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BALLROOM
LATIN AMERICAN
CLASSICAL
WEDDING DANCE
ZUMBA ® FITNESS
PRIVATE LESSONS “Dance isn’t something that can be explained in words; it has to be danced.”

25/10/2026

So happy and extremely grateful for another fantastic 5* review compliments of Marie and her husband , Jamie .
Their First Dance Testimonial
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The biggest joy for me is to witness their transformation from turning two people who thought they had two left feet into a couple who could actually enjoy being on the dance floor. It's a memory they will have forever, and I’m thankful and appreciative for having been part of their memorable first dance wedding journey .
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“Marie Okeeffe
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Before we started our wedding dance lessons with Derek, we honestly would have said that we both had two left feet! We were never really dancers, and the thought of doing a first dance in front of everyone definitely made us nervous. We just wanted to be able to get through it without feeling awkward or self-conscious.
From the very first lesson, Derek made us feel completely at ease. He took the pressure away and created a routine that felt natural and achievable for us, while still making it feel really special. As the lessons went on, our confidence grew so much, and instead of worrying about the dance, we actually started looking forward to it.

On the wedding day, it all came together better than we could ever have imagined. Our guests couldn't believe it, and everyone was talking about our first dance afterwards! It became such a memorable part of the day and something we are so glad we put the time into.

Looking back at the photos and videos, especially the moment captured with the lift, we're so happy that we went for it. Before our lessons with Derek, we genuinely would never have imagined ourselves doing something like that!

Derek, thank you so much for your patience, encouragement and for creating a dance that suited us perfectly. You turned two people

25/10/2026

It was such a pleasure to have the honour of assisting both Isabelle and Cian with preparing their first dance choreography.l, and seeing the beautiful transformation they both made from being nervous dancing in front of their wedding guests to being excited about preparing a memorable first dance they could be proud of .

Their First Dance Testimonial
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Isabelle Merle
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We had such a great experience learning our first dance with Derek!
We wanted to have this special moment on the day and create a memory we could look back on for years to come. We were both quite nervous about dancing in front of all our guests and definitely didn’t feel like natural dancers, so the idea of having a choreographed first dance was a bit scary at first, but also reassuring to be guided by a professional. We tried watching YouTube videos, but quickly realised we’d be much better off taking Derek’s classes! We were worried about forgetting the steps or looking awkward, but Derek made everything feel so much easier and more enjoyable.

He created a routine that suited us and the song we chose perfectly, and was so patient and encouraging throughout all our sessions. By the time of the wedding, we actually felt excited about our first dance rather than nervous! We realised that it didn’t have to be perfect or complicated; it was simply about enjoying that moment together and making it our own. We also came to really appreciate each dance session, not only for learning the dance, but also because it gave us a chance to pause, connect and enjoy some time together in the middle of all the craziness of preparing for the wedding.

Our first dance ended up being one of the highlights of our wedding and such a lovely memory to have.
Seeing our guests’ reactions and knowing we had created this little surprise for them made the moment even more special and emotional for US.
We’re so glad we decided to do it, as learning to dance together gave us a new way to connect as a couple and created memories we’ll cherish for the rest of our lives.
Derek’s classes are such a wonderful investment, not just in your wedding day, but in a special and fun experience you get to share together. We couldn’t recommend him enough!❤️
Isabelle & Cian

01/10/2026

What a great start we had to our 8 week Social Beginner Ballroom & Latin American Dance Douglas Community School - with everyone dancing Basic Social Foxtrot figures

30/09/2026

Great start to our beginner Social Ballroom & Latin American Dance classes at Douglas Community School as we take everyone through the Basic Social Foxtrot around the room

22/09/2026

Another first dance testimonial just landed and to that I’m eternally grateful to Zoe and Thomas Williams for their kind words . It’s been so good to witness the growth and transformation of these two over their wedding dance journey with me . A couple who had immense fear within themselves brought on by them thinking they had two left feet paired with self consciousness and a feeling that they don’t like being looked upon on the dance floor to a couple brimming with confidence as they mastered their first dance with ease and grace fills me with joy. Dancing Derek
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12/09/2026

Attention Engaged Couples Of Munster!
And For this weekend only !
✳️To Celebrate 15 years In Business as Dancing Derek 🎉🎉🎉🎉🕺💃
✳️I’m giving for this weekend only 15% reduction off all first dance packages for engaged couples getting married in 2026 or 2027
✳️Tell all your friends who are engaged to be married and are looking for a similar experience to what you went through that this special offer is
✳️For this weekend only you will avail of this offer (on placement of your deposit which secures your booking) !

11/09/2026

And there is more - this one came in 3 days ago . I’m extremely grateful and honoured to have assisted Chelsea and Stephen with preparing their first dance routine to this upbeat popular song “Suddenly I See” by K T Tunstall and the funny thing is despite the awkwardness they had of having two left feet and having fear of dancing in front of their guests , they suddenly did see that by keeping a growth mindset approach to what I offered them , the magic did happen for them too on the floor . Because from getting over their fears and awkwardness they allowed themselves to laugh through the fun process I brought them on each week and with the practice they put in I could see by the end of their lessons with me , a complete transformation, and a fantastic first dance routine on their wedding night . Dancing Derek

26/08/2026

Autumn Term 2026
8 Week Line Dance Course
Course Costs : €85 per person
Course Time : 7-8.15pm
Course Starts Monday September 21st 2026
Enroll by post from Monday August 31st 2026

By post: Enclosing details of course and fee to Adult Education Office, Carrigaline Community School, Waterpark , Carrigaline, Cork
Note:- An email address must be provided.

Online enrolment. Go to https://carrigcs.ie/adult-education and click the enroll link to Adult Education and select course prior to payment!
Enrolments queries can be emailed to [email protected]

Looking forward to seeing you all soon !
Dancing Derek (A.U.K.A / A.I.D.T.A)

26/08/2026

Autumn Term 2026 - 9 Week Line Dance Courses

Course Costs : €90 per person
Course Time : 7-8.10pm
Course Starts Tuesday & Wednesday September 30th 2026

Enrol by post from Monday 24th September 2026.
By post: Enclosing details and fee to Adult Education Office, Douglas Community School, Clermount Avenue, Douglas, Cork
Note:- An email address must be provided.

Online enrolment niow open. Go to dcscork.ie and follow the link to Adult Education!

Enrolements queries will also be accepted during school office hours by calling (085) 2645142.

Please note :- The Beginners Line Dance Course is ONLY suited to those who have not done the Beginners Course before.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon !

Dancing Derek (A.U.K.A / A.I.D.T.A)

18/05/2026

Feeling extremely grateful for seeing this beautiful first dance review come in from a couple whom I helped prepare their first dance mash up routine 😃🕺💃🎉🎉🙏🙏

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Monday	9:30am - 10pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 10pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 10pm
Thursday	9:30am - 10pm
Friday	9:30am - 10pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm

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Website

https://dancingderek.com/

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