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Welcome to our page! We love dancing and think everyone should be able to enjoy the fun. We welcome LGBTQ+ dancers and their friends. We have classes and events for dancers at all levels, including beginners. Everyone is welcome and you don’t need a partner. Scroll down to explore our schedule of classes and events.

Weekly Classes

Our friendly weekly classes run in six week blocks and are on Wednesdays in Fishponds, Bristol. The venue is easy to reach by public transport and there is a car park nearby. There are classes for beginners (8.25pm), improvers (7.45pm) and advanced dancers (7.15pm). You can book here for our courses.

Bristol Equality Dance Weekend 30/31st January 2027

Join us for a weekend of dance! We offer an affirming space where LGBTQ+ people and their friends can dance and have fun. We welcome dancers from all over the UK and beyond. There is a full programme of workshops and socials.

Competitors workshop, Saturday 30th January

In preparation for the 2027 Eurogames, which includes a dancesport competition, we are offering a competitors workshop on Saturday 30th January. This is aimed at existing or new competitors, including those doing medal series exams and medallist competitions. It will include tips and advice about how to present yourself, how to make the most out of your choreography, and do’s and don’ts of competition etiquette. It is led by Louise Sampson, an experienced teacher and international adjudicator.

Social Dance Workshop, Saturday 30th January

Our workshop for social dancers includes a fun dance choreographed by Norma Daykin. We’ll be serving tea and biscuits and there’ll be a raffle in aid of LGBTQ+ charities.

Social Dance Evening, Saturday 30th January

Join us for an evening of social dancing and fun on Saturday evening.

Equality Tea Dance with Jacky’s Jukebox

Our fantastic tea dance will be held at a new venue this year. We’ll welcome back Jacky Logan with her fabulous Jukebox and there will be home made cakes provided by our wonderful tea fairies!

Booking links for January 30/31 2027

Book here for our competitors workshop on Saturday afternoon, our Saturday afternoon social dance workshop and charity fundraiser, our Saturday night party and our fantastic Sunday afternoon tea dance.

Future Dates: 19/20 June 2027.

Women’s Dance Weekend

Together with Louise Sampson (Rhythm and Dance), we host a popular Women’s Dance Weekend every September in Torquay. The 2027 weekend is fully booked but we welcome enquiries about 2028.