Welcome to Karen Hardy Studios

2011-09-15T15:49:00.001+01:00

Love our clients determination when they turn up an hour and 20 minutes early to there lesson to practise!!!

2011-09-15T15:22:00.001+01:00

Getting ready for Saturday here at the studio its going to be BIG ,we have our Rumba lounge at 7.30pm as well as the Jazz Festival so its going to be a rocking night . Get your Glad rags on and come and join us.

2011-09-14T16:31:00.001+01:00

Got the Footballers in today !! Everyone back of holliday now it seems and ready to dance !!
Great atmosphere we love it !

2011-08-10T16:52:00.001+01:00

The studio is buzzing with excitement ,rehearsals for shows and preparations are full steam ahead !Get ready and DO NOT miss out on RIO LATIN NIGHTS On The Waterfront 13 August @ 19:00

2011-07-22T17:07:00.001+01:00

Keep your eyes peeled for EXCLUSIVE behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage for our Rio Latin Nights in August - coming in the next few days! Have you got your tickets yet??

2011-06-30T15:52:00.001+01:00

There is no improvement in the comfort zone and no comfort in the improvement zone! All our members looked great at The Rumba Lounge on Saturday!
Book your tickets for our Summer Gala 13th August !

2011-06-29T13:34:00.001+01:00

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: 9th July,The Rumba Lounge and 13th August ,RIO LATIN NIGHTS On The Waterfront @Karen Hardy Studios . Join us and dance the night away!

2011-06-22T14:10:00.001+01:00

For a chance to win 2 FREE TICKETS to the Karen Hardy Events, Rio Latin Nights - 13th August 2011
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2011-06-21T17:20:00.001+01:00

Preparations for our Rio Latin Nights Gala are hotting up, our students are fighting over Showcase spots! If you could perform any of the dances, which would it be?

2011-06-16T20:42:00.001+01:00

The teachers have started rehearsing our dances for Rio Latin Nights in August already - are you coming to support us?!

2011-06-14T14:59:00.001+01:00

Very busy in the studio today... including the presence of Karen herself !!!!!!

2011-06-10T14:45:00.001+01:00

Full day at the studio ... the cameras will be rolling tomorrow !!!!!! put on your best outfit :-)

2011-06-09T11:17:00.001+01:00

Only 18 more working days in June! Don't miss your chance to book your free taster- and as a special gift this month receive 10% discount on your yearly membership! Call 0845 5671155 for details! Simply Quote Twitter/Facebook!

2011-06-08T13:32:00.001+01:00

Why not come and see the beautiful studios for yourself? With 10% off membership this month it's the perfect time! Call 0207 7317316 for a free taster lesson and simply quote Twitter or Facebook!

2011-06-07T16:05:00.001+01:00

its busy in the studio this week.... cameras will be rolling on saturday

2011-06-07T13:29:00.001+01:00

just got back from competing in blackpool , and what an amazing week !!! back in the studio today and everyone is buzzing, so much inspiration from the comp to share with everyone xx

2011-06-06T17:54:00.001+01:00

Join and become a member at the luxury Karen Hardy Studios before the 30th June 2011 and recieve a 10% discount on your membership for the year, why not call now on 0845 567 1155

2011-06-06T17:14:00.001+01:00

Join and become a member at the luxury Karen Hardy Studios before the 30th June 2011 and recieve a 10% on your membership for the year, why not call now on 0845 567 1155

2011-06-03T17:34:00.001+01:00

It's lovely dancing in the sunshine!!!

2011-06-02T11:26:00.001+01:00

It's so nice in Imperial Wharf today! Time for Champagne in the sunshine (after lessons of course!)

2011-05-27T16:51:00.001+01:00

its busy in the studio today.... thats what we like to see :-) the weekend is upon us, what are you up to ????

2011-05-26T18:17:00.001+01:00

more members of the studio leaving with a smile on their faces, even though it was raining outside

2011-05-26T15:58:00.001+01:00

Keep those Technical classes up guys..............

2011-05-26T15:26:00.001+01:00

Why not book a double session for your next dance lesson??

