Community committee DAZL Gets Inner East Community Committee Funding Support 2016-17 DAZL receives funding from Inner East Community Committee to support our Inner East Program and a new session in Seacroft. The aim of the program is to improve physical activity, health and well-being in children and young people from Inner East Leeds. Weekly program DAZL Xplode at Kentmeare Community Centre, Seacroft – 5-6pm every Tuesday (6-11years) £1 per class (Fun Streetdance class) DAZL Inspire at Dame Waterman Centre, Gipton – 5-6pm every Tuesdays (3-6yrs & 7-11yrs) £2 per class (Hip-Hop Competition Teams) DAZL Xplode at Richmond Hill Community Centre, Burmantofts – 5-6pm every Tuesday (6 -12years) £FREE Class (Fun Urban Dance Class) DAZL Inspire at Ebor Gardens Community Centre, Burmantofts – 4.30pm-6pm every Wednesdays (9-16yrs & Adults 18+) £2 per class (Hip-Hop Competition Team) DAZL Xplode at Denis Healey Community Centre, Seacroft – 4.30-5.30pm every Thursday (6-11years) £FREE class (Fun Urban Dance Class) DAZL Inspire at Dame Waterman Centre, Gipton – 4.30-6.30pm every Fridays (3-6yrs & 7-11yrs & 11-17years) £2 per class (Cheerdance Technique & Cheerdance Competition Teams) The Groups will meet weekly but also have the opportunity to take part in a summer intensive project. The projects are aimed at young people aged 6-17 years across Inner East Leeds and will be performing in the many local galas this summer including -Burmantofts, Seacroft and Lark In The Park Galas. For more details on these sessions you can visit the BREEZE Website http://www.breezeleeds.org/creativenetworks/Pages/Dance.aspx you can also find all info on DAZL Website www.dazl.org.uk or email [email protected] social media @DAZL_Leeds twitter & Like Dance Action Zone Leeds on Facebook
DAZL – VINE Inclusive Cheerdance at Northern Ballets #Expressions16
DAZL – VINE Inclusive Cheerdance at Northern Ballets #Expressions16 The young disabled adults who DAZL work with weekly had the chance to perform at the Stanley and Audrey Burton Theatre part of Northern Ballets Expressions 2016. The learners who attend the Vine education service were joined by other inclusive dance companies from across the country. Vine is an education service for young people aged 19 to 25 who have a variety of complex needs including physical, learning and health needs. It is provided by Leeds City Council in partnership with Leeds City College. DAZL have had a 5 year partnership with VINE using dance as not only physical activity but to meet the educational outcomes of their individual learning programs. The dancers have been working with DAZL Dance Development Officer – Vicky Mawson and Assistant Chrisie Emmonds, they participant in dance once a week and the feedback from all the students/ support workers/ staff is that cheerdance program has improved the young dancers concentration and mobility. We are looking forward to the future and seeing how we can evolved this program We must say thank you to the wonderful Northern Ballet for inviting the group to perform and inspiring us all with such a fantastic program of dance. For more information you can follow us on the social media below. Dance Action Zone Leeds Facebook   @DAZL_Leeds Twitter
DAZL take part in workshop with VERVE
DAZL take part in workshop with VERVE The young people from Dance Action Zone Leeds had a FREE opportunity hosted by the Northern School Of Contemporary Dance, VERVE Dance Company. The 25 young dancers from DAZL had the opportunity to work with the companies dancers in a contemporary dance workshop. We are extremely grateful to learning and participation team for this workshop and also enabling the young people to experience the schools environment. For more information and pictures you can follow us on the social media below Dance Action Zone Leeds Facebook   @DAZL_Leeds Twitter
DAZL, Wayne Sables Summer – “4 Days, 4 Films, 1 Project”
4 Days, 4 Films, 1 Project DAZL have team up with Wayne Sables Project for a DAZLing Summer Film week 15th-18th August 2016. This project is supported by the Leeds City Council Inner South Community Committee & Leeds City Council Outer South Community Committee We will be creating a dance film each day for 4 days, 9am-3pm. This work will be showcased at the DAZL Show later in the year. The Cost of the Project is £3 per day Monday 15th August – Tingley Youth and Community Centre, 7-13years from 9am-3pm Tuesday 16th August – Rothwell Scout HQ 7-13years from 9am-3pm) Wednesday 17th August – Cottingley Community Centre, 7-13years from 9am-3pm) Thursday 18th August 2016 – South Leeds Youth Hub, 7-19years from 9am-3pm Contact [email protected] for more information or call 07519018675 Please click here for PDF Link Dance and Film Project Summer August 16 You can follow us on the social media below Dance Action Zone Leeds Facebook   @DAZL_Leeds Twitter
DAZL #Active4Life Summer Program 2016 for 5-12years
