Dancing

‘**The Tuesday Social**’ is a monthly Scottish dance session aimed at people in (or close to) their 20s and 30s living and working in London. If you love to dance or would like to learn, '**The Tuesday Social**' is for you. No need to bring a partner, everyone dances with everyone in this friendly, fun and sociable way to dance. The session features popular dances, accessible to beginners but enjoyable for more experienced dancers too, consolidating steps and movements in a social dance setting. **When and where** The group meets once a month from 7.30-9.30pm in the Upper Hall at St Columba’s Church on Pont Street in Knightsbridge. Sessions are typically on the **4th Tuesday** but this does vary sometimes so do check our listings to be sure. * 2026: 27 Jan, 24 Feb, 24 Mar, 28 Apr, 26 May, 16 Jun **How it works** This session combines great teaching with live music and lots of dancing, plus a social break with time to relax and chat. No previous experience necessary but plenty of opportunity to enjoy dancing and (if you wish) to learn about dancing opportunities (RSCDS London runs a[ wide range of classes](https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/classes) aimed at Children, beginners, improvers, advanced and very advanced dancers). The Tuesday Social group members often join forces to attend Scottish dance events in London and further afield (recent activities include RSCDS [Spring Fling](https://rscds.org/get-involved/membership/photo-gallery/photo-gallery-spring-fling-fringe-2025-brighton), [Summer School](https://rscds.org/events/summer-school-2025), the [White Rose Festival](https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/festival-2025), and [open air dancing](https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/open-air-dancing) in Kensington Gardens). Whether you are new to London, a long time resident or just visiting - a warm welcome awaits. **Cost: £12** Payment may be made [online](https://rscds-london-branch.sumupstore.com/product/the-tuesday-social-1-session) but we also accept card or cash payments on the day. **Location**: Upper Hall, St Columba’s Church, Knightsbridge, SW1X 0BD (///runner.actors.hungry). **Nearest tube**: Knightsbridge (Piccadilly), South Kensington (Piccadilly), Sloane Square (Circle and District) [https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/tuesday-social-20-s-30-s](https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/tuesday-social-20-s-30-s)

‘**The Tuesday Social**’ is a monthly Scottish dance session aimed at people in (or close to) their 20s and 30s living and working in London. If you love to dance or would like to learn, '**The Tuesday Social**' is for you. No need to bring a partner, everyone dances with everyone in this friendly, fun and sociable way to dance. The session features popular dances, accessible to beginners but enjoyable for more experienced dancers too, consolidating steps and movements in a social dance setting. **When and where** The group meets once a month from 7.30-9.30pm in the Upper Hall at St Columba’s Church on Pont Street in Knightsbridge. Sessions are typically on the **4th Tuesday** but this does vary sometimes so do check our listings to be sure. * 2026: 27 Jan, 24 Feb, 24 Mar, 28 Apr, 26 May, 16 Jun **How it works** This session combines great teaching with live music and lots of dancing, plus a social break with time to relax and chat. No previous experience necessary but plenty of opportunity to enjoy dancing and (if you wish) to learn about dancing opportunities (RSCDS London runs a[ wide range of classes](https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/classes) aimed at Children, beginners, improvers, advanced and very advanced dancers). The Tuesday Social group members often join forces to attend Scottish dance events in London and further afield (recent activities include RSCDS [Spring Fling](https://rscds.org/get-involved/membership/photo-gallery/photo-gallery-spring-fling-fringe-2025-brighton), [Summer School](https://rscds.org/events/summer-school-2025), the [White Rose Festival](https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/festival-2025), and [open air dancing](https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/open-air-dancing) in Kensington Gardens). Whether you are new to London, a long time resident or just visiting - a warm welcome awaits. **Cost: £12** Payment may be made [online](https://rscds-london-branch.sumupstore.com/product/the-tuesday-social-1-session) but we also accept card or cash payments on the day. **Location**: Upper Hall, St Columba’s Church, Knightsbridge, SW1X 0BD (///runner.actors.hungry). **Nearest tube**: Knightsbridge (Piccadilly), South Kensington (Piccadilly), Sloane Square (Circle and District) https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/tuesday-social-20-s-30-s

