Dancing on Barnes Common
Barnes Common · SW13 · London

Open Air
Reels.

Tech-free, multigenerational dancing — out on the Common, whatever the weather. Ages 10 to 80. No experience needed.
Free for first-timers All ages welcome No experience needed Tech-free Rain or shine

Fast movement,
music, community.
Tech-free.

bReel is a mad experiment. What happens when you take multigenerational groups — kids, teens, parents, grandparents, total strangers — and get them dancing open air reels at full pelt on Barnes Common, in full view of bemused passers-by?

Turns out: something pretty wonderful. Heart rate going 0 to 60 miles an hour, spontaneous laughter, connections you wouldn't believe, freedom to live in the moment. Community. In rain or shine.

All dances are taught and called on the day, so you don't need to know a single step. Just show up.

Step count from
our last session.

Every green line is one of our footsteps — a workout that never feels like one!

GPS track · Last session · Barnes Common
GPS step count map
Save the date
19
July
Sunday 2026
Admission
Free for first-timers
£5 thereafter
Under-16s always free
Time
11am — come as you are
Location
Barnes Common, by the pond next to OSO Arts Centre
Experience
None needed — all dances taught and called on the day
Weather
Come rain or shine
What to wear
Anything comfortable. No special shoes required.
Under-16s
Always free. Bring the whole family.

Come and

bReel with us.

No experience, no equipment, no excuses.

Reserve your spot
Or just turn up on the day