Exercise and Dance Weekend Show Breaks
Exercise and Dance Weekends stand alone when it comes to fitness breaks; appealing to both beginners and fitness enthusiasts alike with a variety of classes aimed at all levels. You can set the pace of your weekend, selecting classes ranging from Pilates, Urban Funk and LOL Tap to Aerobics, Yoga, Cabaret, Tap and Argentine Tango, to name just a few.
We are very lucky to have a diverse range of excellent professionals supporting Potters on Exercise and Dance Weekends, headed up by Kathy Buller: a very hard working and well respected fitness expert who is working closely with us to ensure that you get the most out of your Exercise and Dance Weekend.
Enjoy your selection of over 40 Fun Exercise and Dance classes during your day, and then let your hair down at night with great fentertainment in our Atlas Theatre followed by Late Night Entertainment in our Gallery Lounge and Terrace Bars.
25th November 2011: Exercise and Dance Weekend Show Breaks
Things to Bring With You
On exercise and dance breaks we recommend that you bring additional props with you, just to add to the fun.
Comedy Burlesque: Wellies, Spare Bra, Rain Mac and Umbrella.
LOL Tap: Tap shoes if you have them but not essential.
Bollywood Beauties: Feel free to bring along a Bollywood themed outfit.
Let’s Cheer: If you have your own pom poms please bring them with you.
Bathing Beauties: Outrageous swimming hats optional.
Raunchy Ga-Ga: Go mad with the outfits to add to the fun! Lace, heels... what ever you feel great in!
Cod Ballet and Chips: Ballet shoes and Tutu’s if you have them.
80’s Aerobics: Join George in full Lycra, leg warmers and headbands.
Rocky Horror: Go mad on the fancy dress!
| Friday 25th November - 3.30pm - 4.15pm Click on Class Names or Instructor Names for more information |
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| Time | Type | Class | Presenter | Location | ||
| 3.30pm - 4.15pm | Aqua | Lazy River | George | Pool | ||
| 3.30pm - 4.15pm | Dance | Comedy Burlesque | Kathy | Atlas | ||
| 3.30pm - 4.15pm | Dance | LOL Tap | Cath | Small Sports Hall | ||
| 3.30pm - 4.15pm | Combat | Chrimbo Combat | Nick | Large Sports Hall | ||
| 3.30pm - 4.15pm | Mind and Body | Yoga For Beginners | Nathan | Upstairs Rink | ||
| 3.30pm - 4.15pm | Aerobic | Potters Welcome Stroll | Steve | Outside | ||
| 3.30pm - 4.15pm | Aerobic | Anyone for Squash? | Max | Squash Courts | ||
| Friday 25th November - 4.30pm - 5.15pm Click on Class Names or Instructor Names for more information |
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| Time | Type | Class | Presenter | Location | ||
| 4.30pm - 5.15pm | Conditioning | Legs, Bums and Tums | Kathy | Atlas | ||
| 4.30pm - 5.15pm | Dance | Absolute Argentine Tango for Beginners | Steve | Small Sports Hall | ||
| 4.30pm - 5.15pm | Aerobic | Zumba | George | Large Sports Hall | ||
| 4.30pm - 5.15pm | Aqua | Woggle Workout | Nick | Pool | ||
| 4.30pm - 5.15pm | Mind and Body | Vinayasa Flow | Nathan | Upstairs Rinks | ||
| 4.30pm - 5.15pm | Aerobic | Power Beach Walk | Cath | Outside | ||
| 4.30pm - 5.15pm | Aerobic | Racquetball | Max |
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| Saturday 26th November - 7.30am - 8.15am Click on Class Names or Instructor Names for more information |
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| Time | Type | Class | Presenter | Location | ||
| 7.30am - 8.15am | Aerobic | Jack Frost Run | Nick | Outside | ||
| 7.30am - 8.15am | Conditioning | Sunrish Tone Up | Kathy | Small Sports Hall | ||
| 7.30am - 8.15am | Conditioning | Yawn, Stretch and Limber | Adrian | Gallery Lounge | ||
| Saturday 26th November - 10.00am- 11am Click on Class Names or Instructor Names for more information |
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| Time | Type | Class | Presenter | Location | ||
| 10.00am - 11.00am | Dance | Let's Cheer | Kathy | Atlas | ||
| 10.00am - 11.00am | Dance | Swing Jitterbug | Steve | Small Sports Hall | ||
| 10.00am - 11.00am | Mind & Body | Yoga 4 Beginners | Nathan | Upstairs Rinks | ||