Check out what we do: https://youtu.be/HSf4QTQpLQ0 Dance West Coast Swing in Covent Garden on Tuesdays. Learn the partner dance taking Europe by storm. Come and join our already well established class night. Danced to a range of music from contemporary to blues, you can find a class in many of the major cities in Europe or America - so it's a great way to combine dance, travel and socialising. The first class is FREE if you've haven't danced West Coast Swing before. No experience, no partner, no problem! Only one trial night allowed per person. After this it's pay per night. It's best to wear flat shoes, other than that come as you are! Doors open at 7.20pm, come early to register and so you don't miss the start of the class. Beginners class starts 7.30pm sharp! Don't be late otherwise you will miss the fundamentals of the dance. Here is the Facebook event - https://fb.me/e/4qvQkkEeM If you would like to keep up to date with what's going on please like us on fb: https://www.facebook.com/swingacademyuk We also have the following classes: Thursday WCS Holborn - https://fb.me/e/3bdhSXHW7 \- Please do not attend any classes if you have any flu like symptoms or are generally feeling unwell \- Wash and sanitise your hands regularly \- Although face masks are not mandatory please feel free to wear one throughout the night if you wish \- Please be respectful of other people's choices

**Still haven't tried tango? Start Tango today:** Our tango group classes follow a carefully structured curriculum to quickly give you the skills and confidence to express yourself on the dancefloor. We not only teach tango steps, but also tango music, culture and etiquette. To become a well-rounded dancer, don’t miss out on our regular classes and themed workshops in London. **Already an experienced dancer?** Join the 8pm class to enhance your technique, learn exciting steps and the secrets behind to know how to lead and follow them, and have fun making friends. Practica after the lessons. COSTS: PAY BY CASH AT THE TILL Beginner class: normally £15 but RSVP with Meetup and we offer you £10 for your first lesson :-). Improver class at 8pm: normally £20 but RSVP with Meetup and we offer you £15 for your first lesson :-). At Unity, in Angel, London! Details and packages: https://tanguito.co.uk/tuesday/[https://tanguito.co.uk/tuesday/](https://tanguito.co.uk/tuesday/)

# Every Tuesday – Fulham Salsa & Bachata Club [Fulham Salsa & Bachata Club, St. Dionis Church, 18A Parsons Green, FULHAM SW6 4UH](https://maps.app.goo.gl/G8sxwjb8iWVNPizr7) **7 pm – 10:00 pm** **Bachata classes: 7:15 pm – 8:10 pm** **Salsa classes: 8:20 pm – 9:20 pm** **FREE Social Dancing till 10 pm** * 1 min walk from Parsons Green station. * Free parking on surrounding streets after 6:30 pm * Absolute beginners are warmly welcomed to dance * No partners required * No prior bookings are needed, turn up and dance. * No alcohol allowed * You can bring your own soft drinks. Water will be provided. * Fun & friendly classes for dancers of all levels. Social dancing to the best and latest Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha, and Latin grooves.Wear comfortable shoes and light clothes, to keep you dancing comfortably all night * **[£15 for Both Classes + Social Club](https://www.incognitodance.com/product/ticket-for-fulham-salsa-bachata-club/)** * FREE social after-classes [Link to event](https://www.incognitodance.com/fulham-salsa-bachata-club/) To buy any of our award-winning classes online for our other venues, simply click on the package of your choice. The class credits can be used at any of our venues at any time in a 24-month period. **New Salsa & Bachata courses (includes free entry for social) for any level:** * [3 weeks SALSA BRONZE](https://www.incognitodance.com/3-week-salsa-bronze-course "3-week-salsa-bronze-course") @ £42 * [6 weeks SALSA SILVER](https://www.incognitodance.com/6-week-salsa-silver-course "6-week-salsa-silver-course") @ £78 * [9 weeks SALSA GOLD](https://www.incognitodance.com/9-week-salsa-gold-course "9-week-salsa-gold-course") @ £99 **Incognito Dance also still teach regularly at [Wimbledon Salsa & Bachata Club, ](https://www.incognitodance.com/salsa-classes-courses-mondays-at-wimbledon-salsa-bachata-club/)[Putney Salsa & Bachata Club, ](https://www.incognitodance.com/fridays-at-new-putney-salsa-club/)[Hammersmith Salsa & Bachata Club, ](https://www.incognitodance.com/wednesdays-at-hammersmith-salsa-club-hammersmith-london/)[Fulham Salsa & Bachata Club](https://www.incognitodance.com/fulham-salsa-bachata-club/)**

