Dancing
Dancing is a wonderful way to keep active and have fun while meeting new friends.
Coronavirus update
if you are interested in attending any of these sessions, please contact the provider directly for the most recent availability.
This page is for information purposes only. Please note that all providers listed are independent of the Council and the Council takes no responsibility for their ability to provide the services they offer. Please ensure that you use the provider best suited to your needs and contact them if you require further information about their services.
Below is a list of dance classes taking place in South Gloucestershire, please be advised that there are costs to attend these sessions. Click on the location headings to expand the list.
Dance classes
Filton
Filton: BAWA Club
- Line Dancing beginners and improvers Wednesdays 7.30pm-10pm (beginners at 7.30pm)
- Address: BAWA Club BS34 7RG
- Call: 0117 940 7222
- Email: kickersandstompers@hotmail.co.uk
Frenchay
Frenchay Village Hall
- Frenchay Country Dancers: Wednesdays fortnightly (September-June) 7:45pm to 10:15pm
- Address: Frenchay Village Hall BS16 1NU
- Call: 0117 940 9508
- Email: frenchayfdc@hotmail.com
- Website: www.frenchayfdc.co.uk
Iron Acton
Iron Acton Parish Hall
- ‘Laughter in Line’ dancing: beginners Thursdays 7:30pm to 8.30pm, improvers Thursdays 8:30pm to 9:30pm
- Address: Iron Acton Parish Hall BS37 9UQ
- Call: 01454 773929
- Email: sarah.cleaver@gmail.com
- Website: http://www.laughterinline.org/
Kingswood
Kingswood Estate: Studio One
- Margaret Morris Movement: dance/exercise class Thursdays 10:00am to 11:00am & 11:00am – 12:00pm. Please phone to check availability before attending.
- Address: Kingswood Estate: Studio One BS15 4AA
- Call: 07896 346 486
- Email: Tricia.mason16@yahoo.co.uk
- Website: www.margaretmorrismovement.com
Longwell Green
Longwell Green Community Centre
- Ballroom and Latin: beginners Tuesdays 9pm to 10pm: intermediate/advanced Tuesdays 8:00pm to 10:00pm and Fridays 6pm to 9pm. Please use contact details below to confirm current timings.
- Address: Longwell Green Community Centre BS30 9DU
- Call: 0117 932 3071
- Email: terrysdanceschool@blueyonder.co.uk
Useful resources and information
- Supporting Communities | St. Monica Trust – helps older people form treasured relationships and make the most of their lives. Local community worker, Sato, would like to hear your stories. If you have interests and skills to share or are re-starting a group, call 07971 670880 or email satoblack@southernbrooks.org.uk.
- UK Chief Medical Officers’ guidelines – physical activity for adults and older adults – The guidelines emphasise the importance of building strength and balance for adults as well as 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity and, for older adults, activities to improve balance.
- The National Centre for Exercise and Sports Medicine has produced this guide to staying active at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
- Benefits of exercise – Exercise is free, easy to take, has an immediate effect. It can also reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer by up to 50%.
- “We Are Undefeatable” – this new campaign aims to help people with long-term health conditions to get more active. Visit the campaign website for more information.
- Physical activity and mental health -Sport and physical activity has a powerful and positive effect on mental health. Visit the Sport England website to find out more.
- See our top 10 tips for motivation and change.
- One You national website
- Download the Active 10, Easy Meals and a range of other One You apps – on the Apple store or Google Play