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Groovy Promotions: Enjoy member's rates instantly for any Level 1 Courses. And for just $20/annum, enjoy member's rates for all courses by Groove Dance School for the entire year!
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What's Grooving?: Have fun with Hip-Hop & MTV Groove courses at Groove @ Waterloo on Saturday afternoons! Also, did you know that DJ Joseph just came back from his spin stint in Taiwan and will be spinning at the upcoming Singapore Salsa Festival? More updates here.
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Groovy Events: For the year-end, we've lined up exciting workshops and events just for you. We've even planned for a Festive Make-Up Course! Click here to read more.
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Who's Grooving?: Ming is a polefessional dancer, and a seasoned entertainer. The first in Singapore to master the very challenging Hand Spring, Ming is now offering groovy Pole Workshops @ Groove Dance School.
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Q3.
Do I need a dance partner for partner dances such as Salsa,
Street Cha-Cha, Merengue,
Bachata, Salsa Casino Rueda?
A.
No, you are not required to join the courses with a partner. Just as there will be ladies who
attend the class/course singly; likewise, there are gentlemen without partners.
Salsa and all other partner-dances offered at GROOVE are not monogamous in nature. In
fact, we encourage you to dance with as many partners as possible to better your lead/
follow skills.
Typically, our instructors encourage students to change partners to get used to
leading/following a stranger during the course. Of course, if you prefer to stick to your own
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Q4.
Do you have equal number of men and women in your partner-dance classes?
A.
In most cases, we do not have an equal ratio of the sexes. However, because we
encourage changing of partners, every student has a chance to execute their newly-learnt
dance patterns on a number of partners to check their lead/ follow techniques. This is
practised in most dance schools both nationwide and worldwide.
In rare cases where there is an apparent imbalance of sex ratio, our more advanced
students will be assisting the classes to ensure a better balance between the sexes.
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Q5.
I am not comfortable dancing in a
group. Do you offer private classes?
A.
Group classes are an economical way to learn and make new
friends. However, your
learning capability may be different
from your classmates. Private classes are an excellent
way to learn fast and focus on specific
aspects of your dance techniques. Our private
classes rates may be found here. Please note that we only offer private classes on
Saturdays & Sundays at our Waterloo branch only.
Please e-mail us at
info@groove.com.sg for private classes rates.
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Q7.
Are there any trial classes which I may attend before I
decide to sign-up for an entire
course?
A.
No, we do not offer trial classes on regular basis except on special occasions throughout
the year (such as Anniversary of the School and other Marketing Campaigns). You may opt
to pay for a single session fee and participate in a single lesson of a Level 1 course. It is
preferable that you attend the 1st lesson of the entire course. Registration procedure for a
single session or an entire course should follow the same process as the online course
registration.
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Q8. How do I register?
A.
Follow the instruction as below:
Online:
• You must register online through this link.
• Our dance courses are categorized according to dance types. Select which dance type you are interested in:
Salsa | Street Cha-Cha | Merengue/ Bachata | Cardio Salsa | Exotic Dance/ Lap Dance & Stripexercise | Pole Dance/ Pole Groove | Belly Dance | Hip-Hop | MTV Groove | Jazz | Reggaeton/ Latin Jam / Others
Next, and then, click on the level of the dance course you have decided on:
• Against each
course/ workshop details, you will see the words ‘ To
Start GROOVING,
Register Here’ against the preferred
course date. Click on this link, if you are interested
in the course.
• The instructions on the website will the guide you through the following registration
process.
•You
will receive a web-based and an e-mail confirmation. If
you encounter difficulties,
simply
e-mail to info@groove.com.sg.
• Despite online registration, your reservation will only be secured if full payment for the
course/ workshop is made.
At The Studio:
• You may also register at either of our studios (refer to time and venue table below secure
your registration by making immediate payment by cash or credit card (effective 14th
August 2008). Please arrange with Groove by calling to make an appointment before
making payment. A dance card will then be issued. This card is valid up to its
expiry date and must be brought to every class.
Groove @ Tras Street
(Note: appointments required. We are closed on Public Holidays and on days when
there are no classes at the studios as specified on the calendar format of the website)
Tuesday8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Groove @ Waterloo Street
(Note: appointments required. We are closed on Public Holidays and on days when
there
are no classes at the studios as specified on the calendar format of the website)
Thursday 7:00 PM – 9:00PM
Friday 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Important Information to Note:
• The studios @ Tras Street & Waterloo Street are occupied by Groove Dance School,
Belly Dance Discovery and Acro Polates.
