I learned to hoop with Dreamspin Clare and if you've never done it you don't know what you're…read moremissing! Clare is a great teacher who helps hoopers of whichever level to start, improve, learn tricks and flows. Her enthusiasm is infectious. Her classes are great fun, varied and she keeps coming up with new hoop ideas which help push you to the next level . No need to feel self conscious or shy. Clare is patient, totally approachable and super sweet. I'm so thrilled to be on this journey. Kristl

From the owner: Hula Hoop for Adults and children…read more From Beginners to Advanced levels. Weekly classes, weekend workshops, one-one/small group sessions, Hen Parties, Weddings, Corporate Events, Fire and Aerial Circus Performance Hula Hoops are provided, the class is low impact with high cardio and muscle strengthening moves. A friendly and non competitive activity that will challenge your body and mind in a fun way. Hoop dance is also a great way to de-stress and forget your worries. Learn to Hoop with Brighton's longest running Hula Hoop Dance company. Clare has been teaching hoop dance in Brighton since 2008, she is a qualified fitness teacher as well as hoop dance teacher and performer with Brighton travelling circus "Shambolic SideShow".

The New Venture Theatre is a community theatre situated in central Brighton. The venue offers…read moreeverything from short experimental interactive theatre pieces to gritty dramas. The theatre is a registered charity and so does not have a full time staff, but the loyal volunteers and generous sponsors have enabled the organisation to provide high quality original performances since 1956. As well as the main 100 seater theatre the venue also has the Studio theatre where workshops are held and the South Hall which is used for cabaret style performances. As a charitable organisation they have several fund raising schemes including membership, buy and brick and the Jubilee Fund raising Scheme. If your into your arts then the New Venture Theatre is deffo worth looking up as they have such a wide variety of performances.

The New Venture Theatre, affectionately known as the NVT, is Brighton's foremost amateur and…read morecommunity theatre, having been around and put on quality theatre since 1956. The NVT is known for putting on a variety of different theatre shows in its two spaces, an upstairs studio and a larger downstairs theatre space, and both of its spaces are uniquely enjoyable. However, this is an amateur theatre: don't expect the very best! From an insider to Brighton's theatrical scene, the NVT is both a shining light and a blot on Brighton's theatrical landscape. First, quickly and painlessly, the negatives: the luvvie atmosphere here can be cut with a knife, and the whole crowd are a bit up themselves, meaning it can be difficult to get involved. As well as that, the NVT puts on perfectly average, well produced pieces of theatre. As is so common with groups that spend most of their time with each other, there is no recognition of unique-ness or talent within the theatricality. To all you non-theatre folk: plays here can be a bit naff, but criticism doesn't get taken very well. However, despite the ubiquitous theatricality of it all, the NVT is a lovely space to spend an evenings. The shows may not be stellar lights of the Brighton theatre scene, but they are frequent, generally qualitative, and a perfect way to while away a few hours. Also, the lovely little bar offers pre- and post-show drinks, and the whole charitable atmosphere is impressive: it's hard to believe this was all built up from very little indeed. In the end, having a community theatre this active in Brighton encourages the wider theatre scene, which is a great boon to Brighton's arty reputation. The shows could be to a higher standard, but the fact that they are here at all, and that this whole operation is amateur, is hard to believe when seeing how nice the theatre is. NVT is a great place to watch theatre, and I'd recommend browsing their site: there is so much on, especially during Festival time, that everyone should find something they'll enjoy.

If you don't already know what Pilates is and how it can help your body, you probably will soon…read moreenough, as it's close behind Yoga as one of the best ways to keep your body strong and supple. Targeting specific muscles, strengthening your core and learning how to correct your posture are all key in optimum fitness and this is what Pilates focuses on. Most Pilates studios use specifically designed equipment to achieve this, and Ocean Wave is no different, it looks a little peculiar at first but you can really feel the muscles working! You may not have the master Paul Anthony McLinden teaching your class but is 3 partners are equally trained to a world-class standard and really pay attention to each individual. It doesn't have to be expensive either with a Small Group Studio Sessions (1:3) at just £20. It's well worth it.

The owner of this establishment is incredibly passionate about making sure that his business has…read morethe highest standards and provides the very best environment and services for the clients. He is very positive mind oriented and knows what he's doing! I would highly recommend Ocean Wave Pilates Studio!

From its origins as a comedy venue, Komedia has expanded both its space and reportoire to become…read moreBrighton's main live entertainment establishment, with over 700 performances a year from an award-winning range of stand-up comedy, music, caberet and theatre, as well as an active children's programme. The Komedia is a little scruffy around the edges, but that's Brighton for you. The building has two performance venues, an independently-run cafe bar and foyer bar (and feels much larger inside than its modest facade implies). They also provide food during some performances with a caberet-style setting. But it's the entertainment you come here for, not the surroundings. The staff seem friendly enough, although not always fantastically efficient - on-line booking isn't always available, for example. Arrive with plenty of time for comedy performances, as the best seating gets taken early on. (You can always have a drink while you wait.) If, like me, you have a large, illuminated, 'pick on me' sign on your head which only the performer can see, you'll need to tuck yourself away somewhere inconspicuous...

