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- Dec 21, 2019
2019 Yorkshire Schools Festival: Bigger, Better & Belting!
Central Hall, University of York, came alive across two weekends back in November. Across four packed days, children and young people from across the region came to perform at the 2019 Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival - a total of 1200 performers from 57 schools, colleges and community dance groups. From Barnsley to Thirsk, from Ingleton to Hull... the dance clans gathered to celebrate all that is youth dance in the region. THE LAUNCH Back in September we announced our 2019 t
- Nov 11, 2019
1200 young dancers take to the stage to reflect Yorkshire talent
Children and young people from 57 primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and community dance groups will take to the stage this weekend and next (16th/17th and 23rd/24th November) when they take part in the 2019 Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival at Central Hall, the University of York. Groups will be travelling from as far afield as Ingleton, Hull, Thirsk and Barnsley to take part. Their performances will have been developed through after-school clubs, during curriculum
- Sep 3, 2019
Volunteer at YSDF19 and be a part of something special!
We're looking for volunteers to help out at the Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival across the weekends of the 16th/17th and 23rd/24th November at Central Hall, University of York. Around 1200 dancers from 56 schools/groups will perform across the four days. A dedicated event team runs the festival but we're always keen to work with committed and enthusiastic volunteers to help us make the event as safe and enjoyable as possible. You'll need to be available between 1.00pm and 6.
- May 29, 2019
YSDF19 Schools, Colleges and Groups announced
The line up for the 2019 Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival has been announced... and this year's festival is set to be a bobby dazzler! 56 schools, colleges and groups will take to the stage across two weekends of dance - 16th/17th and 23rd/24th November - at Central Hall, University of York. New for 2019 Alongside 45 schools and groups that have taken part in YSDF in previous years, we're delighted to welcome 11 new performance groups for 2019: Dean Field Community Primary Sc
- Mar 30, 2019
Developing professionals @YSDF
We see the Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival as more than just a fantastic platform for children and young people to share and celebrate their talents and achievements. We're also keen to ensure that the teachers and artists coordinating their school or group's involvement in YSDF are able to access support, development and training opportunities. These opportunities are free and part of the registration fee. Each year, through the support of the York & North Yorkshire Dance H
- Feb 13, 2019
Meet the team...
We're a small but perfectly formed team drawn from a range of backgrounds and expertise. We share the same passion to make the Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival the best experience it can be for performers and audience. As well as a core team, there have been over 50 people and organisations that have helped us along the way. Thanks to you all. You can read the full list via the link below. READ MORE.. #YouthDance #Yorkshire #Dance #YSDF19 #YSDF #DanceMatters #Schools #College
- Jan 18, 2019
Hello 2019, we've been expecting you!
It only seems like yesterday when we descended upon Central Hall for two weekends back in November to marvel at the 56 schools, colleges and groups that took part in YSDF18. We felt honoured to watch 1200 young dancers perform to a total audience of over 2800 people. We were delighted that Rachael Maskell MP and the Lord Mayor of York and Civic Party were able to attend. 2018 was a big year for The Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival. It was the first time the event was extended
- Oct 26, 2018
Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival: Professional Development Day
Teachers and dance artists came together on Wednesday 24th October to take part in two professional development sessions. The day is part of Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival's commitment to develop and strengthen dance provision in schools and wider community settings and is free of charge to schools and groups participating in the Festival. Morning: The Collage of Dance The morning session was led by Dr John Connell and focused on dance delivery in primary settings. John spe
- Sep 21, 2018
York College Sponsor Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival
York College are sponsors of the 2018 Yorkshire School Dance Festival. They join Yorkshire Education and the York & North Yorkshire Dance Hub in supporting the development of the festival and its ambition to promote and develop dance for children and young people across the region. Emma Fawcett, Course Leader for Dance at York College says, “York College are thrilled to be supporting the festival this year in order to recognise and nurture the development of performing talent
- Sep 11, 2018
YSDF18 tickets on sale
Tickets for the 2018 Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival are now on sale and can be purchased through the Festival website. Tickets are priced at £7 adult and £6 child (plus a booking fee). Over the course of both weekends a total audience of around 2600 people will watch around 1200 young performers. The youngest dancer will be just 4 and the eldest 19. As well as being a fantastic event, YSDF is about promoting and highlighting progression in dance and theres a great range of
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