# Every Tuesday – Fulham Salsa & Bachata Club [Fulham Salsa & Bachata Club, St. Dionis Church, 18A Parsons Green, FULHAM SW6 4UH](https://maps.app.goo.gl/G8sxwjb8iWVNPizr7) **7 pm – 10:00 pm** **Bachata classes: 7:15 pm – 8:10 pm** **Salsa classes: 8:20 pm – 9:20 pm** **FREE Social Dancing till 10 pm** * 1 min walk from Parsons Green station. * Free parking on surrounding streets after 6:30 pm * Absolute beginners are warmly welcomed to dance * No partners required * No prior bookings are needed, turn up and dance. * No alcohol allowed * You can bring your own soft drinks. Water will be provided. * Fun & friendly classes for dancers of all levels. Social dancing to the best and latest Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha, and Latin grooves.Wear comfortable shoes and light clothes, to keep you dancing comfortably all night * **[£15 for Both Classes + Social Club](https://www.incognitodance.com/product/ticket-for-fulham-salsa-bachata-club/)** * FREE social after-classes [Link to event](https://www.incognitodance.com/fulham-salsa-bachata-club/) To buy any of our award-winning classes online for our other venues, simply click on the package of your choice. The class credits can be used at any of our venues at any time in a 24-month period. **New Salsa & Bachata courses (includes free entry for social) for any level:** * [3 weeks SALSA BRONZE](https://www.incognitodance.com/3-week-salsa-bronze-course "3-week-salsa-bronze-course") @ £42 * [6 weeks SALSA SILVER](https://www.incognitodance.com/6-week-salsa-silver-course "6-week-salsa-silver-course") @ £78 * [9 weeks SALSA GOLD](https://www.incognitodance.com/9-week-salsa-gold-course "9-week-salsa-gold-course") @ £99 **Incognito Dance also still teach regularly at [Wimbledon Salsa & Bachata Club,](https://www.incognitodance.com/salsa-classes-courses-mondays-at-wimbledon-salsa-bachata-club/) [Putney Salsa & Bachata Club,](https://www.incognitodance.com/fridays-at-new-putney-salsa-club/) [Hammersmith Salsa & Bachata Club,](https://www.incognitodance.com/wednesdays-at-hammersmith-salsa-club-hammersmith-london/) [Fulham Salsa & Bachata Club](https://www.incognitodance.com/fulham-salsa-bachata-club/)**

Make sure to **Pre-book** your ticket through [our website](www.ontherocksbarcrawl.com/london/book-now) We're rated number 1 for nightlife on TripAdvisor in Brighton and Barcelona, and 12th in London so you know you'll have a great time ◡̈ People come from LOTS of other channels so please ignore the meetup RSVP number ◡̈ Whether you're new to London or just expanding your social circle, bar crawling is a fantastic way to meet people! Every day our crawl is full of lively people who are just there to meet new friends and have a good time. Guides will take you to at least 5 great bars and clubs in the centre of London. The guides make sure to make everyone feel included, encourage mixing within the group and introduce everyone. This makes it a great activity whether you come alone or with friends. We hope to meet you soon :) INFO: exact meeting point shared once you purchase a ticket (prices vary depending on when you book but start at £19.50) Included is : \- Entry to four bars and a club \- A free shot at each bar \- exclusive reduced drink deals at every venue \- access to the photos that we take with our big fancy camera BRING ID! 18+ years old only (Sorry, it's the law :/ ) Make sure to bring a valid Driving Licence or Passport, other forms of ID (including photocopies of the above) are unlikely to be accepted by the venues that we visit. Make sure to bring ID no matter your age. \*\*\*Please note: Due to previous bad experiences, we are unfortunately no longer able to accept stag/hen dos (or same-sex groups of more than 9) on our main crawl. To book a private crawl with us, please contact london@ontherocksbarcrawl.com\*\*\* Ts&Cs apply: [https://ontherocksbarcrawl.com/brighton/terms-and-conditions/](https://ontherocksbarcrawl.com/brighton/terms-and-conditions/)

