Getting LYDC to Birmingham Just over a week ago, we proudly announced that the Ludus Youth Dance Company (LYDC) has been successful in being selected, from talented youth dance companies across the UK, to represent the North West and perform at the National U Dance Festival 2017 at the Birmingham Hippodrome from 13th to 16th
What is IDAHOT? Today (17th May) is a worldwide celebration of sexual and gender diversities. IDAHOT was created in 2004 to ‘draw the attention of policymakers, opinion leaders, social movements, the public and the media to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTI people internationally’. The day represents an annual landmark to draw the attention
At the North West Cultural Education Awards, organised by Curious Minds in April, Ludus Dance was proud to be listed among the awards finalists at the prestigious event at the Preston Guild Hall. About the Awards The event ‘shone a light on best practice’, and those who have gone ‘above and beyond’ in their work,
Exercise and endorphins When we’re exercising and moving about, doing any physical activity, the body releases endorphins that make us feel good. And our physical wellbeing helps our mental wellbeing too – it’s a fact. Exercise releases the neurotransmitter, endorphins that serve to alleviate stress and. You will probably have noticed that an exercise class,
Ludus Dance is looking to recruit a Creative Producer. The deadline for applications is 10am on Wednesday 31st May. Are you an experienced and creative dance professional with a strong artistic vision for developing dance? Can you lead a team of experienced dance professionals to develop and deliver successful participatory projects of the highest quality? Yes?
Ludus Dance is delighted to announce that LYDC, their flagship youth dance company, has been selected to perform in the New Dimensions strand of the U Dance National Festival. They will perform their newest work Back to the Workhouse? choreographed by Lindsey Brocklebank. The piece is a topical dance theatre work aimed at engaging young
It’s mental health awareness week This week, the 8th to 14th May, is Mental Health Awareness Week which aims to educate and increase awareness on mental wellbeing. So we thought it would be fitting to look back on some of the work Ludus Dance has done to support children and young people with mental health
5 Rhythms Drop in Class: Friday 9th June, 7pm – 9.15pm 5 rhythms is a creative and dynamic movement practice with no steps to learn. In this class we’ll follow our feet into the beat, releasing the dancer that lives in every one of us. Every body welcome including experienced dancers, newcomers and people with
Saturday 10 June 2017 13.00-17.00 Where: The Dancehouse, Manchester Age suitability: Dancers aged 16-18 or up to 24 if deaf of disabled with experience in any dance style Cost: Free Book Now: www.nydc.org.uk/workshop National Youth Dance Company creates and performs innovative and influential dance, bringing together the most talent young dancers from across England to work
Ludus Dance are looking to recruit a new General Assistant. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 2nd May. Do you have great organisational and administrative skills? Are you experienced in a range of IT applications – Word, Excel etc? Are you outcome focused, proactive and get things done? Yes? Then Ludus Dance needs you! You