Cheshire Dance

DS Dance Winsford (Spring Term)
2025-01-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Cheshire Dance: Winsford Library, Winsford Library, High Street, Winsford, CW72AS, United Kingdom
DS Dance Winsford is a dance group for people with Downs Syndrome, run in partnership with Down Syndrome Cheshire.
Come along to make friends and have fun.
Join us every Tuesday evening (Term Time Only) from 5.30pm-6.30pm at Winsford Library, CW7 2AS.
To attend, contact: rebecca@dscheshire.org.uk
For information: www.dscheshire.org.uk

The Spotlight Project (Spring Term)
2025-01-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-11 19:00 - 20:30 | New Images Youth Centre, Nixon Drive, Winsford, CW7 2HG, United Kingdom
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 or fitness sessions every Tuesday evening.
Dance & Movement runs from 7pm-8.30pm.
Fitness is from 7pm-8pm.
No booking needed, just come along to take part in the activities that interest YOU.
The Spotlight Project is the chance to try something new, meet new people, get active and have fun. Beginners welcome, this group is for all abilities and high school ages.
All sessions are FREE! What’s more, there’ll be snacks, time for chats and the opportunity to do something different on a Tuesday night at New Images, Winsford Youth & Community Forum.
For any questions or queries, pop over a message to classes@cheshiredance.org.

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Dance to Health Crewe (Summer Term)
2025-01-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | St Andrews Church, St Andrew's Church,, Bedford Street, Crewe, CW2 6LE, United Kingdom
Fun and effective movement classes for over 55s for those who have had or are at risk of falls.
Join our fun and friendly sessions led by highly qualified dance instructors.
Every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm at St Andrew’s Church, Bedford Street Crewe CW2 6LE.
No need to book, just turn up!
Only £3 per session, cash or card payment accepted.
For more information, contact Bettina on 07780 531 681 or email: bettinacarpi@hotmail.com
Benefits of Dance to Health:
• Reduces falls by up to 58%
• Fewer aches and pains
• Increases independence and quality of life

NB: Dance to Health is an established falls-prevention dance programme that combines verified strength and balance exercises with the creativity, expression and energy of dance.

Balanço na Ginga Capoeira (Kids) - Spring Term
2025-01-29 16:30 - 17:15, 2025-02-05 16:30 - 17:15 | Unity Centre, 17 Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN, United Kingdom
Capoeira for Kids
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form which mixes martial arts, dance, acrobatics and music. This class looks to build confidence and self-esteem in children aged 5-7.
Come along, make friends & have fun, every Wednesday afternoon from 4.30pm to 5.15pm at The Unity Centre, 17 Cuppin Street, Chester CH1 2BN.
All abilities welcome. Pay per session: £6 (Cash or card accepted)

To book your place, email: piolhocapu@hotmail.com. Subsequently please register your child’s details here.

Dope Development (Spring Term)
2025-01-29 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-02-05 16:30 - 18:00 | Crewe, Crewe Lyceum Theatre, Crewe, CW1 2DA, United Kingdom
Hip Hop dance classes for boys aged 8-15 at Crewe Lyceum Theatre in Cheshire.
Learn, train, develop, grow and perform!

Wednesdays 4.30-6pm, term time only.
First Session, free; subsequent sessions, £7. (“Pay as you Dance”).

About the Sessions:
Dope Male Performance Co. is a Crewe based, professional hip – hop influenced performance group founded by choreographer Jack Robinson in 2012. Company highlights to date including site – based Olympic Torch Performances, National UDance platforms, Big Up North Dance Theatre Festival & NOW Northwich.
DMPC offer classes for boys from ages 8 to young adults & with opportunities for national performances & progression routes into the professional company, this emerging dance company is rapidly gaining recognition right across the UK.
Find out more at: www.dopemaleperformancecompany.co.uk or message us here to book a spot.

DS Dance Warrington (Spring Term)
2025-01-29 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Pyramid Arts Centre, Palmyra Square, Warrington, WA1 1BL, United Kingdom
DS Dance Warrington is a dance group for people with Downs Syndrome, run in partnership with Down Syndrome Cheshire.
Come along to make friends and have fun.
Join us every Wednesday evening from 5.30pm-6.30pm (Term Time Only) at Pyramid Arts Centre, WA1 1BL.
To attend, contact: rebecca@dscheshire.org.uk
For information: www.dscheshire.org.uk

Balanço na Ginga Capoeira (Spring Term Wednesdays)
2025-01-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Unity Centre, 17 Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN, United Kingdom
Capoeira for Adults
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form which mixes martial arts, dance, acrobatics and music. It is an exciting way to develop fitness and coordination as well as increase confidence and self-esteem.

Regardless of your fitness level, experience or age, or whether you are simply interested in trying something new, then this is for you. Come along to learn more about this beautiful art form on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm at The Unity Centre, 17 Cuppin Street, Chester CH1 2BN
All levels welcome. Pay per session: £9 (Cash or card accepted)
Book your place at: piolhocapu@hotmail.com and subsequently register your details by filling in this form.

