Dive Into the Groove – Open Jam (4th Edition, WE ARE TURNING 1!!!)
Sunday 20th September
📍 The Dive Bar @ The Locale (downstairs), 241 North Street, Glasgow G3 7DL
🎶 2–6pm – Open Jam (Pay What You Can starting £10+ onwards)
🍲 6–8pm – Community Dinner (Free to secure your spot as we need to know numbers in advance. Payment will be made at The Locale - bespoke menu)
What is it? Exactly what it says on the tin – music, movement, connection.
Join us for an afternoon of grooving: an Open Jam for anyone who wants to move, meet people, share , groove or simply soak up the vibes. An opportunity to move outside the studio, away from competitions – a welcoming space for play, creativity, self-expression, and community.
Peace, Love, Unity and Have Fun.
Expect:
- Live Local DJs.
- Space to move, watch, meet new people, and share your own style
- Opportunities for showcases A chance to test something in front of a small welcoming group of people
- Post-jam community dinner – because sharing food is as important as sharing the dance floor
- For this edition, we have more surprises coming your way, stay tuned!
The idea: This isn’t a new concept - hoping to bringing back the social, collaborative, energy that makes the dance scene thrive. Facilitated by Dorine Mugisha, in collaboration with The Dive Bar who over the years have been supporting with our other events such as Body Movement Weekender and Whacking Weekender, and in collaboration with various collectives and individuals.
The vision: To create a recurring home for dancers to jam. to make this a sustainable, co-hosted series with different collectives, connecting movers with DJs, space to chat, share a meal, and go from there!
💡 Accessibility note: The Dive Bar is located downstairs at The Locale and there are a substantial number of stairs – unfortunately, it’s not currently wheelchair accessible.
For who: For all. Whether you are a seasoned dancer, an occasional two-stepper, or someone who just wants to feel the music, Dive Into the Groove is your invitation to connect, move, and celebrate together.
Point to note: respect, consent, good vibes
For further questions, don't hesitate to contact Dorine via: @whackingscotland/ info@bodymovement.me