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Discover upcoming dance opportunities with Inspire Youth Arts.
Led by a team of dynamic professional dance artists, the Inspire Youth Arts Dance Programme offers high-quality training, opportunities to develop choreography and inspiring performance experiences.
By exploring contemporary, ballet and commercial street styles through creative approaches, we offer:
- Creative freedom for young dancers to take the lead in developing their own choreography, with expert support that shapes their ideas
- Performance opportunities at professional theatres and festivals across the UK
- Inclusive practice - Inspire Youth Arts supports a number of inclusive dance groups and connects them to wider dance opportunities. We actively welcome young people with physical and/or learning disabilities and/or who are neurodivergent to take part
- Career pathways - our inclusive dance mentoring programme supports dancers to develop their skills and understanding, to pursue a career in dance
- Innovative experiences we work with national and critically acclaimed companies through exclusive workshops and commissioned projects
- Progression routes - through our partnership with FABRIC, we link dancers to the regional Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) and U.Dance, offering next steps for ambitious young artists
Our sessions run weekly during term time, for a range of experience levels and interests. Sessions are held at The Old Library and in venues across Nottinghamshire.
Curious to learn more? Get in touch - we’re always happy to chat before you join!
The Old Library, Mansfield
What is it? Ballet builds strong technique and movement skills for young dancers looking to explore or deepen their ballet practice. As the foundation of many dance styles, ballet opens the door to wider opportunities. We actively encourage young people with a physical and/or learning disability, and/or who are neurodivergent to take part.
When is it? Tuesdays during term time, 5pm - 6pm
Who is it for? Any young person aged 10-18 years old.
How much does it cost? £2 per session
Contact: Hayley Corah
Email: IYA@inspireculture.org.uk
Phone: 01623 644 377
What is it? MX Collective explores commercial street dance styles. Young dancers of all levels come together to create high-energy, show-stopping performances. Guided by a professional dance artist with stage and screen experience, the group hones both choreographic and technical skills while building confidence. Together, they craft dynamic routines for local and regional showcases. We actively encourage young people with a physical and/or learning disability, and/or who are neurodivergent to take part.
When is it? Mondays during term time, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Who is it for? Any young person aged 10-18 years old.
How much does it cost? £4 per session. First session is FREE!
Contact: Hayley Corah
Email: IYA@inspireculture.org.uk
Phone: 01623 644 377
What is it? Catapult Youth Dance Company blends creativity with contemporary dance, putting young dancers’ ideas at the forefront. Open to aspiring performers from across Nottinghamshire, the company builds technical skill, performance confidence, and a strong sense of teamwork. Guided by two professional dancers, Catapult Youth dance Company explore their creative ideas through dynamic, movement-led tasks and create original choreography. We actively encourage young people with a physical and/or learning disability, and/or who are neurodivergent to take part.
During the school holidays, members are invited to attend intensive workshops to create original choreography for performances at local and regional showcases.
When is it? Tuesdays during term time, 6pm - 8pm
Who is it for? Any young person aged 10-18 years old.
How much does it cost? £4 per week.
Contact: Hayley Corah
Email: IYA@inspireculture.org.uk
Phone: 01623 644 377
Other Locations
What is it? SANDance is a friendly inclusive dance group open to young people with a physical and/or learning disability, and/or who are neurodivergent. The group work with professional dancers and choreographers to explore contemporary dance styles and techniques; and work towards performance events across the year.
Where is it? Valley Leisure Centre, Worksop
When is it? Wednesdays during term time, 6pm - 7.45pm
Who is it for? Anyone aged 11-25 years old. No experience necessary just enthusiasm for dance and a willingness to learn new skills.
How much does it cost? FREE
Contact: Hayley Corah
Email: IYA@inspireculture.org.uk
Phone: 01623 644 377
What is it? Square Peg is a friendly inclusive dance group open to young people with a physical and/or learning disability, and/or who are neurodivergent. The group work with professional dancers and choreographers to explore contemporary dance styles and techniques; and work towards performance events across the year.
Where is it? MyPlace at the Westfield Folkhouse, Mansfield
When is it? Saturdays, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Who is it for? Anyone aged 13-25 years old. No experience necessary just enthusiasm for dance and a willingness to learn new skills.
How much does it cost? £3 per week
Contact: Hayley Corah
Email: IYA@inspireculture.org.uk
Phone: 01623 644 377
What is it? West Y is a friendly inclusive dance group open to young people with a physical and/or learning disability, and/or who are neurodivergent. The group work with professional dancers and choreographers to explore contemporary dance styles and techniques; and work towards performance events across the year.
Where is it? West Bridgford Young People's Centre
When is it? Wednesdays during term time, 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Who is it for? Anyone aged 13-25 years old. No experience necessary, just enthusiasim for dance and willingness to learn new skills.
How much does it cost? £2 per session
Contact: Hayley Corah
Email: IYA@inspireculture.org.uk
Phone: 01623 644 377
For more information about all groups, please contact Hayley Corah:
Email: IYA@inspireculture.org.uk
Phone: 01623 644 377
