We are a popular North London ISTD medallist and social dance school teaching around Enfield and Winchmore Hill. We run monthly dances and enter people for medallist exams. Martin can also train dancers for professional Associate Ballroom exams. Congratulations to Imogen for passing her final Associate ballroom exam with excellent results. Everyone is welcome at our friendly Thursday evening classes at St Stephen’s Church Hall – see below for details. Website updates by Martin Gould – ISTD Licentiate Ballroom and previous holder of Phyllis Haylor scholarship, Website design by Luke – Techfather .. More details below..
Calendar below followed by more detailed information..
We rarely cancel events but best check before arriving. Private lessons are £45 per hour, Social dances are usually £12 p.p. and Thursday classes are £10 p.p
Classes and Lessons running pretty much as usual, apart from Friday Morning Active Enfield which resumes Friday 1st May (4 week course – 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd May 2026). Rarely do we cancel anything but please always confirm dates with Elaine or Martin before attending.
May 2026
1st May – Friday – 10am Friday Beginners Ballroom booked through Active Enfield, 11am Popular sequence booked through Active Enfield, Friday private lessons – all at URC
2nd May – Saturday – private lessons/group class at URC
6th May – Wednesday – private lessons late afternoon/evening at URC
7th May – Thursday evening classes at St Stephen’s 7.30pm – 9.30pm, £10 p.p
8th May – Friday 10am Friday Beginners Ballroom booked through Active Enfield, 11am Popular sequence booked through Active Enfield, Friday private lessons – all at URC
9th May – Saturday – private lessons/group class at URC – Martin, Elaine and Imogen. Also Saturday evening social dance at St Stephen’s 7.30pm-10pm, £12 p.p. – usually 2nd Saturday of the month
13th May – Wednesday – private lessons late afternoon/evening at URC – Martin and Elaine
14th May – Thursday evening classes at St Stephen’s 7.30pm – 9.30pm, £10 p.p
15th May – Friday 10am Friday Beginners Ballroom, 11am Popular sequence booked through Active Enfield, both booked through Enjoy Enfield website, Also Friday private lessons – all at URC
16th May – Saturday – private lessons/group class at URC – Martin, Elaine and Imogen.
20th May – Wednesday private late afternoon/evening lessons by Martin/ Elaine at URC
21st May – Thursday evening classes at St Stephen’s 7.30pm – 9.30pm, £10 p.p
22nd May – Friday 10am Friday Beginners Ballroom booked through Active Enfield, 11am Popular sequence booked through Active Enfield, Friday private lessons – all at URC
23rd May – Saturday – private lessons/group class at URC – Martin, Elaine and Imogen.
27th May – Wednesday private late afternoon/evening lessons by Martin/ Elaine at URC
28th May – Thursday evening classes at St Stephen’s 7.30pm – 9.30pm, £10 p.p
29th May – Friday – Private lessons by Martin and Elaine at URC
30th May – Saturday – private lessons/group class at URC – Martin, Elaine and Imogen.
June 2026
June classes and lessons continue pretty much as above, apart from Friday Morning Enjoy Enfield which resumes Friday 5th June 2026 (3 week course 5th, 12th and 19th June – Book through Enjoy Enfield – www.enjoyenfield.co.uk ). Rarely do we cancel anything but please always confirm dates with Elaine or Martin before attending. Please phone Martin or Elaine for more detailed information.
July/ August 2026
Classes at St Stephen’s and lessons/mini classes at URC (apart from Friday morning Enjoy Enfield which resumes after the Summer Holidays) running mostly as normal. Social dances at St Stephen’s – Saturday 11th July and Saturday 8th August 2026
More detailed Information below…
Thursday evening classes at St Stephen’s Church Hall
These are running every week as normal from 8th Jan 2026. Entrance on side of building. Good parking and large floor. No need to book or bring a partner as we rotate followers. £10 flat rate on door for the evening. Beginners 7.30pm, intermediate 8.25pm. Ends 9.30pm. Very friendly classes. You can move round (most people opt to do this) or stay with your partner. Please let Martin, Elaine or Jill know if you would like to be added to our mailing list. Your privacy is important to us and we don’t share any details unless you want to be entered for ISTD exams
Saturday Social dances at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Park Avenue EN1 2BA
7.30pm-10pm. Dates for your diary: Upcoming social dances – Sat 11th July and Sat 8th August 2026. Bring your own drink (can be alcoholic) and food. We very rarely cancel events but best confirm they are running before attending. Entrance around side of hall. Very friendly, everyone welcome – you don’t need to attend any of our classes etc. No partner needed. £12 p.p. Large floor and free parking next to hall. Phone Elaine to book (07702 437101)/ reserve a table with friends, pay on the door or book on line (click here).
