Trinity Community Arts https://ldap2.3ca.org.uk These are the search results for the query, showing results 21 to 33. FRUITEA https://ldap2.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/2025/fruitea-2 Bristol Ballroom Its time to get FRUITEA. Want to experience Bristol's best-kept secret? Want the best night of your life? Then bring yourselves to Bristol Ballroom Community's FRUITEA.

FRUITEA is an OTA Kiki function where members of the community walk and battle for Grand prizes. OTA stands for “open to all” meaning anyone can walk any category regardless of gender identity or expression, and none of the categories have an effect.

People will walk and get 10s from our judges before battling it out for the Grand Prize. Categories include Face, Vogue Fem, Old Way, Sex Siren, Best Outfit and more.

If you're planning on walking, do your research on the different categories beforehand. If you're coming to spectate and have fun, then bring your energy and vibe and get ready to be blown away.

Please keep an awareness that this is a priority space for queer and trans/gender non-confirming Black and people of colour - respect the floor and the walkers.

]]> No publisher <object object at 0x7fd3e9440580> community dancing 2025-08-19T12:30:00Z Event FRUITEA https://ldap2.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/2026/fruitea Bristol Ballroom Community It's time to get FRUITEA! Bristol Ballroom Community is back with its OTA Kiki. Want the best night of your life? Then bring yourselves to Bristol Ballroom Community's FRUITEA. 

FRUITEA is an OTA Kiki function where members of the community walk and battle for Grand prizes. OTA stands for “open to all” meaning anyone can walk any category regardless of gender identity or expression, and none of our categories have an effect.

People will walk and get 10s from our judges before battling it out for the Grand Prize. Categories include Face, Vogue Femme, Runway, Old Way, Sex Siren, Best Outfit and more. 

If you're planning on walking, do your research on the different categories beforehand. If you're coming to spectate and have fun, then bring your energy and vibe and get ready to be blown away. 

Please keep an awareness that this is a priority space for queer and trans/gender non-confirming Black and people of colour - respect the floor and the walkers.

]]> No publisher <object object at 0x7fd3e9440580> community dancing 2026-02-11T11:45:40Z Event Flying Low and Passing Through Workshop https://ldap2.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/trinity-events-archive/2017-archive/flying-low-and-passing-through-workshop Two day dance workshop with Ben McEwen In the mornings we'll be looking at principles of floorwork, through the material of Flying Low - a technique initiated by David Zambrano that uses simple movement patterns and principles (such as spiralling and alternating between expansion and cohesion) to dance our whole selves in, out and along the floor with speed, efficiency... and pleasure!


Continuing the thread from the morning, afternoons will be group composition, influenced by David Zambrano's Passing Through structure. Starting with walking and running we'll build up a variety of improvisational techniques and skills to move and compose together (and apart!).

Suitable for experienced movers.


I highly recommend long trousers (within reason!) and covered shoulders.

]]> No publisher alison dancing 2017-11-01T12:25:00Z Event FABulous Disco https://ldap2.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/2024/fabulous-disco A disco for anyone over 50 Friends Ageing Better (FAB) and Eastside Community Trust are partnering with Trinity to present FAB Disco, a fun and exciting disco for anyone aged over 50.

Come and strut your stuff to music from Decades Disco.

Alcohol will be served alongside soft drinks and snacks.

Please note that the Bar is not able to take cash payments and can only accept card payments.

Please be aware that everyone has to pay for parking on site. Parking cannot be paid using cash and must only be paid using card payments.

For any questions or advanced tickets, please contact Friends Ageing Better (FAB) at fab@ageukbristol.org.uk.

]]> No publisher <object object at 0x7fd3e9440580> community dancing 2024-04-23T09:20:00Z Event Ecstatic Prance https://ldap2.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/2024/ecstatic-prance Come twirl and prance Prance is about free movement and playful moments of connection – accessible, inclusive, fun sober dancing. With an eclectic mix of bangers from diva-evoking disco to spacey electronics, explore contrasting rhythms to tickle your imagination.

Kick off with a warm-up before you prance ecstatically and unguided for 60 minutes. Bring your most flamboyant moves, or just finger-dance in a corner - all are welcome.

