Search IOW Guide

Event

Adult Contemporary Workshop with AJ Dance

AJ Dance’s adult contemporary workshop at Studio 33 in Ryde offers a two-hour Saturday session for £15, with more room to explore movement than a standard class.

Presented by AJ Dance

Saturday's adult contemporary workshop from AJ Dance moves into Roman House Studio 33, Ryde for a two-hour session that gives you more space than a quick weekly drop-in ever can. At £15, it asks for a little more commitment than the Thursday classes, but that extra time usually means fuller phrases, more attention to technique and a chance to settle into the movement rather than racing through it.

Contemporary can feel intimidating when the word is doing too much work, yet good adult workshops are often more about weight, flow, musicality and expression than about looking clever. If you want dance to feel creative as well as physical, this is likely the AJ Dance option with the broadest stretch. Studio 33 at Roman House should suit that better than a cramped room, because you need a bit of space to travel, pause and start to trust what your body is doing.

This one makes sense for adults who want a focused Saturday session instead of another listless afternoon slipping away. Roman House Studio 33, Ryde gives it a clearer workshop feel, and it sits comfortably with the island's sport and fitness events. If you are tempted by the stretch and mindfulness add-on later that evening, remember that the poster treats that as a separate extra for workshop attendees.

Other listings you may like — with upcoming dates on the island.

70 Girls 70

70 Girls 70 brings Kander and Ebb's offbeat musical comedy to Apollo Theatre in Newport, with performances from 17 to 25 July 2026.

· Arts & craftsMusic · Apollo Theatre · £5.00 · Booking required