GET INVOLVED
DanceEast is so much more than a dance class facilitator and theatre venue. For over forty years we have been running a range of innovative community projects, working with local, national and international partners to improve people’s lives through dance. We find as much joy introducing people to dance for the first time as we do developing and refining skills in more experienced dancers.
CLASSES
We believe that everyone should be able to benefit from the vital and life-enhancing power of dance. Dance contributes to the wellbeing of the population and provides many ways to enhance physical and mental health.
Our classes are for any age and ability; you don’t need to be a dancer to join in, just have an enthusiasm to move.
Find out more about our classesCENTRE FOR ADVANCED TRAINING (CAT)
The DanceEast CAT provides high-quality dance training to young people aged 10 – 18 years who have exceptional potential and talent. This part-time pre-vocational programme covers core classes including contemporary, ballet, hip hop, health and creative studies.
Find out more about the CATCOMMUNITY PROJECTS
Working in the community, bringing people to the Jerwood DanceHouse and taking dance to people outside the DanceHouse, is core to why DanceEast exists in the first place. From our earliest days as Suffolk Dance, we have always worked to give as many people the opportunity to experience dance as possible, in Ipswich, Suffolk and beyond.
Read more about our community workEDUCATION
From regular weekly lessons streamed live into primary schools with our Digital Primaries programme, to one-off workshops such as our GCSE Dance Days, we are here to provide children and young people the opportunity to experience inclusive and life-affirming dance.
Read more about our education workARTIST SUPPORT
Artists are at the heart of our organisation and we are committed to supporting them in a number of ways, from diverse programming to financially backing some of the most exciting and talented choreographers in the country.
Discover more about Professional Development
