Dance Performance Stage

Our first host for the afternoon the fabulous Mariana Trench. One of Bristols brightest stars, their talents have led to feature performances across the UK and America. Boasting a vocal presence that few could dream of, wicked wit, and romantic costuming, you’ll be delighted to explore the captivating riches of Mariana Trench

Back hosting the first half of the stage again this year, Mariana will then head over to host the Uplift stage with Punka.

Street Dance & Contemporary. Building confidence and self-esteem with a wide range of classes that welcome everyone, including Street Dance, Ballet and Contemporary

Xtro Illusions Dance Company offers a variety of classes which are fun, upbeat and engaging. Focusing on building coordination, flexibility and confidence while creating great leaders in their dancers!

Described as ‘the genesis of the next wave of contemporary Morris dancing’ (thanks mum), this bunch of clowns epitomise tradition and heritage through the timeless art of Morris dancing . . . and rubber chickens! Don’t lose your (squeaking) head!

Dog Mug Morris are a group of four LGBTQ+ Morris dancing clowns who use rubber chickens and bard-core music to present clowning Morris dances.

My Body Moves is a carnival dance, burlesque and cajon drumming fusion, promoting body positivity and self confidence. Lead with zero judgement, much respect and buckets of humour, this is all about the performers feeling good and enjoying themselves…..and the sweet little secret? They feel good, so they look good! Now ain’t that a slice of wonderful?!?! Get an eyeful of self expressive, body positive sensuality with a side order of sass, with class!

My Body Moves…. So does yours!

Stuart Irish Dance is bring a slice of Ireland to Bristol! They are a Irish dance school that offer’s classes for children and adults in fishponds and Yate from beginners all the way to World Champions!

Mevans Dance specialise in getting ordinary folks dancing, building their confidence by demonstrating how anyone can do it! They can get any crowd dancing with them !

Choose Zumba Gold are a group of Women all aged between 69 years and 80 plus who all met at Zumba Gold and want to continue to dance and love music for as long as they are able to.

They still have a bit of sass left and continue to want to be flexi and sexy! and want to show other’s not to write the old ones off!

South West Dance Theatre are a professional company blending different styles of dance, currently with an emphasis on ballet and breakdancing. They offer regular classes for adults and children, as well as various workshops where people can learn new moves as well as how to use dance to express and play with a whole range of ideas.

Recent work by the professional company has played with ideas in maths and science as well as looking at social issues, whereas the young performing troupe have put together a revamped version of the Nutcracker, and dance pieces that simply share the love of dancing.

Funk Jazz, Modern Folk. Chinese ladies who share their great passion with dancing, showcase both modern and traditional Chinese style dances.

Valarie’s Dance Studio aim to provide children and adults with access to as many styles of dance as possible. They train contemporary, commercial, lyrical and street dance. An inclusive and ambitious dance and acro studio catering to individuals of all ages, from toddlers of 2.5 years old to adults.

They offer a wide range of opportunities, including recreational classes, full scale shows, challenging competitions, skill-enhancing exams, and memorable performances.

Repping the adults of Streetenvy, check out our display of street, commercial, reggaeton, theatre and much more at Bristol Pride 2025! They are the fun place to learn to dance with a great social network, friendly approach and creative routines from a wide variety of genres, for an inclusive and dynamic array of people, beginners to advanced. Check them out online for more info or come and say hi to them on the day!

Dance Xtreme BS13 are fun, welcoming team of dancers of all ages & abilities from the community of withywood. They pride themselves on dance for everyone! With all styles of dance offered in a professional and safe environment.

Celebrating the vibrancy of Caribbean Carnival to the stage. Carnival Fitness are a community focussed group with a mission to promote wellbeing, cultural awareness and community cohesion through dance.

Making her Bristol Pride hosting debut, Heather is no stranger to the South West Pride scene! A published author, radio presenter, and festival organiser behind the hugely popular Woofstock, she brings her trademark energy and enthusiasm to every stage. An animal lover through and through, Heather is here to keep the party swinging and the vibes paw-sitive!

Streetenvy Kid’s Pride Team are bringing a selection of Kesha, Britney, Gaga and SIX to the stage this year – curated for Bristol Pride 2025, they are excited to perform and show this city who’s here to stay! You can find more information about our classes, holiday clubs and more online.

