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
Saturday 23rd May 2025
Please see below the artist’s who will be performing and workshops that will be taking place on the Saturday in Bridport from 10am at various locations.
Dance Workshop
Mini Movers - under 5’s with Dee Lanning
SATURDAY 24TH MAY
TIME: 10 - 10.30am
WHERE: Lyric Theatre, DT6 3LX
A fun and vibrant dance class for all your under 5’s - A simple movement to music class, your little ones will have fun with scarves and ribbons moving their whole body to music
(Adults requested to remain)
Limited places please book early
£5 per child
Tickets available online at:
Dance Workshop
Not-So-Mini Movers - 5-8 years with Dee Lanning
SATURDAY 24TH MAY
TIME: 10.40 - 11.15am
WHERE: Lyric Theatre, DT6 3LX
An exciting and engaging dance class for those 5-8 - Dance with your friends and learn a fun routine to music.
(Adults are requested to stay with there child/ren and encouraged to join in)
Please book early places limited
£5 per child
Tickets available online at:
Dance Workshop
Dee Lanning
SATURDAY 24TH MAY
TIME: 12 - 1.15pm
WHERE: Saint Mary’s church hall South St, DT6 3NN
Dancing for All -
Dancing is good for the mind and body and in recent years has started to be prescribed for neurological conditions such as Parkinson Disease and MS. Designed to be seated or standing, you can join in this simple movement class for all abilities. This class will give you moves to take home and practice for your own wellbeing! Wheelchair access - a warm welcome awaits you!
ADULTS £12
Tickets available online at:
Dance Workshop
Nafisah Baba: Guest artist and workshop leader
CONTEMPORARY ADVANCED LEVEL
SATURDAY 24th May
TIME: 12 - 1.15pm
WHERE: Bull Hotel, Bridport
Contemporary dancing with Nafisah - an incredible experience not to miss!
£16 ADULT / £8 STUDENT
Tickets available online at:
Ballet Workshop
Ballet with My Ballet Tutor Fiona Harvey former ballerina with the Royal Ballet
SATURDAY 24th May:
TIME: 2-3.15pm
WHERE: Bull Hotel Ballroom DT6 3LF
Ballet workshop for those with some experience. Learn the promenade 'Dance of the Knights' from Romeo and Juliet. Dance of the knights will later be performed by My Ballet at the Electric palace.
£12 ADULT / £8 STUDENT
Tickets available online at:
Theatre Performance
Aakash Odedra dance company: Little Murmur performance
SATURDAY 24TH MAY
TIME: 2pm
WHERE: Bridport Arts Centre
A dance theatre show for everyone aged 7 years and over.
"Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur..".
Running time 35 minutes.
Content warning - Performance contains loud music and strong visual stimuli
£16 ADULT / £14 STUDENT
TO BOOK: Call the Tourist Information Office, Bridport on 01308 424901 or online at: Bridport Arts Centre Box Office
Children’s Dance Workshop
Aakash Odedra dance company: Little Murmur workshop
SATURDAY 24TH MAY
TIME: 3.15pm
WHERE: Bridport Arts Centre
This workshop is suitable for all abilities, ages 7 – 12yrs. (Spaces limited to 16 persons only)
Come and express yourself in our Little Murmur workshop!
About: After the show, the company will be offering a FREE Children’s Workshop open to anyone attending the performance of Little Murmur. Based on the show, this 40-minute workshop encourages children to find their individual style of movement/Explore self expression and identity/Build confidence/ Embrace and feel proud of what makes them unique
Spaces are limited so booking is essential.
No experience needed.
FREE entry
Dance Workshop
Vrushali Harihar: Teaching Classical Indian Fusion
SATURDAY 24th May
TIME: 4-5.15pm
WHERE: St. Mary’s Church Hall
Come and learn an Indian farmers and fisherman’s dance! Everybody encouraged to give these simple movements a go! It promises to be a lot of fun!
£12 ADULT / £10 STUDENT
Tickets available online at:
Tango & Tea
with LEONARDO & TRACEY
from TANGO FANDANGO
SATURDAY 24th May:
TIME: 4 -6.00pm
WHERE: Bull Hotel Ballroom DT6 3LF
Discover the wonderful Argentine Tango with this workshop suitable for all levels including Beginners. Workshop theme - “The language of Tango - variations of Ochos, Caminadas & Ganchos”
Includes tea / coffee!
£16 ADULT / £10 STUDENT
Limited numbers available
Tickets available online at:
FREE ENTRY
Exhibition
Paintings by Tracy Acosta
SATURDAY 24th May:
TIME: 11am onwards
WHERE: Bull Hotel Ostler Room DT6 3LF
An exhibition of wonderful Tango paintings by Tracy Acosta for sale.
Dance Workshop
Couples Dance Connection
SATURDAY 24th May
TIME: 2-3.15pm
WHERE: Saint Mary’s church hall South St, DT6 3NN
All levels welcome
Explore solo dances and pair dances with your partner. Explore the gift that music and movement can bring to your relationship. Wear loose clothing, barefoot and please bring a bottle of water.
£20 per couple - 10 spaces available
Tickets available online at:
Dance Workshop
Q moves with Dominique Baker
SATURDAY 24th May
TIME: 1-2.15pm
WHERE: British Legion Hall, DT6 3AD
All abilities and beginners movements.
Have you ever thought of the quality of your everyday movement? How can we make these feel mindful and make us feel better? Expect fun and music!
£10 PARENT AND CHILD
Tickets available online at:
Dance & Film Performance
SATURDAY 24th May - EVENING
TIME: 7.30pm
WHERE: Electric Palace, DT6 3NY
On Saturday 24th May there will be a performance of dance and film at the Electric Palace reflecting and celebrating the individuality of the dancers. This will be a powerful merging of intergenerational talent.
The performance will feature solos by dancer and BDF guest artist Nafisah Baba. Nafisah won the prestigious BBC young dancer of the year 2017, Fiona Harvey - for ballerina with The Royal Ballet, Acosta Tango’s very own Leo and Tracey plus BYD alumni!
£12 ADULT / £9 STUDENT
TO BOOK: Call the Tourist Information Office, Bridport on 01308 424901 or online at: The Electric Palace website
Circle Dance
Guided by William Stickland
SATURDAY 24th May
TIME: 12 - 1.15pm
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.
Tickets available online at:
Tap Workshop
Tap your troubles away with Helen Fisher
SATURDAY 24th May
TIME: 11 - 12.15pm
WHERE: British Legion Hall, DT6 3AD
Use your floor as a drum and open yourself to a new experience!
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY - FOR EVERYONE FROM 8 - 88+
£10 ADULT / £1 CHILD (OVER 8)
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