Community Dance
ER Dance and Fitness is a community dance and fitness group for people in and around Braunstone in Leicester, We offer a range of community-based dance and exercise sessions for children, youth and adults across western Leicester.
this is us
ER Dance and Fitness is a community-funded group based in Braunstone, on the edge of Braunstone Park, for the people in and around Leicester.
Everyone involved in ER dance, sport and fun fitness sessions are volunteers or young paid members that have come through ER Dance training modules. Our volunteers and helpers are of all ages, with some as young as 11 years old while others are in their 60s.
ER focuses on training people to a professional standard, and many of our volunteers are qualified dance, sport and fitness coaches. To date, nearly 20 of our volunteers have chosen to go to college or university to study dance, sport or youth work.
A number of young people that started with ER are now dancing professionally. Several of our former members can now be found regularly performing on stage and screen around the country, and even further afield. Our aim is to reach and share our experiences with as many people has possible within Leicester and throughout the county.
We run classes and exercise sessions at a number of locations throughout western Leicester, including the Westend Club, BRITE Centre, Leicester Leys Leisure Centre and also at the newly refurbished Grove Community Hub in Braunstone. We feel that by being at so many places throughout the community we make it easier for people to come and discover the fun of dance and fitness.
MEET THE TEAM
Find out more about the people who keep ER Dance and Fitness going each and every week. Many of the team are volunteers who give up their time free of charge to help.
If you’d like to get involved with ER Dance and Fitness and help out why not get in touch? We’re always looking for new volenteers and young helpers.
Mandy S
Project Manager
Mandy founded ER over 20 years ago and has been key in its development ever since. She strongly believes that everyone should be able to take part in dance and fitness and get the chance to develop and grow. She has numerous qualifications including a degree in youth and community work and is a level 3 sports coach.
TERNIKA
Volunteer
Ternika is Mandy’s youngest daughter and has been with ER from the womb! She recently qualified at Addict Dance Leicester and has performed across the UK during her time there. She’s a choreographer and loves to share her skill and passion with others.
Krystal
Volunteer
Krystal is one of Mandy’s daughters and has been surrounded by community focused dance and sport her whole life. She has a degree in sports and leisure (because dance wasn’t on the curriculum) and is a qualified dance coach with 20 years’ experience.
ARVIN
Volunteer
Arvin is 18 years old and is a teacher and choreographer here at ER. He is a level 3 sports coach and a level 1 dance leader. In addition to working at ER he also dances and teaches at another a local dance studio as well. He is currently studying for a BTEC level 3 in Sports Science.
CHLOE
Volunteer
Chloe took her first dance class when she was 10. She studied for her BTEC at Studio 79 Dance College and is now studying for a degree at Addict, where she studies a wide range of dance styles. She’s been part of the team at ER for nearly a decade.
James
Volunteer
James has been dancing with ER for about 9 years. He has his BTEC in dance and performing arts and is now studying for a degree in dance and performing arts at Addict Dance academy. He also took part on the level 1 dance leaders course.
Andrew
Volunteer
Andrew is one of our newest instructors and teaches hip-hop and urban contemporary classes at ER. He’s currently in his last year at college and has previously taught dance in London and around the UK.
LUCY-ROSE
Volunteer
DANNIELLA
Volunteer
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ANNABELLE
Volunteer
Annabelle has been dancing with ER for eight years and has been working as a volunteer with some of the younger dancers here for the last year. She recently gained her level one dance leaders qualification through ER.
KERRY
Volunteer
Kerry has been a member of the ER family for 12 years, having joined when when her daughters started classes. She’s a fully qualified ETM and toning instructor, a level 2 sports coach and dance leader.
DENISE
Director
Find a class
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Join Us today
Find out how to join ER Dance & Fitness and also download our membership form.
meet our team
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GET IN TOUCH
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