Let’s talk about young people’s mental health. In 2017 we supported Hawk Dance Theatre with space and time to help them research and develop a new performance work which was initially created with men’s mental health in mind. Subsequent HandsON test shows demonstrated its wider appeal, speaking on behalf of and resonating with a variety
We are seeking a new Marketing Officer to complement a small but passionate team. The ideal applicant will have substantial marketing experience, preferably within an arts or charitable context. We are looking for someone creative, outcome focused, personable, proactive, a strategic thinker with strong digital and design skills. The Marketing Officer plays an important role
We’re proud to announce that our status as an Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio (NPO) organisation will continue from 2018-22. This means that Ludus Dance is one of five dance organisations across the North West that will continue to receive financial support from ACE over their next four-year funding period. To achieve this, earlier
Journey of a Lancashire Soldier film selected for National U Dance Festival Ludus Dance and the Chorley Boys dance company are celebrating the news that their Journey of a Lancashire Soldier film has been selected by One Dance UK to be shared as part of the National U Dance Festival, which takes place in Birmingham
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,
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