Come and join a group of people who love to dance!! And know you will always be warmly welcomed. Find release on the dance floor as you move to a lively mix of dance music: Latin, Soul, House, Reggae, Afrobeats, Funk and more. The crowd is friendly and inclusive, and there is time to slow down and integrate the movement. The session ends with a meditation. Julia Franks leads the sessions. She is an experienced certified teacher of Ecstatic Awakening Dance and Open Floor movement practice. She is an author on the subject of dance and movement (Dance for Life), appears on Podcasts on this theme, and trains therapists to use embodiment in their work. PLEASE NOTE: THE SESSION IS OFFERED FREE TO THOSE ATTENDING THROUGH MEET UP FOR THE FIRST TIME More information: www.flomotion.dance

** Join the Beat – Samba Practice in East London! ** Want to brush off those winter blues? Something creative. fun and sociable with a friends group of people? Our inclusive and friendly Samba band welcomes everyone—whether you're a seasoned percussionist or have never touched a drum before. No experience? No problem! We provide all the instruments and will have you grooving in no time. Feel the rhythm, meet great people, and be part of an electrifying sound that moves the streets. Just bring your enthusiasm—we’ll bring the drums! Ready to make some noise? See you there! Sambattalion is an established East London based Samba Fusion Band. We have been going for over ten years and use meetup as one way to recruit new members. We play gigs in and around London and beyond. Please bring ear plugs / ear protectors. We have some but if you can please bring your own - and wear them. We are very loud. We practice every Thursday, 7.00pm-10.00pm (with a 30 minute break) In January and early February 2026 we are tailoring our weekly practices specifically with new joiners in mind, and remember no experienced required! It is £5 per session (your first session is FREE). We are entirely not-for profit. Cash only please - pay on the day.

**Autumn Term 2025** Spring Term Sunday, March 1st 10.00am- 4.00pm **Tutor: Daisy Perkins** **Dancer and model: Flora Baltz** *Cost £95* Drawing and image making often works best when the whole of our mind-body is engaged. * Discover new ways of drawing * Respond to live movement with line, rhythm, gesture, and mass. * Experiment with materials and scale, from fluid ink washes to large collaborative drawings, blending abstraction with the figure. * Develop a resolved final work and leave with a fresh, embodied approach to mark-making that you can carry into your own practice. During this workshop we will become interested in how we can connect with movement, and how we can use this to make more powerful uncontrived visual statements. * **Notice how your own body feels and responds** * **Let physical sensation, rhythm, and inner state guide mark-making** * **Feel movement in the body before translating it into drawing** This workshop brings together the disciplines of drawing and dance to explore new ways of seeing, sensing, and making. Guided by Daisy and working with a dancer, participants will step beyond conventional figure drawing into a more embodied, responsive practice. You’ll begin by treating the hand as a seismograph—a recorder of rhythm and presence rather than mere outline—using movement awareness, gestural drawing, and collective mark-making to open up expressive possibilities. You’ll develop from free-flowing experiments into a resolved final work that blends abstraction, gesture, and form. Along the way, you’ll try out a variety of dry and wet media and experiment with mass, line, erasure, expression, disruption and layering, as you learn to capture both motion and stillness. With space for reflection and discussion built in, the workshop offers not only technical exploration but also a deepening sense of the creative process. Attendees will leave with fresh approaches to drawing the figure, a body of experimental works, and the beginnings of a personal language informed by movement, rhythm, and embodied experience. * We will be working with a nude dancer * Materials provided * We plan to share a vegetarian lunch £12, optional. [To learn more and sign up, visit our website](https://www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk/product/1st-march-embodying-movement-drawing-sensation-with-daisy-perkins/)

