DAZL Junior Dance Company travelled to Horizon College in Barnsley on Sunday 29th January to not just perform their new work Implode! but to perform as a group for the first time since beginning back in September 2016. In just 5 short months the young people who the majority of them had never done contemporary dance before worked intensively with Natasha Smith, a recent graduate from Northern School of Contemporary Dance to create a piece of work which was emotional, intense and opened the audiences eyes to the world of mental health in young people. Throughout the day the group took part in a variety of workshops within the college including a contemporary dance workshop, a street dance workshop and a social media experience workshop which allowed the young people to interact with other youth groups attending the platform. After the Finale workshop it was time to get ready for the show, costumes on hair up, the girls were ready to put on a great show. Being one of the youngest youth companies there and opening the show, they showed huge amounts of bravery, professionalism and absolutely blew the audience away with their powerful performance. We are now awaiting a decision from the FRESH 2017 panel and will find out at the end of February if they were chosen to perform at West Yorkshire Playhouse on Saturday 1st April. https://www.facebook.com/danceactionzoneleeds/
DAZL in West Leeds!
DAZL have recently received some funding to run dance sessions in the Farnley and Wortley areas from the Outer West Community Committee with support of the local Councillors Ann Blackburn, David Blackburn and Terry Wilford. The sessions are growing in numbers each week and is proving more dance should be happening in both these areas. Mondays we have our DAZL Xplode Breakdance @ Hillside Hall, Cross Lane, Farnley, LS12 5AA with DAZL tutor Tammy. 4.30pm-5.30pm is the younger class for 6-11yrs and 5.30pm-6.30pm is the older class for ages 12-16yrs. Both sessions are FREE of charge and it is a wonderful class to gain skills in breakdance and other Hip Hop styles. Wednesdays we have DAZL Xplode Cheer @ St John’s the Evangelist, Dixon Lane Rd, Wortley, LS12 4RU with DAZL Dance Development Officer Vicky.  4.30pm-5.30pm is the younger class for 6-11yrs and 5.30pm-6.30pm is the older class for ages 12-16yrs. Both sessions are FREE of charge, this is a fun and energetic session where children and young people learn the art of cheerdance and pom dance as well as other elements such as jazz and gymnastics. If you would like to attend either session please just turn up on a Monday or Wednesday, sign a consent form and then leave your child to have a brilliant dance session at DAZL. For more information you can follow us on the social media below Dance Action Zone Leeds Facebook   @DAZL_Leeds Twitter
Something to shout about!
Over the past few months DAZL have had so many success stories including competing at our first Unify Dance UK, packed summer and weekly community dance programs across the city. Record number of DAZL young people studying dance at HE and FE level. Set up a new scheme for FREE provision for looked after children and young people throughout all DAZL activities. Summer Programs During summer our community program carried on throughout July and August. It was amazing to see 49 community dance sessions filled to the rafters with children and young people. As well as our regular provision we had our Summer Active 4 Life Creative Camp  where we had nearly 70 young people come throughout the week. We also had our summer intensive week with the DAZL Comp Teams from South & East Leeds. Summer Dance Film Project To then end our already amazing summer program we did a dance & film project in partnership with Wayne Sables Project (WSP) #4Film4Days1Project involving 4 community groups across DAZL 2 based in Outer South which was DAZL Reload and DAZL Revolution and 2 in Inner South, DAZL Xplode @ Cottingley and DAZL Seniors the work was supported by the local Leeds City Council Ward Councillors and Community Committees. All in all a very successful and packed with fun summer program.  You can view the work on our YouTube Channel and Vimeo Channel DAZL Hip-Hop Crews dazzle at Unify Dace UK Championships On Sunday 2nd October DAZL Diamonds, DAZL Boys and DAZL Inspire competed at their first Unify Dance UK North West Street and Hip Hop Competition in Manchester. As well as all 217 children and families thoroughly enjoying the day we left the competition with every team placing in the top 4 and majority of them were 1st and 2nd places. Amazing team effort by all the performers, parents and members of staff on the day. GO DAZL!! Young people further there development and careers in dance! At DAZL we are constantly guiding and giving young people the confidence to go onto further and higher education and this year was no different. We had 12 young people choose to study dance at college including attending Leeds City College and Wakefield College. We also had students secure University places including University of East London. Another 3 of past DAZL students doing PGCE’s in dance. As well as FE and HE we also have 3 DAZL students who auditioned and are now on the Northern School of Contemporary Dance CAT Scheme. Progression is fundamental to the DAZL model, empowering the dancers to take there learning further. We are delighted to have 2 NSCD Graduates delivering on the DAZL program and value all the partnership we have made across Leeds and beyond. We are committed to supporting children! DAZL has a commitment to looked after children/ carers/ foster families also young people with additional need to support them to engage with the arts. DAZL does this as we want to be as inclusive as possible and reduce the barriers to the arts/ …
