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Michael, Anne and Peter welcome you every Tuesday to our LGBT line dancing social club in Clapham, South London where everyone is welcome

Michael - Our DJ Anne - Door and fundraising Peter - Teacher

Michael plays our music and helps to lead the dancing

Anne will welcome you to the club and takes your money. Speak to her about membership. Anne also bakes our cakes and biscuits with a different selection each week.

Peter has been teaching line dancing since 1993. He qualified in this style with the UKA and IDTA once line dancing became recognised as a distinct form by these associations.

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We teach a variety of line dances both old and new and the occasional couple dance to get Everyone Dancing. The dances we teach will be found is the 100s of clubs across the world - see our links page for suggestions

What's happening over the next few months?

We are not just a place to learn to dance we are a social group too. We have regular parties, often themed, where lessons often match the event. Here are some of our up and coming parties and events in 2025

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  • 2025:

    We are closed during December 2024 but we are back on the 7th January with classes staring at 7pm

    Tea Dance - Sunday 2nd February 2025

    Lines and Bears party will be on 22nd April - this will celebrate 30 years

    The Cactus Club birthday party will be on 8th July - we will be 32 years old

    More Tea Dance dates coming soon

    Line Dance classes at our regular club night for members

    7.00-8.00pm Classes aimed at the beginner - assumed no previous knowledge and no partner required.

    8.00-8.30 Dancealong - easy dances to just get up and try - try out those steps

    8.30-10.30pm Classes for those dancers with some experience

    Borderlines and associated clubs very welcome If you already attend our classes you can join our closed Facebook group - you must say which class or event you attended

     
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    In the back bar at The Two Brewers - use the front bar for drinks

    The Two Brewers has been a focal point on the gay scene in Clapham, London since the mid 80s. Its back bar provides a good space to dance and socialise.

    114 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7UJ

    Nearest Undergrounds - Clapham Common or Clapham North

    Clapham High Street is on London Overground

    Parking is limited in side streets but free parking is available in Sainsbury's car park - entry from Clapham Park Road

    Buses - 50, 88, 155, 345 to St Lukes Avenue or Nelson Row

    Please note that you must be 18 years or over to come to our Two Brewers classes - this is due to licence restrictions.

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