| 10.00am - 11.00am | Aerobic | Crispy Outdoor Circuit | George & Nick | Outside | ||
| 10.00am - 11.00am | Aerobic | Power Beach Walk | Robyn | Outside | ||
| 10.00am - 11.00am | Aqua | Aqua Ballet | Adrian | Pool | ||
| Saturday 26th November - 11.30am - 12.30pm Click on Class Names or Instructor Names for more information |
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| Time | Type | Class | Presenter | Location | ||
| 11.30am - 12.30pm | Dance | Fred and Ginger | Cath & Adrian | Atlas Theatre | ||
| 11.30am - 12.30pm | Dance | Gorgeous Ga-Ga | Kathy | Small Sports Hall | ||
| 11.30am - 12.30pm | Aqua | Bathing Beauties | Robyn | Pool | ||
| 11.30am - 12.30pm | Mind and Body | Hatha Yoga | Nathan | Upstairs Rinks | ||
| 11.30am - 12.30pm | Aerobic | Hi/Lo Aerobic Explosion | Nick | Gallery Lounge | ||
| Saturday 26th November - 2.30pm - 3.30pm Click on Class Names or Instructor Names for more information |
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| Time | Type | Class | Presenter | Location | ||
| 2.30pm - 3.30pm | Dance | Bollywood Beauties | Cath | Atlas Theatre | ||
| 2.30pm - 3.30pm | Dance | Fosse Jazz | Adrian | Small Sports Hall | ||
| 2.30pm - 3.30pm | Dance | Urban Line Party | Steve | Large Sports Hall | ||
| 2.30pm - 3.30pm | Aerobic | Sexy Step | Kathy | Gallery Lounge | ||
| 2.30pm - 3.30pm | Aerobic | Racquetball | Max | Squash Courts | ||
| 2.30pm - 3.30pm | Aqua | Winter 'After Lunch' Waddle | Robyn | Outside | ||
| 2.30pm - 3.30pm | Lecture | Carbohydrates - Good or Bad? | Nick | Office Meeting Room (Above Atlas) | ||
| Saturday 26th November - 4.15pm - 5.15pm Click on Class Names or Instructor Names for more information |
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| Time | Type | Class | Presenter | Location | ||
| 4.15pm - 5.15pm | Dance | Cod Ballet and Chips | Cath | Atlas Theatre | ||
| 4.15pm - 5.15pm | Dance | Lindi Hop | Steve | Small Sports Hall | ||
| 4.15pm - 5.15pm | Aerobic | 80’s Aerobics | George | Large Sports Hall | ||
| 4.15pm - 5.15pm | Aerobic | Anyone for Squash? | Max | Squash Courts | ||
| 4.15pm - 5.15pm | Conditioning | Stretch and Technique | Adrian | Gallery Lounge | ||
| 4.15pm - 5.15pm | Lecture | Yoga and the Menopause | Nathan | Office Meeting Room (Above Atlas) | ||
| Sunday 27th November - 7.30am - 8.15am Click on Class Names or Instructor Names for more information |
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| Time | Type | Class | Presenter | Location | ||
| 7.30am - 8.15am | Aqua | Good Morning Aqua | Robyn | Pool | ||
| 7.30am - 8.15am | Conditioning | Hangover Stretch | Kathy | Small Sports Hall | ||
| 7.30am - 8.15am | Aerobics | Local Winter Walk | Cath | Outside | ||
| Sunday 27th November - 9.45am - 10.30am Click on Class Names or Instructor Names for more information |
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| Time | Type | Class | Presenter | Location | ||
| 9.45am - 10.30am | Conditioning | Perfect Pilates | Adrian | Upstairs Rinks | ||
| 9.45am - 10.30am | Conditioning | Christmas Tone Up | Robyn | Small Sports Hall | ||
| 9.45am - 10.30am | Aerobics | Scenic Sunday Jog | Nick | Outside | ||
| 9.45am - 10.30am | Aerobic | Zumba | George | Atlas Theatre | ||
| 9.45am - 10.30am | Lecture | Reflexology - Hand On | Cath | Office Meeting Room (Above Atlas) | ||
| Sunday 27th November - 10.45am - 11.30am Click on Class Names or Instructor Names for more information |
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| Time | Type | Class | Presenter | Location | ||
| 10.45am - 11.30am | Dance | Rocky Horror | Cath | |||
| 10.45am - 11.30am | Aerobic | Golden Girls | Adrian | Small Sports Hall | ||
| 10.45am - 11.30am | Conditioning | Streetch | Robyn | Upstairs Rink | ||
| 10.45am - 11.30am | Mind & Body | Zen Meditation Walk | Nathan | Outside | ||
| 10.45am - 11.30am | Mind and Body | Absolute Argentine Tango for Beginners | Steve | Gallery | ||
Class Descriptions
Absolutely Abs
Abs, Abs and more Abs! The one to come to, to work on getting that 6 pack!
