MC GALA

30/10/2026

As you might have heard, my husband Adam Barley passed away this Monday. I’m so sad, and so in the Mystery.
He was supposed to DJ for my morning class this coming Sunday.
In honour of his death, and the connection of life/death between us all, as well as Samhain, we are dancing this Sunday!
Sunday 1 November
Lansdown Hall, GL5 1BB
£15/12 as usual
Dancing and stillness are what I need to process strong feelings and big experiences. Maybe you need that too? I’ll offer both.
I will play his music and hold space for us.
If you wish to bring a flower or candle, you can do so.

MC 

Come Dance Stroud Adam Barley

Photos Galina Marc Silvestre dance festival 2023

11/10/2026

I wrote a and cookbook and self-published it. Lick Your Plate!
I did the whole thing myself (with help) which I’m so proud of but it cost me some sanity amongst other things.
I was convinced I wanted a front cover photo of me licking a plate but it was….mission impossible.
The harder I tried the more awful things went. Thanks to some dear friends who tried their best shooting again and again but to no avail.
James you were particularly helpful but your subject just didn’t have it quite right.
Here are some take outs that just make me laugh and show how badly I wanted that photo…to giving up and letting it rip.
So, in the end someone said if the title already says lick your plate then the photo should be different. Oh. Good information. Anyway, I chose the last one in a rush when the printers were waiting for the cover.
Something I hope you never do!!!!
Don’t rush with your cover. I could have probably chosen a better photo but the last one is it now.
Life’s lessons never stop. May this be a reminder to you to be flexible with your creative visions and take your time deciding on something that will be printed a thousand times.

My book is on sale right now with a £10 discount for £30 grab a bargain for this eco printed beauty.

Welcome 😘❤️‍🩹👀

MC GALA MC GALA

10/10/2026

No this Sunday 11 October but on Monday 12th! Lansdown Hall 7-9pm.

29/09/2026

What do you do to be able to do something you’re scared of and feel insecure about? How do you get to the ‘f**k it!’ attitude? That enables you to do it wholeheartedly, full bodied, clear and powerfully?

Death in my vicinity helps me and has since my mid twenties.

What do you do?

28/09/2026

I won! Thank you and for my raffle ticket win on Saturdays full moon costume ball fundraiser!!!
I felt so overdressed in my clown wig and mini skirt but things took a turn when I WON!! 🎟️🤹🏼🎭🪇🎰🎯
I don’t often win things, so I jumped out of my skin with excitement. I so badly want to do more fooling, clowning improving so this comes at such a good time and I’m fully IN!
Who has been to a class or a performance of them? What should I know about it?
Who wants to come with me?

MC

18/09/2026

Hi,

Dance is on this Sunday morning AND Monday night with MC your DJ and guide. Move your body, mind and soul 🌟👣🪩

Statistically, dancing is proven to be one of the most powerful interventions for brain health, mental well-being, and physical longevity ... just saying.

Sunday morning will be somewhat gentler, a bright Sunday morning vibe but with plenty of beats to move and groove to. Monday night might be more intense but honestly, I read the room and adjust as we go, so let’s co-create by dancing together.

Each dance is an opportunity to move with what is alive in you. A transformative journey using movement as a practice.

COME DANCE!

Sunday MORNING 20 September

10:30 am - 12 pm

Trinity Rooms Community Hub, GL5 2HZ

AND

Monday NIGHT 21st September

7 - 9 PM

Lansdown Hall, GL5 1BB

£15 / £12 concessions

First time? Pay what you can.

Move with you soon,

MC

mcgala.com

08/07/2026

Hi, happy summer time to you, we are dancing this Sunday and Adam Barley Adam Barley is your DJ and guide! MC is away.

This Sunday 12 July
COME DANCE STROUD with Adam
PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE FOR THIS DATE:
🌟 LANSDOWN HALL 🌟
Lansdown, GL5 1BB, 10:30 am – 12 pm
£15 / £12 concessions
First time? Pay what you can.
No booking required, just show up and pay cash at the door. Lansdown Hall and Gallery

SUNDAY MORNING SUMMER DANCE DATES
12 JUL – LANSDOWN HALL, with Adam Barley
26 JUL – TRINITY ROOMS
9 AUG – LANSDOWN HALL
23 AUG – TRINITY ROOMS
Alternating fortnightly and neatly onwards until Christmas and beyond...

See you on the dance floor,
MC Come Dance Stroud

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consciousdanceuk

18/06/2026

Hi, I’m MC and I’ve been Chef for over 35 years on and off to be fair, DJing recently.

And I still learned something new Every Day!

Today’s tip is how to hold your knife in the Chef’s way with the most safe, easeful and precision focused effectiveness.

You’re welcome 🍓

10/06/2026

Hi, happy mid-week to you,
Even though we danced last Sunday morning, we are dancing again this week!
After that, we will have 3- week break, with the exception of, the special DANCE TEMPLE collaboration on Sunday 5 July from 2-5pm in Nailsworth. Make sure to get tickets for that one: https://dandelion.events/e/midsummerdancetemple

Thank you for last Sunday, it was such a pleasure to hold space for you. What a great tribe we are to support each other in this way.

So, get ready, we are dancing together soon:

COME DANCE STROUD with MC
SUNDAY MORNING 14 JUNE

PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE FOR THIS DATE:
🌟 LANSDOWN HALL 🌟
Lansdown, GL5 1BB, 10:30 am – 12 pm

£15 / £12 concessions
First time? Pay what you can.
No booking required, just show up and pay cash at the door.

See you on the dance floor,
MC

www.mcgala.com/events

Sun 5th Jul 2026, 2pm – 5pm BST (UTC +01:00)

18/05/2026

Hi,

Join me for the monthly

DANCE WITH MC ONLINE this Friday, 22 May!

Join the global dance community for a one-hour passionately guided dance practice space to move, breathe, feel and express — together.

This class is for all bodies, ages, genders, levels and backgrounds, even if you think you can’t dance - just come as you are, move however much or little you want, unapologetically you.

Friday 22 MAY
5:30 pm BST or 6:30pm CET
£10
ZOOM (mine and your living room)

Get your tickets on my website: https://www.mcgala.com/cookbook/p/dance-with-mc-online-one-hour-once-a-month

👣🪩❤️

Dance with you soon!

MC