Performances & Workshops
We have dancers coming from in and around the UK and local dancers who will be putting on workshops/classes and performances over the Friday and the Saturday culminating in a big performance on the Saturday night.
Can’t decide? You can also simply head to Bridport Town Centre on both the Friday and Saturday to catch live outdoor performances in Bucky Doo Square and outside the Bridport Arts Centre - click here for more info.
We strongly advise booking any workshop or performance that you are interested in as they will fill up fast! And we don’t want you to miss out!
The workshops and events will be taking place at a variety of venues across Bridport, including:
Electric palace - 35 South St, DT6 3NY, Bull hotel - 34 East St, DT6 3LF, Bridport Town hall - DT6 3LF,
Saint Mary’s church hall - South St, DT6 3NN, Lyric theatre - 9 Barrack St, DT6 3LX, Bridport Arts centre - 9 South St, DT6 3NR
Please check the venue information for each performance and workshop
Friday 23rd May 2025
Please see below the artist’s who will be performing and workshops that will be taking place on the Friday in Bridport from 10am at various locations.
Ballet Workshop
Ballet with My Ballet Tutor Fiona Harvey former ballerina with the Royal Ballet
FRIDAY 23rd May
TIME: 10- 11.15am
WHERE: Bull Hotel, DT6 3LF
Ballet basics with flow for all abilities. This session with Fiona will leave you feeling uplifted and joyful. In the beautiful ballroom at the Bull Hotel.
£12 ADULT / £8 STUDENT
Tickets available online at:
Dance Workshop
Workshop with Grace and Growl Cate Field - over 50’s
FRIDAY 23rd May
TIME: 12 - 1.15pm
WHERE: Bull Hotel, DT6 3LF
Feel It Still – A Contemporary Dance Workshop for Over 50s
Why are we here in this wild and wonderful world? Perhaps… to dance.This uplifting workshop invites participants over 50 to explore joy, connection, and creative freedom through a short, contemporary dance piece.
No experience needed – just a willingness to move, smile, and share the moment. All are welcome.
£12 ADULT
Tickets available online at:
Ballet Workshop
Ballet with My Ballet Tutor Fiona Harvey former ballerina with the Royal Ballet
FRIDAY 23rd May
TIME: 12 - 1.15pm
WHERE: Bridport Town Hall DT6 3LF
This is a partly seated holistic ballet class with some barre work for strength, posture, flexibility, balance and joi de vivre. Come and join the fun. With the promenade from Romeo and Juliet 'Dance of the Knights' Everybody welcome.
£12.00 - wheelchair access
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Ballet Workshop
Ballet with My Ballet Tutor Fiona Harvey former ballerina with the Royal Ballet
FRIDAY 23rd May
TIME: 2- 3.15pm
WHERE: Bridport Town Hall DT6 3LF
Ballet for those with some experience. Theme Romeo and Juliet and learning the promenade 'Dance of the knights'.
£12 ADULT / £8 STUDENT
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Dance Workshop
Nafisah Baba: Guest artist and workshop leader
CONTEMPORARY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL/EXPERIENCED
FRIDAY 23rd May
TIME: 2-3.15pm
WHERE: Bull Hotel, DT6 3LF
Contemporary dancing with Nafisah - an incredible experience not to miss!
£16 ADULT / £8 STUDENT
Tickets available online at:
Dance Workshop
Nafisah Baba: Guest artist and workshop leader
CONTEMPORARY ADVANCED LEVEL/EXPERIENCED
FRIDAY 23rd May
TIME: 4-6PM
WHERE: Bull Hotel, DT6 3LF
Contemporary dancing with Nafisah - an incredible experience not to miss!