Absolute Beginners Argentine Tango
Let Steve introduce you to the wonderful world of the Argentine Tango. An easy to follow approach to this popular dance.
Attack It!
High Impact, High Intensity, Aerobics at it's best! One that will stretch your heart rate to the maximum! You want to be Cardiovascular fit? Time to Attack it!
Can you be graceful and elegant in a swimsuit? Let our own experienced ballet dancer Adrian enlighten you to how ballet can be done in the water.
For anyone who fancies a game - all levels welcome
Get ready to wiggle those hips!!! Cath will take you on a Bollywood journey, full of fluid body movements and crisp arm lines
Tongue in cheek - synchronised movement in the water, just like it used to be! Outrageous Swimming Hats Optional!
A tongue in cheek view of the world of burlesque. A routine for everyone with a sense of humour! Is it raining men? If you have the following props, please bring them - a spare bra, wellies, rain mac and umbrella.
A beautiful ballet class with Cath!? Well close! Swan Lake comedy style. A traditional, but fun, and with a whole lot of laughter! For every shape, size and wannabe ballerina’s! One not to miss!
Learn to jab, upper cut and kick your body in to shape with this wonderfully designed, high energy and easy to follow class.
There’s nothing better than doing your workouts outside! Good clean country air and Nick putting you through your fitness paces! A fun but tough workout, so come prepared to sweat!
A conditioning class that uses the body’s own weight as resistance to help sculpt and tone the hips, thighs, bottom and wobbly bits!
Fun and laughter all the way! Do you still own a lycra leotard? Robyn does! Come and have a hoot with George as he instructs a true 80’s style workout! Fancy a trip down memory lane?
Mixed ability Jazz class in the wonderful style of Fosse!
Cath and Adrian are team teaching again, this time American Smooth. Elegant, beautiful and sophisticated - this is one not to miss!.
A low impact, easy choreography aerobics to some superb golden oldie tunes.
Good Morning! Early morning aqua classes are a brilliant way to start the day! Let Robyn help you wake up, stretch and workout in the water.
Scaravelli inspired yoga focuses on certain principles which can be applied to any style of yoga and is a method of learning awareness within the yoga postures, so although the work is gentle it can also be very deep and beneficial to everyone. Suitable for all levels.
A class that uses resistance and gravity to help you on your way to becoming more flexible. Sometimes working with a partner this is a really sociable and fun class, but not for those with any injuries.
Explode in to full on energetic aerobics class with Nick. Full of choreography to keep the grey matter working as well as the heart and muscles.
An energetic inflatable workout full of fun and laughter. It will make you feel like a kid again!
What better way to start the day than running on a cold and frosty morning! Local lad Nick knows the area like the back of his hand, so prepare for a run and see some beautiful early morning scenery along the way.
Easy aqua for those who want a more relaxed and chilled out workout in the water. Fabulous for those attending Aqua for the first time.
Cheerleading is back! If you have pom pom’s bring them along! A fun and energetic class.
Does it exactly what it says on the tin!!! Come and have fun with Robyn as he works the "problem" areas of your physique.
Lindy Hop, is the authentic Afro-Euro-American Swing dance. It is an unabashedly joyful dance, with a solid, flowing style that closely reflects its music -- from the late 20's hot Jazz to the early 40's Big Bands. A really fun class!
Morning!!! You need to be up early for this one! Come and join local girl Cath as she takes you on the early morning stroll letting you know more about the wonderful surrounding area, whilst enjoying the beautiful views.
Laugh Out Loud Tap! A tap class that will make you roar with laughter from start to finish with our wonderful Cath!
Strength, poise, balance and relaxation. Let Adrian take you through this popular class. Mixed abilities.
Many who have been new to Potters Weekends, requested it would be nice to do some low impact activity around the resort. So here it is! Walk with George around the resort, finding out all about where things are, and what goes on whilst getting a workout!
