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Another chance for Wokingham to dance with Strictly Come Dancing star Ian Waite … for free!

Session will be held to help raise funds for Arts4Wokingham

by Emma Merchant
March 25, 2023
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Ian's class will support Arts4Wokingham, and bring the arts to Wokingham. Picture: Emma Merchant

Ian's class will support Arts4Wokingham, and bring the arts to Wokingham. Picture: Emma Merchant

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STRICTLY Come Dancing star Ian Waite invites people to join him for a free one hour dance class.

He is offering another opportunity to take part in his ‘Fitsteps combined fitness and dance session.

As a supporter of Arts4Wokingham, Ian will be waiving his usual fee for the class.

Instead, participants are invited to make a modest donation to Arts4Wokingham.

The charity campaigns to promote public art in the borough, and aims to install its first project, The Arc, outside Wokingham’s new Carnival Hub.

Arts4Wokingham’s Chair, Charlotte Haitham-Taylor says she is thrilled that Ian has chosen to offer support.

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She says: “Ian’s involvement with us is a real bonus.

“It’s great to have someone on board who recognises just how uplifting, significant and stimulating the arts can be.

“They not only inspire on a personal level but can also be crucial in defining and shaping public places.”

Ian ran a similar class in January but some people were unable to make the weekday evening slot.

This time the session is scheduled to run after lunch on a Sunday.

Ian hopes this will make it easier for more people to take part.

The ‘Fitsteps’ class will run at Wokingham’s Carnival Hub, on Sunday, April 2.

People can just turn up for the session, which starts at 2.30pm.

There’s no dress code but trainers and sportswear are advised.

For more information about Arts4Wokingham, Visit: www.arts4wokingham.com

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