Over 18s only
Bumba Lesque
Burlesque-style workshops for grown-ups who fancy a flourish. The Bumba Esque Experience is a 6-week programme in Ipswich, back early autumn. Feathers optional, sass mandatory.
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🍑 Classes
Dance fitness that loves you back
Weekly Bumba Fitness in Ipswich & Felixstowe, chair-based SITness, and workshops from burlesque to belly dance. All ages, shapes & sizes. No experience, no judgement, no problem.
£7.50 drop-in
Bundles from £6.25 a class
Kinder on the knees
Weekly timetable
When & where we wiggle
Classes run with Saz and the Bumba team, so the music keeps pumping even when Saz is off gonging at a festival.
| Day | Class | Time | Venue | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Bumba Fitness | 10:30 | Rosary (Conservative) Club, 172 Bramford Road, Ipswich IP1 4AB | Book this class |
| Tuesday | Bumba Fitness (50 minutes) | 10:45 to 11:35 | The Welcome Hall, 187 High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe IP11 0TN | Book this class |
| Wednesday | Bumba Fitness | 10:30 | Rosary (Conservative) Club, 172 Bramford Road, Ipswich IP1 4AB | Book this class |
| Wednesday | Bumba Dance SITness (chair-based, most weeks) | 13:30 | Rosary (Conservative) Club, 172 Bramford Road, Ipswich IP1 4AB | Book this class |
Prices
Honest prices, happy hips
Pay as you go or grab a class bundle and save. Everything books through Bookwhen.
£7.50
Drop-in class
Just turn up & dance
£28
4-class bundle
£7.00 a class
£40
6-class bundle
£6.66 a class
£50
8-class bundle
£6.25 a class
The signature class
Bumba Fitness
This is dance fitness for real bodies and real grins. Easy-to-follow routines to brilliant music, kinder on the knees, and always taken at your own pace. Wiggle big, wiggle small, nobody is watching and everybody is smiling.
- All ages, shapes & sizes welcome, from total beginners to seasoned shimmiers
- Low-impact options throughout, kinder on the knees
- Optional complimentary cuppa & chat after class
- Friendly, like minded smiley folk. Come once and you're Tribe
The Tribe in full flow at the Rosary Club, Ipswich.
SITness: all the dance, none of the standing.
Seated & smiling
Bumba Dance SITness
Completely chair-based dance for anyone who prefers to keep their feet a little closer to the floor. Still a great workout & good for the core too! Perfect if you're returning to exercise, managing your joints, or simply fancy dancing sitting down.
- Every move done from the comfort of a chair
- Gentle on joints, great for the core
- Wednesdays at 13:30, Rosary Club, Ipswich (most weeks)
- Same £7.50 drop-in and bundle prices as Bumba Fitness
Workshops
Fancy something a little spicier?
Workshop series and one-offs land through the year. Dates are announced on Bookwhen and Instagram first.
Workshops on demand
Bumba Belly
Belly dance drawing on Egyptian Raqs Baladi with American Tribal influences. Learn to roll, shimmy and drum-solo your way to happier hips. Workshops run on demand for groups.
Ask about a workshop
First class?
What to know before you wobble
- Book your spot on Bookwhen Pick a class, pay online, done. Or grab a bundle if you're feeling keen.
- Wear whatever you can move in Comfy clothes, supportive trainers, and a water bottle. That's it.
- Arrive a few minutes early Say hi, find your spot, no awkward front-row roulette.
- Dance at your own pace Every routine has easier options. If it wobbles, it's meant to!
The sensible bit: classes are inclusive and low-pressure, but they are still exercise. If you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are new to exercise, have a quick word with your GP first. A short waiver and disclaimer is agreed when you book, and places are non-refundable with a 24-hour cancellation policy.
Can't make your usual class? Bundles can be used across Bumba Fitness and SITness classes, so you can mix Mondays in Ipswich with Tuesdays by the seaside.