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What can you expect from our Annual Artists Gathering 2026?

We at Yorkshire Dance host a yearly opportunity for artists across Yorkshire to get together, meet, explore, and get inspired for the year ahead.

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December 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Roadhouse #21 is a week today!
Join hosts, Eleanor Sikorski and Lewys Holt at one of the most popular alternative events in the Leeds arts calendar.

At this Roadhouse will be:
- Tess Letham
- Charlie Morrissey
- Eleanor Sikorski

Tickets available at: buff.ly/FRGRYdn
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December 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Looking ahead to the new year? This is just a handful of classes on offer for our spring term. Our adult evening sessions are run by independent tutors and cover a wide range of dance styles.

The Spring term runs 5 January to 2 April at Yorkshire Dance in Leeds city centre.
December 5, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Each year we compile a panel of industry experts, from different dance backgrounds, and a youth ambassador to select groups for FRESH, our annual youth dance festival.

FRESH 2026 takes place on 18 April in Leeds.

Apply now before 15 Dec 2025: buff.ly/YdgIj7j
December 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
We are really looking forward to our next Annual Artist Gathering on the 30th of January 2026!

This free event is an excellent opportunity for like minded and local artists to get inspired.

Booking for this event is open now: buff.ly/1phRi5W

📷 David Lindsay

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December 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
From Bollywood to Ballet. Take a look at what adult classes we have available in the new year.

Classes are run by independent tutors in our Leeds city centre dance studios. With a wide range of dance styles, there’s a class for everyone.

Find a class to try now: buff.ly/cpktxTo
December 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Meet Chloe, our Saturday Superstars Coordinator as she tells us more about our affordable kids dance classes in Leeds city centre.

Book now for our spring term starting on Jan 10, 2026.

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December 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Check out the highlights from FRESH 2025.

Applications are now open for FRESH 2026.

Youth dance groups selected for FRESH 2026 will take part in a full day of dance workshops culminating in a performance at Leeds Playhouse on Sat 18 April.

The deadline to apply is Mon, 15 Dec 2025.
November 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Let’s hear from our Saturday Superstars grown ups.

There’s still time to sign up your little one for our dance classes. Get in touch & book a free taster session at the link in our bio.

📷Bevan Cockerill

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November 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Last Friday night we held our annual scratch night, No Dress Code.

Thank you so much to all those who performed and came to support this year, what a great evening we had!

📷 David Lindsay

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November 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
We are over the moon to announce that we have been nominated for the annual One Dance UK awards!

This nomination, in recognition of the work that we do, celebrates the contributions that we make to the dance sector in the UK.
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
FRESH offers young dancers in Yorkshire the chance to try out new dance styles ahead of performing on a professional stage. Apply now to be part of FRESH 2026 on 18 April in Leeds.

Deadline to apply 15 Dec: buff.ly/YdgIj7j

📹 Brian Slater

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November 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
NO DRESS CODE PROGRAMME UPDATE

Due to personal circumstances, Counterfeit Goods by Beth Emmerson, will no longer be performed at our annual scratch night tomorrow.

Our No Dress Code 2025 programme will now include:

Sometimes I hate going for walks in nice places that look nice by Orla Collier
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Beth Emmerson’s Counterfeit Goods blurs authenticity and superficiality, evoking sci-fi unease within a glossy, Barbie-doll-like package.

Catch Counterfeit Goods at No Dress Code, our annual scratch night on 21 Nov.

Book now: buff.ly/CbcDr0u
November 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
In Alex Gosmore and Imo Wright’s handle with care, two tread their way across glistening tarmac, searching for home in a navy blue haze. Watch as we claim this city as our own. Watch handle with care alongside two other dance works-in-progress at No Dress Code on 21 Nov at 7.30pm.

📷 Lizzie Quek
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Ballet & Tap or Brother & Sister?... When you join our Saturday Superstars with a sibling, or stack multiple classes together, take 10% off your term total!

📷 Bevan Cockerill

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November 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Are you aged 11-19? Do you want to perform on a national stage?

FRESH 26 on 18 April is the regional platform for U.Dance, the biggest youth dance festival in the UK. One or two groups will be selected at FRESH to perform at U.Dance 2026 in Glasgow.

Deadline 15 Dec: buff.ly/YdgIj7j

🎥 Wayne Sables
November 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
In Alex Gosmore and Imo Wright’s handle with care, two tread their way across glistening tarmac, searching for home in a navy blue haze. Watch as we claim this city as our own. Watch handle with care alongside two other dance works-in-progress at No Dress Code on 21 Nov at 7.30pm.

📷 Lizzie Quek
November 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Take a look at our weekly Saturday Superstars dance sessions.

No uniform, no exams, no pressure. Just a love for dance!

📷Bevan Cockerill, Drazen Priganica

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November 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Join us for No Dress Code, our annual scratch night which takes place on 21 Nov. Featuring 3 works-in-progress:

Counterfeit Goods by Beth Emmerson

handle with care (working title) by Alex Gosmore & Imo Wright

Falling Down by Lewys Holt

📸 Lizzie Quek
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Catch Beth Emmerson’s latest work Counterfeit Goods next Friday, 21 Nov, 7.30pm at No Dress Code

Book your ticket: buff.ly/JBNPM6B

📸 Conor Campbell

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November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Our Saturday Superstars Spring term is open for booking!

Saturday Superstars are affordable weekly dance classes for ages 0-16 in Leeds city centre. With a range of different dance styles available, our classes offer the chance to learn dance without the pressure of exams.

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November 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM
As well as performing at Leeds Playhouse, youth dance groups selected for FRESH 2026 learn new dance styles from leading dance professionals.

Last years workshops included Disco, Breaking and Kathak.

Apply now for FRESH 2026 on 18 April. Deadline 15 Dec.

Find out more: buff.ly/YdgIj7j
November 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
FRESH, our annual festival of dance, showcases everything from bharatanatyam to krump, contemporary to cheer dance.

Applications for FRESH 2026 are open for youth dance groups for ages 11-19 (11-25 for inclusive groups) across Yorkshire. buff.ly/YdgIj7j

FRESH 2026 takes place 18 April in Leeds
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Alex and Imo trained together at Northern School in Leeds before touring with VERVE. They are working to develop and combine Alex’s choreographic voice with Imo’s instinct for nurturing someone else’s vision.

📸 Lizzie Quek
November 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM