GingerFred Dance Studio

Dance Classes at GingerFred...
Welcome to the GingerFred website!

Hi! I'm Lou and I run GingerFred Dance Studio in Langport, Somerset.

The studio offers:
ADULT MODERN DANCEFIT (7 classes of the same class weekly)
SOCIAL BALLROOM AND LATIN (private or group lessons weekly)
ARGENTINE TANGO (private or group lessons weekly)
SOCIAL DANCE NIGHTS & TEA DANCES (monthly)

Please scroll down to the next page to find out more information about all the classes and their times.

The studio welcomes adults aged 16+
More details about the classes:
Adult Modern Dancefit. We have 7 of these classes during the week, they are pretty much identical but can vary in pace so its important to enquire about your prefered session.
Class members can also enjoy 'hopping' into another weekly class if the cannot attend their regular class. All classes are 1 hour duration.
Monday - 5pm and 6pm
Tuesday - 4pm and 6pm
Wednesdy - 6pm with a Latin flavour
Thursday - 4pm and 6pm
The description of the class is below and the GingerFred YouTube channel has plenty of videos to give you an idea:
youtube videos
Please note: absolute beginners may feel they need a private lesson to begin.
If you are keen to join this thriving dancing community please
GET IN TOUCH and tell us a little bit about you so we can fit you to the most suitable class.
What to expect...
The music is the drive in this class and the tunes can be ANTHING fabulous from the 50's, 60' up - classical, nostalgic, cinematic and funky...pitched perfectly for women in their 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's! We all know how this joyous music drives us to dance better thus getting fitter.
There are about 75 women that take class at the studio across the week and it also is a great way to make new friends.
From time to time we are also socialise together as well - with dance parties to try out our routines (see picture!). It feels like a lovely community of people with a shared goal of learning new things, pushing the body to be its best and feeling creative through dancing.
Our MANTRA is 'MOTION IS LOTION AND REST IS RUST'

Ballroom dancing, Argentine Tango and Latin:
This is a thriving community of couples and pairs of friends who want to learn this wonderful and achievable style of social dancing.The Ballroom and Latin is 'social' and is described as a non - competitive version of the dancing you see on say 'Strictly'.
It is comprised of all the same dances like Foxtrot, Tango and Waltz and the Latin with Cha Cha and Rumba etc. But the beauty of social steps is they are created to be 'felt' rather than 'watched or/and judged'. There is no competing or awards but the actual big award is the joy of dancing with someone you love being with and learning a new, creative skill together! We actively encourage total beginners and many of the couples you will meet at one of our monthly dance socials actually started at the studio as complete beginners. These steps are designed to feel more gentle and logical.

We have an ongoing Thursday 7pm group class - any level can join any time. Private lesson slots are worked out with the couple individually. These can make a great present for a loved one. All it takes is a bit of trust that you can give it a go and you will find out you CAN DANCE!
So, you are ready to give it a go...
If you are really keen to join this thriving dance community then get in touch below and tell us about yourself and your dancing passion!

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About Lou Barrett

Lou has been working professionally in dance for 28 years. Training first at Bretton Hall College for the Arts, where she gained a First Class Hons Degree in dance. Following this she embarked on a year in Japan, touring with a jazz company.
On her return she gained a place at the world class London Contemporary Dance School where she gained a diploma in Dance and Choreography.
Originally from Bolton, Lou was slowly making her way South and had her first taste of beautiful Somerset where, at the age of 23, she took the role of dance and drama lecturer at Yeovil College. But after 2 years the urge to choreograph professional work was still there so it was back to London where she also worked part - time for the Pegasus Theatre in Oxford - as a participation officer for drama and dance. It was during this time Lou applied to take a performance to the New Choreography Festival 'Resolutions' at the Place Theatre, London. Following the success of this show Lou was invited back to bring choreography for the next 2 years.

Lou became Head of Dance at Prior Park College, Bath in 2003 and also founded Bath Youth Dance Company. That year her 3rd festival show was reviewed successfully in the Guardian and other media outlets which prompted Lou to apply to the Arts Council to make her first touring full - length show. Over the next 7 years Lou made 6 touring shows; all supported by the Arts Council and other funding bodies. The shows toured theatres up and down the country plus national and international festivals such as Prague Festival, Edinburgh Festival, Brighton and Bristol. In 2012 aged 38 and on tour with the show 'Luna' Lou decided it was time to retire from national touring to focus on her dream of running her own dance studio.
Whilst covering Head of Dance at Richard Huish College, Taunton Lou spotted an empty building to rent that looked PERFECT to develop into a lovely studio. For the last time Lou sought funding from the Arts Council and her bid was successful and during the winter months the studio was born.

