🗓️ Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September 2024 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 […]
🗓️ 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 15th – Sunday 18th August 2024 *Save the date for 2025: 14th – 17th August 2025. More info coming soon* This family-friendly, intimate festival is set on a farm just outside Swanage and is one of the most popular events of its kind on the Jurassic Coast. Kick back to the sounds of […]
🗓️ 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 […]
🗓️ Saturdays between 13th January – Saturday 3rd February 2024 One of the biggest salsa teachers on the south coast is bringing a taste of Cuba to Swanage in the new year. The four-week intensive course is an introduction to salsa dancing for complete beginners and those with some dancing experience, led by Enrique Perez […]
🗓️ 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 […]
🗓️ Monthly ceilidh dancing Local folk band Arish Mel holds regular (generally monthly) ceilidh and barn dance nights in Kimmeridge village hall. They also perform at a range of nearby barn dances and events and can be booked for weddings and special occasions. No experience is necessary – the caller tells you what to do […]