About this Event
Notting Hill Carnival is coming. Is your waistline ready?
Every year, millions of people hit the streets of West London for the biggest carnival in Europe â and every year, people wish they'd practiced their whine before they got there. This class is your warm-up.
The Notting Hill Carnival Waistline Warm Up is a 90-minute beginner-friendly Caribbean dance class designed to get your body moving, your hips unlocked and your confidence up just in time for carnival weekend. Whether you're heading to NHC 2026 or just want to move like you are, this class is for you.
Led by the incredible Sophia (@esperancexo on Instagram), this session covers the foundational waistline movements that make carnival dancing feel natural, joyful and completely yours.
What to expect:
đ Waistline Foundations â hip isolation, pelvic control and rhythmic flow broken down clearly for all bodies
đ Carnival Movement â soca, dancehall and afrobeats-inspired choreography that captures the spirit of the road
đ Full Warm-Up Routine â a complete routine you can take straight to the streets of Notting Hill
đĨ The Vibe â carnival energy in a studio. Come ready to move, sweat and feel the music
Who is this for? Anyone heading to Notting Hill Carnival 2026. Anyone who's always wanted to feel comfortable dancing at carnival. Complete beginners. All bodies. All levels. All welcome.
đ Saturday 22 August 2026
đ 1:00pm â 2:30pm BST
đ Danceworks Studio 5, 16 Balderton Street, London W1K 6TN
đ Early Bird: ÂŖ14.99 | Regular: ÂŖ19.99 (Carnival doesn't wait â neither should you)
đ Visit bambamboogie.com for more events and details.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Danceworks (Studio 5), 16 Balderton Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 11.55 to GBP 27.80
