27 May 2026
Do you work in dance with young people or adults with additional needs? Whether you’re a dance teacher, artist, workshop leader, facilitator or project manager - safeguarding is your responsibility, and keeping yourself and your participants safe is your duty. Our Safeguarding Training Workshop is designed to help you understand and feel comfortable and confident […]
Inquiring Bodies is an event by dance artists, for dance artists, which creates a mutually supportive environment for exploration and open dialogue. We aim to create a safe and supportive space where both participant artists and Guest Artists can offer, share and investigate together. For 2026, we welcome Jo Fong as our Guest Artist. ABOUT […]
This course is designed to give you the essential skills and confidence to respond effectively in a crisis. You’ll learn how to handle a wide range of workplace incidents. It will cover a combination of hands-on activities with theoretical learning to solidify your understanding of first aid principles and gain the confidence needed to respond […]
Dive into the styles and culture of hip hop dance with Cheshire Dance in this FREE workshop day for boys ages 8+! A fun and engaging day to discover where the world of hip hop emerged from and find out where it’s going. From Breaking and Popping, to Grooves, Graffiti and music… see the foundations […]
Cheshire Dance are excited to be holding and facilitating our CPD 'Introduction to Dance with People with PMLD' for Frozen Light Theatre in Norwich. This one day professional development workshop shares our approaches to dancing one to one with people with PMLD. People with Profound and multiple learning disabilities are non-verbal, sensory specialists with idiosyncratic […]
Little Lights - Launching This Spring! We’re excited to introduce Little Lights, a brand-new dance project starting this Spring! Born from our Spotlight Project, this 6-week programme will run from 28th April to 9th June and is designed for children aged 8–10 years. Sessions will be co-led by the Cheshire Dance team, and our Spotlight […]
Join our Dance Able workshop at Kaleidoscope 2026! This inclusive dance workshop is specially designed for children and young people (age 11+) with learning disabilities. Led by experienced facilitators from Cheshire Dance, the session welcomes participants from existing Dance Able groups (Winsford and Chester), along with any new attendees who would like to join in! Together, we’ll explore dance, choreography, improvisation and games in a fun, supportive environment. This is […]
Wanna Dance? Creative Jams are creative spaces where people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) can come together with dancers and live musicians to explore improvised movement and music. These group sessions focus on following the interests of the participants and are largely non-verbal. Unique movement, sound and relationships can emerge from each different session, sometimes sensitive, subtle, quiet and small, and at other times wild, energetic, loud and expansive, and […]
Capoeira for home education! A session from Cheshire Dance for all primary schools ages who learn outside of mainstream education. Capoeira sessions that explore the Brazilian artform that mixes martial arts with dance, acrobatics and music. Pay per session (£5 only). No sign up fees or contracts; all abilities welcome. Term Time only, Mondays 10-11am […]
Open Level Contemporary Dance Classes in Chester. Everyone welcome, classes are accessible to all level, abilities and experiences. Ranging from guided improvisation to more formal dance exercises, we awaken our bodies to find ease and flow, to listen to sensations within and to play with the physical possibilities and personal expressions that arise. Classes will […]
Dance sessions at Blacon Enterprise Centre for young people with learning disabilities age 11+, exploring dance, choreography, improvisation and creation! Come and join us, Thursdays, 5-6pm from January 7th 2026. Everyone welcome- pay £5 on the day. No need to book! For any questions or a friendly chat, email lesya@cheshiredance.org.
A brand new class for boys and young males ages 12 to 18 years old. This class will begin in January 2026 at the Blacon Enterprise Centre, Blacon. Thursdays 7pm till 8pm and is FREE. Email emma@cheshiredance.org for more information! Visit the NEXUS website here for more information on the whole programme, proudly funded by […]
Cheshire Dance in partnership with Storyhouse brings you Keep on Dancing - a weekly dance session as part of Storyhouse Elders, a series of events celebrating ageing creatively. This new community will give you a special opportunity to work with us to learn, rehearse and collaborate. PLUS, there'll be some great performance opportunities too. In […]
Live Well Dance - Hazelmere Join us at Hazelmere, Winsford! Dance & movement classes for ages 50+. Join us to have fun, get active and meet others with an hour of moving and dancing for health and falls prevention. No experience needed! No need to book, just show up- come along and join the fun! […]
Calling all Young People in Winsford aged 11-18! Join us for The Spotlight Project – fun, friendly and active sessions to get you moving. Take part in dance & movement workshops every Tuesday evening, 7pm-8:30pm The Spotlight Project is the chance to try something new, meet new people, get active and have fun. Beginners welcome, […]
