Christopher Matthews gives a performance lecture on his Desire Cycle.
What’s the Desire Cycle you say? Well, what is desire? And what is a cycle? And how do we have life cycles that shape our lives and shape our views around different aspects of what we’re interested in and the desires we have and how we fulfil the desires of others.
The Desire Cycle is a trilogy of sculptural performances with dancers from different age groups. My body’s no.1
Join festival headliner, Susan Kempster, for a masterclass in her signature group partnering method and the process she used to devise her latest duet, Mother.
Explore the push, pull, float, and flow as you interlink with fellow participants. This immersive workshop invites you to become fully absorbed in the moment and find pleasure in relinquishing control and enjoying the journey.
Join us for a warm Ageless welcome and introduction to the festival. Meet the guest artists and speakers and discover what to expect across the 2-day festival programme.
Introductions will be followed by a big communal boogie, led by the Ageless artists and Yorkshire Dance team. Get on the dance floor and throw some shapes to a special playlist of tracks, handpicked by guest artists. Think Desert Island Discs meets disco. The perfect way to start your festival!
About Ageless Festival
Leeds-based dance company VERVE is set to present a breathtaking triple bill of works this season, exploring new creative territories and approaches. The company will look to inspire, provoke and captivate audiences with each performance as it embarks on an 18-date international tour, starting with a world premiere at the Riley Theatre in Leeds on 1st and 2nd March 2024.
One magical night. Three mysterious ghosts.
The spirit of the season is overflowing in Northern Ballet’s A Christmas Carol.
As the clock strikes midnight join Ebenezer Scrooge on the journey of a lifetime to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Travel with the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future through family firesides, cold winter nights and the promise of a brighter future. A festive feast for the senses, Northern Ballet brings one of the most loved stories of all time to life.
Dance On is a fantastic opportunity for over 55s to try something new, get active and meet new people.
Dance On Sumangal is a weekly hour long dance session taking place at Montague Burton Resource Centre, Barnstead Street, Harehills, Leeds .
This session can be accessed through Health for All is a gentle/moderate class and is led by Sophie Simpson.
Whether you’ve always danced, or you’re wanting to try something new, everyone is welcome. This session is free.
Dance On is a fantastic opportunity for over 55s to try something new, get active and meet new people.
Dance On Harehills is a weekly hour long dance session taking place at Harehills Lane Baptist Church, 13 Hilton Place, Leeds, LS8 4HE.
This session is a moderate/energetic class led by Inari Hulkkonen.
Whether you’ve always danced, or you’re wanting to try something new, everyone is welcome. This session costs £4 and your first taster session is always free.
Dance On is a fantastic opportunity for over 55s to try something new, get active and meet new people.
Dance On Moortown is a weekly hour long dance session held in partnership with MAECare and taking place at Moortown Methodist Church, 19 Alderton Rise, Leeds, LS17 5LH.
This session is a moderate/energetic class and is led by Mary Sanjurgo.
Whether you’ve always danced, or you’re wanting to try something new, everyone is welcome. This session costs £6 (£5 for MAECare members) and your first taster session is always free.
Dance On is a fantastic opportunity for over 55s to try something new, get active and meet new people.
Dance On Belle Isle is a weekly hour long dance session held in partnership with Trinity Network and taking place at Trinity Network, Nesfield Road, Belle Isle, Leeds LS10 3LG.
This session is a moderate/energetic class and is led by Sophie Simpson.
Whether you’ve always danced, or you’re wanting to try something new, everyone is welcome. This session costs £2 and your first taster session is always free.
Dance On is a fantastic opportunity for over 55s to try something new, get active and meet new people.
Dance On Tinshill is a weekly hour long dance session held in partnership with OPAL and taking place at OPAL, Welcome In Community Centre, 55 Bedford Drive, Leeds, LS16 6DJ.
This session is a moderate/energetic class and is led by Rachel Clarke.
Whether you’ve always danced, or you’re wanting to try something new, everyone is welcome. This session costs £5 and your first taster session is always free.