Studio Classes (Externally Run)
As well as our own programmed activity, Exeter Phoenix is home to a wide variety of studio classes and workshops that are run by external tutors.
Read on to find out more about the externally run dance and fitnesses classes that take place under our roof.
Class term breaks or alterations not included; please contact tutors directly for specific class dates.
Pilates
Julia has been teaching for over 20 years and has taught all ages from 15 years to 80! If you are looking for a small and friendly progressive pilates class, this one is for you! A tailor-made ongoing course designed to suit all levels as all exercises can be modified.
Spaces available from September 2025
Dates & Times: Mondays, 9.30am-10.30am
Price: Contact tutor
To join contact tutor Julia Macquisten: 07968952850 or info@lucasfieldmedia.com.
Love to Dance
A dance / fitness class for over 60's.
Tailored for more mature people. No dance experience necessary. Simple exercises and dancing to lovely music. Some dances are seated, some are standing. Also some ballet and strength work at the barre.
Lots of fun, and great exercise. Come along and give it a try. The first session is free to see if you like it.
Dates & Times: Mondays (school term times only) 10.45am - 11.45am
Price: £9 per class
To join contact Jackie: jackiesclass53@gmail.com Please contact Jackie directly before attending in case of date changes / holidays.
CHHAYA Youth Dance Company
Chhaya Youth Dance Company was established in 2015 and provides an excellent opportunity for young dancers, aged 13 to 21 years, to develop their technical, creative and performance skills. The company runs a weekly class at the Exeter Phoenix Dance Studio and strives to offer dancers an insight into the multidisciplinary, intercultural and diverse ways of working as a professional dance artist. The classes are primarily contemporary based, but weaves influences from a range of styles, including Bharatanatyam, Kalaripayattu, African Forms, Social dances and Contact Partnering. Chhaya Youth are regularly involved in film projects, live performances, site specific performance, curtain raisers for visiting professional companies and workshops from renowned artists.
Dates & Time: Mondays, 4.30pm-6.30pm
Price: £80 (£65*) per term
To join contact Kay Crook: kay.crook@chhayacollective.com
Website: chhayacollective.com
SALSA CLASSES
All welcome. Come and join us every Monday – we have salsa classes for all levels and beginners are always welcome. As well as teaching you the techniques & moves you need to hit the dance floor, Angus Peters & the Abanico Salsa team will make sure you leave class with a smile on your face! We have a great fun bunch of students & dancers and we always look forward to our Monday evening lessons.
Contact us any time to find out more…
Dates and times: Classes take place on Mondays at the following times:
7.00pm – 8.00pm: Beginner (Level 1)
8.00pm – 9.00pm: Technique (Level 2)
9.00pm – 10.00pm: Improver (Level 3)
Price: One class £8, two classes (on the same evening) £10.
To join contact Angus Peters: 07771666119, angus@abanicosalsa.com
Website: abanicosalsa.com
Global Harmony Community Choir
Lively and friendly sessions; enjoy wonderful and uplifting songs in 4 part harmony from around the world, learning by ear; from Gospel and African spirituals to love songs, seasonal classics, Pop, and original numbers from contemporary songwriters. Performing occasionally locally.
Dates and times: Mondays, 7.30pm - 9pm
Price: £48 for 6 weeks, or £9 to drop in weekly
To join contact: rozwalker@hotmail.co.uk or call 07816936521
Website: www.rozwalker.com
Pilates - Toneup2fitness with Doris
Stretch Fit & Relax!
Do you want to Improve Posture, Mobility & Balance?
Gain Core Strength and flexibility.
Learn to Relax whilst getting Fit Having Fun?
Then My Pilates Classes Are Right for you!
Pilates Stretches and Breathing technics you learn & practice in this class helps you to relax, relieving anxiety aiding you to feel calm and soothe while improving flexibility, mobility, coordination, posture and overall Fitness!
Find about more at www.toneup2fitness.com
Doris is REPS member/ VCTC UK qualified/Public Liability Insured
Suitable to all levels and ability.
Dates and times: Tuesdays, 10am-11am
To join contact: doris@toneup2fitness.com | 07769 687319
MAGIC CARPET
Inspiring growth, well-being and compassion through the power of creativity for people challenged by health or social circumstances.
Please contact Magic Carpet directly for more info, dates, and fees.
Tuesday Club: 1.30pm-3.30pm, Tuesdays
Thurspians, Too: 10am-12pm, Thursdays
Open Studio: 2pm-4pm, Thursdays
Creative Changes: 10.30am-12.30pm, Fridays
Snapdragon: 1.30pm-3.30pm, Fridays
A Chance To Dance For Over 50s
Come and join in, dancing to world and other music in a relaxed and welcoming space. The steps and routines are fun and usually easy to follow! Some come with dance experience, others with no formal background, what’s more important is a willingness to explore your own movements and enjoy yourself.
Dates and times: Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm with occasional breaks.
Price: £5
To join contact Jessica Cohen: jessicacohen402@gmail.com | 07931 534 284.
Barre FITNESS WITH ROSIE
Barre Fitness is a workout class inspired by ballet, pilates and yoga. It is a fun, energetic way to tone, strengthen and burn fat using bodyweight and props. With high reps and low-impact, this class will engage and sculpt your muscles while leaving you full of endorphins and feeling great! No dance experience is required. Please bring a mat or get in contact with me if you need to borrow one! You can contact me via rellislancaster@gmail.com
Dates & Times: Tuesdays 5:30-6:15pm
Price: £12
Book via www.rosieellisyoga.com
Instagram: @move.with.rosie
Raw Dance
Do you feel that you don’t dance enough nowadays? When was the last time you danced? Really danced? You might not feel like going to a nightclub, and unless you’re regularly going to weddings and festivals, opportunities to dance can be all too infrequent.