£20 ADULT / £10 STUDENT
Tickets available online at:
Dance Workshop
Dee Lanning - An afternoon of Social Partner Dancing
Friday 23rd May
TIME: 4-6pm
WHERE: Bridport Town Hall, DT6 3LF
Learn to move with a partner using moves from the popular and versatile social dance Modern JIve (also known as LeRoc and Ceroc) in this class , ideal for beginners, and enjoy dancing with other dancers and new friends
£21 COUPLES / £12 SINGLE
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Dance Workshop
Tea & Tango with Barrio De Tango!
FRIDAY 23rd May
TIME: 4 - 6PM
WHERE: Lyric Theatre, Bridport, DT6 3LX
You can expect a relaxed workshop covering Argentine Tango Basics with time for practice and a cup of tea!
Let your tango journey begin!
£12 ADULT
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Live Dance Jam!
Take your chance to Dance!
Friday 23rd May EVENING
TIME: 7-8pm
WHERE: Bridport Arts Centre, DT6 3NR
This is a first time in Bridport: A one hour gathering of superb local and guest dancers. Up to 20 dancers will dance for 3 minutes each within the centre of a circle of mostly standing audience. The audience will be asked to be very supportive as the dancers are going to improvise their movements to different pieces of music. This style of dance gathering evolved through Hip hop and became very popular in the 1960's. There will be a few 3 minute slots for dancers who decide to give it a go.
PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY !
Children must be accompanied please.
This is followed by a Soulfunk disco - why not join both? A night of fun - all ages welcome!
£10 ADULT / £8 STUDENT
TO BOOK: Call the Tourist Information Office, Bridport on 01308 424901 or online at: Bridport Arts Centre Box Office
Soul Funk!
Take your chance to Dance!
Friday 23rd May EVENING
TIME: 8.30pm - 11pm
WHERE: Bridport Arts Centre, DT6 3NR
Bridport Dance Festival welcomes DJ Dr. Funk, also known as Mitch Norman, joint proprietor of the popular Bridport Jazz-Funk & Soul Club, will delight dancers of all ages with his choice of music from the funkier side of the tracks.
A night of fun - all ages welcome!
£10 ADULT / £5 STUDENT
TO BOOK: Call the Tourist Information Office, Bridport on 01308 424901 or online at: Bridport Arts Centre Box Office
Dance Workshop
Julia Hope Brightwell Restorative Movement Practice
FRIDAY 23rd May
TIME: 2-3.15pm
WHERE: Saint Mary’s church hall South St, DT6 3NN
An opportunity to move to music - it is not designed for performance, but for increasing wellbeing and embodiment. Love dancing? Music to inspire the dancer within. Dance Connection supports us to feel comfortable in our own skin. It brings awareness to the way we embody life and restores balance in the system. We come home to ourselves.
£12 ADULT
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Circle Dance
Circle dance Guided by William Stickland
FRIDAY 23rd May
TIME: 10- 11.15am
WHERE: Town Hall, DT6 3LF
Circle dancing is a dance style where no partners are needed. No matter what level of Dance experience you have from an absolute beginner to seasoned dancer Circle Dance welcomes you with easy to follow steps that brings people together.
£5 ADULT - 25 people max.
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Dance Workshop
Women's Freestyle Dancing GroupCommunity based everybody leads
FRIDAY 23rd May
TIME: 10- 11.15am
WHERE: Saint Mary’s church hall South St, DT6 3NN
" A simple idea but brings lots of fun and friendship. Just Dancing . Just Women.
Not a dance class or a performance. Dance how you like, do your exercises or sway to the music and stay as long as you want . Just the sheer joy of dancing to music you love with space to let your hair down . If that sounds like your cup of tea, join us ! "
Donation of £3 to £5 per person. Max 24 people
Please book your ticket through TIC 01308 424901 or turn up at the door - booking preferred please.
Dance Workshop
Jazz Fit session with dancer Ele Hodgson
FRIDAY 23rd May
TIME: 12 - 1.15pm
WHERE: Saint Mary’s church hall South St, DT6 3NN
Fab music and moves!
£5-8 by donation - booking preferred or turn up
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