Keep the event alive by supporting with a fiver in cash or card at the donation station. You won’t be turned away if you're in a financial pickle, but please donate if you can.

Newcomers are welcome! It’s okay to feel nervous, especially if you come alone. Dancing freely around others is a courageous act. Yet we come together to overcome our fears. If it helps, a bunch of bobbling humans is meant to look hilarious and not #InstaCool. You’re welcome to stay for snacks and chatter at the end.

Please bring earplugs if you are sensitive to loud music.

Dress code: wear whatever you like but fancy dress is encouraged.

Ecstatic Prance will run on these dates:

  • Tue 10 Sep
  • Tue 17 Sep
  • Tue 01 Oct
  • Tue 15 Oct
  • Tue 12 Nov
  • Tue 26 Nov
  • Tue 10 Dec
]]> No publisher <object object at 0x7fd3e9440580> community dancing 2024-02-01T16:25:00Z Event Ecstatic Prance https://ldap2.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/2026/ecstatic-prance Come twirl and prance Prance is about free movement and playful moments of connection – accessible, inclusive, fun sober dancing. With an eclectic mix of bangers from diva-evoking disco to spacey electronics, explore contrasting rhythms to tickle your imagination.

Kick off with a warm-up before you prance ecstatically and unguided for 60 minutes. Bring your most flamboyant moves, or just finger-dance in a corner - all are welcome.

Keep the event alive by supporting with a fiver in cash or card at the donation station. You won’t be turned away if you're in a financial pickle, but please donate if you can.

Newcomers are welcome! It’s okay to feel nervous, especially if you come alone. Dancing freely around others is a courageous act. Yet we come together to overcome our fears. If it helps, a bunch of bobbling humans is meant to look hilarious and not #InstaCool. You’re welcome to stay for snacks and chatter at the end.

Please bring earplugs if you are sensitive to loud music.

Dress code: wear whatever you like but fancy dress is encouraged.

Ecstatic Prance will run on the following (additional dates released throughout the year)

  • Tue 13 Jan, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Tue 27 Jan, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Tue 10 Feb, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Thu 26th Feb, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Tue 10th Mar, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Tue 24th Mar, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
]]> No publisher <object object at 0x7fd3e9440580> community dancing 2026-01-06T12:25:00Z Event Dance Returns to Bristol Harbour Festival https://ldap2.3ca.org.uk/about/news/latest-news/dance-returns-to-bristol-harbour-festival We're bringing dance back to Bristol Harbour Festival with a stage in Queen Square

Harbour Festival 2019 - Image Credit: Alastair Brookes

Trinity is commited to creating spaces to celebrate and engage with different types of artforms. This is why we have teamed up with Harbour Festival to bring back the dance stage at this year's festival, programming a stage in Queen Square 20 July.

On Saturday, Trinity will be curating the stage, followed by Movema – an award-winning dance company – taking the reins on Sunday. This year's dance programme is more inclusive and representative than ever before, celebrating Bristol's diverse community through an array of talents and styles.

As always, we'll be collaborating with local dance companies, community groups, independent artists, and cultural organisations to showcase the rich tapestry of dance talent Bristol has to offer. We will also advocate for dance across the city, featuring open access and free-to-attend dance workshops leading up to the festival, ensuring dance is accessible to all.

We are thrilled to announce that Penny Marie will be our dance facilitator for Harbour Festival, working with the community to co-create a dance piece for Bristol through community workshops. Additionally, Trinity residents Hype Dance, an urban dance group for young people, will unveil their Ultimate Dance Championships 2024 – a competition open to all dance styles for ages 12 and above, giving contestants the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience at the Harbour Festival and win exciting prizes!

Our programme boasts an incredible lineup of dance groups, featuring long-time collaborators with Trinity: Gerry's Attic, a regular dance class for over 55s; Anna K, a Turkish belly dancer who led performances and workshops at our Garden Party on 12 May; Bristol Ballroom, a queer-led collective known for their vogue balls at Trinity and previous Harbour Fest performances; and Kennedy Muntanga, a professional dancer presenting his new work ‘Hare and Lion’. We are eager to unite these established partnerships, promote fresh work, and provide a platform for these talented dancers at one of Bristol’s biggest events of the year.