2011-05-26T15:22:00.001+01:00

wedding lesson fever hits the studio again.......

2011-05-26T15:21:00.001+01:00

GOSSIP .. Shock announcement from across the pond on the US XFactor, cheeza is no more on the panel !!! quickstep is on the agenda next...

2011-05-26T15:12:00.001+01:00

Arrived early to your lesson?? Never mind sit back and enjoy a Starbucks while you wait!!

2011-05-26T14:43:00.001+01:00

It may be chilly outside, but our teachers are working up a sweat in the studio!!

2011-05-26T13:39:00.001+01:00

It's only been a day but the studio is already missing Ryan and Lindsey!!

2011-05-26T13:07:00.001+01:00

Things are heating up in the studio with a Paso Doble about to begin!!

2011-05-26T12:45:00.001+01:00

the studio is sending good luck wishes to everyone up at Blackpool over the next week, especially our very own Ryan and Lindsey !!!!!!!!!

2011-05-26T11:23:00.001+01:00

We hope everyone is keeping the 11th June free. We're going to be filming our new showreel at The Rumba Lounge. Are you coming to join us?

2011-05-25T22:32:00.001+01:00

Time for bed for the studio teachers! We've had wedding lesson mania tonight!

2011-05-17T14:47:00.001+01:00

AMAZING show case performance from our very own studio teachers Ryan and Lindsey at the Rumba Lounge on Saturday!! Make sure you don't forget to book in for the next one on Saturday 28th May

2011-05-13T23:02:00.001+01:00

We're all looking forward to seeing the British Showdance Champions at the Rumba Lounge tomorrow. Are you coming? Call 0207 7317316 to book!

2011-05-12T13:58:00.000+01:00

Everyone we need your ideas! What should our theme and dress code be for our Summer Gala on the 13th August? Let us know by email info@karenhardystudios! Think hot!

2011-05-09T17:41:00.001+01:00

A huge well done to all of our students who their medal tests yesterday. What an amazing day ( although we have some very tired teachers today ! ) Hope to see you all showing off those moves at the Rumba Lounge this Saturday?!

2011-05-05T12:06:00.001+01:00

Wishing all of our students the best of luck for their medal tests this Sunday. Can't wait to see you all showing off your moves at the next Rumba Lounge on the 14th!

2011-04-28T20:01:00.001+01:00

Due to a certain wedding tomorrow, there will be no Rumba Lounge this Saturday 30th April...but make sure you book yourselves in for the 14th May!!

2011-04-14T15:40:00.001+01:00

It sounds like everyone is coming to the first Rumba Lounge of the year this Saturday- have you booked yet? Call 0207 7317316

2011-04-12T14:53:00.001+01:00

It's only a few days before the relaunch of our Rumba Lounge on Saturday. We can't wait! Why not put yourself on our guest list? Call 0207 7317316 to book.

2011-04-05T12:24:00.001+01:00

A huge Thank You to everyone who attended our fabulous Party Masquerade last week. Next exciting date for you diary- Rumba Lounge relaunch April 16th!

2011-03-07T17:56:00.001Z

The Party Masquerade is certainly gearing up to be a celebrity hot spot - who will you spy under their mask? You better start polishing those dancing shoes as both Strictly Judges and Dancers will be adding that extra sparkle to the evening and checking out your moves!

2011-03-02T13:28:00.001Z

Staff Quote Of The Day- Honor; "If Craig Revel Horwood is coming to our Party Masquerade, do you think he'll show us his "Char Char Chaaaar" ? "

2011-03-01T22:00:00.001Z

Teacher Quote of The Day -Emma "It's amazing today, we're that busy that if anyone else books a lesson they are going to have to queue around the block!"

2011-02-24T17:36:00.001Z

Staff Quote of the Day - Siobhan:
"If our lovely studio members don't stop bringing us chocolates, someone is not going to be fitting into their Party Masquerade dress!"

2011-02-22T18:08:00.001Z

Teacher Quote of the Day: Ryan
"Its amazing to see the improvment in our Members who have regularly been attending Tech Class...Keep up the good work! And to all the New Members...Hang In There!!!"

