Dance Out
Royal West of England Academy
Artform: Combined arts
Event date: Sat, 9th May 2026 to Sun, 9th Aug 2026
South West
- Exhibition
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 "> published -
Event Summary
Dance Out is an exhibition of paintings, drawings and film that celebrates dance as an everyday human activity, both solitary and social. Plus, discover a diverse range of dance styles and cultures with an extensive programme of events that will invite you to explore new and familiar ways of moving.
Event Description
Dance Out is an exhibition of paintings, drawings and film that celebrates dance as an everyday human activity, both solitary and social. The RWA itself will shape-shift during the exhibition, with the main daylit galleries hosting a series of dance and dance-related events. Dance Out is co-curated by David Remfry RA, with James Russell. Opening with paintings of dancers and nightclub life created by Remfry in London and New York, the RWA galleries offer a spectacular setting for large-scale and rarely seen works by painters Denzil Forrester and Paul Dash. In short films Tracey Emin, and others, give intimate insights into the place of dance in their lives and in the urban landscape. In a new immersive installation, artist Melanie Manchot shows a film 'Night Moves' made in Bristol with local dancers and commissioned by the RWA for this exhibition. Discover a diverse range of dance styles and cultures with an extensive programme of events that will invite you to explore new and familiar ways of moving. With many night clubs and music venues struggling since Covid, this is a timely, celebratory exhibition. Like dance culture itself, Dance Out crosses boundaries, blurring distinctions between the personal and the social as it does between media and between genres. Ticket prices: Day ticket (inc. £1 donation) £11 Concession (inc. £1 donation) £6 Annual Art Pass £25 Student entry £1
Event Overview
- Event Title: Dance Out
- Type: Exhibition
- Date: Sat, 9th May 2026 to Sun, 9th Aug 2026
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Location:
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Event: Dance Out
Event: Dance Out
Organisation: Royal West of England Academy
Postcode: BS8 1PX
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How to Book
No booking required, purchase your tickets at the gallery.
- Contact name: RWA
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Royal West of England Academy
Organisation Description
The RWA is Bristol's first art gallery. Our mission is to welcome, inspire and encourage people from all communities by showcasing world class art of the past and present, celebrating excellence, and giving opportunities to aspiring and emerging artists and curators. To nurture creativity for all, through our learning programme, community partnerships and Drawing School, and embed the wellbeing of people, place and planet in every aspect of everything we do.