FAQ

About the Dance Club

What is XS Latin?

What is formation dancing?

What does ‘XS’ mean?

Who coaches XS Latin?

Joining XS Latin Cambridge

Which team should I join?

How much does it cost?

The first two weeks of training are free to new joiners, which will give you a chance to decide if this is an activity you wish to take further.

Subsequent to this trial period, there is a one-off XS membership fee of £25. After this, team members pay monthly subs as follows:

A team: non-students £40/month (£35/month if paying by standing order); students £30/month (£25/month if paying by standing order) plus additional costs associated with competitions.
B/C teams: non-students £35/month (£30/month if paying by standing order); students £25/month (£20/month if paying by standing order) plus additional costs associated with competitions.

I am busy on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays! Do you have any classes on Tuesdays/Fridays/Weekends?

Is there an age restriction?

Can I join XS at any time?

We are always glad to hear from people who are interested in joining XS! However, some times of the year are better for new joiners than others due to the dates of our major competitions.

January and July are particularly good times to start, as they mark the beginning of a new competitive season, giving new joiners maximum time to learn the choreography.

If you are interested in joining the A or B team please contact us at contact@xslatin.org or use the contact page. We will be happy to discuss with you the best time to come along!

Training and competing with XS Latin Cambridge

Where and when do you train?

The A team trains on Mondays (19:45-22:00) and Wednesdays (20:20-22:20) at Milton Community Centre (CB24 6BL).

The B/C teams train on Thursdays (20:00-22:00). The venue fluctuates between Milton Community Centre (CB24 6BL - mostly used during the summer months) and Cambourne Village College (CB23 6FR).

Both teams have members who travel from London to train with us, and we arrange lifts to/from Cambridge North train station for those people. When the B/C teams train in Cambourne, we additionally arrange lifts to/from a number of locations within Cambridge.

We are happy to advise you on the best mode of transport; please use the contact page if you have any questions.

Do I need to bring a partner?

What should I wear?

Do I need special shoes?

Does everyone who trains with the team compete?

How often do you compete?

Both XS teams aim to compete 2-3 times a season. We also perform occasional shows. Our usual competitions are below:

UK Formation Championships (mid May)
British Open Championships (late May/early June)
British National Championships (November)
World Latin Formation Championships (subject to qualification. Normally in Early December. The host nation changes annually).
Donaupokal (Vienna. Normally in mid December).

Shows and Demonstrations

Can I book XS to perform at my event?

Private Ballroom and Latin Coaching

Do you offer couples private lessons?

My fiance and I want to learn to dance for our wedding! Do you offer wedding lesson/choreography packages?

Do you teach salsa, lindy hop, ceroc, or any other forms of dancing?