We're pleased to announce Akshay Sharma as our Dance Partner for 2026-27. Akshay will work on a solo using movement and voice to explore themes of migration, queerness and placemaking. Dance Partners receive a £3,000 commission, residency space and producer support from our team.

Our wild and untamed Yorkshire landscape is a place to feel beautifully insignificant and magnificently connected. Inspired by the wild TC Howard and Company of People’s latest work invites us to imagine something different... a Wild Hope. 📆 11 July, 3.30pm 📍Leeds Playhouse 🎟️ Pay What You Can

“Robbie's always scaring us.” Hear from Company of People performers Robbie & Helen about their latest work Wild Hope. Can our untamed Yorkshire landscape, shaped over millennia, inspire an idea of something wild, a chance to imagine things differently...

Get to know our Ageless artists in this welcome event and throw some shapes on the dancefloor with your fellow festivalgoers. 📆 10 July, 10am 📍 Yorkshire Dance 🎟️ Available with our festival pass Book your Festival Pass now: buff.ly/m6yavuy #LeedsEvents #WhatsOnLeeds #DanceLeeds

Hannah & Toshi are here to tell us about the ecological themes running through ageless this year. Experience the work for yourself. There’s still 3 days to book an early bird festival pass and save 20%! Book now: buff.ly/m6yavuy #LeedsEvents #WhatsOnLeeds #DanceLeeds #LeedsDance

Grab your early bird Ageless festival pass and watch a retrospective of renowned choreographer, Jérôme Bel. This headline event, performed by Forced Entertainment’s Terry O’Connor, blends film, monologue and live performance in this unexpected evening of past creation and constant reinvention.

Colourful duvets, six intergenerational dancers, and live music by Me Lost Me create Abundance – a new dance performance by Lizzie Klotz that invites audiences to slow down, rest and reconnect. 📆 10 July, 15:00 📍Yorkshire Dance Book your Festival Pass: buff.ly/m6yavuy

Early bird festival passes are on sale for Ageless 2026. Join us 10-11 July in Leeds for a 2-day festival of dance reimagining age. Featuring dance performances, workshops and talks from Jérôme Bel, Abundance, Jo Fong, Susan Kempster, Mitul Sengupta and more... View the line up: buff.ly/4DhGOMf

Apply now for the 2026-27 Dance In The North Co-Commission offering a £12.5K fee, residency space, producer support and presentation opportunities. This pilot scheme is open to dance artists and companies based in the North. Deadline to apply 2 March 2026: buff.ly/82z6efw

Coming up for artists this month... 2 March is the deadline for applications for our Youth & Community Dance Trainee and Dance InThe North Co-Commission Apply now to become a Dance Partner in 2026-27. Finally make the most of our studio space this half term. Learn more: buff.ly/qaYOCJ4

There’s still plenty of time to apply for the 2026-27 Dance Partner Projects. Submit your application here: buff.ly/2nKMunn #DanceArtist #YorkshireArtist #ArtistOpportunity #CommissionArtists #ArtistCallOut #ContemporaryDance #ArtistCall

Only 1 more month left to apply for the 2026/27 Dance In the North Co-Commission. This fantastic opportunity is funded by partners of the Dance In The North Consortium and looks to enhance artist development, artist support and dance programming in the North of England.

It’s our Annual Artist Gathering tonight! We look forward to welcoming everyone for an evening of open practice, discussion and inspiration for the year ahead. Get your last minute tickets now: buff.ly/1phRi5W 📷 David Lindsay #DanceArtist #YorkshireArtist #ArtistOpportunity

What’s in it for you? Beyond the £3000 commission funding, our dance partners will receive... - Up to 3 weeks of research time in our studio. - Support from Yorkshire Dance’s artist development team. - Potential performance opportunities at annual scratch nights and encounters Festivals.

As a part of our Dance In The North Co-Commission the postholder will benefit from many more opportunities on top of the £12,500 commission. Apply here: buff.ly/n5MfkMP 📸 David Lindsay #DanceArtist #NorthernArtist #ArtistOpportunity #CommissionArtists #ArtistCallOut #DanceInTheNorth

Just one week to go until our 2026 Annual Artist Gathering! Join us for a night of dance, food, ideas & inspiration. Have you got your free ticket yet? Book now: buff.ly/1phRi5W #DanceArtist #YorkshireArtist #ArtistOpportunity #DanceOpportunity

Our Saturday Superstars Spring term is underway, but there's still time to give it a go! If your child is interested in relaxed and fun dance classes, get in touch to book a free taster session this Saturday buff.ly/bF5Qc5g The Spring term runs 10 Jan – 28 March 2026 📷Bevan Cockerill

There’s still time to join our adult evening classes for the Spring term! Led by independent tutors, our weekly timetable offers a great variety of dance styles for all abilities. 📅 The Spring term runs 5 January to 2 April 📍 Yorkshire Dance in Leeds city centre. 📷 Balbir Singh

Take a look at a previous Annual Artist Gathering! Join us this year on Friday 30 January to meet and connect with other local artists. Tickets are still available: buff.ly/1phRi5W 📽️ Jack Whitely #DanceArtist #YorkshireArtist #ArtistOpportunity #DanceOpportunity

Playing, dancing & learning all rolled into one! Our Saturday Superstars Parents and Tots session happens every Saturday at 9.15am. Follow the link in our bio for more info. #LeedsMums #BabyClassesLeeds #KidsClassesLeeds #KidsActivitiesLeeds #KidsDanceLeeds #KidsBalletLeeds

Give it up for TEMPO street crew! TEMPO meet weekly as part of our Saturday Superstars dance classes. If you’re interested in joining, get in touch and book a free taster session! 📽️ David Lindsay #LeedsMums #BabyClassesLeeds #KidsClassesLeeds #KidsActivitiesLeeds #KidsDanceLeeds

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 ❄️