Dance Space

Dance studio and rehearsal space

Specifications

Venue > The Island > Dance Space

Location info –
Bridewell St, Bristol BS1 2QD
Entrance from Bridewell street, 1st Floor opposite Rough Trade. For class entry please ring the buzzer at Bridewell street and the teacher will buzz you in the space.
The 1st floor is not accessible for wheelchair users. There is a set of stairs leading to Dance Space. For full access information please download our accessibility document.

Dance Space

Bridewell St, Bristol BS1 2QD

Get directions
Opening times
Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 9.30pm
Weekends: 7.30am – 9.30pm
Contacts
Call: 0117 376 3457
Email: dancespace@theisland.uk
Features
Fully sprung Harlequin dance floor
PA System Available
Full-Length mirrors
Max capacity: 60 people
Length: 12m
Width: 12m
Private Hire
Booking enquiry: dancespace@theisland.uk
Price from:
Cost per hour (Individuals)£18
Cost per hour (groups)£25
Cost per day£200
Weekend hire (2 days)£250

20% discount for block bookings, charities and youth groups with a minimum 5-hour same day booking.
Discounts also offered to new classes for a 6 week incubation period.

Dance Studio hire for Dance Teachers and Rehearsals

Our large and centrally located Dance Space runs a variety of regular classes and training sessions, alongside private hires. With full-length mirrors and a Harlequin sprung floor, the studio is perfect for groups to meet and train together.

Perfect Rehearsal Space for ad-hoc rehearsals

The Dance Studio is the perfect location for filming dance related shoots, productions and adverts and is often used by theatre and musical productions ahead of performances as rehearsal space. The studio is available to rent and is located near Bristol City Centre making it a central and well connected location for all hires.

In addition, the Dance Studio hosts a number of classes, workshops and rehearsals for dance instructors, theatre companies, recreational groups and individuals.

Affordable Rates and Top-notch Amenities

We offer competitive rates and flexible booking options. The Studio has a fully sprung Harlequin dance floor full-length mirrors and a PA System is available for hirers to use.

Ready to book your space? Contact us today to check availability and pricing.

The Island is a longstanding, vibrant,
affordable community space. It is a
melting pot where creative ideas and
skills are shared freely and lovingly
between artists.

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Events at Dance space

Today – 10:00 am

Dance Class
£10
Graham Intensive with Herbert DesLauriers Morning Class

Today – 5:30 pm

Dance Class
£8.50
Free To Be… Dance Classes with Bethany Kyle

Today – 7:00 pm

Dance Class
£8
Contemporary Technique – 3rd Stage Dance Company

Fri 8th November class cancelled – 11:00 am

A ballet dancer pirouetting in a city location beside a river
Visual Art Class
Free
Ballet To Not Necessarily Ballet Music

Friday 22nd Nov – 6:30 pm

Dance Class
£8.50
Beginner Irish Dance with Horizon Dance Company

Sunday 24th Nov – 12:00 pm

Text based poster with photo of a belly dancer on stage in front of an audience
Dance Class
£9
Learn to Belly Dance

Monday 25th Nov – 11:00 am

Dance Class
£8
Beginner’s Ballet

Monday 25th Nov – 12:30 pm

Dance Class
£8
Advanced Ballet

Monday 25th Nov – 7:00 pm

Dance Class
£6
Open Ballroom/Vogue Sessions

Tuesday 26th Nov – 7:30 am

A group of dancers in a lunge pose with their arms raised
Dance Class
£7
VeraFlow with Emily Fry

Tuesday 26th Nov – 6:00 pm

Poster design for commercial latin beginners dance class featuring headshot of a curly haired lady smiling
Dance dance class
£9
Commercial Latin For Beginners

Tuesday 26th Nov – 7:30 pm

Dance Class
£9
World Fusion Dance

Wednesday 27th Nov – 7:30 pm

Dance Class
£8
Intermediate Ballet – 3rd Stage Dance Company