Racquetball is a popular indoor sport, played with specialized rackets and a hollow rubber ball. Let Max, Potters own Racquetball coach, introduce you to this unique sport.
….its astounding……time is creeping ! A class you can dress up to the max! Come and be apart of a fantastic routine which gives you a sneek peak in to the world of the Sweet Transvestites from Translyvania! Brilliant!
A fun class that you need to bring your brain to! A class choreographed to the max for those regular enthusiastic steppers!
Exactly what it says on the tin. A morning jog enjoying the scenery, with wonderful Nick!
A fun class that you need to bring your brain to! A class choreographed to the Max for those regular enthusiastic steppers!
Just what you deserve at the end of a physical day! This is the class that makes you lengthen and extend the body back to normal in a fun and relaxing way.
Stretch out, relax and unwind with gorgeous Adrian at the end of the day.
Come and join local girl Cath as she takes you on the early morning stroll letting you know more about the wonderful surrounding area, whilst enjoying the beautiful views.
Learn the art of Single Time Swing! The resurrection of swing music, such as The Overtones, makes the jitterbug a popular trend in dancing for people of all ages. A fun and energetic partner dance, based on the fast big band music of the 40's .Cracking music, dynamic dance moves and a huge amount of fun! You'll love it!
Fun Party Dances with Steve. Ranging from “The Lord of the Dance” to Gwen Stefani. A workout for body and brain. A great way to start the weekend!
A fluid class that utilises moving the body in synchronicity with the breath while going through a sequence of postures. Can be structured to focus on specific areas of the body. Suitable for yoga practitioners or dancers.
Wake up, stretch, yawn and limber those bodies ready for the rest of the day. A lovely class to wake up to, with the softly spoken Adrian.
A conditioning class that uses the body's own weight as resistance to help sculpt and tone the hips, thighs and butt. Abdominals and backs are added to ensure a wobbly bits workout!
101 things to do in the water with wonderful woggles!
After a full Potters Lunch what better than a relaxed walk to help your meal go down. A great time to see the local sights, socialise, chat and pick our fitness experts brain! Nick is our weight loss expert!
Wake up, stretch, yawn and limber those bodies ready for the rest of the day. A lovely class to wake up to, with the softly spoken Adrian.
Does exactly what it says on the tin in a user friendly way. A great class taught by our very own Yoga expert Nathan.
Relaxing walk at the end of the weekend. Let Nathan relax your body and mind at the end of the weekend.
Join George in the latest craze Zumba! An exercise dance class which uses a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. A huge amount of fun!
Lectures:
Let Nick explain why you should or shouldn't be eating Carbohydrates. He will also explain what they are, their function and how they may be helping or hindering you.
Nathan will explain how by using certain Yoga techniques the Menopause can be made easier to live with. A really informative lecture.
Grab a drink and come and relax with Cath, as she helps you learn all about your body through your feet!
Meet The Instructors
Kathy has been teaching in the fitness industry since 1988, and has a diverse range of experience and qualifications from Fitness Tutor to Personal Trainer, from teaching Sport Specific Circuits to Hip Hop. Since 2003 Kathy has been strongly involved in developing Pole Dancing Fitness across the UK, and opened one of Norfolk's first Pole Dancing Schools - Pole Fusion. In 2009 Kathy also developed her Pole Fitness career by going to Paris to Judge the Finals of Miss Pole Dance France. Kathy is also a happily married lady and very proud mum of two. Her fitness philosophy is that fitness should be fun and therefore you should do something that challenges you and makes you smile at least once every day, this way you will overcome your fears and, live your life to the fullest.
Cathy is a retired Bluebell Girl who ran away to Paris when she was 18 and travelled the world dancing for 5 years. That was hundreds of years ago when god was young. She has been teaching dance and fitness for 30 years, choreographing shows, cabarets and panto's. Married with 3 children she now works at the local hospital as a therapy assistant as well as practising as a reflexologist and teaching whilst also still disrupting the back row of local amateur shows!
International Personal Trainer Nick is now in his 14th year in the Fitness Industry. Starting from the bottom and now at the top of his field Nick presents numerous classes in the Norfolk/Suffolk area. Specialities include BTS Combat, Attack, Pump and RPM as well as Freestyle Spin. As well as in-club Personal Training Nick now conducts new "Virtual Personal Training" sessions. Nick takes part in endurance running events and National Level Cycling Competitions.
