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.
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We rarely cancel events but best check event before arriving. Private lessons are £45 per hour, Social dances are usually £12 p.p. and Thursday classes are still £10 p.p
Classes and Lessons running pretty much as usual. Friday Morning Enjoy Enfield – See enjoyenfield.co.uk (was Active Enfield) resumed Friday 4th September 2026. Rarely do we cancel anything but best confirm dates with Elaine or Martin before attending.
This is a typical teaching week..
Monday – Occasional lessons URC (United Reformed Church), Winchmore Hill.
Tuesday – as above.
Wednesday – Private lessons URC from about 5pm, Winchmore Hill N21 3NU
Thursday – General classes St Stephen’s Church Hall, Enfield EN1 2BA, 7.30pm – 9.30pm (Everyone welcome. Beginners and Intermediate Ballroom and Latin – 3 week cycle, join any week, no partner or booking needed – £10 p.p.). Also private lessons by Imogen ISTD Associate Ballroom 6.45pm – 9.30pm (best book early as these fill quickly). Some privates lessons URC from about 12 midday.
Friday – 10-10.45 Absolute beginners Ballroom and Latin URC N21 3NU (Entrance anticlockwise around building. Book through Enjoy Enfield – term times), Popular Sequence (Book through Enjoy Enfield – term times). Private lessons from midday
Saturday – Private lessons and small group medal classes (you don’t need to take exams) especially concentrating on technique and feeling confident on the dance floor, 10am – 4pm URC, Winchmore Hill N21. Book through Elaine – 07702 437101 or speak to Martin ISTD member, Licentiate Ballroom – 07930 327556
Sunday – No lessons but usual day for exams. Happens about every 6 months. We will let you know 🙂
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Further Information:
Thursday evening classes at St Stephen’s Church Hall
These are running every week as normal. 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 10th October 2026 and Halloween theme dance (halloween dress optional) Sat 31st October 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 Sunday 27th September 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 on Sunday – please book with Martin/Jill. Martin or Elaine can give you your times once fully confirmed. We are welcoming Mrs Yvonne Taylor-Hill 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
Social Dances or Thursday evening classes and Thursday private lessons will be held at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Park Avenue, Enfield EN1 2BA. Enjoy Enfield (was Active Enfield) classes, private lessons, small group classes and exam days are held at 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 exams 😉 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 – Elaine no longer runs Chasamba classes. Please speak to us for alternatives – 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 9th September 2026 – various pages updated. Weekly classes simplified. 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 🙂