Monthly QUEER Dance & Mingle | Sanura Dance x LBTQWomen

Schedule

Thu Jan 08 2026 at 06:30 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Castle | London, EN

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Dance, mingle, connect. Every month at The Castle, Aldgate.
About this Event

🌈 Monthly QUEER Dance & Mingle

By Sanura Dance x LBTQWomen
📍 The Castle, Aldgate – 44 Commercial Road, London E1 1LN
📅 First Edition: Wednesday 8 January 2025, 6:30 PM – late
🕕 Doors open 6:30 PM | Dance class 6:45 PM | Mingle from 7:00 PM – late



💃 Upstairs: Sanura Dance

Get ready to move, connect, and express yourself through queer salsa and bachata!
Sanura Dance – the FLINTA, feminist & LGBTQ+ dance community – brings their signature inclusive workshops to The Castle’s stunning upper floor.

Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the workshop kicks off at 6:45 PM sharp.
Everyone learns both to lead and follow, because empowerment is at the heart of what we do. Whether you come solo, with friends, or as a couple — expect laughter, rhythm, and a shared sense of freedom. After the workshop, stay for a relaxed social dance where you can practise, play, and enjoy the music.



🥂 Downstairs: LBTQWomen Mingle

From 7:00 PM, the LBTQWomen host will be downstairs ready to welcome you for a chill evening of chats, laughs, and new connections. The back space of the pub is all yours if you’re in a chatty mood (and yes, drinks are on the menu 🍸).

LBTQWomen is a platform amplifying the femme side of the LGBTQ+ community, creating spaces for connection and belonging.
“If you think your home is with us, YOUR home is with us.”



🏰 The Castle, Aldgate

A queer-friendly gem in East London, The Castle is an independent pub known for its welcoming staff, good food, and brilliant two-floor layout. The upstairs event room, with its high ceilings, dance-friendly floors, and natural light, feels like a mini ballroom — intimate yet vibrant. Downstairs, the buzzing bar and back room set the perfect scene for conversation and connection.

Just a few minutes from Aldgate East Station, it’s easy to reach and hard to leave.



💫 About the Hosts

Sanura Dance – A queer, FLINTA-focused dance school offering inclusive salsa and bachata workshops where everyone leads and follows. Founded in 2023, Sanura celebrates empowerment, connection, and community through movement.

LBTQWomen – An international platform connecting queer women and non-binary people through events, storytelling, and digital spaces. Together, we create safe, beautiful moments that celebrate visibility, joy, and love.



🏳️‍🌈 Who’s welcome

Of course, we’re inclusive — have you seen the T in LBTQWomen and FLINTA? 💅
We love our trans siblings, always have, always will.
This event is for Queer Women & FLINTA (trans inclusive).
Come as you are — no partner or experience needed. Just bring yourself, a smile, and maybe your dancing shoes 👠




⚠️ IMPORTANT!!


By participating in this event hosted by Sanura Dance Organisation, I hereby acknowledge and agree to the following:

  1. Content Creation for Public Diffusion: I am aware and accept that Sanura Dance Organisation creates content for public diffusion on the organisation's social media platforms and other marketing and advertising channels.
  2. Data Usage for Marketing Purposes: I am aware and accept that Sanura Dance Organisation may use my data for marketing purposes. This may include, but is not limited to, sending promotional emails, newsletters, and targeted advertisements. I understand that I have the right to withdraw my consent at any time. I can do so by following the provided opt-out instructions in the communications I receive. By providing my data, I acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in Sanura Dance Organisation's data usage policy for marketing purposes.


Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns. We look forward to having you join us for an unforgettable event!


To stop receiving Sanura Dance communications, please email us at [email protected].

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