WELCOME TO JUST DANCE |
SOCIAL / PROFESSIONAL DANCE STUDIO AND DANCE LESSONS IN GQEBERHA (PORT ELIZABETH) |
ABOUT GEORGE MAREE
George is a Professional Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Adjudicator, Event Organiser, and Founder and Director at JUST DANCE. He is accredited with the South African Dance Teachers Association – the oldest internationally recognised dance organisation in South Africa.
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George is a South African Freestyle Dance Champion with more than 40 years of experience in Ballroom and Latin American Dancing. Having trained with some of South Africa’s finest teachers, George has an in-depth understanding and knowledge of fundamental technique, artistic flair and movement of these disciplines. |
He has extensive experience in all levels of teaching, starting from complete beginners on a social level, to the more advanced levels. George is supported by a team of professionally trained teachers with all the necessary skills to make your dancing experience memorable and lots of fun! |
OUR FACILITIES
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OPENING TIMES Monday to Friday: 10h00 to 22h00 Bookings essential. See Lessons page for more info. |
GIFT CARDS Treat the people you love with a personalised JUST DANCE gift card – any dance, any time! Contact us for more information. |
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It is a sport that wakes up the body and the mind and frees the individual to be able to add new dimensions to their lives. And what’s more – dancing is fun! |
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WALK INTO OUR STUDIO
From 6 years to 86 years, and beyond! Dancing puts you in tune with life and other people. The only thing you have to do is to take the first step! Like that first step into one of our classes! |
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LOCATION Our studio is situated 74 Mowbray Street, Newton Park (cnr. Mowbray Street & Ian Avenue), Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha Visit our Contact page to find us on Google Maps |
CONTACT Contact us to request pricing or to book 066 203 4408 |
Dancing is – in its truest form – a way of life!
THE BENEFITS OF DANCING |
BALLROOM & LATIN AMERICAN DANCING PROVIDES A CORNUCOPIA OF HEALTH BENEFITS |
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Ballroom and Latin American Dancing provides a cornucopia of health benefits. According to the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (NHLBI) – strutting your stuff across the dance floor will: |
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REVIEWS |
READ TESTIMONIALS FROM SOME OF OUR HAPPY “JUST DANCE” CLIENTS |
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“Discover a new world of joy, confidence, health, energy and fun with George Maree of Just Dance. His passion is to enrich lives with is amazing knowledge of ballroom / Latin and social dancing. We recommend Just dance for anyone who need to learn dance. Wedding couples, children, teens, couples or individuals can learn to master the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Samba, Salsa and Tango!” ~ DH Photography (via Google) “George and his passion for dance quickly became our best part of a Tuesday and the favourite part of our week. George is probably one of the kindest, most patient and genuine people we have come to know, and is so talented and brilliant at teaching. Thank you George – you and your dancing lessons were some of the best times we had in PE.” ~ Danny Cummings (via Facebook) “Just Dance instructors are able to assess your needs, and tailor-make lessons especially for you; all the while making you comfortable and sharing some laughs! Highly recommended!” ~ Kayleigh Halgreen (via Facebook) “George is a great dancing teacher, the best! We are forever thankful for what he has taught us, building each dancing step patiently and calmly, giving us the confidence to dance the steps socially. Dancing with George has been lots of fun over the past four years, and we are always looking forward to learning new dance steps. Dancing is his passion, and he carries it over in his teaching. As long as what we can move, we will dance!” ~ Ian Visser (via Facebook) “Just dance with George Maree is a life changing experience. George is exceptional and outstanding as dance instructor. He is one of the most skillful dance teachers in South Africa. and teaches, from absolute beginners to wedding couples and experienced dancers with a competitive edge. To take dance classes with George is to be on a invigorating dance journey with him.” ~ David En Christiné Higgs (via Facebook) “I would definitely recommend Just Dance. Whether you are looking for an instructor, just to dance for fun, or someone to teach you to dance for your wedding, George is your guy!!! My fiancé and I are only a few lessons in, and I allready feel like we are dancing some fancy Strictly Come Dancing thing. He really makes each lesson fun, and makes it feel so easy.” ~ Marilizé Fourie (via Facebook) |
Dancing is – in its truest form – a way of life!
PRIVATE LESSONS |
WE OFFER PRIVATE LESSONS FOR SINGLES AND COUPLES IN A WIDE RANGE OF DANCES SUCH AS: |
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Foxtrot • Waltz • Swing • Jive • Rumba • Cha-Cha • Samba • Mambo |
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Walk into our studio and dance out! This type of one-on-one dance tuition is designed for you to personalise your dance progress to your own time, pace and goals. Our students range from wedding couples, career-driven or retired men and women who want to learn how to loosen up and dance on any occasion. Young ladies and gentlemen, busy mothers, aspiring amateurs – we cater to everyone’s needs. All prices on request |
WEDDING LESSONS |
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We offer ‘First Dance’ wedding choreography to our couples, so that they are able to step out with confidence on their big day! We individually choreograph and teach the routine with your ideas and wedding dress restrictions in mind. This ensures that your ‘First Dance’ will be unique and a memorable experience All prices on request |
GROUP LESSONS |
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If your friend-circle needs some fun whilst learning a new skill, get a group together and we will take care of the rest! Minimum booking of 4 couples per course. Wedding couples can book their entourage for group lessons with our specialised teachers. All prices on request |
BOOKINGS & CANCELLATIONS |
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Dancing is – in its truest form – a way of life!
BUILDING OUR FOUNDATION! |
WE OFFER WORLD CLASS, PROFESSIONAL DANCE INSTRUCTORS!FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US FOR REFERENCES! |
ROBERT GRAYDON JOHN HIGGS
Pursuing a career in firefighting!
Worked permanently from April 2022 – March 2024
REINETTE ANNE-MART STANDER
Completed studies at NMBU & now employed as a school teacher in Gauteng!
Worked part-time from March 2021 – November 2023
Dancing is – in its truest form – a way of life!
UPCOMING EVENTS |
REGULAR MONTHLY SOCIAL EVENTS ARE HELD ATOUR STUDIO – HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT! |
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PHOTO GALLERY |
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GEORGE MAREE ADJUDICATING AT ‘SWAY IN THE BAY’ & OTHER EVENTS
NISHA & JEFFREY TAUGHT BY GEORGE MAREE
Dancing is – in its truest form – a way of life!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES |
FREE TRAINING AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASPIRING NEW DANCE TEACHERS! |
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WE’RE HIRING 2024 CANDIDATES!
At JUST DANCE we continuously run FREE training classes for aspiring new dance teachers in the Ballroom and Latin American Dance disciplines. Employment is guaranteed for well-groomed ladies and gentlemen that successfully complete the course. Contact us for an appointment to interview |
Dancing is – in its truest form – a way of life!
Physical Address: 74 Mowbray Street, Newton Park (cnr. Mowbray Street & Ian Avenue), Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha
Postal Address: 74 Mowbray Street, Newton Park (cnr. Mowbray Street & Ian Avenue), Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha
Postal Code: 6070
Telephone: +27(0)662034408
Mobile: +27(0)662034408
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Website: http://www.justdancepe.co.za
Directions: Travel down Cape Road towards Greenacres from the William Moffett intersection. Turn right into 4th Avenue. You will find the NG Kerk/Duch Reformed Church on your right hand side on the corner of 4th Avenue & Mowbray Street.
Latitude: -33.953603
Longitude: 25.562726
