ARGENTINE TANGO + MODERN BALLROOM INSTRUCTOR

TONY BYGRAVE - CLICK HERE TO GO BACK

"Hi, I'm Tony. I'm very honored having this chance to introduce myself to you, let me tell you a bit about myself... Ever since my first touch of a rugby ball at school, exercise, movement & fitness have played a very big part of my life. Through my teenage years, body-boarding & running played a big part of my life - I ran 100m at County Level. More recently, I studied the discipline of Shotokan Karate for 5 years & in Oct '11 I ran the Letchworth Standalone 10k run. I trained at the England Badminton Centre for my Personal Training Qualifications, allowing me to learn alongside some of the world's best Sports Coaches.

In 2009, Trudi introduced a new Beginners Latin & Ballroom class at Fitness First in Stevenage. This is where I have been working for many years as a freelance Personal Trainer, which is a very rewarding profession. Being the gentleman that I am, I asked a pretty girl on a date to come to the dance class with me (we'd both enjoyed watching "Strictly Come Dancing" on TV and fancied 'having a go') if I'd known how much I'd enjoy it, I would have started dancing sooner!

Learning to dance definitely releases 'feel-good energy' into your mind and body. It is a rewarding, social and a mentally healthy sport, and I know many other people get hooked on the sense of achievement it gives from the start.

From the very first time I attended a lesson with Trudina, she has continually encouraged me to strive for my personal best. This has lead to me dancing at Demonstrations and public events over the last few years, ranging from Charity Fundraisers, to Displays at Nursing Homes, right though to large parties at the London Hilton & Argentine Wine Tasting Evenings!

Fast forward a few years... I am now currently training to take my pre-Associate Teaching Qualification in Modern Ballroom, I've also gained a high level of technical & theoretical understanding in the Argentine Tango, achieving many Awards & Trophies, allowing me the great opportunity to teach and pass on knowledge of my favourite dance. By the end of 2012,

I will have completed my pre-Associate Qualifications in both Latin & Ballroom and have been running successful Beginners Courses in Argentine Tango for Mirrors Dance since October 2011, in Stevenage. My long Term goal is to become an Examiner for the IDTA Dance Association.

I hope to meet you at our classes soon; Tony!

Call 07 889 800 809 Mon-Fri or email trudi@mirrorsdance.com for further information.