COLLIDE- Boys Dance Takeover 6th April 2018
 

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collide – boys dance takeover
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Friday 6th April 2018
11am - 3pm
Leeds City Centre

11 – 3pm

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Boys' dance is taking over Leeds city centre this Easter as NSCD presents COLLIDE- a free one day dance event specifically for boys.

From 11 – 3pm on Friday 6 April, Leeds will host over 30 all-male dance performances across 7 different city centre locations. There will be opportunities to take part in free dance workshops on the day too.

Coordinated by the Learning & Participation team at Northern School of Contemporary Dance, with funding from Leeds Inspired, the city-wide event aims to highlight the breadth of opportunities for male dancers in Leeds. Young men have been under-represented in community dance classes for too long and NSCD wants to change this.

 

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What will be happening?

There will be numerous opportunities to watch and participate in dance activity on the day. Passers-by in Leeds will be able to experience a range of dance styles from hip hop to contemporary, and from ballet to street.

Where can I see dance?

Catch dance performances at 7 different city centre locations on the day including:

  1. Victoria Leeds – outside John Lewis
  2. Victoria Quarter – near the Vicar Lane entrance
  3. Trinity Leeds – Outside the Apple Shop and near the bridge
  4. Brigatte – Near to Topshop
  5. Lands Lane – Outside WHSmith
  6. Dortmund Square – Outside Sainsbury’s
  7. Leeds City Kirkgate Market – Event space and varied spaces throughout the market

Who will be performing?

We are excited to welcome a diverse range of professional dance companies and community groups to perform:

Follow NSCD’s Learning and Participation team on Twitter and Instagram to see the full line up as the groups are announced.

Get involved!

4 workshops will take place in Kirkgate Market’s event space on the day:

  • 11- 11.30 – DAZL presents a workshop fusing street and contemporary dance styles

 

  • 12 – 12.30 –  Phoenix Dance Theatre’s ‘No Bounds’ group (for boys aged 8 – 12 years) holds a session for energetic and enthusiastic boys who want to develop and learn new dance skills.

 

  • 1 – 1.30 – NSCD’s Saturday School (for boys aged 7 -12 years) leads a session all about having fun, developing confidence and channelling energy into creativity. The workshop introduces young boys to contemporary dance techniques and creative work.

 

  • 2 – 2.30 – Kick Off Boys Dance Project (ages 12 – 18 years) delivers a workshop all about fusing different dance styles, from contemporary through to street; bring your energy with you!

 

Find out more:

On the day, visit our information hub at the event space in Kirkgate Market to find:

  • Schedules for performances and workshops
  • Information, advice and guidance on what dance is available for boys in Leeds

Follow:

Use #collideboys to join the conversation. Follow the day via Twitter and Instagram