Ever wanted to go to a club night where they play nothing but girl groups and girl singers? A night…read morewhere the DJs spin everyone from The Supremes, The Ronettes and The Shangri-Las to Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse? Sounds great, doesn't it? That night is called Da Doo Ron Ron and it takes place once a month at Brighton's coolest arts centre / gig venue / club - Komedia. There's cute girls in cute dresses, handsome boys in cool threads and it's only £4 -£5 to get in. The doors open at 11pm and you're kicked out at 3am. You can check the website for the next date. I'll save you a space on the dancefloor....

I have been using this sports centre since I was 5 years old and have spent most of my childhood…read moreusing it's facilities! It seems that this place is always open and offers absolutely anyone an opportunity to get involved in sport and fitness activities. The packages they offer and the expertise they have is vast. The manager and assisstant manager have been there fore almost as long as I have been alive so they know what they are doing. I would discuss the facilties they have but would go on forever so check the website out and get involved.

I was lucky enough to have BendFitMend recommended to me prior to running the 2015 Brighton…read moreMarathon, so I booked in to have a sport 60, this is an assisted stretch followed by a massage. It was a superb experience I was welcomed into a beautiful space and made to feel so special that I walked out feeling 10 ft tall. I am sure my race time benefited significantly from this! I have since returned and now have a monthly massage which is a lovely gift to myself. In addition to this I have also experienced some of the other offerings that this studio provides: -Lunchtime Stretch class I like them so much I go twice a week -Yoga classes These are superbly planned and executed -Partner Yoga Workshops I could go on about these all day they need to be experienced to be believed. Amanda offers so much to all abilities and at such a reasonable price I can't recommend her highly enough, please visit, as it is a gift to your mind body and soul.

From the owner: 1-2-1 bespoke fitness sessions and customised treatments…read more Yoga + Stretch all levels. Corporate - local and national.

A Brighton institution, The Dome is one of the city's leading gig venues platforming everyone from…read moreestablished rock, pop and funk bands to world music artists from Europe, South America and beyond. In complete contrast to the nearby Brighton Centre, it's a picturesque venue with a grand ceiling, a beautifully arched stage, a generous standing area and two tiers of comfy seats. The sound and sight lines are also top notch. I've seen The Drums, The Macabees, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Gossip, Pete Doherty, Bon Iver and Richard Hawley here in the last 18 months and the atmosphere was incredible at every single gig. Pete Doherty poured his drink over a heckler, Beth Ditto flirted with the audience and Bon Iver shocked everyone by doing a heavy rock number. My favourite memory of a show here however, has to be the Halloween party The Go! Team threw a few years back. They adorned the stage with pumpkins, dressed in weird costumes and had spooky films playing behind them. It was a magical evening and I danced so much, my legs ached for hours after-wards.

This Grade-I listed complex is both a highly original performance venue (with 3 performance areas,…read moreactually), and an historic building with a fascinating past. History The Dome was originally built in 1803-05 for the Prince of Wales (later George IV) as a stable block, adjacent to his then rather modest Brighton seaside villa. The architect was William Porden, and it was he who chose the iconic Indian architectural style (technically Indo-Saracenic) and designed the huge dome - originally covered in glass, 24 metres in diameter and 19 metres high, to cover a circulating area for the horses. Once completed, the new buildings so overshadowed the original villa, that the Prince instructed that they should be revamped into the iconic Brighton Pavilion we see today. The complex was sold to Brighton in the 1850s, and the Dome was developed as a concert hall in 1866. A major refurbishment in 1935 saw it modernised and given an Art Deco interior, and the Pavilion Theatre was added on the site of Mrs Fitzherbert's stables. Over the years it developed an enviable reputation as a Concert and entertainment venue for both classical and popular music, despite its notoriously poor acoustics. Famous names who performed here include Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones, and in 1974 it hosted the Eurovision Song Contest, won famously by Abba, singing 'Waterloo'. However, both the interior and exterior were crumbling and a major refurbishment was begun in 1999, costing £22m and taking three years to complete. The revamped complex now houses 3 venues: the 1,850 seat Concert Hall, the 570 seat Corn Exchange (which also hosts non-seated events on its sprung floor) and the 220 seat Pavilion Theatre. The exterior (together with the Museum) provides a suitably exotic backdrop to the Pavilion itself. Events The Dome hosts an astonishing variety of events, from concerts, conferences and performances in the main Concert Hall, to more eclectic drama, comedy and dance in the Pavilion Theatre. I've mostly attended events in the Concert Hall, and I'd agree with others that it's a great place to visit: the seating is comfy and spacious, the acoustics are hugely improved and the unusual shape gives it an intimate feel. Practicalities It's a ten minute walk from Brighton railway station, and just about every Brighton bus route passes close by, either on North Street or the Steine. The venue has level access throughout (and specific spaces for wheelchairs in the auditoria), disabled toilets, hearing loops and printed material is available (on request) in large format. Disabled customers can apply for a complimentary ticket (one per booking) to enable them to bring a companion or access assistant with them free of charge - phone for details. Well worth a visit.