Dance in the North is a network of northern dance organisations. Find out more about opportunities, resources and support for dance artists in the north of England.
Established in 2021, Dance in the North is an informal network of organisations based in the North West, Yorkshire and the North East who are committed to programming dance and supporting the development of independent dance artists and companies.
The network currently includes Yorkshire Dance, The Civic in Barnsley, CAST Theatre in Doncaster, Cheshire Dance, Culture Warrington, Dance City, Kala Sangam, Lancaster Arts, Lowry in Salford and Northern School of Contemporary Dance. We are working together to support the development of dance across the North of England.
The Dance in the North Guide for Artists provides information about what each dance organisation offers for artists in the north.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITY!
Calling all dance makers in the North of England!
We invite you to apply for a co-commission supported by Dance in the North – a consortium of dance organisations and venues who are committed to working together to enhance artist development, artist support and dance programming in the North of England.
This co-commission is offered to support the development of a new piece of dance performance, with an expectation that this will lead to public presentation during its development in 2026/27 at scratch nights.
Additionally, the successful artist/company, will engage with Dance in the North partners to explore presentation opportunities once the work is fully produced.
This pilot scheme offers a £12,500 co-commission supported by Yorkshire Dance, Cheshire Dance, Lancaster Arts, Dance City, Lowry.
The wider Dance in the North partnership will support the successful artist/company with advocacy and relationship development.
Summary of offer
Find out more and apply HERE.