]]> No publisher <object object at 0x7fd3e9440580> community dancing 2024-05-30T14:50:00Z News Item Contemporary Dance Class with Julia https://ldap2.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/2024/contemporary-dance-class-with-julia Contemporary dance class aimed at intermediate/advanced level dancers Join experienced dance artist Julia Thorneycroft for four contemporary based dance classes this Spring.  Julia's classes draw from Limon and release techniques and involve technical exercises and extended phrases. The class will be fun, accessible and sweaty.

Classes will run from 5:15pm - 6:45pm on:

  • Wednesday 10th January
  • Wednesday 17th January
  • Wednesday 24th January
  • Wednesday 31st January
  • Wednesday 7th February
  • Wednesday 14th February
  • Wednesday 28th February

Julia has worked extensively in dance over the past 30 years She trained at the Laban Centre and received an MA in Creative Producing from UWE. Julia is the Artistic Director of Julia Thorneycroft Dance. Under the umbrella of JTD, she has devised and produced many funded projects including Full Bloom, a festival of dance for and by older people. This project developed from working with older Bristol residents to set up Gerry’s Attic Dance, a performance company for over-55’s in partnership with Trinity Arts Julia is currently working with Untold Dance Theatre. Having toured with the company as a performer for Woman Wise and Ties that Bind, Julia recently co-directed the companies new show On the Inside which toured in 2022.

]]> No publisher <object object at 0x7fd3e9440580> community dancing 2023-12-20T13:10:00Z Event Contemporary Dance Class with Julia https://ldap2.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/contemporary-dance-class-with-julia-1 Contemporary dance class aimed at intermediate/advanced level dancers Join experienced dance artist Julia Thorneycroft for contemporary based dance classes. Julia's classes draw from Limon and release techniques and involve technical exercises and extended phrases. The class will be fun, accessible and sweaty.

Classes will run from 5:15pm - 6:45pm on:

  • Wednesday 12 June
  • Wednesday 19 June
  • Wednesday 26 June
  • Wednesday 03 July
  • Wednesday 10 July
  • Wednesday 17 July
  • Wednesday 24 July
  • Wednesday 31 July

Please pay on the door at the beginning of the session. Julia will accept payments via cash or card.

About Julia
Julia has worked extensively in dance over the past 30 years She trained at the Laban Centre and received an MA in Creative Producing from UWE. Julia is the Artistic Director of Julia Thorneycroft Dance. Under the umbrella of JTD, she has devised and produced many funded projects including Full Bloom, a festival of dance for and by older people. This project developed from working with older Bristol residents to set up Gerry’s Attic Dance, a performance company for over-55’s in partnership with Trinity Arts Julia is currently working with Untold Dance Theatre. Having toured with the company as a performer for Woman Wise and Ties that Bind, Julia recently co-directed the companies new show On the Inside which toured in 2022.

]]> No publisher <object object at 0x7fd3e9440580> community dancing 2024-06-06T12:27:17Z Event Carnival Dance Club with Movema https://ldap2.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/2023/after-school-club-with-movema Free Dance Club for parents/carers and children of all ages. Award winning dance company Movema invite children alongside their parent/carers to free dance workshops after school. Each week the sessions will start with a snack provided by Trinity, and a chance for people to chat and register. Followed by exciting and colourful dance & craft activities based on the theme of carnivals.

The sessions are for families (parents/carers) inclusive of people of all ages and dance abilities.

We encourage people of all ages to join in with activities and welcome volunteers to help us make the group a warm and inclusive space.

As well as the weekly workshops, the project will involve a local performance.

Dates of sessions:

Tuesday 16th May

Tuesday 23rd May

Tuesday 6th June

Tuesday 20th June

Tuesday 27th June

Tuesday 04 July

Please note:

Children must be accompanied at all times, and the parent or guardian will be responsible for the children during their visit to The Trinity and during any performance events connected to this project.

 

 

]]> No publisher <object object at 0x7fd3e9440580> young people class community dancing 2023-04-13T13:50:00Z Event Caper Ceilidh ft Shavaghera https://ldap2.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/2024/caper-ceilidh-ft-shavaghera Fundraising for Trees For Life A Caper Ceilidh is a play on the word "capercaillie" and is one of a series of ceilidhs raising money for rewilding and other conservation charities around the UK.

