Dance
AUDITION NOTICE: Are you a
talented dancer?
Do you love
to perform?
Come along and audition to join Cumbria’s newest Youth Dance Company
The audition is open to all
13-18 year olds and will be held on Sunday 16th May 10am to 4pm @ The Play Station, Penrith >>Download Poster >>Booking Form
CONTACTS
Emma Rowbotham 07792 330250 for classes in Copeland and Allerdale
Alison Horn 07765 917855 for classes in Carlisle and Eden
Amanda J Mortlock 01229 833228 for classes in Barrow
Helen Moffitt 01539 722833 ext 271 for classes in South Lakeland
Lynn Fade 01931 715546 for Dance Development across the County
Dance in Cumbria is experiencing an unprecedented period of investment and development
Cumbria County Council is part of NorthWestDance: The Lowry Youth Dance Partnership is a collective of organisations working in partnership with Youth Dance England and the Department for Children Schools and Families Music and Dance Scheme. Together we provide and champion high quality dance in all its forms, for all children, young people, and youth dance leaders throughout the region; promoting increased access to opportunities, raising standards and improving progression routes.
Cumbria County Council, with it's local partners, is aiming to:
- Increase participation for all
- Develop the local workforce
- Celebrate excellence in dance
- Make dance sustainable in Cumbria
Dance is for everyone whatever your need or ability
Not everyone wants to become a professional dancer, but dance as a hobby can contribute to your physical and mental health regardless of age, commitment or ability.
Visit the Artefacts website for more information about Dance in Cumbria.
Dance Champions is an exciting new venture which has been developed to support and encourage more people to be more active
Dance Champions is supported by the Physical Activity Alliance in partnership with the Department of Health. The Group is Chaired by Rod Aldridge OBE of The Aldridge Foundation.
A number of dancing celebrities including Arlene Philips, Lisa Snowdon and other celebs, have very kindly agreed to act as ambassadors for Dance Champions to help encourage dance for ALL.
DANCE CONNECT - Ulverston's Community Dance School. Classes available for 3-16yrs and adults workshops and Yummy Mummie courses.
The school is based at St Mary's School Hall, Victoria Road, Ulverston. Classes run in term time only. Professional tution in Jazz (street/commercial), Musical Theatre, Modern & Freestyle dance. No experience necessary. Just come along meet new friends, get fit and learn stylish and funky routines. Students get the chance to choreograph in class, perform in Dance Presentaions, Carnivals and Dance festivals. Dance Connect are also the hosts of The South Lakes Community Dance Festival, and perform at the Ulverston Schools Dance Platform and The Brewery Arts Dance Platform. Dance Connect are members of The National Dance Teachers Association and Equity. For more information contact the principal - Louise Walton - 01229 586377 - e-mail - danceconnect@hotmail.co.uk. or visit or website at www.danceconnect.org.uk
EMDP is the lead National Governing Body (NGB) for exercise, movement and dance. It is a not for profit organisation dedicated to the development of exercise, movement and dance provision throughout England and the UK. EMDP’s vision is to have ‘More people enjoying good health and well-being through exercise movement and dance – for life’.