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Dance Workshop: Raag Durga in Kathak

Raag Durga in Kathak with Shivani @nautchyourgirl⁠
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This workshop teaches a beginner-level choreography in the Indian dance style called Kathak! ⁠

Get ready to learn: the foundational movements including Hastachakkras (Arm Movements), Tatkaar (Footwork) & three short technical pieces called ‘Tihaai’ to a piece of music in Raag Durga (a melodic arrangement from Hindustani Classical Music).
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It is appropriate for anyone with 0-3 years of dancing experience. Participants do not require previous experience in Kathak.

Melanie Whitehead Smith: HERE MARKS THE SPOT

Made in collaboration with LGBTQ+ people in Leeds, HERE MARKS THE SPOT maps sites of queer joy across the city.

Projections of dancing figures pop up across Leeds, translating personal moments into public celebrations.

The short dance films were made in collaboration with dance artist Melanie Whitehead Smith and local people who shared their experiences of queer joy.

Mixing physical theatre, contemporary dance and improvisation, the films create traces of happy memories, played out again in the locations that inspired them.

Bollywood Time Machine

Step into the universe of Bollywood Time Machine, where we invite you to embark on a journey through the dynamic decades!

Vocal performances by some of our favourite artists (including Chirag Rao, Rekha or Abirah Shah), and captivating choreography from Bollywood dance group 4all2Envy

From the groovy 60s to the contemporary hits of today, immerse yourself in an evening filled with laughter, dance, and timeless melodies.

NYDC x Boy Blue

For the last decade, NYDC, run by Sadler's Wells, has sought out the most talented young dancers in England to create, perform and tour a new work every year with a Guest Artistic Director.

For 2025, Olivier Award-winning hip hop dance theatre company Boy Blue has been appointed as Guest Artistic Director and teams up with NYDC's young people to create a brand-new show. Don't miss this fusion of Boy Blue's radical vision and the super talents of the young dancers of NYDC.

Inside Giovanni's Room

Phoenix Dance Theatre presents Inside Giovanni’s Room, a full-length dance production inspired by one of the most important novels of the 20th century, James Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room.

Set in 1950s Paris, the new dance work follows Baldwin’s narrative, influenced by its themes of love, sexuality, guilt, and self-acceptance. All these bearing relevance to identity within the human experience.

Pop Odyssey

Love island, an inflatable trojan horse and a thirst trap bot dressed up like a nymph. This immersive show collides ancient Greek and modern pop culture in this contemporary reworking of Homer’s Odyssey, told through text and movement, and co-created and performed by a cast of 60 final year students.

 

By Northern School of Contemporary Dance (UK) & Joseph Mercier (writer and director)

Speedwell Dance presents... The Mountain Witch

An adventurous tale from Speedwell Dance of seasons gone awry, an ancient and powerful witch and the determination of children to put things right. Join musicians and dancers to awaken scampering creatures, tiptoe past the Mountain Witch’s cave and finally convince her to let the sun return.

A playful and inclusive experience for children aged 3-8 years and their grown-ups. With inspiring dance, songs and original music played live on clarinet, flute and cello.

Move and Play

Space to have fun with your child. Play, connect, interact and create through music and movement games, and perhaps take part in the creative process for Speedwell’s next piece! For 4-8s and their grown ups.

#play #leedsplayfest #leedsplayfest24

Unbound Dance Theatre: Dance Classes for Blind and Visually Impaired People

Join us for a journey of dance and inclusivity! 

Calling all members of the blind and visually impaired community!

We're thrilled to invite you to a new dance experience tailored just for you.

Workshops take place in Leeds at Yorkshire Dance, led by Unbound Dance Theatre.

Experience the joy of movement and sound in a series of welcoming workshops, that cater specifically to the blind and visually impaired. These workshops are your chance to explore the world of dance, connect with others and explore yourself creativity.

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