After heart-warming feedback in Autumn 2025, Reconnect returns this spring with monthly 2-hour workshops. **In February, we’ll explore the beliefs that may be holding us back and how they show up in our bodies. Through the practice, we’ll gently soften and release these quiet inner patterns, supporting a more grounded way step into the year ahead.** **RECONNECT** is a gentle, guided movement practice exploring how emotions live in the body, using breath, grounding, and movement to support safe release. The practice invites noticing rather than fixing, building embodied trust and tools for daily life. Across the sessions, we’ll return to simple yet powerful practices, including: ️ Somatic movement & breathwork Grounding exercises & body listening Guided improvisation, discovering your unique movement Creative expression & reflective tasks *“I’ve really enjoyed and benefited from Yuyu’s classes. I always leave feeling so much calmer and more grounded which is hard to achieve when you’re busy all the time and working full-time. …I’ve even noticed positive changes outside of the classes too.”* **SAT, 28th Feb** \| 3\-5pm at Chisenhale Dance Space ️ Tickets from £7 \| **Limited spots! Find out more and secure your place [HERE](https://reconnect2026.eventbrite.co.uk)** ❤️ For the latest news, follow [Moving Beyond ](https://www.instagram.com/movingbeyond25/) Watch testimonial videos from the participants [HERE](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNWhuTtlPKs8erqHWTNhlwT_oiQDegNM4&si=Opr81Q8bH3LPJsiY)

Join us in person for a fun 1-hour beginner Bachata class full of Latin vibes and easy rhythms! ## Beginner Bachata Class - Latin Fun & Rhythm (1 Hr) Ready to shake things up? Join our **in-person Beginner Bachata Class** where you'll dive into the smooth, sensual moves of bachata. No experience needed—just bring your rhythm and a smile! This **1-hour session** is all about fun, learning the basics, and feeling the Latin vibe. Perfect way to meet new people and get moving. Let's dance and groove together! In just 1 hour, you’ll learn: * Basic Bachata steps and timing * Simple partner moves No partner? No problem! Solo and partner practice included. Location: Mirrored studio, Ridley Road Market, Dalston (3 min walk from Overground) Date & Time: Wed 25 Feb 2026 \| 7–8 PM Price: £12 Come ready to move, have fun, and meet fellow dancers. Let’s make your first step on the dance floor unforgettable! Secure your place here – limited spots available: https://pay.tide.co/a870e312-86e1-4d26-b632-09910e69d409 Access Instructions: * Walk through Ridley Road Market. * The entrance is located between the food stalls. * Use the intercom: 02526 * Take the stairs to the second floor. (If stairs are closed: go left through doors → straight → left towards elevator to access second floor) * Walk past the toilets on right & go through white door into corridor. Studio 1 is on right.

**Caller: Frank Buschelmann** **Band: The Rosenthorns** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

# **Band and caller TBA** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

Let's mix and boogie! We'll start with social time over dinner/appetizers/drinks from 7:30-8:45pm. Then we'll get down with a great live old School 80s & 90s hip-hop, R&B band, [Old Skool](https://www.facebook.com/OldSkoolCleveland). **Cover Charge**: $10.00 cash at door. **Attire**: Dressy casual **Parking**: public parking lot in front of club. First time here? Lazy Chameleon is in a shopping center off Sawmill Pkwy. They offer good seafood dishes and typical bar food, too. [Lazy Chameleon](http://www.lazychameleon.com)

We'll start with social time over dinner/appetizers/drinks from 7:30-8:45pm. Then we'll get down with a great live hip-hop/R&B band, Lt. Dans New Legs ([LDNL](http://ldnl.net)). Attire: Dressy casual **Cover Charge**: $15.00 cash only (atm on site) **Parking**: public parking lot in front of club. *First time here?* [Lazy Chameleon](http://www.lazychameleon.com/) is in a shopping center off Sawmill Pkwy. They offer really good seafood dishes and typical bar food, too.

Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa. These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all. Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex 640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085 Bachata 7pm-8pm Salsa 8pm-9pm $15 - One Lesson $20 - Both Lessons