Hi All Attached is the DAZL #Active4Life Summer Program 2016 for 5-12years, this will be based at the South Leeds Youth Hub. Starting at10am – 2.30pm each day, £5 per day or £20 for the week with a Breeze Leeds Card. We only have 30 places so please book a.s.a.p Take part in Dance and Creative sessions which includ crafts, cooking and arts workshops. We also have MultiSports with Active Clubs Experience boys and girls aged 5-12years welcome Please keep and share via Facebook/ twitter for more information contact community will also Text you all and send flyer via whatsapp etc. Supported by Leeds City Council Inner South Community Committee Please click here for PDF Link DAZL Summer Active 4 Life Creative Camps August 16 You can follow us on the social media below Dance Action Zone Leeds Facebook   @DAZL_Leeds Twitter
DAZL Diamonds, Boys & Mums Summer Hip-Hop Intensive 2016
Hi All Attached is the DAZL Diamonds, Boys and Mums Hip-Hop Intensive Summer, this will be 1st-4th August 2016 but we will still have our regular cheerdance and hip-hop and Senior/ Junior Youth Companies (contemporary) classes Weekly classes as normal on the following weeks W/C 25th July W/C 1st August W/C 8th August W/C 15th August Please keep and share via Facebook/ twitter – for further information contact Chrisie 07519018675 or email [email protected] Click here for flyer DAZL Diamonds Hip Hop summer intensive aug Program 16 Regards You can follow us on the social media below Dance Action Zone Leeds Facebook   @DAZL_Leeds Twitter
DAZL work with Joss Arnott part of SURGE
DAZL Youth Dance Company work with Joss Arnott DAZL along with Momentun Youth Dance will be performing alongside other groups from across the Yorkshire region part of an evening of dance created by Joss Arnott, The event is titled Surge. SURGE is a mixed bill programme of high quality youth and pre-professional dance from across Kirklees and wider Yorkshire, celebrating versatile young talent in various dance genres. Curated by Joss Arnott Dance, the Lawrence Batley Theatre’s resident dance company, SURGE is an evening celebrating the talented youth from across West Yorkshire showcasing adrenaline fueled works by Joss Arnott and the young artists involved. Expect an evening of exciting and high quality performances from the next generation of talented dancers from across the region. Supported using public funding from Arts Council England and supported by the Lawrence Batley Theatre and Kirklees Council. Joss Arnott Dance is committed to delivering bespoke, high quality educational activity to primary-undergraduate level students of all ages and abilities. These
 are all tailor-made to meet each and every individual need, involving all participants to engage with dance and work closely with a professional company. Thursday, 14 July 2016 – 7:30pm Main stage, 7.30pm Tickets: £7 / £5 concessions Joss Arnott Dance – CLICK HERE
DAZL is part of World Triathlon Series Leeds with Rio Themed FlashMob
DAZL is part of World Triathlon Series Leeds with Rio Themed FlashMob DAZL Young People from across South & East Leeds area took to the streets of Leeds City Centre Sunday 12th June with a fantastic FlashMob for ‪#‎WTSLeeds‬ choreographed with the spirit of Rio firmly on her mind by Vicky Mawson the DAZL Dance Development Officer. The young people from Dance Action Zone Leeds perform their Flash mob on Brigget Leeds as well as later performance in front of the Leeds Town Hall. The had the privilege of also been involved in the procession along with a carnival troop and a male bagpipes troop. Other performances on the day was by our friend from RJC Dance and the Phoenix Youth Dance Academy. This was a wonderful event for the young people to be involved in but also fantastic for the city which is really pushing for Leeds to be the European capital of culture 2023
DAZL Seniors perform at Tingley Athletics FC for Macmillan Cancer Charity Event
DAZL Seniors perform at Tingley Athletics FC for Macmillan Cancer Charity Event DAZL Seniors Cheerdance and Hip-Hop Crew wowed the audiences at Tingley Athletics. This was a wonderful charity event in memory of Jimmy Wainwright, packed with entertainment and major charity football match. This was an extremely successful event raising over £4000 for Macmillan cancer support – we feel extremely privileged to have been able to support this event.Â
DAZL Supports Elderly at Sharp Lane Community Group
DAZL Supports Elderly at Sharp Lane Community Group DAZL South Leeds Cheerdance & Hip-Hop Academy the DAZL Diamonds took to Sharp Lane Community Centre, Cranmore Grove for the queens 90th Birthday bash. The event was hosted by the Sharp Lane Community group for the elderly, the day was full of performances, tombola, raffles, bun stalls and lots of wonderful food. We had 49 young dancers ages 3-12 years entertain the community and particularly the ladies and gentlemen from the local elder sheltered accommodation. The event was supported by local Middleton Park Ward Councillors Kim Groves, Paul Truswell and Leader of Leeds City Council Judith Blake. The event organisation Christine Thompson who also happens to be a local sheltered accommodation resident made the whole thing happen and on behalf of the families at Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL) we thank her for inviting us and for a wonderful day. Through the sale of buns, clothes, raffle and a tombola we helped raise £300 which will support the elderly who often only get out to the community centre to go out for the day on a trip to the coast. for more information on Sharp Lane Community Group visit their FACEBOOK Page or TWITTER @SharpLaneCom