Social Inclusion
Support for those affected by suicide loss – Please see page on menu above. We are very inclusive of anyone who has experienced any loss or bereavement. Please phone Martin or Elaine to see how we can help you after loss. We are also hoping to develop Social Prescribing early in 2026.
Next exam day confirmed
Our next exam date is now confirmed as Saturday 18th July 2026 at URC (United Reformed Church), 77 Compton Road, Winchmore Hill N21. Please reserve this date and the day before (Friday) for practice. Meal at the King’s Head after the exams (Saturday or Sunday TBC) – please book with Martin/Jill. Martin or Elaine can give you your times once fully confirmed. We are welcoming Mr Simon Cruwys as our examiner.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Imogen who passed her final Associate ballroom exam with flying colours achieving the highest grade and is now a qualified teacher at New Life Dance.
Venues and Medals
Events or group lessons will be held at either St Stephen’s Church Hall, Park Avenue, Enfield EN1 2BA or the United Reformed Church hall, 77 Compton Road, Winchmore Hill N21 3NU. We occasionally also use Holy Trinity Church in Winchmore Hill (We will let you know if this is the venue. Please see the bottom of the front page and phone Elaine on 07702 437101 to book. Medallist exam routines (you don’t have to take the exam 😉 have fully resumed as well – these are a great way to improve your technique. If you’ve missed dancing for a while please don’t worry, we will gently ease you back into dancing to build up your confidence.
Friday morning courses at URC – now booked through Enjoy Enfield
10am Beginners Ballroom and Latin
11am Popular Sequence
Cost averages about £8 per class and courses range from 2 to 5 weeks. If you can only join part way through that is fine. Very relaxed classes. Any problems booking please speak to us 🙂 Last Friday class is 19th June before summer hols.
Also..
Regular term time Dance classes at St Jude’s School, Englefield Green TW20 0NP have been postponed until further notice. Martin will let you know if they are planned to resume.
Please Note: Martin has added a new page giving an overview of ISTD Medallist teaching. Because the number of routines have increased, most group slots will be focussed on particular routines and levels. Some Whats App groups have been created to let people know when their dances are being taught. These dance groups are very popular and will mostly take place on Saturdays. Private lessons are also a great way to look good with accurate footwork, posture and direction. Please speak to Martin or Elaine. You need to have attended lessons, classes or private lessons to be entered for exams.
Thank you to everyone who supports New Life Dance at Dances, workshops, ISTD medal classes and regular classes. ISTD medal classes/group lessons are usually held on Saturdays at URC church Hall, Winchmore Hill (speak to Martin or Elaine for dates/details). A big thank you to Kate and Ronnie for their amazing live singing spots and all helpers including Jill, Imogen, Marianne, Helen and more. Great to see all the people who regularly come to classes as well as new people at classes, workshops and events.
Please see ‘New Life Dance’ and ‘Better Life Dancing’ on Facebook to see previous photographs of previous dances, workshops and classes. This isn’t presently being updated but will give you a good idea what our classes and dances look like. Click on link on the bottom of the home (1st) page.
Chasamba classes have been temporarily suspended. These are dance exercise classes using Latin and ballroom moves with Elaine. Please speak to us for alternatives as we teach all Ballroom and Latin dances (10 dances) plus Argentine Tango and Salsa basics which are a lot of fun 🙂
Please add our e-mail address: info@newlifedance.co.uk to your computer address book so you can receive all our notifications (otherwise they can go to your junk folder).
Standing Coronavirus Advice: With flu and Covid re emerging periodically we ask everyone to thoroughly wash their hands before any classes or events. This will help reduce the spread of germs. Dancers should not attend if they develop any cold or flu symptoms. Please be aware a headache and/or temperature/ loss of smell may be sign of developing symptoms of flu or Coronavirus.
Data protection – We value all of our dancers and keep minimal information to periodically send you e-mails to keep you updated with classes and events. Information is stored on a password/ fingerprint/ face ID secured electronic devices or names written on paper lists to gather interest, take payment or complete Council registers. We don’t pass your information to 3rd parties unless it is needed for ISTD exams or you give permission. If you would like a more detailed copy of how we store your data/ security or would like to be removed from our mailing list please contact Martin via info@newlifedance.co.uk and you will be removed immediately. Although, of course, we really hope you want to stay and to enjoy our classes and dances 🙂 From December 2019 we have a new video policy – we are able to individually supply videos of routines for dancers entering Medallist Exams through Martin, which remain the intellectual property of New Life Dance and are not to be shared individually or through social media. For full privacy and video policy please see ‘Privacy Policy’ page/ click here.
Last updated 16th June 2026 – various pages updated. If you notice any errors please let Martin know. New exam date, dates for Social Dances, Thurs evening classes updated. What’s on amended, videoing policy included. Privacy policy page updated. Data protection info included. Thanks to Luke – The Techfather – as always for great Website Design, advice and making this website secure 🙂