Make 2026 the year you finally get back to your favourite dance class. Our adults evening sessions include a range of styles including Ballet, Contemporary, Flamenco Ballroom & Latin. View the full list on our website: buff.ly/cpktxTo

Make 2026 your year and get involved with all the fantastic opportunities we have for artists this year. Join us for our evening of networking on the 30 January Submit your application for the Dance in the North Co-Commission by March 2. Or apply to become a dance partner by March 16.

Free taster sessions still available for this Saturday! Bring your little ones to Creative Tap and Creative Pop this spring term and let them try a relaxed dance class focused on experimentation and fun... #LeedsMums #BabyClassesLeeds #KidsClassesLeeds #KidsActivitiesLeeds #KidsDanceLeeds

Support a charity in 2026 and join our board of trustees! Experienced in the cultural sector and want to sit on our board? Looking to learn about governance in a supportive environment? We're looking for applications for trustee roles & our Trustee onboarding scheme. buff.ly/X0AZ6Zq

Does your child want to challenge themselves to something new in 2026? Why not try Saturday Superstars? 📷Bevan Cockerill, Drazen Priganica, David Lindsay #LeedsMums #BabyClassesLeeds #KidsClassesLeeds #KidsActivitiesLeeds #KidsDanceLeeds #KidsBalletLeeds

Never been in a dance studio before? Want to try something new in 2026? No problem! Many of our adult evening classes are catered to beginners including High Heels, Ballet, Cuban Salsa and Afro Dance. View the full timetable on our website: buff.ly/cpktxTo

Make 2026 the year you connect with more local artists at our Annual Artist Gathering on Friday 30 January! This free event includes Open Practice facilitated by Lewys Holt followed by conversation and a chance to learn about upcoming opportunities at Yorkshire Dance over some hot food.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Sending love from all of us at Yorkshire Dance. We are now closed for the festive period until Monday 5 January & look forward to dancing together again in 2026 ❄️

We are seeking passionate and dynamic individuals to join our Board of Trustees! We're looking for applications for trustee roles as well as re-launching our trustee onboarding scheme. Head to the link in our bio to find out more... #LeedsOpportunity #LeedsCharity #ArtsJobsLeeds #DanceJob

A dance class where making lots of noise is highly encouraged! Creative Tap is a part of our Saturday Superstars timetable for children aged 4-8. This fun, high energy class uses tapping, clapping and body percussion to create new dance routines to global rhythms.

Apply for our 2026/27 Dance Partner Project now! We are passionate about supporting dance artists who ask questions of themselves, their work and of the world. If you have a dance work in early development or an idea that fits this criteria, submit your criteria before 16 March 2026!

Festive frivolities have started here at Yorkshire Dance! Last week saw 2 Dance on festive sharing's in Bradford & Leeds, giving a chance for all our groups to come together to share routines they have been working on and to have a boogie! #BradfordDanceClass #Bradford2025 #UKCityOfCulture

Find out more about our new Dance in the North Co-Commission... As well as £12500 funding, the successful dance artist will receive mentoring, performance space & research and rehearsal residencies across the north of England. Head over to the opportunities page on our website to apply now!

Thank you to all our Saturday Superstars staff for another fab term. We look forward to getting back to it in the new year! Learn more about Saturday Superstars at the link in our bio. 📽️ Pocket Projects #LeedsMums #BabyClassesLeeds #KidsClassesLeeds #KidsActivitiesLeeds #KidsDanceLeeds

Are you an artist based in Yorkshire? Come along to our Annual Artist Gathering on 30 January 2026! This free event is an excellent opportunity to meet other artists in the local area and learn about what’s coming up at Yorkshire Dance over the next year. Book your place now: buff.ly/1phRi5W

Applications for FRESH 2026 close on Monday. Next year our youth dance festival takes place on 18 April in Leeds. Join youth dance groups from across Yorkshire for a day of workshops culminating in a live performance. Apply before 15 Dec 2025: buff.ly/YdgIj7j

It’s back! Applications are now open for our 2026/27 Dance Partner Projects. We are seeking new dance works or R&D opportunities to receive £3000 funding, research space, performance opportunities and more... Find out more: buff.ly/GozC7th Applications close 16 March 2026 📸 David Lindsay

Calling all dance makers in the North of England! We invite you to apply for a £12,500 co-commission supported by Dance in the North. Find out more: buff.ly/MerFKvn Applications close 2 March 2026 📸 David Lindsay

Reminder to all our Saturday Superstars! Weekly Classes will finish this Saturday 13 Dec. Our Spring term will resume on the 10 Jan 2026. If you haven’t booked your spot go ahead now by heading to our website: buff.ly/bF5Qc5g 📷Bevan Cockerill #LeedsMums #BabyClassesLeeds #KidsActivitiesLeeds

Roll Call! Take a look at our Evening timetable for Spring term 2026. We have great selection of classes on offer whether you are a total beginner, going back to old hobbies or are a seasoned pro. This week marks the last sessions for 2025 but classes will begin again on the 5th of January 2026.

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. #DanceArtist #YorkshireArtist #ArtistOpportunity #DanceOpportunity

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 #LeedsEvent #WhatsOnLeeds

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.

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

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 #DanceArtist #YorkshireArtist

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

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. #LeedsMums #BabyClassesLeeds #KidsClassesLeeds #KidsActivitiesLeeds #KidsDanceLeeds #KidsBalletLeeds

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.

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 #LeedsMums #BabyClassesLeeds #KidsActivitiesLeeds #KidsDanceLeeds #KidsBalletLeeds

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 #YorkshireDance #LeedsEvents #LeedsDance #DanceArtist #YorkshireArtist #LeedsArtist

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.

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 #DanceSchool #UDance #KidsDance #YorkshireYouthDance

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

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

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 #LeedsMums #BabyClassesLeeds #KidsClassesLeeds #KidsActivitiesLeeds #KidsDanceLeeds #KidsBalletLeeds

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

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 #LeedsMums #BabyClassesLeeds #KidsClassesLeeds #KidsActivitiesLeeds #KidsDanceLeeds #KidsBalletLeeds

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 #YorkshireDance #LeedsEvents #LeedsDance #DanceArtist #YorkshireArtist #LeedsArtist

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

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

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

Born in Mold in North Wales and raised in Scarborough, Lewys’ work combines improvisation with subtle wit to create innovative performances. Catch Lewys’ latest work-in-progress Falling Down on 21 Nov, 7.30pm at No Dress Code 📷 Tim Dunk

Does your work challenge perceptions around age, ageing and the body? Ageless Festival 2026 needs you! buff.ly/UYutY4U We are still seeking proposals from the UK with a particular interest in dance films, workshops and talks from different dance genres

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

Artist Alethia Antonia would like to connect with West Yorkshire based black women and black non-binary people to learn more about their experience and provide an opportunity for them to explore different ways of telling their own stories of feminine blackness, sisterhood and community.

There’s just two weeks left to submit your proposal for Ageless 2026. We are seeking dance performances, workshops and talks, from different genres which examine different attitudes to age, ageing and the body in the UK and around the world. Ageless 2026 takes place from 17 - 18 July.