Sarah is an aerobics and pilates instructor as well as a full-time primary school teacher. She decided to combine her interest in exercise and teaching nearly three years ago and she hasn't looked back. Today Sarah teaches a mix of aerobics and pilates classes locally and she admits she loves every minute of it!
Steve has many qualifications to his name MIDTA MUKAPTD MGPTD MBDM Equity. He is a professional Dance Teacher and Ex Professional Actor/Dancer. Steve runs his own company Salsa Alegria, Alegria meaning happiness/joy and teaches a range of dances including the Salsa & Bachata Rueda to name but two, throughout Norfolk/Suffolk and Nationwide.
Max has been teaching squash in the local area since 1993. He became a full time coach in 2002 passing his Advanced Level 3 coaching award in 2001. He has been playing the game since the age of 14. He qualified from university as a Graphic Designer but soon realised that his passion was within squash. He now coaches here at Potters Leisure Resort, Bannatyne's Health Club Norwich and Beccles Sport Centre whilst also working at local Primary and Private Schools. He is currently the Norfolk Boys Under 17 Squash Coach and coaches all ages from 5 through to 65 plus, coaching complete beginners to county players. He believes that squash is a great sport that can be enjoyed at all levels. Max is also a qualified Football and Badminton coach but with his hectic life only currently works within the squash field. Max enjoys his work here at Potters having introduced many adults to the game over the last 6 years.
Paula trained professionally for 5 years at the Elmhurst Ballet School which included 3 years full time on a musical theatre course. During this time she took principal roles in West Side Story, The Sound of Music and Sweet Charity as well as performing in numerous pantomimes and summer productions. Her professional career began touring Japan followed by 2 consecutive years in summer season as dance captain whereby Paula appeared in various shows at the Grand Plaza Hotel in the West End. Other credits include Carmen at Wembley Arena, Casper the Musical UK Tour and The Shaftesbury Theatre in the West End. Paula is an established choreographer and teacher, holding numerous teaching qualifications ( ISTD, IDTA and BATD ). She has taught dance worldwide and currently teaches GCSE dance at a local sports specialist college whilst also being the resident choreographer for the Potters Theatre Company since 2001 and more recently setting up and running the Potters Theatre School.
Adrian enjoyed a 20 year long career in show business, appearing in the musicals 'Cats' and 'Chicago' in the West End and 'Fosse' on it's first international tour. Also he performed in many large Cabaret venues around the world including The Sheraton Walker Hill in Seoul and Conrad Jupiter's Casino on the Gold Coast of Australia.Since retiring in 1996 he has worked as a dance teacher and Personal Trainer in fitness and the stott pilates method on all those weird looking machines! He is currently based in London working in gyms and pilates studios in E Dulwich, Richmond and South Kensington.
George has been working within the Fitness Industry for two year however has plenty of experience to fall back on. He began dancing at the age of 7 and continued his training in several different styles through to the age of 18 at which point he started working professionally within the dance industry accepting jobs in both Mallorca and Tenerife. However on arriving back in the UK a different opportunity arose here at Potters Leisure Resort on the Daytime Entertainments Team teaching basic dance classes to holiday guests, and this experience inspired a whole new career choice. Since gaining his Fitness qualification’s George has been teaching classes regularly and was one of the first Instructors to introduce Zumba to the local area. He is looking forward to Instructing at his second Exercise and Dance weekend and above all encouraging people to “just have FUN!”
Robyn has been working in the fitness industry for 8 years starting as a lifeguard and progressing through to attaining a Higher National Diploma in Sport Health and Exercise at Bannantyne’s Lowestoft as dance studio coordinator before relocating to Bannantyne’s at Norwich as senior fitness advisor. Robyn teaches a wide variety of classes such as BTS Body Combat & Pump, Aqua Fit, Fitness Pilates and Spinning . Robyn has a passion for teaching and enjoys motivating and inspiring others by leading by example in her exercise classes.
The founder of Samballa Yoga & Holistic Health, Nathan has been practising Yoga since he was 19 and teaching Yoga since 2001. Nathan is a fully qualified and accredited Yoga Teacher with the International Yoga Alliance at the highest level, having attended multiple Yoga Teacher Trainings in a variety of Yoga disciplines. This training, with some of the worlds leading Yoga Teachers, combined with training as an Holistic Therapist specialising in Ayurveda, the sister science to Yoga, along with many years experience teaching in Norfolk, England, as well as India and a number of countries in Europe has enabled Nathan to gain a vast amount of knowledge and experience in this field, working with a wide variety of students at all levels.
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