Find dancing events to watch or take part in, from dance classes and charity balls to live performances
🗓️ Friday 5th – Sunday 7th September 2025 The annual folk festival in Swanage takes place each September, bringing the town alive with traditional music and colourful dance displays, along with a range of activities to get involved in. It’s a weekend of folk concerts, street performances, music and dance workshops, all topped off with a […]
🗓️ Saturday 22nd February 2025 To celebrate Swanage Town Council’s 50th Anniversary, the town mayor is putting on a charity ball at Swanage Bay View. The glitzy, black tie event will feature live music from Dorset band The Ratpack. Proceeds from the evening will go to Dementia Friendly Purbeck. Tickets
🗓️ Monthly ceilidh dancing Local folk band Arish Mel holds regular, monthly ceilidh and barn dance nights in Kimmeridge village hall. No experience is necessary – the caller tells you what to do – and you don’t need a partner. Just turn up on your own or with friends and pay on the door. There […]
🗓️ Mondays between 21st October – 18th November 2024 Swanage Salsa is back this autumn with Enrique Perez (Salsa Explosion). The five-week course offers classes for both beginners and improvers and will be held at The Studio at The Mowlem. You’ll learn the fundamentals of Cuban salsa including: Timings What to wear Comfortable clothes and […]
🗓️ Friday 16th – Sunday 18th August 2024 The Jurassic Dance Festival is returning this summer, with DJ Judge Jules headlining. Set at Wilkswood Farm, situated between Swanage and Corfe Castle and home to the Wilkswood Reggae Festival, it’s a three-day celebration of classic dance music, from garage & drum n’ bass to disco and […]
🗓️ Thursday 30th May 2024 Enjoy a fun morning of dance and creativity at this free workshop for kids. It’s a great opportunity for children to try out dance through games and creative exercises. No experience is necessary and sessions are suitable for all abilities. Timings For more information and to book a space email: […]
🗓️ Saturday 25th May 2024 Whether you’ve got tickets to see She’Koyokh at The Mowlem tonight or not, anyone can come along to their special pre-show dance workshop. You’ll learn traditional Balkan and Yiddish set dances and circle dances, accompanied by live music from the band. There are limited spaces for the workshop, so book […]
🗓️ Monday 6th May 2024 Enjoy an afternoon of traditional music and dance with local Maiden Oak Ceilidh Band this Bank Holiday Monday. No experience is needed – there’ll be a caller telling you what to do. There will also be a raffle, along with refreshments (cash only). Tickets
🗓️ Friday 12th April 2024 **SOLD OUT** Learn to Modern Jive at Swanage Con Club with Chance to Dance. Dance instructors Nigel and Jai will hold a beginners’ class, followed by an evening of freestyle for both beginners and experienced modern jive/ceroc dancers. It’s a Swanage Fish Festival fundraiser, with all proceeds going towards this […]
🗓️ Saturday 30th March 2024 All are welcome to the Ranger School of Dance Easter fair at its dance studios. Easter-themed fun includes Hot drinks and cake will be available, as well as the chance to buy a ‘Showtime’ t-shirt ahead of the RSOD’s performance at The Mowlem in July. For more events from the […]
🗓️ Saturday 16th March 2024 Dust off your dancing shoes for a traditional barn dance at Swanage Methodist Church. Local Maiden Oak Ceilidh Band will lead the music, with a caller guiding each step. Find out more about the Dorset-based ceilidh band and how to book them for your event or wedding reception on their […]
🗓️ Friday 23rd February 2024 ⚠️ Cancelled Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Get your dancing shoes on for this Swanage Fish Festival fundraiser barn dance at the Con Club. Music will be provided by the ever-popular Maiden Oak Ceilidh Band and there’ll be cake and nibbles to fuel your evening of dancing. No experience […]
🗓️ Friday 9th February 2024 Purbeck Dance Studio is offering a free Latin American & Ballroom Dance taster session in Corfe. The class at Corfe Castle village hall is suitable for complete beginners. To find out more and reserve a place contact Donna: Purbeck Dance Studio holds a range of weekly classes for both adults […]
🗓️ Sunday 31st December 2023 See the new year in in style at The Pine Hotel’s annual Gala Dinner and Dance. There’ll be a special five-course meal, followed by live music to party the night away, and a hearty breakfast for those staying the night to start the day – and 2024 – off on […]