Youth Dance Company

What we offer…

Youth Dance Company offers young people (aged 11-16) the chance to:

  • Hone dance skills in contemporary, lyrical, and urban styles

  • Explore creative talents

  • Cultivate friendships with shared interests

  • Gain confidence through performances

  • Stay active and promote mental and physical well-being

Weekly classes during term time in Arthington (LS21), Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm, open to all experience levels. We prioritize your passion for dance, collaboration, and embracing new approaches.

Our approach fosters growth and skill development, while encouraging creative freedom in a supportive, safe environment. We believe in dance as a means of celebration and self-discovery, offering non-competitive performance opportunities.

Join us for various performances, workshops, projects, and trips led by experienced youth and community dance leaders, including guest teachers.

Recent youth dance activity has included performances at York Theatre Royal, Phoenix Dance Theatres Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Fresh Yorkshire Dance, Leeds Playhouse, Open Season and Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival.

Contact us to book a free taster session.

We can’t wait to dance with you!

  • “Youth dance helps me advance my dance skills and helps me become a more confident and creative person throughout my life. The people also support me through dance”

  • “A place where I can express myself and have fun”

  • “Very open place and makes me feel very welcome to be here. Where I can be myself with my friends”

  • “I Love youth dance because it makes me become a more confident person and everyone is so nice and funny”