Classes by Location
Maiden Place - Lower Earley
RG6 3HE
Home Studio - Lower Earley
RG6 3**
Kendrick School - Reading
RG1 5BN
St. Peter's Church Hall - Earley
RG6 1EY
Location Abbreviations:
MP=Maiden Place in Lower Earley
StP= St. Peter's Church in Earley
KS= Kendrick School in Reading
Satnav Post codes:
MP: RG6 3HE / StP: RG6 1EY / KS: RG1 5BN
MP=Maiden Place in Lower Earley
StP= St. Peter's Church in Earley
KS= Kendrick School in Reading
Satnav Post codes:
MP: RG6 3HE / StP: RG6 1EY / KS: RG1 5BN
Skirt swishing Workshop 2026
£35.00
Skirt swishing Workshop
Romani influenced skirt dance
Session type: Romani influenced skirt dance where the skirt acts as partial prop throughout the dance for expression.
When: 13th September 2026 at 1:15pm
Duration: 2,5 hours
Where: St. Peter's Church Hall
Additional info:
Intermediate/Advanced level,
A wide skirt should be worn to get the most out of this workshop as the skirt also acts as a prop to highlight moves with expressive swishing and wrapping.
A circle skirt/gypsy style skirt would be ideal.
Performance opportunities:
Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026
Woodley Carnival on 12th June 2027 tbc
Bastille Day Festival Reading tbc
Early Elves tickets Festive Season Hafla until 13th Nov. 2026
£12.50
£10.00
Sandy Maya's Festive Season Hafla
Sunday, 13th December 2026 at 1:30pm
St. Peter's Church hall
Doors open 1:15pm
Early Elves tickets available at £10 until 13th November
after that £12.50
( kids up to age 13 are free )
There is a limited number of seats available at this venue, so please register any extra kids accompanying you.
for performance slot requests, please reach out to Sandy via the contact form
The following X-mas themed dances will be peformed and you can still sign up for those
Santa Baby Workshop choreo on 8th December 2026 @6:15pm
L.E.D. wings choreo Workshop Sunday, 15th Nov 2026 at 1:15pm
£35.00
L.E.D. wings Workshop
Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.
This workshop is not suitable for beginners who have no experience with wings,
Please bring your own props.
Props are not provided at this workshop
L.E.D. wings Workshop £35
Session type: Learn a group choreo with L.E.D. wings
When: Sunday, 15th November 2026
Duration: 2,5 hours
Where: St Peter's Church, Earley
Additional info:
Intermediate level, requires isis-wings-handling ability
Participants need to bring their own props.
Comes with a performance opportunity at the SMD Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026 ( tickets )
Please note that we will work in a dark room for parts of this workshop as we are
working with light effects.
There may be wings with flashing lights, so if you are sensitive to flashy lights, low
light, bright light, sudden light changes,
then perhaps this workshop is not for you.
workshop to be from 1:15pm-3:45pm ( 2,5 hours )
rehearsal time can be used 15 mins prior and 15 mins after workshop
Digital flowers - Appreciation Donation
£1.11 - £55.55
Some people call it "tips" or "buy me a coffee"
If you feel like you would like to express your appreciation of any of my services, be it classes, event organisation, choreographies, inspiration, video or photography services, then please feel free to donate. Any amount will be greatly appreciated and will help me continue to do and share what I love most: Bring the joy of dance to all people.
Maiden Place Rehearsal session PAYG
£12.00
Rehearsal sessions are available to students who have learned dances at workshops and need to practise before an upcoming performance.
The dates are advertised on the What's On section as well as the "rehearsal sessions" section and are being shared within the dance community by Sandy in advance of them taking place.
Only valid for rehearsal sessions at Maiden Place in Lower Earley
Maiden Place function room at MP
MP=Maiden Place in Lower Earley
Satnav Post code:
MP: RG6 3HE
Please check upcoming rehearsal dates at this location here
The dates are advertised on the What's On section as well as the "rehearsal sessions" section and are being shared within the dance community by Sandy in advance of them taking place.
Only valid for rehearsal sessions at Maiden Place in Lower Earley
Maiden Place function room at MP
MP=Maiden Place in Lower Earley
Satnav Post code:
MP: RG6 3HE
Please check upcoming rehearsal dates at this location here
Ticket for Autumn Student Showcase 22nd Nov 2026 @ 2pm
£15.50
Autumn Student Showcase 22nd Nov 2026 @ 2pm
A Showcase for Sandy Maya's Dance students and our local dance community who are looking for a chance to showcase their talent.
Sunday, 22nd November 2026
Alan Cornish Theatre in Woodley
Headley Rd, Woodley, RG5 4JZ ( Parking at the Oakwood Centre ) and cross over the park to the venue by foot. It's a 3 minute walk.
Tickets are required for all dancers and spectators
This is a 2 hour event and starts at 2pm and ends at 4pm
Doors open at 1:30pm
Please keep your belongings with you at all times.
Sandy Maya's Dance cannot be held liable for any lost or damaged items.
This ticket gives you access to the show only, it does not include any food or beverages.
The venue has an in-house cafe, where you can get refreshments before and after the event as well as during the break.
Please note that no food is allowed in the theatre itself.
For performance slots, please contact Sandy.
Santa Baby Solo Choreo Workshop 2026 - 8th December at 6:15pm
£35.00
X-mas-dance Workshop
Session type: Learn an alluring solo choreography to Santa Baby
When: Tuesday, 8th December 2026 at 6:15pm
Duration: 2,5 hours
Where: Home studio in Lower Earley, RG6 3*
Additional info:
Intermediate level.
Dressing up festive for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory
Full address to be shared once booked.
Additional info: Comes with a performance opportunity at our Christmas Hafla ( date and time to be confirmed )
Halloween Dance Workshop 11th Oct 2026 at 1:30pm
£35.00
Halloween Workshop Puppet on a string theme
Session type: Learn a Halloween group dance choreo
When: 11th October 2026 at 1:30pm
Duration: 2,5 hours
Where: St. Peter's Church Hall
Additional info:
Intermediate/Advanced level,
Dressing up for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory
Performance opportunities:
Spooktacular on 25th October, organised by Sammi
SMD Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026 ( tickets )