2011-02-08T13:23:00.001Z

Wow- the team are really trying to out-mask Karen at our Party Masquerade on March 31st. Tickets are available on 0845 5671155. Come and see if we can beat Karen!

2011-01-26T15:23:00.001Z

Masquerade tickets are on sale and selling fast. We had better start rehearsing the teachers number! Call 0845 5671155 for tickets before they run out!

2011-01-20T11:57:00.001Z

Oh, staff already deciding on their masks for the masquerade ball on 31st March-exciting. Wonder if we can out-mask Karen?! Have you booked yout tickets yet? Call 0845 5671155

2011-01-19T18:56:00.001Z

Wow the Studio is heaving! Maybe everyone's practising their moves for our Masquerade Ball...have you got your tickets yet?

2011-01-15T10:09:00.001Z

Karen has just been on twitter saying she's having pancakes in bed! Do you think she'll bring some to the studio? We're fully booked and may need something to keep us all going!

2011-01-13T21:59:00.001Z

Wow, the floor was so much fun tonight! We're so busy and everyone is having amazing lessons! Now time for the champagne..... Phew!! If you haven't booked your lessons call 0207 7317316!

2011-01-12T21:55:00.001Z

Wow!! What a busy day at the studio. Absolutely every teacher fully booked! People are really keen to dance and get fit for 2011! Teachers are so happy but exhausted now- Can't wait for tomorrow!

2011-01-05T11:51:00.001Z

Are you still finishing off those Christmas chocolates? Start getting back into shape at our Zumba class- 7pm on Monday and it's open to everyone! Call 0207 7317316 or check out our website for more details. You won't regret it!

2011-01-04T12:20:00.001Z

We're all excited to be back at the studio today! Time to get in shape after all that lovely Christmas with lots of dancing and zumba it's our tried and tested method! Why not join us? Call 0207 7317316 !

2010-12-18T18:17:00.001Z

Still making up your mind about whether to come down to the studio tonight? Do NOT let the snow put you off.... you really won't want to miss this!

2010-12-16T15:36:00.001Z

Karen and her Elf are helping us post out the gift packs! So many people want them this year. Check out her photograph on twitter @the_karenhardystudio

2010-12-15T16:55:00.001Z

Ok the staff are getting every excited about Christmas now! Saturday night is going to be so much fun at The Rumba Lounge! We hope you're coming to join us!

2010-12-15T13:13:00.001Z

I can't believe it's our last Rumba Lounge of the year on Saturday. It's going to be our special Christmas get together. Why not come down and visit Conrad and I? Contact my team on 0207 7317316 for more details.

2010-12-14T19:31:00.001Z

Hi everyone. Mulled wine at the studio- how festive! Nice to have Karen back teaching with us teaching today. We thought we should keep an eye on her after her antics on twitter yesterday!

2010-12-13T16:54:00.001Z

The studio staff are a little concerned that Karen has had a little too much fun whilst out shopping today... check out @the_karenhardy on twitter if you don't believe us.....

2010-12-13T13:42:00.001Z

Karen and her Elf are out doing her Christmas shopping today. Follow her on twitter @the_karenhardy. Hysterical....

2010-12-10T15:57:00.001Z

The studio is hectic today, gift lessons, coffee bar, full schedule. We haven't even got time to ask you all to keep an eye on @the_karenhardy on twitter.... oh wait we just did!

2010-12-10T12:22:00.001Z

It's a cold Friday at the studio, heating on and starbucks flowing!

2010-12-09T16:11:00.001Z

Ok Team Hardy have to behave now, we're so busy teaching today. Karen is out of the studio today. Follow her on twitter @the_karenhardy to make sure she's behaving herself !

2010-12-09T11:47:00.001Z

Thank you to everyone for watching the elf-yourself link on facebook and then responding to @the_karenhardy on twitter. Studio staff may be in trouble but it was worth it !!

