The Bristol congress is the BIGGEST Salsa event ever to hit Bristol and we're celebrating it in style. This year we have a license to finish our Saturday party at 5AM!
Get ready for three nights of parties with the great DJs, Live Music and Shows until late, with three dance floors, (Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba) plus two FULL days of workshops and evening classes all in a unique venue.
A sizzling weekend to start 2019 with some of the best Salsa and Latin dance artists from the UK and abroad brought together under one roof.
Night themes:
Saturday 19th - Masquerade
Sunday 20th - Black and White
Programme
https://www.bristolsalsacongress.uk/pro
There will be latin and ballroom dancing as well as salsa, tango and fun line dances. There will be a warm up class at 1pm where you'll have a chance to learn the steps. You don't need to bring a partner. Tea and cake is included in the price.
How to get involved
This event is open to beginners as well as experienced dancers from Bristol and beyond, especially LGBTQ+ dancers from all cultural backgrounds, their friends, allies and supporters. Please wear something you feel comfortable moving in.
About Bristol Equality Dance
Bristol Equality Dance was set up in 2022 by Norma Daykin, a qualified dance teacher based in Bristol who has for over 20 years offered inclusive practice for all members of the community groups including LGBTQ+ people, older people, people with disabilities and refugees. In 2022 Norma received a community award from the UK Equality Dance Council for her long services to the LGBTQ+ dance community. Jacky Logan is a well-established London DJ who cofounded the Pink Jukebox Dance Club with Ralph Schiller. In 2021 Jacky was awarded a British Empire Medal for her services to same-sex ballroom dancing.
]]>There will be a warm-up class, plenty of time for social dancing and chatting. Refreshments (tea and coffee) will be available.
How to get involved
This event is open to beginners as well as experienced dancers from Bristol and beyond, especially LGBTQ+ dancers from all cultural backgrounds, their friends, allies and supporters. Please wear something you feel comfortable moving in.
About Bristol Equality Dance
Bristol Equality Dance was set up in 2022 by Norma Daykin, a qualified dance teacher based in Bristol who has for over 20 years offered inclusive practice for all members of the community groups including LGBTQ+ people, older people, people with disabilities and refugees. In 2022 Norma received a community award from the UK Equality Dance Council for her long services to the LGBTQ+ dance community. Jacky Logan is a well-established London DJ who cofounded the Pink Jukebox Dance Club with Ralph Schiller. In 2021 Jacky was awarded a British Empire Medal for her services to same-sex ballroom dancing.
]]>Supported by Trinity, the meetups have been inspired following feedback from online workshops, delivered by Rider Shafique and Khali Ackford, as part of Trinity's community arts project What I Want To See, What I Want To Be.
Walk-ins welcome. Meetups are on every fourth Monday of the month.
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Dance for Parkinson’s Network UK and People Dancing in partnership with Bristol City Council, Fresh Arts, North Bristol NHS Trust and English National Ballet.
The course will provide participants with an insight into how to structure dance classes for people living with Parkinson’s, as well as focusing on the artistic imperative behind a Parkinson’s dance programme. Dance practitioners will also gain an overview of the effects of the condition on dance participants, learn how to ensure safety for all participants and benefit from the practical experience of devising and delivering content for a Dance for Parkinson’s class.
Course Leaders: Dr Sophia Hulbert and artists from English National Ballet.
Course participants must have successfully completed the Dance for Parkinson's On-Line Learning Programme assessment before taking part in the course. Access to the on-line learning programme is included in the course fee.
Cost: from £207 (on-line course cost included)
Six subsidised places will be made available to Bristol based dance practitioners on a first come, first served basis. Please see the People Dancing website for further information.
How to enrol: download a booking form here
]]>Hosted by Just Love Hub and Newtown Network this group will provide a a safe space to allow vulnerability between women, encouraging steps towards creating and owning our own feminine energy.
The first session will include a meet-and-greet of like-minded women session planning for the future. Come and connect over hot drinks and snacks, share stories and support one another.
Sessions are for women aged 25+ from any background - just come along with an open mind and open heart.
About Just Love Hub and Newtown Network
Just Love Hub has been running since 2015 and was formed by their leader Salamà's desire to form more friendship groups with women in Bristol as there were not many present and it is is often challenging to maintain friendships as we get older and our lives get busier. Newtown Network, formed by Deborah Benjamin, have been making waves in Newtown through various events, community work and activities since 2021, their aim being to connect various people from the community and to highlight the wonderful people of Newtown.
This event is supported by Trinity free-subsided hire scheme
]]>Mondays from 11am-1pm (School term time only)
Aid Box Community supports refugee and asylum seekers in Bristol. They create a safe space for refugee communities to socialise and exchange knowledge, skills, culture and language, whilst drinking lots of tea and laughing.
Every week we have a different activity for our wonderful women to do whilst we chat about this and that, and keep each other company! We have had mindfulness and art sessions, massage days, sewing activities, multi-cultural lunch clubs, and much more.
Tea, coffee, and light snacks are provided.
How to get involved
These sessions are targeted towards Refugee and Asylum Seeker women. You do not need to bring anything along to participate in these sessions. Children are also welcome. For more information please contact Heather from Aid Box.
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