Line dance classes in Portskewett, Newport and Chepstow
Social shindigs £10 on the door
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07810 544163

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Line Dancing in South Wales

Weekly classes in Portskewett and Newport, with social shindigs in Chepstow. Sarah’s Side Kicks has been filling the dance floor since 2007, with everyone from complete beginners to seasoned dancers, and you don’t need a partner to join in.

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Call Sarah on 07810 544163

This Week

  • MonPortskewett Church Hall7pm
  • WedLysaght Institute, Newport7pm
  • FriPortskewett Church Hall10am

Classes from£4Shindig Socials£10

  • Tush Push
  • A Bar Song
  • Bigger Houses
  • Wings to Fly
  • Cancel All Your Plans
  • Jolene
  • Call It a Day
  • Feel Like Hell Tonight
  • Islands in the Stream
  • Bonkers
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So.... Another date.... Not last minute at all 🫣🤣 but next Friday - the 20th November is the Side Kicks 19th birthday 🥰👏😎🥳 so I thought what better excuse than to go for lunch after class that day?
I've booked pretty much the whole of The Dragonfly - 44 max diners - and we have just tonight, Friday morning and Monday night to collect preorders and £5 deposits (cash or card). If you aren't in class and want to come please pm me with your order from the attached menu.
19 years of dancing with you guys, and some original members still weekly dancers!! Amazing. Certainly deserves a celebration!
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Christmas party tickets will go on sale tonight!! 🎄🎶🧑‍🎄☃️🌲🎶
£20 a ticket (cash or card) for a whole night of festive fun and dancing. Drill Hall, Chepstow Monday 21st December full live country band. BYO drink and a plate towards the buffet table..... Only 100 tickets - don't miss it!!
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It's early November and the February Scuff Ya Boots tickets are already sold out!! There's a reserve list for those who might regret not buying one sooner - so see either Sarah or Chelle in class.

Our special guest instructors now include our lovely Lyn Street, Michelle Huckle, Rhys Ap-Gwilym Williams, Noreen Wall and another new surprise Side Kick wanting their chance to shine. Another sell out promising bags of music, dancing and fun for everyone.... an exciting start to a memorable 2027.
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If you fancy nominating the Side Kicks or Sarah for a Chrystal Boots award then please feel free. Be a laugh! We have already scooped a Welsh award this year .. details coming soon ... so why on earth not??
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Improvements keep coming even when I'm on holiday! Check out our spanking new WEB site, expertly written by my very talented son - https://thewebalchemist.co.uk/ - and bringing us kicking and yee haa-ing with style into the 21st century. 😎🤠😎
http://www.sarahssidekicks.co.uk

Classes are all as normal this week with Chelle at the helm - she's got some cracking new dances on the list but don't have too much fun without me!
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I think I must be too easy on you all!! 🤣 Happy Halloweekend.
A packed line dance class clapping along in a village hall

Timetable

Dances

Side Kicks dancing a flash mob routine in a shopping centre

Videos

Lines of dancers holding hands during a Side Kicks class

Country, pop, Latin and rock and roll

No partner needed

What Is Line Dancing?

Any form of dance performed in a line. Not just the “yee ha” dances people picture when they think of American line dancing (although we do some of those as well). We Rhumba, Salsa, Waltz, Stomp and Cha Cha Cha, to name but a few.

It’s a great way to dance if you don’t have a partner, meet new friends and simply have loads of fun dancing to all genres of fantastic music.

We recently took part in a university study on the link between physical exercise and wellbeing, and we work closely with local community groups such as the Chepstow Menopause Group, Caerwent Show, Newport based Whispers from The Earth, Chepstow Rugby Club, the Lion’s and the Chepstow Ukelele Band. The consensus is that it’s a great way to escape the pressures of everyday life, even if just for an hour, as a Side Kick.

Find the Right Class for You

Every session runs three classes back to back, so you can start at the beginning and stay on as your confidence grows.

Class 1

From Scratch

For complete beginners.

Learning the basic steps to get into the enjoyment of line dancing. Every dance is taught over at least three or four weeks and then walked through each session, so no-one is left to flounder.

£4.00 a class

Class 2

The Next Step

For dancers with a little experience.

Slightly more involved dances that build on the steps you’ve already learned and help you find your technique – with the inevitable reminders when you need them.

£4.00 a class

Class 3

A Step Further

For the more seasoned dancer.

Longer, more technical dances for anyone who is completely hooked and fancies a gentle challenge. This class is slightly longer to allow more time for teaching the longer routines.

£4.50 a class

Stay on and saveClasses 1 and 2 £6.50All three classes £7.00
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Your Week on the Dance Floor

We’re mainly based in Portskewett and Newport, with monthly social shindigs alternating between Chepstow and Newport. Dancers come from as far as Cardiff, Caerphilly, Lydney and Abergavenny, as well as Chepstow, Caldicot, Rogiet, Undy, Magor, Penhow and Shirenewton.

