CLASSES

“I enjoy the weekly exercise and the challenge of stretching myself, the chance to push my mind and body.” – previous class participant

Dance has such a variety of incredible benefits for both your physical and mental health. It’s not only a powerful artistic tool for self-expression, discovery and fulfilment, but also a tool to unite people and communities, contributing to the wellbeing of the population and providing many ways to enhance physical and mental health.

Our classes are for everyone of any age and ability; you don’t have to be a dancer to join in, you just need the enthusiasm to move with us. It’s not about getting it right or working towards grades, instead our classes focus more on exploring the joy of dance and movement in a social class where you’ll meet friends, boost your serotonin levels and explore new movement.

“I enjoy the social aspect and element of fun.” – previous class participant

DANCEEAST BURSARY FUND

The DanceEast Bursary Fund is an access scheme to provide children and young people in Ipswich with free places in our classes and school holiday activity, so that all children and young people can experience the joyful benefits of dance.

The Fund provides children and young people from 0-16 years with a free place for one term (10 weeks) in one of our dance classes. The fund is intended for young people from low-income households who love to dance or would like to try dance for the first time and who would otherwise not be able to afford a term’s worth of dance activity.

For more information on eligibility and the classes available, click here.

FOR CHILDREN

• Dance for Tots – a creative, fun and stimulating space to introduce your little ones to the joy of dance. Join in the fun with them and share the magic of exploring movement together.
• Creative Dance – a fantastic introduction to contemporary dance and movement, encouraging children to be creative and imaginative whilst using a range of tools and exercises to explore the foundations of contemporary dance, safe practice and technique.
• Springboard Juniors – our fun, friendly and inclusive Springboard class gives participants with additional needs the opportunity to move and explore, using dance as a tool to develop skills.

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

• Hip Hop – discover the upbeat energy of Hip Hop Dance! Learn the foundations, build new skills and learn new tricks.
• Youth Contemporary – improve your contemporary technique whilst developing choreographic skills through creative tasks.

FOR ADULTS

• Mummy Movers – Mummy Movers invites parents with babies in slings to rediscover their groove through the sheer joy of dance. Connect with your baby whilst letting loose on the dance floor.
• Ballet – develop your ballet technique, muscular strength and flexibility whilst improving core strength, posture and coordination.
• Contemporary – improve your stamina, strength and flexibility with our contemporary class, using breath to initiate and find a sense of flow through your movement.
• Ashtanga Yoga – Ashtanga Yoga is a sequence of postures that is energetic and synchronises breath with movement.
• Hip Hop – discover the upbeat energy of Hip Hop Dance! Learn the foundations, build new skills and learn new tricks.
• Hatha Yoga – Hatha Yoga classes are thoughtfully sequenced, combining yoga poses, breath work and blissful relaxation, with an overall focus on wellbeing.
• Pilates – Pilates can help improve both your strength and flexibility. The class begins with a series of basic movements and you will be talked through the breathing, working through your whole body.
• Springboard – our fun, friendly and inclusive Springboard class gives participants with additional needs the opportunity to move and explore, using dance as a tool to develop skills.

Find out current term dates, prices and more here.