Pink Kitten is a dance school with a twist. We teach burlesque, Pole dancing and Cheerleading classes. We also hold Hen/Birthday/Girly Parties and we hold burlesque kabarets every few months. Located in Kings Square in Bristol, we are the top burlesque dance school in the southwest.

This is a blog full of information and news of dances, classes, workshops, events, gigs and sundries for those who are interested in swing dancing (e.g. lindy hop, balboa, blues, shag) in the Bristol area. There are weekly classes and dances every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in Central Bristol, not to mention numerous weekend events. City Centre, Gloucester Road, and beyond :)

Starts 6th January 2010 At Emersons Green Village Hall, BS16 7AP Every Wednesday From 5-6pm Ages 8-18 £3 per lesson to be paid at the door. Girls and Boys welcome.

Based in Southville, 360 Pole Dancing teaches one of the UK's most exciting, seductive and athletic forms of modern dance. 360 Pole Dancing offers weekly Pole Dancing Lessons in Bristol from just £8 a class, Private Pole Dancing Lessons, Fun Hen Parties, Hen Nights, and Birthday Parties, and the instructors can be booked for fabulous Pole Dance Performances.

The Showgirl Academy is based in Bristol & Bath and offers vintage cabaret themed dance courses, workshops and hen parties. Dance styles include Beautiful Burlesque, Fabulous Fan Dance, High Kicking Can-Can, Cheeky Charleston and The Ultimate Showgirl. For more info and booking please visit: www.theshowgirlacademy.co.uk

Learn a dynamic mix or hip-hop, street and pop dance in a high energy and fun class. Burn calories, tone muscles and learn new routines! LET'S DANCE! Classes: The Ark, Cotham Road South, BS6 5TZ WEDNESDAYS Classes available for all ages and abilities! Call Jo on 07525 057603 or email joanna@encore-perform.com

Professional and friendly HipHop and House class from an experience and unique teacher that has taught in UK and other countries. Learn the latest hiphop and house routines in a friendly atmosphere for all levels of adult dancers. Class is held at The Tobacco Factory, North Street, Bedminster, Bristol. 7 - 8pm £5 per class or £8 for two. for more info call 07594057904

Offering street dance classes to Children, Teens and Adults in the BS37 area.

Arab Egyptian Dance a great way women to get fit, have fun as you shimmy those blues away. For women of all ages shapes and sizes. For beginners and refreshers. Come and enjoy learning dance from Egypt and North Africa. JOIN IN! Fortnightly class starting Wednesday January 8th 8:15 - 9:45pm (90 mins) The Beechwood Club, Beechwood Rd BS16 3TR Contact Maria on 07796056383

New dance class! Wednesdays 7.30-9pm. £4 per class. 300 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8PD Discover the unique rhythms and dance styles of the Balkans with folk dance specialist Emily Nisbet, who has studied with masters from the Bulgarian, Macedonian and Serbian National Dance Ensembles. Emily regularly teaches workshops in London, Oxford and Bristol. No partners necessary. Beginners welcome.