Keep On Dancing Vicars Cross (Spring Term)
2025-01-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-06 11:30 - 12:30 | Vicars Cross Community Centre, Thackeray Drive,, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LU, United Kingdom
Keep On Dancing – Vicars Cross
Join us at Vicars Cross Community Centre!
Dance & movement classes for ages 50+. Meet others, get active and have fun in a small and friendly class for all abilities. No experience needed!
Book online or just show up- come along and join the fun!
Only £5 per class. Card and cash payments accepted.
Thursdays 11.30am – 12.30pm
Vicars Cross Community Centre, Thackeray Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LU.

Please get in touch if any questions, call 01606 861770 or email us at hello@cheshiredance.org.

Introduction to Dance and Disability Practice
2025-01-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-06 11:30 - 12:30 | Vicars Cross Community Centre, Thackeray Drive,, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LU, United Kingdom
Join us at our next CPD day – ‘Introduction to Dance and Disability Practice’
With Emma Thomas and Ben Wilson
Tue 13 May, 9:30am till 4pm, at Storyhouse Chester
A day for those with little or no experience of dance and disability practice or those wishing to refresh skills and gain new insights.
ABOUT THE DAY
Co-led by Emma Thomas (Cheshire Dance), and Ben Wilson (Cheshire Dance Associate Artist), the day will cover a variety of elements including creative practice in disability contexts, use of language and communication skills, understanding behaviour and more.
Ben is a dance artist with Downs Syndrome who will share his own experiences of learning and working in dance as well as leading some movement experiences for attendees. His invaluable insight into dance and disability practice elevates this training and provides an opportunity for any dance artist to further develop their practice and gain new insights.
For more info around Cheshire Dance’s work in dance and disability, click here.
BOOKING AND INFO
Date: Tuesday 13 May 2025
Times: 9:30 – 4pm
Venue: Storyhouse, Chester
Cost: FREE for Freelance Artists/ those not in employment/ students, £25 for employed or in receipt of regular wage
Number of places: 20
*CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE!*

DS Dance Chester (Spring Term)
2025-01-30 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Parade Enterprise Centre, 51 The Parade, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5HW, United Kingdom
DS Dance Chester is a dance group for people with Downs Syndrome, run in partnership with Downs Syndrome Cheshire.
Come along, have fun and make friends – everyone is welcome!
Thursday evenings from 5-6pm (Term Time only) at The Parade Enterprise Centre, Blacon, Chester CH1 5HW.
To attend, contact: rebecca@dscheshire.org.uk
For information: www.dscheshire.org.uk

MM Dance Neston (Spring Term)
2025-02-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Neston Methodist Church, 10A Liverpool Rd, Neston, CH64 3RP, United Kingdom
Contemporary dance classes for ages 50+. Meet others, get active and have fun in a sociable and friendly session for all abilities.
No experience needed – comfortable clothing advisable.
Book online or just show up- come along and join the fun!
Only £5 per class. Card and cash payments accepted.
Mondays, 11am-12noon
Neston Methodist Church, 10A Liverpool Rd, Neston CH64 3RA.

Please get in touch if any questions, call 01606 861770 or email us at classes@cheshiredance.org.

Keep on Dancing at Storyhouse (Spring Term)
2025-02-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Storyhouse, Hunter St, Chester, CH1 2AR, United Kingdom
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 the weekly sessions you will be inspired by events, activities and shows happening in the wider Storyhouse programme and will become immersed in the Storyhouse community.
The sessions take place in ‘The Studio’ by Storyhouse on Northgate Street every Monday from 2-3pm.
No need to book, just come along and join the fun!
Only £5 per class. Card and cash payments accepted

For more information or to chat with us about these sessions, please call 01606 861 770 or drop us an email at: classes@cheshiredance.org

Balanço na Ginga Capoeira (Spring Term Mondays)
2025-02-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Unity Centre, 17 Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN, United Kingdom
Capoeira for Adults!
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form which mixes martial arts, dance, acrobatics and music. It is an exciting way to develop fitness and coordination as well as increase confidence and self-esteem.

Regardless of your fitness level, experience or age, or whether you are simply interested in trying something new, then this is for you. Come along to learn more about this beautiful art form on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm at The Unity Centre, 17 Cuppin Street, Chester CH1 2BN
All levels welcome. Pay per session: £9 (Cash or card payment accepted)
Book your place at: piolhocapu@hotmail.com and subsequently register your details by filling in this form.

Move & Connect Chester (Spring Term)
2025-02-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Storyhouse, Hunter St, Chester, CH1 2AR, United Kingdom
Chester Community Class
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 be led by experienced Chester based professional dance artists with a focus on making these sessions fun, inclusive and accessible for all.
Please come and join us and bring a friend – alternate Tuesdays at Storyhouse (Studio).
All sessions are from 9.30 am – 11.00 am.
Cost: £3/£5/£8 depending on your individual circumstances- cash or card accepted on the day!

If you enjoy moving and connecting with others, then this class is for you!
For more information, contact Bettina Carpi at: bettinacarpi@hotmail.com.
