Dancing

THIS EVENT IS ADVERTISED IN OTHER SITES TOO. So the numbers shown attending here does not reflect how many may attend ! :) £10 cash to tutor on the day Further class info at www.hulaboogie.co.uk Come and learn to dance 1950s style in the fabulous 1930s pub The Stag's Head, in Hoxton N1 NRA ! Come early and have a drink and learn a great new skill and open up your social life! No experience required No need to come with a partner Classes are easy, fun and friendly £10 per person for the class. Pay cash to the teacher on the night or online in advance http://www.hulaboogie.co.uk/mondays---absolute-beginners-hoxton-n1.html After class you can sit, dance and socialise with your fellow students. THIS EVENT IS ADVERTISED IN OTHER SITES TOO. So the numbers shown attending here does not reflect how many may attend! Further class info at www.hulaboogie.co.uk email: info@hulaboogie.co.uk See you there! Julie

Every Monday! ⏰ 8:30pm (1 hour) All levels Location: Pineapple Dance studios, 7 Langley St, London WC2H 9JA YOU MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE ( CLASSES ARE NOT FREE ) ➡️Book here: https://www.pineapple.uk.com/pages/timetable Let out your inner belly dance goddess in Leilah’s fun and uplifting classes! Learn the ancient art of belly dance from posture to mesmerising shimmies and figures 8’s. Every week we will go through a new choreography as well as learning new exciting moves. We will often cover different styles of belly dance in each class, such as oriental, shaabi, Moroccan and more. Classes are for all levels! Don’t worry if you don’t get all the moves the first time, the more classes you attend the more moves you will start to understand. Belly dance is a celebration of the body, the curves, and the isolations so enjoy the journey! #hipsDontLie

We love to welcome you at our Monday Classes at 4Water London! Our class structure helps you learn and grow at your own pace! **Every Monday**, we’ll guide you on your dance journey from Absolute Beginners to Higher Intermediate, with classes tailored just for you. Schedule Overview: 6:30-7:00 PM Absolute Beginners ✨ **Free** to attend every week ✨ Perfect for those just starting. Join anytime and get a feel for the basics! 7:00-8:00 PM Beginners and Intermediate (Parallel Classes) Beginners Join our 8-week flexible program, designed so you can start at any point! We also have a great value pass—just £55 for 8 consecutive weeks! The program is built to keep your momentum high, no matter when you begin during the cycle. Intermediate Building on Beginners’ skills, this class is tailored to your progress. Grab a £80 pass for 10 classes, which can be used anytime for any level above Beginners. 8:00-9:00 PM Improvers and Higher Intermediate (Parallel Classes) Improvers Know our 6 basic moves from the Beginner and Intermediate courses? This 16-week class will take your dancing to the next level! Higher Intermediate For advanced dancers, this class hones in on deeper skills, tailored by your teacher to meet your needs. No matter where you are on your dance journey, we’ve got the perfect class for you! ️ Join us this Monday and be part of a welcoming, supportive community. Learn, connect, and grow while contributing to a good cause! Inquire with us to get your discounted pass—don’t miss this chance to take your dance skills to the next level! See you on Monday! Your 4Water Team

Mondays at Wimbledon Salsa & Bachata Club Wimbledon Salsa & Bachata Club, Drake House Dance Hall, 44 St George’s Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 4ED 7pm – 11:00 pm Bachata classes: 7:30 pm – 8:30pm Salsa classes: 8:45pm – 9:45pm Social Dancing from 9:45pm Closed at 11pm) No prior bookings needed, just turn up and dance Absolute beginners warmly welcomed High quality lessons from Beginners to Advanced. Fun & friendly classes for dancers of all levels. Plenty of high quality 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 Classes + Club 4 min walk from Wimbledon Main Line station. Parking on surrounding streets. To buy any of our awarding winning Salsa courses online, simply click on the course of your choice. The course credits can be used at any of our venues at any time in a 12 month period: New Salsa course for any level: 3 weeks SALSA BRONZE @ £42 6 weeks SALSA SILVER @ £78 9 weeks SALSA GOLD @ £99 Incognito Dance Company also teaches regularly at Earl's Court Salsa & Bachata Club, Putney Salsa & Bachata Club, Hammersmith Salsa & Bachata Club. As well as Online

