. Most of all it is a a very effective way to be active and keep fit.
Learning to fence is not hard and it really is fun. Fencing is great for all ages, for men and women and for this Beginners Course you do not need to be particularly fit.
For this course, you should have done our 6 week Beginners Course, or another beginners course, and be familiar with the basic footwork, lunging and simple attacking and defensive moves.
This course will take you to the next level, increasing your repertoire of moves, and developing both your ability to execute successful attacking moves, whilst effectively defending.
Fencing kit is supplied for this course - all you need are trainers & track suit bottoms & a towel, although you might by now be thinking about investing in a side zip jacket (easier to get into) and your own mask, foil and glove.
The best equipment available is made by a British company, Leon Paul and can ordered through the Factory.
Instructor
The instructor for this course is Jim Philbin - One of the UK's top coaches and 5 times British Sabre Champion, a Commonwealth Gold Medalist and Olympic Fencer and former National Team Coach.
This course will be fully booked and numbers are limited. To book your place, ring us on 020 7272 1122. Price £99
This course starts Saturday Nov 10th. If you miss this one, the next course starts in January 20th then every six weeks.
These course book up very quickly and numbers are strictly limited (by the number of sets of kit available) so please book as early as you can.
One to One Coaching A great way to improve both your fencing skills and fitness. Please call for info.
The more work you put into these aspects of your tango the better you will dance - and it will show.
Picture shows Gustavo Naveira and Giselle Ann, one of the worlds most elegant and technically exceptional dancing couples.
The Factory Learning System.
Stage 1 - Beginners - Do a Beginners Intensive - once a month on Saturday.
Stage 2 - Intermediate Level 1 & Recent Beginners - Saturday Afternoon.
Stage 3 - Intermediate Level 1/2 - Thursday night
Stage 4 - Intermediate Level 2/3 - Sunday night.
Free Tango for Members
Tango classes, practice and dancing are free for members - so for only £9.80p a week you can come to all the Tango Classes, Practice Sessions and the Sunday Class and Dance Night free of charge.
You do not need to become a member to dance at The Factory, but if you do, you can save over £50 per month.
The 2008 dates for Saturday afternoon Beginners Intensives are as follows - if you miss this month there is always next month - May 17, June 14, Jul 12, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8 and Dec 6.
FREE TANGO FOR MEMBERS
Tango classes, practice and dancing are free for members - so for only £9.80p a week you can come to all the Tango Classes, Practice Sessions and the Sunday Class and Dance Night free of charge.
You do not need to become a member to dance at The Factory, but if you do, you can save over £55 per month.
Stage 1 - Beginners - Do a Beginners Intensive - once a month on Saturday.
Stage 2 - Intermediate Level 1 & Recent Beginners - Saturday Afternoon.
Stage 3 - Intermediate Level 1/2 - Thursday night
Stage 4 - Intermediate Level 2/3 - Sunday night.
We will use simple steps and figures that will help you to move easily and confidently around the dance floor - focusing on the building blocks that will give you the techniques you need to be an effective leader or follower.
Intermediate Dancers will also find these classes useful as we pay great attention to the technical issues involved in leading and following - and if you already know the steps, then you can focus on getting the technique absolutely right.
Complete beginners - Click on Beginners Tango Argentino in the tango menu for information about our Beginners Intensive Afternoons which are monthly on Saturdays. Choose from: Aug 9, Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1 or Dec 6.
The Factory Learning System.
Stage 1 - Beginners - Do a Beginners Intensive - once a month on Saturday.
Stage 2 - Intermediate Level 1 & Recent Beginners - Saturday Afternoon.
Stage 3 - Intermediate Level 1/2 - Thursday night
Stage 4 - Intermediate Level 2/3 - Sunday night.
Free Tango for Members
Tango classes, practice and dancing are free for members - so for only £9.80p a week you can come to all the Tango Classes, Practice Sessions and the Sunday Class and Dance Night free of charge.
You do not need to become a member to dance at The Factory, but if you do, you can save over £50 per month.
For more info on this class, click on Recent Beginners/Improvers in the Tango menu.
The Factory Learning System.
Stage 1 - Beginners - Do a Beginners Intensive - once a month on Saturday.
Stage 2 - Intermediate Level 1 & Recent Beginners - Saturday Afternoon.
Stage 3 - Intermediate Level 1/2 - Thursday night
Stage 4 - Intermediate Level 2/3 - Sunday night.
Free Tango for Members
Tango classes, practice and dancing are free for members - so for only £9.80p a week you can come to all the Tango Classes, Practice Sessions and the Sunday Class and Dance Night free of charge.
You do not need to become a member to dance at The Factory, but if you do, you can save over £50 per month.
