Glasgow Open Dance School (G.O.D.S) is a not for profit voluntary run organisation that was founded in Glasgow in 2011 by Julia Scott, Romany Dear and Ashanti Harris.

G.O.D.S’ main focus is to program and facilitate monthly dance and movement related workshops in and around Glasgow for free! It is an open group that is intended for anybody with a desire to move, dance, learn, teach or share. Everyone is a dancer!

Class and Workshop Descriptions!!!

All of our classes are designed for everyone and anyone who has a desire, interest or passion to dance! All the workshops can be met at a variety of levels!!! If something takes your fancy, then come on down and get the body of a god!!! Don’t be shy! …. Everybody can dance!!!!! Please wear comfy clothes for all the classes, bare feet or trainers are totally fine!

Body Conditioning with Melanie Forbes-Broomes

This class focuses on core stability to improve your posture and tone up your body! You will boost your strength, flexibility and balance for a great feeling of well-being. This is a fun and challenging work out, using technical influences from Yoga and Pilates. Please bring a bottle of water and small towel and get ready to sweat!

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance with Svenja Czubayko

This workshop is an introduction to the mystics of Tribal Fusion and American Tribal Style Belly Dance. You’ll learn the fundamentals of Tribal movements, combos, cues and the spirit of Tribal Fusion. Tribal Fusion Belly Dance has evolved from American Tribal Style belly dancing which utilises movements from traditional dance forms such as Flamenco and incorporates elements from Popping and Locking, Breakdance and Hip Hop, as well as Kathak, Bhangra, Balinese, and other folkloric dance styles. Please bring a scarf with you for this class…but if you don’t have one… don’t worry…we will bring spares!!

Haitian Vodou Dance with Zsuzsa Parrag

Haitian dance is a beautiful, ecstatic and intense Caribbean dance form. There are many different types and styles of Haitian dance, each with its own particular