Charleston took the world by storm in the 1920s and it's still a whole lot of fun! Learn classic dance steps from this dynamic African-American dance. We'll show you how to string moves together, add your own flare and improvise to the music. 

Advanced booking required. Beginners 3:30-4:20pm, Plus 4:30-5:30 (classes can be booked together or separately).

Learn the basics of Lindy Hop in just four weeks! Partner dancing is a great way to meet new people and so much fun you'll forget that it's exercise. We'll get your toes tapping to the fabulous sounds of the 20s-50s and have you out on the dance floor in no time.

Lindy Hop is the original swing dance, a dynamic partner dance created by Black dancers in Harlem New York, popular in the 30's and 40's (and today!).

Following the success of previous family production, Penguins, created with director Paul MacEneaney for Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Cahoots NI, which toured across the USA, the UK and Ireland, Carlos Pons Guerra presents his latest outdoor dance theatre production for children and their adults, The Bull and the Moon, an endearing story that breaks gender stereotypes while celebrating and supporting young people who identify as trans or non-binary.

Premiered in Bradford in July 2021, The Bull and the Moon will be performed in Leeds’ Yorkshire Dance on 2 Oct 2021.

Feel like you’ve been transported to Spain with Ariana Armenakas in a six-week introduction to the vibrant, passionate art of Flamenco dance. You will be taught technique and a choreography to take away and practise. Comfortable clothing and hard soled shoes recommended. No stilettos/high heels!

Dance into the weekend with Rachel & Emma at St Chad's, Headingley. Attend face to face or via Zoom!

Join our friendly group with fun dance numbers from around the world to feel motivated and energised.

Members who attend regularly reported that they felt significant improvements to their mental and physical health. 

No dance experience necessary.

Newcomers always welcome - get in touch with us for your FREE TRIAL at classes@ascendance.org.uk or on 07933685359!

A three part workshop series where we will collaboratively create a dance piece as part of Leeds City Museum's bicentenary celebrations.

We would love you to join us for our 3-week creative movement workshop series over the 3rd October, 10th October (both 11.15am-12.45pm) and a performance throughout the day on 17th October. No dance experience required.