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Zills Improv session Drills - Pick your date ( 45 mins )
£0.00 - £10.00
Zills improvisation session
Session type: A session designed to keep you playing finger thymbals, drilling patterns and improvise with dancing.
A 45 minute session divided in:
10 minute warm up - 25 minute play - 10 minute cool down
When: Ad hoc dates, check times and availability here
Duration: 45 minutes
Where: Hawkedon Way Home Studio in Lower Earley
Additional info:
You do not require your own zills but the basics of zilling is essential to participate in this class..
You can borrow a pair of finger thymbals in the session
The full address will only be provided once the booking has been placed.
Wear clothing you feel comfortable moving in
Zills Improv session MONDAY 13th July @7:15pm ( 45 mins )
£10.00
Zills improvisation session
Session type: A session designed to keep you playing finger thymbals, drilling patterns and improvise with dancing.
A 45 minute session divided in:
10 minute warm up - 25 minute play - 10 minute cool down
When: Monday, 13th July 2026 @ 7:15pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Where: Hawkedon Way Home Studio in Lower Earley
Additional info:
You do not require your own zills but the basics of zilling is essential to participate in this class..
You can borrow a pair of finger thymbals in the session
The full address will only be provided once the booking has been placed.
Wear clothing you feel comfortable moving in
Zills intro at 6:45pm - Monday, 15th June 2026
£15.00
Zills Introduction session ( saver pass option )
Session type: An introduction to playing finger cymbals
When: Monday, 15th June 2026 at 6:45pm
Duration: 1 hour 15 Minutes
Where: Hawkedon Way Home Studio in Lower Earley, RG6 3..
Additional info:
You do not require your own zills or any prior knowledge, as it is aimed at beginners.
You can borrow a pair of finger cymbals in the session
The full address will only be provided once the booking has been placed.
Wear clothing you feel comfortable moving in
Minimum registration needs to be reached for the class to run. Once registered, the class will not be refunded.
In the event of cancelation by Sandy Maya's Dance, you'll get notified 2 days prior to the event and a full refund will be issued or the credit can be used for another class.
CanCan 2027 - Pay As You Go £13
£13.00
Option 2: PAYG option for the course
Session type: Cancan choreo course ( 6 Saturdays )
in the build up to perform at Bastille Day Festival Reading
Dates: Saturdays
16th January / 20th February / 13th March / 17th April / 15th May /26th June 2027
Time: 10:30am
Option1: Complete course ( all 6 sessions ) £55
Option2: Pay as you go £13 ( requires pre-registration at least 24 hours prior to avoid overbooking, space limit is 5 per session )
Duration: 1 hour
Where: Home Studio
Additional info:
The cancan choreo moved to this format as we require a certain amount of cancan dancers to perform at Bastille Day Festival and it proved difficult in the past to agree on one date for enough participants to run it. So I am trying this approach instead. This also gives individuals a chance to sign up as a one off just to get an idea of what it is ( provided there is space ) We only have space for 5 dancers at any given date to facilitate this format. Should there be more demand, then I am happy to add another session on the same dates at the same location, but that depends on demand. Thank you all for understanding.
Beginner Level PAYG
£11.50
Session type: Designed for beginners, learn the basic moves and simple choreography
When: Wednesdays at 2pm
Duration: 1 hour
Where: Home studio, Lower Earley, RG6 3
Additional info:
Not term based, drop in classes.
Complete address to be provided after booking
Cancan version 2027 ( Saturday course ) Jan-Jun
£55.00
Cancan 2027 Saturday Course ( Jan-June )
( 5 spaces available )
Session type: Learn the 2027 version of the cancan
When: Saturdays
Duration: 6x 1 hour
Where: Home studio in Lower Earley
Additional info:
For this course you should have done one prior cancan workshop with us or have more than 2 years of dance or fitness dance, such as zumba experience
Requires good fitness level. To be avoided if suffering from knee or hip injuries.
This type of dance involves a lot of bouncing ( supportive bra recommended )
Participants need to bring their own skirts for swish action.
If you do not have a cancan skirt, any wide long skirt will work just as well.
The course runs on one Saturday every month from January til June 2027
Performance opportunities:
Usually at Bastille Day Festival Reading, but to be confirmed
SMD Autumn showcase 2027
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
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
Home studio rehearsal - max 5 people - imaginary props ( not valid for Maiden Place sessions )
£0.00 - £10.00
This is an extension to the rehearsals run at Maiden Place.
As it is tricky to book a room at a time that fits everyone, I am adding some dates at my home studio, so that everyone gets a chance to rehearse.
Only valid at Hawkedon Way Home Studio for a small number of people
Rehearsing at my home studio means space limitation and props cannot be used as it would implicate health and safety.
If you sign up for these rehearsal sessions you are aware of space restriction and needing to go over the routines without props.
These sessions cost less than the in studio classes for that reason.
Check upcoming dates here
Spring Student Showcase - 17th May at 1:15pm
£15.50
A Showcase for Sandy Maya's Dance students and our local dance community who are looking for a chance to showcase their talent.
The Showcase is held at
Location: 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.
This is a 2 hour event and starts at 1:15pm and ends at 3:15pm
Doors open at 12:50pm
Tickets are required for dancers and spectators of all ages as this is a theatre with limited capacity, once all seats are gone, there is no room to add to it.
There is one wheel chair space available, if you require it, please let me know so I can make sure we do not double book that one.
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.
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
Belly-Line-Dance Session 18th May at 7pm
£11.50
Monday, 18th May at 7pm - BLD No. 20
Song: Tum Takketa - Belly-Line-Dance for Woodley performance
Session type: Repetitive, combo to an upbeat song for a fun cardio workout.
When: Monday, 18th May 2026 at 7pm
Duration: 1 hour
Where: Home studio, Lower Earley, RG6 3..
Additional info: Beginner friendly. Just for fun
Comes with a performance opportunity at Woodley Carnival on 13th June 2026
Complete address to be provided after booking
Minimum registration needs to be reached for the class to run. Once registered, the class will not be refunded.
In the event of cancelation by Sandy Maya's Dance, you'll get notified 2 days prior to the event and a full refund will be issued or the credit can be used for another class.
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.
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