2010-12-08T18:59:00.001Z

Hi Everyone, it's the Karen Hardy Studios team here we've hijacked Karen's facebook page and posted an elf -yourself link! We're asking you to watch it, and then find her on twitter @ The_KarenHardy and tell her what you think! We think it's a 10!

2010-12-07T12:50:00.001Z

The staff are busy doing what they do best today. It's a full day of teaching!!

2010-12-06T15:55:00.001Z

So many people are buying gift lessons for Christmas!

2010-12-04T11:24:00.001Z

Now the snow has cleared, it seems everyone wants to dance! We're booking into March already!

2010-12-01T18:18:00.001Z

Foxtrot, Cha Cha Cha and a showcase routine, it's all happening at the studio this evening!

2010-12-01T15:32:00.001Z

Christmas cards everywhere! The staff are like little elves!

2010-12-01T12:18:00.001Z

The snow hasn't stopped people coming in! Everyone wants to learn to dance for Christmas!

2010-11-30T17:37:00.001Z

Searching for the perfect Christmas present? Why not buy a dance experience?

2010-11-30T17:33:00.001Z

The studio team are like little elves getting the studio ready for 2011! It's a great feeling!

2010-11-30T13:34:00.001Z

It's snowing! Thank goodness we have a lovely heated studio and starbucks!

2010-11-26T20:26:00.001Z

The studio is busy tonight! Nothing like the cold weather to bring people into the warm bar!

2010-11-26T18:06:00.001Z

It might be cold outside, but it's cosy here at the studio. The champagne is flowing!

2010-11-06T10:11:00.001Z

Dance the night away tonight at The Rumba Lounge. http://ping.fm/ZCueY

2010-09-27T19:28:00.001+01:00

Thank you to all the guests that celebrated the exclusive opening of The Rumba Lounge with us on Saturday night, it was dazzling success!

2010-09-23T19:55:00.001+01:00

What have you got on this Saturday night?http://ping.fm/X1dHk

2010-09-18T12:52:00.001+01:00

Today Karen Hardy Studios is hosting dance workshops on the hour every hour from 4pm at the Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival.

2010-09-11T13:53:00.001+01:00

Karen Hardy attends the Comfort Prima High Street Fashion Awards ...
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2010-09-09T20:59:00.001+01:00

Scientists have analysed dance moves that make men attractive to women. See link http://ping.fm/QNVwX

2010-08-19T23:43:00.001+01:00

Pictures of the Karen Hardy Studios Summer Gala Event are in this weekâ€™s issue of OK! Magazine. Definitely a must see!

2010-08-19T00:06:00.001+01:00

196 amazing photos of the dazzling Chelsea Summer Gala on the Karen Hardy Dance Studios Facebook Page! http://ping.fm/1Osfq?aid=199111&id=289650727903

2010-08-16T08:49:00.001+01:00

Check out todayâ€™s Metro Newspaper for a great feature on wedding dance lessons at Karen Hardy Studios.

2010-08-09T22:00:00.001+01:00

OK! Magazine covers the Chelsea Summer Gala
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2010-07-27T21:57:00.001+01:00

The Chelsea Summer Gala was a fantastic evening of dance and music! A huge thank you to everyone that attended! We hope to see at our next event later in the year!

2010-07-20T18:26:00.001+01:00

SPECIAL OFFER for the Chelsea Summer Gala, this Friday 23rd July! Buy five tickets and get the sixth free. Thatâ€™s a table price of under Â£350. Call 0207 731 7316 or visit www.karenhardystudios.com to purchase.

2010-07-14T20:29:00.001+01:00

SPECIAL OFFER for the Chelsea Summer Gala, Friday 23rd July! Buy five tickets and get the sixth free. Thatâ€™s a table price of under Â£350. Call 0207 731 7316 or visit www.karenhardystudios.com to purchase.

2010-07-03T19:17:00.001+01:00

Special Announcement! Strictly Come Dancing champion Karen Hardy will be performing exclusively for you at the Chelsea Summer Gala, Friday 23 July. visit www.karenhardstudios.com to purchase tickets.