Most work nowadays involves sitting down for long periods of time, and it’s good to counteract that with movement. Sign up for some of the best disco classics and more fun than you can handle in one hour and fifteen minutes. Go on.
There is no teacher in this session. It’s just an opportunity to come and dance, every week, with other people who love dancing and perhaps have a drink in the bar downstairs afterwards.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email carla@rawwriting.co.uk or message or call her on 07474 116771
Dates & Times: Fridays, 7.15pm - 8.30pm (excl. Fri 03 Mar 2026)
Room: Studio 1
Price: £8 per session
FLAMENCO CLASSES – ADULTS
Flamenco - the fiery & passionate dance from southern Spain. Fun classes will improve fitness, co-ordination, posture & confidence! Learn footwork & bodywork technique and full choreographies, classes are accompanied by live flamenco guitar. Opportunities to perform for those who’d like to! Classes are great fun, excellent for building core strength and improving general fitness, and suitable for women & men of all ages and abilities. We also have a social calendar for those who want to join in!
Dates and times:
Wednesdays
6.30pm - 8pm: Beginners – no experience needed. Technique and choreography.
Saturdays
10.30am: Beginners – no experience needed
11.30am: Technique – for all levels
12.30am: Intermediate – for more experienced dancers
A variety of one-off flamenco workshops throughout the year, some dates are beginners, some open level, some intermediate. Please contact Karina direct for more info.
Please check with Karina directly here before attending in case of date changes/ holiday
To join contact Karina Gracia:
danceflamenco@live.com | 07813 990937
Facebook group: Karina Gracia Dance Instagram: @karinaflamenco
APPALACHIAN CLOGGING WITH ALIVE & KICKING
Open practice sessions when you can meet the team, see us dance and try it for yourself. Beginners welcome, no experience necessary. Please bring hard soled shoes, or taps if possible. Cost £6 per one hour session.
Please email for dates and to reserve a place: enquiries@alive-and-kicking.org.uk
DIMENSIONS FOR AUTISM
Dates and times: Fourth Thursday of each month, 2.30pm-4.30pm
To join contact Trish Darke: trishdarke.dimensionsforautism@gmail.com | https://www.dimensionsforautism.life/
JAZZ DANCE FOR ADULTS: BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS (16+)
If you love to dance but never had the chance to learn or you haven’t danced for a while, then this is where you begin. You will learn technique, routines, keep your brain alive, become more flexible, get fit & have fun in this very friendly class of mixed ages & abilities.
Dates and time: Thursdays, 6.15pm-7.15pm
Price: £6.50 per class, payment by card on the evening
To join contact Nicholette Pollard: 07810 750950 | info@jazzdanceexeter.co.uk
Website: www.jazzdanceexeter.co.uk
Commercial Dance with Rosie
Commercial is a fusion of hiphop and jazz styles of dance to popular music. These classes are aimed at anyone who wants to have a good dance and either learn how to move, or perfect and improve their existing skills.
Over 4 weeks we learn and practise and film a routine with the opportunity in the 4th week to perform and film.
Dates and times: Thursdays, 7.30pm - 8.30pm | Studio 1
Price: £40 for block of 4 classes
Contact: rellislancaster@gmail.com
Book via www.rosieellisyoga.com
Instagram: @move.with.rosie
South West Dance Hub
South West Dance Hub is an inspirational space for professional dance artists and choreographers to share, learn, grow, support and be supported.
These co facilitated sessions will focus on contemporary dance techniques, improvisation & choreographic exercises. There will be space to share your projects & explore collaborations, in a supportive space.
Dates and times: click here
To join contact: Ruth or Jenny at ruth.danceartist@gmail.com | jennyppill@yahoo.co.uk
Zumba classes (17+)
Zumba is a high-intensity dance program designed to burn a high number of calories.
A super-effective workout style – Zumba is known to be the fitness class in disguise.
A typical class combine elements of salsa, merengue, reggaeton, cumbia, flamenco and many other styles with an array of creative cardio dance moves.
Besides it’s about fun and can help improve your mental health as it relieves stress, boosts your confidence and fuels your body with ever-healthy endorphins.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a strong dancer, or think you have two left feet Zumba is for everyone!
Come and dive into the world of Zumba!
Dates & Times: Fridays 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Studio 1
Price: £5 per session
To join contact Julia via WhatsApp or email:
07572623101, julia.26.11.96@gmail.com
BALLET FOR ADULTS IN EXETER (16+)
We welcome everyone from those who have always wanted to try ballet to those with more experience – Men and Women equally welcome. Classes are taken by Anne Jobson – who has been teaching ballet to adults at Exeter Phoenix for over 5 years. There is a 15 minute period before and after class for checking in, warming up and changing. This class is aimed for beginners and those with some experience.
Class dates and times: Fridays, 7pm-8.30pm (Class starts at 7.15pm, you can arrive for set up just after 7pm)
Price: £8.00 per class. Payment in cash or card on the evening.
To join contact Anne Jobson: 07958739896 | 01392421420 | FBook: Ballet In Exeter | annejobson@hotmail.com
SPIN CITY POLE FITNESS CLASSES
Please contact Spin City directly for more info, dates, and fees.