• The online procedure (described above) only applies for registration for Salsa, Street
Cha-Cha, Merengue, Bachata, Cardio Salsa, Exotic Dance, Lap Dance, Stripexercise,
Pole Dance and Pole Groove by instructors from Groove Dance School.
• Belly Dance courses are offered by Belly Dance Discovery. Registration for these
courses must comply with the procedures specified here or you may reach them at
987 999 60.
• Acro Polates complements Groove Dance School’s Pole Dance & Pole Groove
courses with their Pole Fitness courses which focuses more on specific muscle
strengthening, pole exercise and fitness. They provide informative exchange of
information on both Belly Dance & Pole Dance on their online forum here.
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Q9.
How do I make payment?
A.
Please note that your registration will only be secured once full payment has been made.
Payment should be done at least 7 days before the course commences.
1. At Either of Our Two Studio Locations:
Please arrange with us (call 6223 4813) to make payment by cash (on
Thursday – Sundays) at either one of our 2 locations – Tras Street or Waterloo Street.
Groove @ Tras Street
(Note: appointments required. We are closed on Public Holidays and on days when
there are no classes at the studios as specified on the calendar format of the website)
Tuesday8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Groove @ Waterloo Street
(Note: appointments required. We are closed on Public Holidays and on days when
there
are no classes at the studios as specified on the calendar format of the website)
Thursday 7:00 PM – 9:00PM
Friday 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
2. Internet Banking:
Alternatively, you may also arrange Internet Banking to Groove Private Limited DBS
current account @ 010-902378-0. Our bank code = 7171 and branch code = 010.
Please take note of the transaction number and e-mail us the details to inform us that
payment has been made.
3. Cheque Drop:
Or, you may drop a cheque to any DBS or POSBank to Groove Private Limited and write our
account details at the back of the cheque (DBS current account number: 010-902378-0. Our
bank code = 7171 and branch code = 010).
4. OCBC Savings Account ATM Transfer:
If you are an OCBC Account Holder Account Holder, you may wish to arrange for ATM
Transfer to OCBC Savings Account: 548-9-008374. Keep the white receipt issued by the ATM machine and produce this on the first day of your class. You may also wish to e-mail
us @ info@groove.com.sg to inform us that you have done this so that we can reserve
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Q10.
What must I wear?
A.
You should wear as follow:
For Salsa Beginners Level 1 &
2, Ladies/ Men's Styling, Merengue, Street Cha-Cha &
Bachata:
• If you are heading
to the studio after work, office gear will suffice.
• If you are heading
to the studio from home, gym gear or casual clothes are
acceptable.
• Men: No slippers/flip-flops.
Shoes are preferred.
• Ladies: No slippers/flip-flops/slip-ons.
Heels with ankle support are preferred.
For
Salsa Intermediate; Advance & Men’s Styling:
Same
as above, but also avoid track shoes with soles that provide
a lot of friction. Ladies
may
want to consider investing in a pair of dance heels with
good ankle support and suede
soles.
Refer to this link
to purchase your shoes.
For
Cardio Salsa, Latin Jam, Reggaeton, Hip-Hop:
• Gym gear.
•
Dance sneakers and jazz shoes are acceptable for Cardio
Salsa/ Latin Jam/ Reggaeton and Hip-Hop classes.
•
Bring your own hand towel/ small towel to wipe away perspiration.
Exotic Dance & Pole Dance:
•
Gym gear, preferably tight-fitting ones to allow good view of muscle movements.
•
For footwear: do bring along a pair of heels with ankle straps.
•
For higher levels of Exotic Dance, we do NOT encourage students to use short as there
will be a lot of floorwork and this requires students to be on their knees for a fair bit.
Alternatively, you may also wish to use knee guards.
Lap
Dance:
•
Gym gear, preferably tight-fitting ones to view the muscle movements.
•
Do bring along a pair of heels with ankle straps.
•
According to the instructors’ specifications, you may be asked to bring a button down
long-sleeved shirt to incorporate stripping into the dance lesson. Ask your instructor on
the first day of class if your Lap Dance Course requires this (usually on the 2nd – 4th
lesson only).
Pole Dance:
•
For Pole Dancing, opt for sports Tank or crop top & shorts (a MUST!). Avoid 3-quarter
pants or sleeves because the pole adheres better to bare skin. In practicing advance
pole stunts such as inverts, besides strength & technique, we largely require friction
between skin and pole to stay in the position. Hence we need to wear clothes that expose
some skin.
•
For footwear: do bring along a pair of heels with ankle straps.
Belly
Dance:
•
Gym gear, preferably tight-fitting ones to view the muscle movements.
•
No footwear is required.
