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DANCING
Who doesn ’ t love a little dance now and then ? Dancing is good for the soul , a form of selfexpression and an enjoyable activity that is great for physical and mental health . There are so many different forms of dance , from ballroom and ballet to folk , swing or disco ; dancing is appealing to people of all ages , shapes and sizes – and you definitely don ’ t have to be super fit to give dancing a go ! What ’ s more , Kent is bursting with dance classes , organisations and schools all dedicated to teaching dance , some a little more adventurous than others we might add .
ADULT CONTEMPORARY DANCE Cascade Dance , Tunbridge Wells www . cascadedance . co . uk / adultcontemporary-classes
Free and inspire the body by delving into the world of contemporary dance . Cascade takes adults through centre , floor and corner work , developing confidence , emotional stability and creative thinking . Classes are headed up by Sam Blackden , an experienced dancer who will tailor the course dependent on abilities , it is however advised that you should have an idea of contemporary dance before attending . Contemporary dance classes here run throughout the year , and focus on conquering contemporary techniques including agility , strength and stamina . Time to let loose and feel the music .
SALSA Salsa Wild , Rochester www . salsawild . co . uk
Learn how to salsa with Salsa Wild , the true Salsa experts , at one of their weekly classes or monthly workshops in various locations across the county including Bexleyheath , Dartford , Maidstone and Rochester . Events include beginner , lunchtime and weekly classes , as well as party nights and weekenders . Join in the fun , meet people and let loose on the dance floor .
COOKING
Nothing beats a home cooked meal , and the pride you feel when you ’ ve managed to cook something delicious is quite something . Cooking can leave you feeling really good ; it ’ s a confidence and mood booster , and more importantly is a great activity to bring all the family together . With a little help , you could become the next Jamie Oliver or perhaps pick up just a few new skills by visiting one of the many dedicated cookery schools based in Kent .
VIETNAMESE CUISINE Kim ’ s Cookery School , Stelling Minnis www . kimscookeryschool . com
Are you a fan of Vietnamese cuisine ? Kim ’ s Cookery School gives people the opportunity to learn how to cook authentic Vietnamese dishes . Whether you ’ re a novice or an experienced cook , the classes are designed to accommodate all levels and will introduce participants to the techniques behind great Vietnamese cuisine . You ’ ll also get the chance to taste what you produce during the time , including vegetarian , seafood and canapes , whilst enjoying time with your classmates . Refreshments and equipment will be supplied .
Kent Cookery School The Courtyard , Mersham-le-Hatch www . kentcookeryschool . co . uk
Based deep in the heart of Kent , in the picturesque courtyard at Mershamle-Hatch , Kent Cookery School offers a wide variety of cooking courses , taught by experienced tutors using fresh seasonal and local produce . Brush up on your knife skills , try new cuisines and enjoy some delicious food on one of the full day or evening courses available ; from Asian and Indian , to seasonal , street food and sweet tooth courses , you ’ ll be sure to be inspired whatever you pick . For something that little bit different , get to grips with the increasingly popular smokehouse cuisine on the Weber American BBQ course ; you ’ ll be creating authentic , mouthwatering barbeque dishes in no time !
BREAD MAKING The Canterbury Baking School , Canterbury www . canterburybakingschool . com
If you ’ ve always dreamed of going on Bake Off , but your cakes just aren ’ t quite cutting it , a bakery course might just be the ideal hobby to take up this year . Join Victoria Feldman on her bespoke family-oriented and friendly bakery workshops and learn all the secrets of baking . Learn how to make artisan specialist breads or bagels and pretzels ; these are ideal for making progress with bread making , or for keen bakers wanting to learn more advanced techniques . Master the art and science behind sourdough and learn the tricks of the trade – sourdough is a real passion of Victorias , using a unique method that gives a softer loaf .
KIM ’ S COOKERY SCHOOL
THE CANTERBURY BAKING SCHOOL
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