Time to get back to fitness! Another opportunity to get the best benefits from the ballet workout! Barre workout, Pilates, Stretching & Body Conditioning - a perfect combination to create the best body, posture & confidence! A unique combination of ballet exercises, Pilates, stretching and motivational techniques. It’s a high energy class targeted at developing a great posture, sculpting a dancer like waistline, bottom and shaping slim legs. The exercise program is based on building deep, lean and flexible muscle strength, helping to overcome any joint pains, including knee, shoulder or back, as well as creating a great physique. Open to all levels. To teach at out event we are inviting a former international ballet pro to show the elements of Ballet, Pilates, Stretching, to develop a core strength, flexibility and a great posture, as well as mentally linking muscle memory, so the gains on posture are immediate and easily remembered. You will need to bring a smile, some water and wear comfortable exercise cloths. The class will be 60 minutes which should be more than enough to get those muscles worked & conditioned. The fee for the event : £28.- For more information about the training provider: http://www.balletbodysculpture.com http://www.balletbodysculpture.com/ballet-classes-london.html

Dive into a transformative experience at our Monday Sanctuary event with Dean Kayum's guidance in London. Explore the depths of your being through a fusion of dance, movement, and meditation. This immersive session combines elements of 5Rhythms, ecstatic dance, and heart meditation to help you connect with your body and soul. Join us for a journey of self-exploration and wellness as we tap into the healing power of movement and exercise. Through the practice of conscious dancing and mindfulness, you will discover the profound mind-body connection and elevate your consciousness. Step into a space of spirituality and embrace a holistic approach to healing through movement. Don't miss this opportunity to rejuvenate your spirit and cultivate inner peace at Sunday Sanctuary. URC church, Pond Square, Highgate, London, N6 6BA,- Every Monday - 7.30 - 9.30 PM No need to book, Just Turn up and register at the door. Its a sliding Scale, £18/£15/£12, pay what you can, (cash or card) Feel free to message me with any Questions, Looking forward to seeing some of you there! Warm Wishes, Dean

Ping Pong is all about Beer, Bragging rights and making Buddies! Come along to the Ping Pong Social at Bounce Shoreditch to unwind, meet likeminded people and of course show off your whiff whaff skills! This event is crafted to serve both serious Table Tennis players with lots of challenges & tournaments, as well as the social players with tailor made games for singles, couples, colleagues & friends. With music playing and drinks flowing you will be able to choose from a variety of creative and quirky games including Ping Pong Tournaments, Social Doubles, Round Pong, Weapon Pong etc. There will be prizes for winners that include bottle of Prosecco & Medals and free entry to future events. We are usually by tables 15,16, 17 this is where you should meet us. However, if we change the tables or if you can't find us for whatever reason, please call/text host Vin and/or ask at reception for us, and you will be directed to us. Experience includes: \~ 4 Hours of Ping Pong Entertainment Tournament for Beginners, Intermediates, Experts (Prosecco for the Winner) \~ Quirky Social Ping Pong games with Fancy Prices for beginners \~ Fun Vibe to socialise in UV lit up exclusive Ping Pong venue FREE entry to our next Beer Pong event for winners

‘**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

‘**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)

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/)

**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.

[TPN](https://trailerparkninjas.com/) is a Midwest staple, playing a continually evolving mix of Top 40, Hip-Hop, and singalongs. Most every song is danceable! COVER: Cover charge of $10.00 CASH only. (atm on site) PRESHOW: 7:30-8:45pm. I'll make a reservation for a few tables. [Lazy Chameleon](http://lazychameleon.com) has a varied menu...especially Caribbean style seafood and chicken, plus appetizers. Their cauliflower crust pizza is really special.