Locking, Funk, House, Hip Hop, Afro-caribbean. Focusing on the social elements of these street styles and techniques and with an interactive piece for the audience to join in.

Street dance performers L.A Dance offer a variety of street dance classes to suit all ages and abilities including competition classes for those who like to compete!

With many performance opportunities, fun days, dance themed Birthday Parties and 1-2-1 private lessons. Street Dance foundations incorporate Wacking, House, Hip Hop, Litefeet, Urban, Popping, Locking and Commercial.

A high intensity easy to follow mash up of popular tracks from a variety of styles, which the audience can join in and enjoy with us.

Fun, inclusive, high intensity dance fitness class, with a focus on Latin and Caribbean rhythms – Salsa, Soca, Reggaeton, Dembow, Dancehall and Merengue.

Join them and enjoy a safe space full of vibrant people from all cultures and backgrounds across the globe.

Commercial-Street & Cabaret. Our fabulous stage coordinators have really got something fun planned! With brand new routines, come and party while we dance to Cascada and 2Unlimited!

The love performing at Pride ‘it’s the best event of the year’ . Representing Streetenvy and bringing it back with a brand new routines for Bristol Pride 2025, they will also be performing on the main stage at the Official Pride Afterparty!

Threefold Theatre are a community performance group in Easton made with and for young people.

They run weekly drama groups that make space for joy, raise aspirations, increase confidence and provide opportunities for young people to experience and create their own culture through the performing arts. They also run trips & experiences that link what they do in sessions with Bristol’s wider cultural scene and support young people to explore their city.

MuseMovement is a Bristol based duo created by Aleksandra and Celia – two women very passionate about dance, expressing emotions and themselves through movement and also very focused on technique and blending multiple styles in their choreographies. They will be joined on stage at Pride with students from their classes.

The main style they work with is high heels and run weekly classes in that style.

Sevillanas and rumba dance is a branch from the Flamenco genre, danced in festivals and celebrations all over Spain. It is accompanied musically by Spanish guitars, clapping, castanets and Flamenco box drum.

Expected typical flamenco dresses and uplifting and happy vibes that invites everybody to join in the party.

Musical Theatre Jazz. Local performing arts group with enthusiastic children and young people who are passionate about celebrating who they are!

They are here to showcase how important the arts are for young people – they also offer performing arts training in the Bristol area for children and young people from all backgrounds.

Burlesque performance. Joie De Vivre are a group of ladies of mixed ages, some of whom have been dancing Burlesque for 3 years.

They uplift each other, have lots of fun and enjoy putting on shows across Bristol.

Dance Fitness group comprising of ladies & children from ages 4-80. Working out to Soca, Afrobeat and Dancehall tracks and having fun whilst working out.

Bristol Equality Dance offer social dance classes and events for LGBTQ+ adults and their friends. We have classes for dancers at all levels, anyone can lead or follow in our fun and friendly classes. You don’t need to bring a partner and beginners are welcome.

Zumba. Group of fun energetic women who bring the party! They regularly Flashmob in the community to support local events.

They bring fun and energy to the crowd and performers and they have something special to bring to Pride.

African dance group Mundi Dance was established in 2010 by Louis-Roger Eboa and students at the Bristol Dance Centre. Born in Douala, Cameroon, West Africa, Louis-Roger is an African contemporary dancer, performer and teacher. He started dancing at the age of fifteen, and has continued in public performances in Africa and in Europe, and well know in the Bristol dance space.

Mundi Dance is an international and inclusive group where everyone is welcome and can learn African dance moves at their own pace. They encourage every person to find their own style and flow, and express themselves. They do it for fun and for the joy of dancing together!

This Commercial Latin performance/group will immerse you in the vibrant and energetic world of Latin American music by bringing together the best Latin dance styles like reggaeton, salsaton, merengue, Latin Pop, Latin Urban, Dembow, Brazilian funk and much more!

This group’s main objective that everyone, regardless of their level, age or ability, find a safe space to express themselves through movement, making this a very special and inclusive community where everyone is welcome. They come together to showcase talent, share the joy of dance and Latin music, and dance their hearts out!

South West Performing Arts Training they offer a wide range of courses including Musical Theatre, Commercial Dance for Stage and Screen and Production Arts.