2010-07-03T18:20:00.001+01:00

Just finished promoting the Chelsea Summer Gala at â€˜Fair on the Greenâ€™ in Fulham! A beautiful family day out in central London!

2010-05-29T15:43:00.001+01:00

A glass of Champagne, canapÃ©s, dancing, dance performances and Karen Hardy. The Chelsea Summer Gala, 23 July at the Wyndham Grand Chelsea. www.Karenhardystudios.com

2010-05-27T21:52:00.001+01:00

Another brilliant memberâ€™s lifestyle dance evening! Itâ€™s always a fun and glamorous time where our members can practise their newly acquired dance moves.

2010-05-24T20:44:00.001+01:00

Be up-to-date with everything going on at Karen Hardy Dance Studios by becoming a fan on Facebook - http://ping.fm/3gFfK

2010-05-21T22:19:00.001+01:00

Tickets on Sale Now! Enjoy Champagne, Music & Dance at Karen Hardy’s Chelsea Summer Gala, Fri 23 July. www.karenhardystudios.com

The Chelsea Summer Gala - Friday 23rd July 2010

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Karen Hardy Dance Studios Presents

The Chelsea Summer Gala

At the Wyndham Grand Hotel, Chelsea - Friday 23rd July 2010

Joining the likes of Ascot, Wimbledon and Henley in 2010’s list of exclusive and fashionable events, Karen Hardy Dance Studios will be hosting the dance soiree of the summer at Chelsea Harbour’s 5-Star hotel the Wyndham Grand.

Hosted by ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Champion Karen Hardy, expect to be treated to a spectacular showcase of Latin and Ballroom dance performances from international competitors. You can dance the night away to your favourite Latin and Ballroom tracks played by Semley DJ Greg de Wet. Plus Karen and her teachers will be hosting interactive dance experiences throughout the night to ensure everyone enjoys the magnificent dance floor.

Our glamorous black tie gala will be held in the newly refurbished 6,684 Sq. Ft. Grand Room of the Wyndham Grand Hotel where Gala guests can immerse themselves in the stunning surroundings of the Chelsea Marina and River Thames.

As you walk into the reception room you will be greeted by a glass of Champagne, and canapés prepared by the hotel restaurant.

Dress Code: Smart Attire • Champagne on arrival • Canapés • World-Class Latin Professional Dancers • International & Semley DJ Greg de Wet • Cash Bar

Time: 19:30 - 12:00midnight

Table Seat Ticket Price:£69

Members Table Seat Ticket Price: £59

Call the studio now on 0845 567 1155 or visit www.karenhardystudios.com to purchase tickets to an evening of Latin and Ballroom Dance, Champagne and Glamour.

More about the venue - Set in exclusive Chelsea Harbour, Wyndham Grand London, Chelsea Harbour is the city's only five-star luxury all-suite hotel. Only 20 minutes from the heart of central London it is one of the city’s finest hidden gems.

The Wedding Season

by Karen Hardy

Leading up to the wedding day is a busy and hectic time; with both parties working and organising their own parts of the day, often, time spent together falls by the wayside. I know this from first hand experience when my husband and I organised our own wedding.

I kept this personal experience in mind when creating the studios wedding dance experiences. From the first lesson to the last, time with us will be some of the most enjoyable experiences in the lead up to the wedding. We give you plenty of time after working hours to book your private dance lesson; we are open from 1pm to 10pm during the week and 10am till 7pm on Saturdays. We can help select your wedding dance music and choreograph a routine for you plus we go that one glamorous step further and provide a luxury setting for you to relax and enjoy each others company in the lead up to the wedding.

Remember, we can make your big day extra special with a dance routine fully choreographed by one of our specialist dance teachers.

An engagement gift idea!

All our luxury wedding packages can be purchased as an engagement gift presented in a beautiful ‘studio branded’ gift wallet. Contact us for further information.

2010-03-22T22:44:00.001Z

Must see photos of the Spring Gala event. What an amazing, glamorous night of Latin & Ballroom music and dance. More photos are coming soon. http://ping.fm/qCk4G