Ceilidhs are organised, very fun and energetic dances, to Gaelic folk music. You don't need to come with a partner or any previous ceilidh experience, as there will be a "caller" on hand to tell you all the steps.

Fancy dress as your favourite native wildlife is non-compulsory but very much encouraged! There will be a prize for the best dressed. However, bear in mind that riotous ceilidh dancing means that you will want to keep layers and extra potentially-eye-gouging-appendages to a minimum, and trainers/ comfortable shoes are highly recommended.

Come join in an evening of frivolity, good cheer and dancing, with Shanvaghera - a Bristol-based Irish folk band, playing pure-drop foot-tapping traditional Irish music on fiddle, flute, tenor banjo and guitar.

The last event raised just over £1000 for Somerset Wildlands Trust. All proceeds will be donated to Trees For Life, a charity working to restore the Caledonian Pine Forests in Scotland to their formerly wild and abundant glory. Part of their work also focuses on  giving people the opportunity to reconnect to nature and themselves by partaking in rewilding weeks across the Scottish Highlands.

]]> No publisher <object object at 0x7fd3e9440580> community dancing 2024-07-16T14:50:00Z Event Bristol Equality Summer Tea Dance https://ldap2.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/2025/bristol-equality-summer-tea-dance Dance social Bristol Equality Summer Tea Dance Celebrate diversity on the dance floor in this dance social for LGBTQ+ people led by Norma Daykin (Bristol Equality Dance) and Jacky Logan (Jacky’s Jukebox).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.

]]> No publisher <object object at 0x7fd3e9440580> community dancing 2025-06-17T14:05:00Z Event Bringing Dance Back to Bristol Harbour Festival https://ldap2.3ca.org.uk/about/news/latest-news/bringing-dance-back-to-bristol-harbour-festival We took over the Dance Stage at Bristol Harbour Festival 2024 to showcase Bristol's dance talent

Bristol Harbour Festival 2024 - Image Credit: Amy Fern

We were delighted to be welcomed back to programme the vibrant dance stage at this year's Bristol Harbour Festival - one of the biggest events in the city welcoming over 250,000 visitors across the weekend.

'This cocreated dance piece has been a wonderful creative project that brought dancers together from different backgrounds from across Bristol to create a unique, emotive piece' - Penny Marie, Dance Workshop Facilitator

Taking over the stage in Queens Square, we platformed a huge range of dance styles and traditions present in Bristol’s dance community; from Indian to Irish Dance, Voguing to Turkish Belly Dancing.

Some highlights from the weekend included Anna K, Bristol Ballroom Community, D-Wild Fitness and RSVP Drummers. We also platformed established resident dance groups based at The Trinity Centre, such as Gerry’s Attic, a dance group for older people who rehearse at Trinity every week.

In the lead-up to Bristol Harbour Festival, we commissioned Dance Facilitator, Penny Marie, to lead a series of participatory dance workshops in which attendees co-created a new dance piece to be performed at the festival. Across five workshops dancers of all abilities and backgrounds collectively devised a 15 minute dance piece entitled 'Our Light Within' that they performed on the Saturday of the festival.

Alongside this, HYPE Dance, who offer weekly street dance sessions at Trinity, hosted the Ultimate Dance Championships 2024 – a competition open to all dance styles for ages 12 and above. Winners of this competition showcased their dancing skills in front of the Harbour Festival audience and a panel of judges that included professional dancers Bethany Kyle, Tesleem Adeyemi and Candice Scott. Alongside this, HYPE brought performances from Lil Hype, Hype Dance and Hype Carnival Squad.

We wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who made the takeover at Bristol Harbour Festival 2024 such a success; from the facilitators, the talented dancers, the technical team behind-the-scenes, our partners Movema, Gerry’s Attic and HYPE Dance, and of course to everyone who came along to watch the performances and support dance in Bristol.

Programming the Dance Stage is one of the many ways we are creating pathways for communities to connect and celebrate together though culture. Click here to find out more.

]]> No publisher <object object at 0x7fd3e9440580> community dancing 2024-07-24T15:45:00Z News Item