Opening its doors in 2013 the studio just blossomed into this wonderful, bustling, happy place for dancing. Each week about 150 adults come and share in the dancing delights of GingerFred. Tango dancing, private lessons,. group lessons, social events...the dancing never stops.

For all the moments in her career, running GingerFred has been the absolute highlight... Sharing her passion for dance is what Lou feels she was put on this earth for (oh and also looking after her two dogs 🐕😉) come and meet us soon x
The Dance Hall
We also offer monthly social dance events for all our clients and their friends.
These take place in the lovely Parrot room in the Town Hall, Langport. This is a great opportunity to put the moves you are learning on to an actual dance floor!
Complete beginners are indeed welcome as Lou is on hand to offer instruction - as are the more experienced dancers - it really is a lovely, friendly event. We offer both Saturday evenings (cash bar) and Sunday afternoons (cake and hot/soft drinks). Both events are £10 per person.
For dates and details about joining us (advance booking is essential as we have no more than 15 couples) get in touch.

Dance Classes at GingerFred...

Welcome to the GingerFred website!

Hi! I'm Lou and I run GingerFred Dance Studio in Langport, Somerset.

The studio offers:

ADULT MODERN DANCEFIT (7 classes of the same class weekly)

SOCIAL BALLROOM AND LATIN (private or group lessons weekly)

ARGENTINE TANGO (private or group lessons weekly)

SOCIAL DANCE NIGHTS & TEA DANCES (monthly)

The studio welcomes adults aged 16+

More details about the classes:

Adult Modern Dancefit. We have 7 of these classes during the week, they are pretty much identical but can vary in pace so its important to enquire about your prefered session.

Class members can also enjoy 'hopping' into another weekly class if the cannot attend their regular class. All classes are 1 hour duration.

Monday - 5pm and 6pm

Tuesday - 4pm and 6pm

Wednesdy - 6pm with a Latin flavour

Thursday - 4pm and 6pm

The description of the class is below and the GingerFred YouTube channel has plenty of videos to give you an idea:

youtube videos

Please note: absolute beginners may feel they need a private lesson to begin.

If you are keen to join this thriving dancing community please

GET IN TOUCH and tell us a little bit about you so we can fit you to the most suitable class.

What to expect...

The music is the drive in this class and the tunes can be ANTHING fabulous from the 50's, 60' up - classical, nostalgic, cinematic and funky...pitched perfectly for women in their 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's! We all know how this joyous music drives us to dance better thus getting fitter.

There are about 75 women that take class at the studio across the week and it also is a great way to make new friends.

From time to time we are also socialise together as well - with dance parties to try out our routines (see picture!). It feels like a lovely community of people with a shared goal of learning new things, pushing the body to be its best and feeling creative through dancing.

Our MANTRA is 'MOTION IS LOTION AND REST IS RUST'

Ballroom dancing, Argentine Tango and Latin:

This is a thriving community of couples and pairs of friends who want to learn this wonderful and achievable style of social dancing.The Ballroom and Latin is 'social' and is described as a non - competitive version of the dancing you see on say 'Strictly'.

We have an ongoing Thursday 7pm group class - any level can join any time. Private lesson slots are worked out with the couple individually. These can make a great present for a loved one. All it takes is a bit of trust that you can give it a go and you will find out you CAN DANCE!

So, you are ready to give it a go...

If you are really keen to join this thriving dance community then get in touch below and tell us about yourself and your dancing passion!

About Lou Barrett

The Dance Hall

We also offer monthly social dance events for all our clients and their friends.

These take place in the lovely Parrot room in the Town Hall, Langport. This is a great opportunity to put the moves you are learning on to an actual dance floor!

Complete beginners are indeed welcome as Lou is on hand to offer instruction - as are the more experienced dancers - it really is a lovely, friendly event. We offer both Saturday evenings (cash bar) and Sunday afternoons (cake and hot/soft drinks). Both events are £10 per person.

For dates and details about joining us (advance booking is essential as we have no more than 15 couples) get in touch.