Sapphires is a fun evening in a friendly inclusive atmosphere for women only. Learn some steps for fun or perfect your technique in classes running from 19:00 to 20:00, and then dance the night away with us until 23:00. Everyone who identifies as a woman is welcome.

Practical information

• Come on your own or with friends. No partner needed.
• Tickets are £12 in advance or £10 if you are a Sapphires member. Tickets on the door are £14 full price and £12 for Sapphires members. Members must show their Sapphires membership cards at the door.*
• Online ticket sales will close two hours prior to the event starting. We encourage booking in advance, as tickets on the door will be limited.
• Zoom tickets are £10.

*New prices to come into effect from May 2022 onwards.

Schedule

• 19:00 – Intermediate
• 19:30 – Beginners (Latin & Ballroom)
• 20:00 - 23:00 – Line & Social Dancing (including walk-through)

How we’re keeping you safe

April 2022 update: Keeping you safe and healthy is our number one priority.

If you test positive for Covid-19 or are asked to isolate and are not able to attend your class or pre-booked event, please contact the Bishopsgate Box Office for further information (enquiries@bishopsgate.org.uk). Please do not come to the Institute in person if you have symptoms or have tested positive.

Wearing a face mask is no longer compulsory but we ask you to consider others when in our building and especially when spending time in crowded and enclosed spaces where you come into contact with people you don’t normally meet. You will see many of our staff and volunteers continuing to wear face masks and we are keeping the perspex screens at our reception desks.

Upon arrival, you’ll be asked if you would like a red wristband or a green one:

Red = only dancing with one person or a pre-selected small group of people

Green = dancing with everyone

Bishopsgate Institute has strict cleaning protocols in place and ventilation throughout the building. There are hand-sanitising stations available throughout the building and touch-free drinking fountains. Find out more about how we’re keeping you safe.