Belfast charity bringing people together through social dance, events & community projects. Inclusive, welcoming & open to all.
06/06/2026
Summer Term is coming soon… so we’ve applied some highly scientific research to help you choose your class.
Key findings: people who said “I have two left feet” showed a 97% increased probability of becoming surprisingly good anyway.
As we head towards the end of our Spring Term of Wednesday Swing, our Slow Balboa dancers are looking smoother and more confident every week.
Slow Balboa is all about connection, musicality and effortless movement…it’s been a joy watching everyone develop their dancing over the past few months.
Summer Term starts 1 July.
01/06/2026
🎟️ EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN 🎟️
Black Mountain Blues Festival is coming to Belfast from 𝟮–𝟰 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 and we're delighted to open Early Bird registration for our Full Passes.
Join us for a weekend of:
🎶 Live blues music
💃 Social dancing
🎓 Workshops with Dexter Santos
🗣️ Festival talk
🌙 Late-night blues vibes
❤️ A welcoming community of dancers from across Ireland and beyond
Choose between:
⛰️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 – 6 hours of workshops plus all evening events
🏔️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 – 9 hours of workshops plus all evening events
Early Bird prices are available until 𝟮𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (or until sold out).
Places are limited to help maintain a comfortable, social learning environment.
Register here: https://forms.gle/CVbQ4XXonLMLfKzf9
For more info: https://oursocialspace.org.uk/black-mountain-blues.../
We can't wait to welcome you to Belfast this October.
01/06/2026
Can you spot the 7 mistakes? And it’s not our dancing 💃 🕺
🌧️ Rain couldn’t dampen the spirit at Explore East!
We were delighted to showcase Blues dancing at CS Lewis Square as part of this fantastic community event organised by the East Belfast Community Development Agency Community Empowerment Programme .
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped to watch, chat, dance and support us throughout the day. 💙
If you’d like to give Blues dancing a try, we’d love to welcome you to one of our weekly classes.
🎶 Connection, creativity and community…one dance at a time.
29/05/2026
Something unusual has appeared in The Juke Yard... 🐦🐝
We're not entirely sure why giant birds and bees are hanging around, but we're taking it as a sign that something is on the way.
Let's just say it involves birds, bees, ideas, conversations, community... and some brilliant people.
We'll be welcoming our friends at Informing Choices NI to Dance Addiction Studios later this summer as part of a special programme of events.
For now, we'll leave you with this mystery.
👀 Watch this space...
Two months into our Spring Term and our Wednesday Jazz Partner Dance class are looking smooth, stylish and seriously jazzy… their Jazzy Waltz is coming along beautifully!
If you’ve been thinking about joining us, our Summer Term begins 1 July…perfect timing to jump onto the dance floor! 🎶
26/05/2026
We’re delighted to be part of this year’s Belfast City Council 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 🌱
Join us at 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗸𝗲 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗱 for a free, practical and welcoming workshop delivered in partnership with The Conservation Volunteers Northern Ireland (TCV), exploring pollinators, urban biodiversity and how even small growing spaces can support nature.
Together, we’ll create our own pollinator-friendly plant pots to take home, learn simple ways to support wildlife locally and share ideas in a relaxed community setting.
No gardening experience needed - all materials provided and everyone welcome.
Come along, learn something new, meet others and grow something that gives back to nature 💚
Places are limited Advance booking required. 𝗧𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oursocialspace/2153766
For the full programme, check out Belfast Learning City
23/05/2026
Bank holiday weekends are for taking it easy… unless you’re a Juke Yarder 🌿☀️
This morning’s volunteer session made the most of the sunshine with a well-earned cuppa (and a few moments admiring everyone’s handiwork) after tackling another satisfying list of jobs around the space.
Today we:
🌿 took on the ivy that had started to reclaim the front of the building and cover 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑖𝑔 𝑃𝑖𝑛𝑘 𝐶𝑎𝑡 mural
🪵 created new structure within the space
🪴 found homes for more lovely plant donations from our dance community
🔥 and unveiled a gorgeous new cooking tripod built by one of our fab volunteers, Mark!
Every week The Juke Yard changes a little more... not through grand plans, but through people showing up, sharing ideas, bringing cuttings, building things and making the space their own.
Thanks to everyone who joined us this morning and helped keep the tea flowing 💚
17/05/2026
Explore East | 30 May 2026 1-4pm
C.S. Lewis Square
For anyone living, working or volunteering in East Belfast, this is for you… don’t miss the chance to find out what’s happening in the area.
There may be dancing…actually there will, as our Blues Crew will be there 💃 🕺
🌍 EXPLORE EAST – Community Information Day & Optional Bus Tour 🚌
Want to find out more about services and support in your local area?
Come along to Explore East, a friendly community event bringing together organisations and services supporting people across East Belfast.
This event has been organised by East Belfast Community Development Agency’s Local Community Empowerment Programme (CEP). NICVA and EBCDA, along with a network of community partners from across Belfast, is delivering the Community Empowerment Programme (CEP), which is part of . This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the EU Programmes Body – SEUPB.
📍 CS Lewis Square 🗓 Saturday 30th May ⏰ 1–4pm 🎉 FREE
This is a great opportunity to:
✅ Meet local groups and service providers
✅ Learn what support is available near you
✅ Connect with your community
✨ Plus enjoy:
🎶 Music 🍔 Food 🎈 Family‑friendly fun🚌 Optional Explore East Bus Tour - highlighting a number of community organisations, the work they do and where they are located
For anyone living, working, or volunteering in East Belfast.
To book a place on the bus tour, email 📧 [email protected]
To register for the event email 📧[email protected]
👉 Pop along, discover what’s available on your doorstep, and make the most of local services.
Elevate East Bloomfield Community Association EastSide Partnership Our Social Space East Belfast Mission Greenway Women's Centre