Dancing

Dancing is a wonderful way to keep active and have fun while meeting new friends.

Coronavirus update

Some of the activities on this page may be returning as part of the road map out of lockdown. Please check with the provider of your chosen activity. Visit Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance and support – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) for the latest Covid 19 guidelines.

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

Almondsbury

Almondsbury Sports Club and social club

Ballroom and Latin: Tuesdays improvers/intermediates 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ballroom, Latin and Sequence: advanced Tuesdays 8:15pm to 9:30pm
Address: Almondsbury Sports Club and social club, BS32 4AA
Call: 07747 686206
Email: catherinematthewsdanceschool@gmx.co.uk

Coalpit Heath

Coalpit Heath: Manor Hall

Ballroom and Latin: advanced Thursdays 7:15pm to 8:15pm, intermediates Thursdays 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Address: Manor Hall BS36 2TG
Call: 07747 686206
Email: catherinematthewsdanceschool@gmx.co.uk

Coalpit Heath: St. Saviour’s Church Hall

Ballroom and Latin: beginners and improvers Mondays 6:15pm – 7:15pm, improvers and intermediates Mondays 7:20pm to 8:20pm
Ballroom, Latin and Sequence:advanced Mondays 8:30pm to 10:15pm
Address: St. Saviour’s Church Hall BS36 2RP
Call: 07747 686206
Email: catherinematthewsdanceschool@gmx.co.uk

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

Frampton Cotterell

Frampton Cotterell C of E Primary School

Belinda Orford School of Dancing, Ballroom, Latin, Sequence: Improvers Mondays 5:45pm – 6:30pm, beginners Mondays 6:30pm to 7:15pm, advanced Mondays 7:15pm to 8:15pm
Address: Frampton Cotterell C of E Primary School BS36 2BT
Call: 01454 415346
Email: info@belindaorford-dancesteps.co.uk /
Website: www.belindaorford-dancesteps.co.uk/

Frampton Cotterell: Zion Church Hall BS36 2HY

‘Laughter in Line’ dancing: beginners Mondays 7:30pm to 8:30pm, improvers Mondays 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Address: Zion Church Hall BS36 2HY
Call: 01454 773929
Email: sarah.cleaver@gmail.com
Website: http://www.laughterinline.org/

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

Hanham

Hanham Community Centre

Modern Sequence Dance Club: Thursdays 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Address: Hanham Community Centre BS15 3EJ
Call: 0117 957 0562
Email: theo.clive@gmail.com
Website: www.hanhamcentre.org

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/

Ballroom and Latin: beginners and improvers Fridays 6:00pm – 7:00pm, advanced Fridays 7:10pm – 8:10pm
Sequence: advanced Fridays 8:15pm – 9:30pm
Address: Iron Acton Parish Hall BS37 9UQ
Call: 07747 686206
Email: catherinematthewsdanceschool@gmx.co.uk

Kingswood

Kingswood Estate: Studio One

Margaret Morris Movement: dance/exercise class Thursdays 10:30am to 11:30am
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
Address: Longwell Green Community Centre BS30 9DU
Call: 0117 932 3071
Email: terrysdanceschool@blueyonder.co.uk

Thornbury

Thornbury: Christ the King R. C. Primary School

Belinda Orford School of Dancing: Ballroom, Latin and Sequence: beginners Thursdays 7:00pm – 7:45pm, improvers Thursdays 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Address: Christ the King R. C. Primary School BS35 1AW
Call: 01454 415346
Email: info@belindaorford-dancesteps.co.uk
Website: www.belindaorford-dancesteps.co.uk/

Thornbury: Cossham Hall

World Dance: Mondays 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Address: Cossham Hall BS35 2BJ
Call: 01453 834125
Email: hazel@hazelyoung.co.uk
Website: www.hazelyoung.co.uk

Thornbury Methodist Church Hall

Country dancing: Tuesday (fortnightly): 2pm to 3:45pm
Address: Thornbury Methodist Church Hall BS35 2AQ
Call: 01454 411936 / 01454 414952
Email: countrydancing1@thornburyu3a.org.uk
Website: www.thornburyu3a.org.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
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