Learn ballet from professional dance tutors in a friendly, safe environment. This class is an introduction to ballet and dancing in a playful and fun environment.
During the term each group will work on a dance to perform as part of an informal sharing for parents at the end of term.
Booking for Autumn term is now open. Autumn term starts on Saturday 14 Sept and runs till Saturday 7 Dec 2024.
Parents and Tots is a fun movement session to build your little one’s confidence to crawl, move, toddle and dance in a safe environment. This session is for families with babies and young children aged 0-4 (older siblings and non-crawlers are very welcome).
In each class the dance tutors lead the group through playful movement activities using a variety of props, music and obstacles to stimulate the senses. Parents and Tots is a great place to meet other young families, share ideas, experiences and memories together.
A true celebration of Caribbean culture, colour and mesmerising costumes, Carnival is always a spectacle that sees people travelling from all over the city and beyond for what is Europe’s Oldest Authentic Caribbean
Carnival.
With colourful costumes, tropical music, and mouth-watering food Leeds West Indian Carnival has something for everyone to enjoy.
Join Serena Nassini to explore visual arts and movement at St Chad's Parish Centre.
There will also be the opportunity to dance to live music.
Serena is an Italian professional Fine Artist, Painter, Klezmer Clarinettist and Art educator based in England since 2013.
Ageless Festival returns to Yorkshire Dance on 12-13 July 2024. Over two days Ageless features an eclectic mix of bold new performances, inspirational talks and exhilarating workshops from critically acclaimed dance artists who are reimagining age through dance.
A fun friendly improvisational dance class based around authentic jazz steps from the 1920s and 1930s. We throw in a bit of history and encourage you to add your own improvisation and style. Great music and a supportive interactive atmosphere.
Each workshop is broken up into two sessions; beginners and routine. Join us for one class or both!
BEGINNERS: Learn some basic steps, focus on repetition, self-expression, and moving to the music. Appropriate for complete beginners as well as more experience dancers.
Step into the depths of darkness with us, where every step is a dance of connection. Fireflies at Dawninvites you to embark on a journey of discovery, where emotions take flight and senses awaken to the soft rustle of wings.
This summer, we are excited to welcome young people aged 9 years - 17 years to our studios at the Mandela Centre,
Shake your hips, get your groove on and dance along to all your fave tunes.
Learn new skills and movements to promote body awareness, holistic health and fitness. Do as much or as little as you like, you can be seated or standing (some of our dancers choose to just do the upper body moves). The sessions are adaptable to different mobility levels and most of all, are lots of fun!
Session dates:
We're running four taster sessions in June, starting on 7th June. Sessions will run from 11am-12noon, with an opportunity for tea and a chat.
Accessibility:
Jane Eyre – passionate, fiery, rebellious and strong. Charlotte Brontë created Yorkshire’s ultimate heroine.
When Jane accepts a position as Governess at Thornfield Hall, little does she expect a spark to kindle between her and the brooding Mr Rochester. As you watch her fall under his spell, something hides in the shadows, waiting to destroy her happiness.