Ochre Dance Studio

A warm, high-ceilinged studio on Regent Street with sprung timber floors, ochre walls and a sound system that can whisper or fill the room. Ochre runs contemporary movement classes during the week and is known for its ecstatic dance nights on Fridays: two hours of guided free movement with no talking, no alcohol and no wrong way to dance. A facilitator opens the night with a slow warm-up and a few simple guidelines, then the music builds and settles in long waves. Saturday mornings bring a gentler somatic movement class that suits beginners. Bare feet are encouraged, water is free, and the floor is step-free from the street. Book Friday tickets ahead, as they often sell out.