Hurst Dance Studios - Events & Socials

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Socials & Events

Welcome to The Palace Ballroom, Hindley
Home of Palace Dance Studios

All new classes starting this May

Full details on our class pages

See you on the floor!
The Palace

Hawaiian Ball

Three Weekly Social Dances –
Everyone is Welcome!
Each one unique and with a different host
No partner required – we have dance hosts! – Free Membership

Great Music – Amazing Venue – The Best Hosts – A Warm Welcome Guaranteed
All available as pay-as-you-go – or with our 'Platinum Pass' £60 per month and you can do our entire timetable of classes and socials (Saturdays not included)

Classes payable separately.

Come Dancing at The Palace

• Tea Dance Tuesdays – £6.50 – pay on the door
1pm - 1.30pm – Sequence Class – half price when attending the Tea Dance
1.30pm - 4pm – Tea Dance – 75% Sequence / 25% Ballroom & Latin

• Wednesdays – £7.50 – pay on the door
     6.15pm - 7.00pm   – Sequence Class – half price when attending the Social Dance
     7.00pm - 8.00pm   – Ballroom and Latin Class – half price when attending the Social Dance
     8.00pm - 10.45pm – 50/50 – our original social dance, and still popular, playing 50% Ballroom &
                                      Latin – 50% Sequence and a sprinkling of Rock 'n' Roll, Latin Line and
                                      Argentine

• Saturdays
     4th Saturday of each month – our monthly 50/50 dance night - a chance to get dressed up.

     £12.50 pay on the door – includes welcome drink of your choice, sequence 7pm-7.45pm and
     dancing from 7.45pm - 11.30pm.

Some events fall outside of this date occasionally and some events vary. See poster above for
details and prices.

Regular Events – see Events listings
A chance to get dressed up – themed nights

• Sundays
(Please note: There is no Sunday social the day after our monthly Saturday dance on the 4th Saturday of the month. Closed dates 2026: 1st March, 29th March, 26th April, 24th May, 28th June, 26th July, 23rd August, 27th September, 25th October, 29th November)
7.15pm – Sequence Classes – two rooms – Beginners and Improvers
8pm - 10.45 pm – 50/50 – Our original social dance, and still popular, playing 50% Ballroom & Latin, 50% Sequence, and a sprinkling of Rock 'n' Roll, Latin Line and Argentine

• Workshops and Classes
     We hold weekly classes in various styles and levels
     One weekend per month we host 3 days of workshops
     Full listings are on The Big Weekend page

2026 Diary Dates

Summer Diary
13th June – Spring into summer with the Glitter Ball
                    The Mike Brown Band playing 50/50 Ballroom, Latin & Sequence. Black tie, wear a little
                    sparkle - summer-themed canapes and desserts. Tickets £25.
27th June – The Palace Ball – An evening of Ballroom, Latin & Sequence. Welcome drink and lesson
                    included.
                    Around-the-World theme – celebrating the start of The World Cup. Themed music and
                    decor. Smart dress code - themed attire welcome - just £12.50 in advance.
10th - 12th July – Dance Weekend – Malvern. See holidays.
25th July – The Palace Ball – An evening of Ballroom, Latin & Sequence. Welcome drink and lesson
                    included.
                    Dance through the decades – themed music and decor. Smart dress code – themed
                    attire welcome, dress as your favourite decade. Just £12.50 in advance.
22nd August – The Palace Ball – An evening of Ballroom, Latin & Sequence. Welcome drink and
                        lesson included.
                        Best of British Summer Time – themed music and decor. Smart dress code – themed
                        attire welcome. Just £12.50 in advance.

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Autumn Diary
13th September – Medial Exams. 9am - 2pm (time allocated).
18th - 20th September – Dance Weekend – Skipton. See holidays.
26th September – Anniversary Black and White Ball – fish and chips, world-class cabaret, red-carpet
                             welcome. Black Tie Ball – tickets £25.
24th October – The Halloween Ball – Our 11th Annual Halloween Ball, amazing fun, dancing and
                         games.
                         Halloween themed music, decor and welcome drink. Halloween costumes most
                         welcome. Just £12.50 in advance.
20th - 22nd November – Dance Weekend – Harrogate. See holidays.
28th November – The Palace Ball – An evening of Ballroom, Latin & Sequence. Welcome drink and
                             lesson included too.
                             Casino Royale themed music, decor and welcome drink. Smart dress code, or
                             perhaps come as your favourite Bond character. Just £12.50 in advance.

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Winter Diary
23rd December – The Winter Ball – The Mike Brown Band playing 50/50 Ballroom, Latin &
                            Sequence. Delicious hot food and scrumptious desserts.
                            Black Tie optional. Tickets £25.
27th December – Twixmas Dance. Non-stop dancing, welcome drink, red carpet, demonstration and
                             nibbles. Tickets £15.

31st December – New Year's Eve Ball – Our world-famous Palace Buffet, red-carpet welcome and
glass of sparkle at midnight.

We lead, others follow!
Everyone is welcome – Great Music – The Best Venues and the last true 50/50 social dances playing Ballroom, Latin & Sequence