Giddy up girls, gays and merry gentletheys and assemble your posse for the STRUT x ELOP HO HO HOEDOWN!
STRUT is joining forces with queer mental health charity elop to put on a festive fundraiser! All we want for Christmas is YOU to come and learn to bootscoot whilst raising money for a wonderful cause.
We'll also be joined by guest teachers from the international line dancing community – Oslo Queer Line Dance and Evvie Allison from NYC!
★ Raffle with a whole host of prizes to be won
★ Beginner friendly lessons – no experience necessary
★ Breaks and open floor for requests
★ Dance to Christmas & country classics, pop, RnB, hip hop & queer club bangers
★ Queer-centred but all welcome
This is the last STRUT of the year so let's make it a night to remember!
ABOUT elop:
elop is an award-winning lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans mental health charity. Since our founding in 1995 we have helped over 100,000 of people across London and beyond to access safe, welcoming, and affordable mental health services.
We provide a range of mental health support to the LGBT+ community, including low-cost "contribute what you can" therapy, free youth groups, support to LGBT+ people seeking asylum, and other mental health & wellbeing services. We also offer the only Foundation Certificate and Diploma courses in Integrative LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counselling in the UK.
POLICY:
STRUT QUEER LINE DANCING is a space which prioritise the safety, comfort, community and joy of LGBTQIA+ people. There is a zero tolerance policy for any forms of homophobia, transphobia, racism, ableism, bigotry, harassment and violence.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Line dancing involves stepping in different directions, stamping, kicking, winding steps like the grapevine, twisting, turns & spins.
If you are hard of hearing/deaf we recommend you come to the front so you can clearly see the instructor’s feet.
We offer free tickets for carers/access companions, and limited low/no income tickets – please DM via Instagram @strut.ldn to arrange.
WALTHAMSTOW TRADES HALL
The building is on a hill. At the main entrance to the Trades Hall there is a ramp with a gradient. This entrance has two entry doors, one after the other, leading into the foyer. If you do require assistance please email info@tradese17.com stating your expected time of arrival and we’ll ensure entry is as smooth as possible.
Our main hall is a large space with carpet and a hardwood dance floor and the main circulation route should be free from trip hazards and obstructions. A room for storing mobility aids is available.
There is plenty of seating. If you would like a chair or additional space reserved for you, email info@tradese17.com
Assistance dogs are usually allowed into the venue depending on the type of event.