Dancing queen; After a lifetime of enjoying dancing Irene Davies is finally stepping out and running her own salsa class: Above, Jade Johnson and dance partner Ian Waite. Right, Natalie Cassidy and Vincent Simone.FOR Irene Irene, Byzantine empress Irene (īrē`nē), c.750–803, Byzantine empress (797–802). She served (780–90) as regent for her son, Constantine VI, and later was made (792) joint ruler. Davies salsa dancing is very much a family affair, writes Alison Young. Despite being just 20, the dance student from Llanishen, Cardiff, recently started her own salsa classes - following in the footsteps of two of her aunties - Irene and Anna Constantinou, who already run classes in the city. Although her classes at Llanishen Rugby Club may not have all the glitter and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing Come Dancing is a BBC TV ballroom dancing competition show that ran on and off from 1949 to 1998, becoming one of television's longest-running shows. The show was created by Eric Morley, the founder of Miss World, and began in 1949 by broadcasting from regional , they are proving a big hit. "I was already helping one of my aunties with a salsa class in Fairwater fair·wa·ter n. Nautical 1. A device used to fair the lines of an underwater fitting. 2. The bridge and conning tower on a submarine. when I realised that there weren't any dance classes in Llanishen," said Irene, who is in her final year of studying for a degree in dance. "I'd just moved back to Llanishen and deciSded that I had to put that right and started my own salsa classes a few months ago. "I love salsa and everybody that comes along and tries it seems to as well - it's a fusion of so many different influences from so many different countries. "Anybody can do it - no matter what their age or ability. I go through the basic steps and then people can just put their own interpretation on it. "It's very sociable - I always get my dancers to change partners so they can meet more people - although we always seem to be short of men. s "The popularity of Strictly Come Dancing has definitely had a positive effect on my dance classes and all dance classes which is great." Irene aims to perform and travel with dance when she graduates. "I have danced all my life but it is really only in the last five years that I have taken it more seriously. "It was my auntie Irene who taught me to be short salsa and who has really inspired me. Dancing on my which is I can't describe how you feel when you dance but you can just lose yourself." dance She said salsa dancing was also very good exercise and was recommended by many physiotherapists to help joint mobility. only it more "Everybody can dance - there is no such thing as two left feet," added Irene. me to Join Irene at Llanishen Rugby Club on a Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. Cost pounds 5. Alternatively you could try Irene and her auntie Irene Constantinou's salsa class at Fairwater Conservative Club on Mondays, 7.30pm. Salsa teacher Irene Davies PICTURE: Andrew Davies There are several well-known people named Andrew Davies, including:
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