Monday evenings

Portskewett Church Hall

Crick Road, Portskewett NP26 5UL

  • From Scratch 7pm£4.00
  • The Next Step 7.45pm£4.00
  • A Step Further 8.30pm£4.50
Venue details

Wednesday evenings

The Lysaght Institute

Orb Way, Newport NP19 0RA

Last class here 16 Dec. From the new year: St Patrick’s Church Hall, Cromwell Road.

  • From Scratch 7pm£4.00
  • The Next Step 7.45pm£4.00
  • A Step Further 8.30pm£4.50
Venue details

Friday mornings

Portskewett Church Hall

Crick Road, Portskewett NP26 5UL

  • From Scratch 10am£4.00
  • The Next Step 10.45am£4.00
  • A Step Further 11.30am£4.50
Venue details

First time?

Will It Suit Me?

If you love music and keeping fit the easy way, and maybe you don’t have a willing dance partner, this is for you. All classes are inclusive, open, friendly and very laid back. We are all there to dance and have fun!

What should I wear?

Anything you feel comfortable in: jeans and a t-shirt, a pretty flowy dress, or go the whole distance with the full Western look. We really don’t mind at all and love to see all styles on the dance floor. Layers are a good idea as we tend to get a bit hot at times.

Which shoes are best?

It’s always better to have a bit of slip on your sole rather than non-slip trainers. Some people prefer flats and some prefer heels, it’s your call. On your first session feel free to bring along a few pairs to try, as every floor is different. Sarah has worked hard over many years to find the right floors in the right venues, and in 2026 we have the best of the best for all our sessions.

Find a class that suits you
A row of colourful leather cowboy boots lined up on a shelf

Boots optional

Sarah teaching at the Drill Hall Social Night

Sarah leading the class

Your teacher

Who Is Sarah?

Sarah has lived all her life in and around Chepstow, went to Wyedean School and now lives in Caerwent with her hubby (and roadie) Simon. She has enjoyed line dancing since 1995 and is very proud to share her love of it, and her ever-expanding knowledge, with everyone who comes to her classes.

Sarah passed her dancing medals in 2002 and started Sarah’s Side Kicks in November 2007. In 2008 she was thrilled to become fully qualified, under the wings of the UKA, as a competent Western Line Dance Teacher. We now dance under the care of the more recently formed and brilliant ELD, so we are fully insured, qualified and very well practised to give you a great experience.

Dancing since 1995

Beyond the weekly class

What Else Do We Do?

A group of line dancers lined up at a workshop day

Scuff Ya Boots

Twice a year we host Scuff Ya Boots, inviting guest instructors along so we all learn something new, with a delicious supper and lovely large wooden dance floors. February’s is at the Holiday Inn on the Coldra M4 roundabout in Newport and August’s is at Lydney Town Hall, where we have a superb fish and chip supper from Blakeney Chip-In. See the events page for this years’ dates and ticket details.

Group photo of the Side Kicks in fancy dress on their weekend away

Our Annual Weekend Away

Every April we head to Torquay for our weekend away, and over the years we’ve also taken over hotels in Paignton, Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight. It’s half board, with exclusive use of a beautiful ballroom – with just our dances and our music! Fabulous food and plenty of fun and friendship. Booking forms are available in class.

A crowd line dancing on the grass at the Chepstow Racecourse Nashville race day

Chepstow Racecourse

In June Sarah runs the dance workshops at the Chepstow Racecourse Nashville race day, getting racegoers up and dancing on the grass.

Dancers on the floor in front of the stage at the South Wales Country Music Festival

South Wales Country Music Festival

The Side Kicks lead the dance sessions at the South Wales Country Music Festival at The Corn Exchange each November. It’s a great way to meet some famous artists – Sarah’s all time favourite on stage collaborations being with UK artist Twinnie and Nashville’s Kyle Elliot.

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Parties, Displays and Community Events

We love hosting private themed party nights – Christmas and birthday parties, corporate workshops, hen and stag parties, and weddings. We also dance for WI groups, school and village fetes and nursing homes, and lead Scout and Brownie sessions.

Tell Sarah your date and venue and she’ll let you know what we can do.

Ask about a party or display

Out and About

We join the global line dance flash mob in May, and on August Bank Holiday Monday 2026 we enter a float in the Pill Carnival.

For a spell we also had a regular slot on the Pure Country Show on Newport City Radio, chatting all things line dancing with special guests. And from 26 to 29 November 2027 we’re off to Blackpool for our twentieth birthday weekend, including a Monday morning of dancing and afternoon tea in the Tower Ballroom (£390 per person, half board).

Our events through the year

Come and Dance With Us

Give Sarah a ring on 07810 544163 to find the right class, or have a look at the timetable and come along. Classes start at £4.00 and you don’t need a partner.

See the timetable
Call Sarah on 07810 544163