# Event Details - **Event Name**: Basingstoke pop up - Dance Expressive Workshop & Freestyle - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: Please join us at this pop up Dance Expressive Workshop & Freestyle at the Art Studio in Basingstoke. ?‍♀️The evening starts with a 1-hour workshop ' Touch and no-Touch Leading' with facilitator Bapi Paul We’ll focus on: * Clear leading & responsive following * Creating that effortless, connected feel Discover how clear communication, intention, and responsiveness can create meaningful movement both with physical contact and without touch. Whether you’re a newer dancer or experienced, this workshop will give you tools you can use immediately in the freestyle. Perfect for anyone wanting to feel more confident, musical and connected on the dance floor. * Suitable for all levels * No partner needed * Come as you are and leave feeling more connected, expressive, and free! Bapi is an inspirational teacher known for his unique approach to movement that blends flow, freedom, connection, and deep expression. With a warm and intuitive style, he guides dancers across the country to explore their bodies with curiosity and presence. His workshops invite participants into a space where technique meets emotion, and movement becomes a form of authentic connection. ?The workshop is followed by 2.5-hours of freestyle with DJ Bapi Paul. ? Schedule: 1900: Doors open 1915 - 2015: Workshop 2015 - 2245: Music & Dancing 2245-2300: Time to say goodbye and go home ?This night is donation based – pay what you can. Cash only at the door. ?Refreshments & Facilities Bring your own drinks (no alcohol allowed) and a chair if you would like to sit. There is the rest of the mall for drinks and food. The toilets are downstairs near Holland and Barrett. ?Location and directions : We get to use the lovely Art Studio in the Festival Place, Basingstoke RG21 7BA The studio is in a shop labelled up with a ‘Creative Emprium’ sign next to 'That Gallery' in Basingstoke Festival Place. On the Upper Level, directly opposite SuperBowl. When you are in front of the Apple Store it is 2 shops the right (2 shops to the left of Blacks clothing). Shopping centre map: https://www.festivalplace.co.uk/centre-map ?Travelling By Train Basingstoke train station has direct connections to London, Reading and Southampton. The shopping centre is directly in front of the station and the studio is just 15 minutes’ walk. ?Travelling By Car Parking at Festival Place (£2 – arrive after 5pm and exit before 2 am) Enter at the Festival Way entrance 52 Festival Way, RG21 7BF, United Kingdom. ? The car park is very big and multi story and has five different colours for the different areas of the centre: orange is the closest. https://maps.app.goo.gl/JZU8zdc9KDcnEYrL7?g_st=ipc https://www.festivalplace.co.uk/visitor-information/car-parking Autopay (register once) You can pay for a single visit on your phone after parking. 1. Visit https://pay.hozah.com/festivalplace 2. Enter the date, start time and duration of parking. 3. Continue to checkout. 4. Enter your email, vehicle registration and card payment details. 5. Hit pay. Simple. Parking (Nearest free) 10 mins walk next to Eastrop park and lake. Eastrop Way, Basingstoke RG21 4QE, United Kingdom https://maps.app.goo.gl/zXKXydXSdbBevW7c7?g_st=ipc ?? New to Dance Expressive? Our philosophy is dance is communication, lead and back lead, and a journey where there is always new things to learn. Dance with flair and emotion, with an ethos of connection, empathy, consent and flow. If you are familiar with one or more couple dances and like to integrate and/or combine them with connection and music-improvisation, in which you can determine by dance(partner) whether you lead, follow or interchange/switch, then you like Dance Expressive! There'll be a wide array of music genres to get you dancing. No partner needed to join the workshop and/or freestyle. All participants must be 14 years or older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Any questions just message. We are looking forward to dancing. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/basingstoke/basingstoke-pop-up-dance-expressive-workshop-and-freestyle/200030216648908 - **Event Categories**: workshops, pop-ups, festivals, art, shopping, sports, live-music, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 51 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200030216648908?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=basingstoke-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Basingstoke - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Festival Place - **lat**: 51.26535 - **long**: -1.08342 - **full address**: Festival Place, Festival Way,Basingstoke, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Basingstoke pop up - Dance Expressive Workshop & Freestyle - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d31ff956e1737876841e86186e655fb76287310946d55090b9c273ab22c5b222-rimg-w794-h1123-dcffffff-gmir?v=1784231933 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Basingstoke pop up - Dance Expressive Workshop & Freestyle being held? - **A:** Basingstoke pop up - Dance Expressive Workshop & Freestyle takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Festival Place, Festival Way,Basingstoke, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Basingstoke pop up - Dance Expressive Workshop & Freestyle is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Basingstoke, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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