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

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.

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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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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.

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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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

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

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

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

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

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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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.

📽️ Pocket Projects

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