•
For levels 1, no Belly Dance Hip Scarf is required. Check with your instructor of the first
day of class if you want to purchase hip-scarves.
Please
note to bring along this completed copy of this
registration
form with you on your
first
day at our studio (only applicable for first visits to the
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Q11.
What happens if I cannot come for one of the classes during
the course?
A.
When we publish our dance courses for registration, it is assumed that our students are
able to commit to all dates of every class. You may check the entire course schedule
through this link. We also plan our classes for the duration of a 4-8 week period only. By
doing so, we trust students are able to commit easily and plan their time ore effectively.
If you are still unable to attend any of your classes due to unexpected workload or change
in personal plans, you may wish to see if there is a class of the same category, level and
price which you may attend through this link. All you have to do is use our Groovy Search
button found on the calendar page here. You will see this page:
Follow the instructions below:
a) Select month and year.
b) Select course code (refer to legend on calendar).
c) Select lesson number.
d) Double-click on search.
The calendar will then display all classes which fit your search criteria. You may wish to
go for this replacement class (terms & conditions apply).
Please note that you may only exercise this option if the following terms and conditions
are met:
• Your dance card must not have expired.
• Most importantly, once you have made your decision, call us on the day of the class to
check if class is on.
• You must communicate your intention to join the replacement class (if any) before the
commencement date of the class and before the expiry of your dance card.
• This action is subject to the management’s approval.
• There will be no reminders from the management.
• Please note that there is no guarantee.
There are several reminders of this policy in several collaterals (eg. poster at the studios;
e-mail confirmation; and, terms & conditions at back of card). You may wish to click on this
link to familiarize yourself with other important studio policies. |
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Q13.
What
are Groovy Nights?
A.
Groovy Night is organized 4 times a year – typically in April, July, October & December.
During these events, we celebrate an evening of 30 - 40 min workshop, games, students
and/ or professional dance performances and social dancing. This event requires pre-
purchase of tickets and is open to students and their friends. Updates are typically found
through this link. Pictures of past Groovy Nights may be found through this link.
If
you we have not answered any of your questions here, feel
free to contact us
at
info@groove.com.sg.
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Q14.
Are there any other terms & conditions I must be aware about?
A.
To ensure fair customer service to all students; product consistency; and, to keep prices
competitive, we require all students to abide by the following terms and conditions found
here.
Participants of any of the courses, practices or activities should realize that there are
risks of injuries/accidents or even possibility of death associated with all forms of
dance or exercises. When you sign up to do a course or class with the studio, you
confirm that you are certified fit & healthy to participate in the course/activity and that you
voluntarily engage in the activities, and assume all such risks and agree that the studio,
its company, instructors or any of the studio/company’s staff, or affiliates are NOT IN ANY
WAY responsible nor held liable for any such injury/injuries or loss (or limbs life etc) you
may suffer or a result of the classes and / or any other such events conducted at / by the
studio/company.
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Q15.
Your website shows classes by both Groove Dance School and Belly Dance
Discovery? I am unsure of my class registration procedures.
A.
Both Groove Dance School & Belly Dance Discovery occupy the same studio premise (this
is true for the Tras street branch only). Groove Dance School specializes in Salsa, Street
Cha-Cha, Bachata, Merengue, Exotic Dance, Lap Dance, Pole Dance and Pole Groove.
Belly Dance Discovery, on the other hand, specializes in Belly Dancing, Flamenco and
other female-only dance genre associated with Belly Dancing.
To register for classes by Groove Dance School, please click here.
To register for classes by Belly Dance Discovery, please click here.
Click here for more information on registration procedures:
- Q8. How do I register?
- Q9. How do I make payment?
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Q16.
Are there any fees (other than the course fee) that I should be aware about?
A.
To enjoy preferential rates, you may wish to join our membership scheme at only $20/ per
annum. You will then enjoy the member’s price listed for all our courses during the term of
your membership.
If you are not a member, you will have to pay the non-member’s rate. (Please note that we
only introduced the membership system in May 2008 to reward members. This would
mean that even if you have taken classes with us before May 2008, you do not
automatically qualify as a member).
As specified before, Groove Dance School shares its premise with our partners Belly
Dance Discovery & Acro Polates who have different operations system. For courses with
them, do check with them separately.
• In short, to enjoy members’ rates for any course offered by Groove Dance School, a $20/
annum membership fee will have to be paid by the student.
• To join any dance course offered by our partners, your Groove membership fee will not
automatically entitle you to privileges offered by them. That said, we encourage you to
inform our partners that you are members of Groove Dance School just in case they
have something in store for you! |
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