Beginner Welcome Evening
Event start:
23/02/2026 7:30pm
Event end:
23/02/2026 10:30pm
Event description
You’ll arrive to a warm, friendly greeting from our crew, who’ll explain how the evening works, introduce you to a few people, and make sure you feel right at home. Then, you’ll enjoy your very first Ceroc class – a fun, easy-to-follow session where you’ll learn simple moves, swap partners, and start dancing to music straight away.
After the class, there’s time to practise, grab a drink, and join our venue’s WhatsApp group so you can keep in touch with new friends. You’ll then take part in a relaxed beginner practice session, run by our crew, where you can go over the moves from your first class and build your confidence before your next visit.
No partner needed, no pressure – just a friendly night out and the start of your dancing journey.
Booking options:
Pay On The Door
Venue information:
The Mill Arts and Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 7ED
Event summary
This Beginners Welcome Evening is the perfect first step into the world of dancing.
Event timing and prices
Welcome Chat & Membership Forms: 7.25pm
Beginner Class: 7.45pm - 8.30pm
Social Dancing: 8.30pm - 8.40pm
Beginner Practice Session; 8.40pm - 9.20pm
Social Dancing; 9.20pm - 10.30pm
Close: 10.30pm
Cost: £10 per person plus £1 membership card fee OR
Buy 6 classes for the price of 3! Just £31.
Event type:
Beginner Days
Phone:
01634 240700
Travel & Parking information
The Mill Arts and Events Centre is located along Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 7ED - just off Rayleigh High Street.
There is parking outside the venue in two pay and display car parks; Bellingham Lane Car Park or the Mill Hall Car Park. There's an overflow car park for at least 150 cars, about a 5 minute walk from the venue, at the Webster Way Car Park (SS6 8JQ). Parking is free after 7pm.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
TRAIN
Trains to Rayleigh travel on the Shenfield to Southend line, and there are regular services to London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria.
The train station is only an 8 minute walk to the venue. Turn right out of the station and follow the Crown Hill Road up towards the high street, turn left towards the green clock tower and onto Bellingham Lane.
BUS
The Rayleigh Bus and Coach station is located in the High Street, just 2 minutes from the venue.
Buses are run by Arriva as follows:
1 Southend to Rayleigh
9 Rayleigh to Shoeburyness
7/8 Rayleigh to Shoeburyness
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