DAZL in the community
Upcoming DAZL Community Events What – DAZL Community Dance Halloween Party When – Saturday 29th October Time – 12.30pm-4pm Where – Hunslet Carr Sports & Social Club, Moor Rd, Leeds LS10 2JJ Who – All DAZL community groups Information – Child/Dancers (16 & under) £1 entry, Adults (Over 16) £2 entry on the door. Turn up in your scariest Halloween costume. What – Sharp Lane Elderly Group Guy Fawkes Event When – Saturday 5th November Time – 2pm-4pm Where – Sharp Lane Community Centre, Cranmore Green, Belle Isle, Leeds, LS10 Who – DAZL Comp Teams Information – All DAZL Comp Teams will be performing at the Bonfire Day Event with the elderly at Sharp Lane Community Group. There will be a raffle, food, bingo, table tops and a small display of fireworks and sparklers for children. What – Bring a friend to DAZL week When – Monday 7th November – Saturday 12th November Where – All Community Dance sessions across Leeds Who – Everyone Information – If you already attend one of DAZL’s community dance sessions and you would like to invite a friend to come and join in that week you both get the session for FREE. What – DAZL Community Dance Christmas Celebration When – Friday 2nd December Time – Doors open 7pm Where – Hunslet Carr Sports & Social Club, Moor Rd, Leeds LS10 2JJ Who – All DAZL community groups Information – Child/Dancers (16 & under) £1 entry, Adults (Over 16) £2 entry on the door. A gift from Santa on the night, tombola, raffle, food, bingo and also a clothes stall ranging from £5-£15. Dress code- anything that sparkles, Glitz & Glam and all things Christmassy. New Community Sessions DAZL have successfully set up 6 new community sessions across Leeds including Beeston, Thorpe, Cottingley, Morley, Burmantofts supported by Local Leeds City Council ward councillors and the Community Committees from Inner & Outer South and Inner East. Find all the information about our new community sessions on our classes page
DAZL @ Kentmere Community Centre
DAZL have a new community dance session happening at Kentmere Community Centre in Seacroft every Tuesday 5pm-6pm. The sessions will include a range of dance styles including Street, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Commercial, Contemporary and everything in between. All our community dance classes are inclusive for all ages and abilities, boys and girls. Keeping that consistency throughout all our classes making sure they are all fun, engaging and delivered to the highest quality for children and young people across Leeds. All community groups work towards performances throughout the year at gala’s, benefits, showcases and many more platforms. Want to take part in the session happening at Kentmere Community Centre just turn up, fill out our consent form and that is it! Don’t live in this area? You can find many more community sessions across Leeds that may be closer to you, please see our Community Classes & Groups page. Classes at Kentmere Community Centre will start Tuesday 13th September and costs £1 per class. If you would like any more information please don’t hesitate to contact us on the following numbers and emails DAZL Office – 0113 2706903 ext 182 DAZL Mobile – 07519 018675 DAZL Email – [email protected] / [email protected] DAZL Xpode @ Kentmere Seacroft
DAZL School Physical Activity Programme
DAZL are well-established and a highly recommended dance and health charity who pride ourselves on being local and working with and understanding communities and schools that we work in. We provide fun, relevant, high quality, high active dance sessions of many styles to suit your requirements. We can deliver half/full term groups or year round activity to your school and work with different age ranges from Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2. We work with the children towards creating pieces to perform at our shows or at school assemblies/galas and events and also beyond the school day as we believe this provides the children with an opportunity to grow in confidence and self -esteem and creates links with parents who enjoy seeing their children participate in dance performances. We can also deliver breakfast clubs, lunchtime clubs wake-up shake-up’s, dance activity in school time and CPD for staff. If you require any additional information or would like to use us to deliver activity in your school please see the DAZL brochure below. Also do not hesitate to call 0113 2706903 EXT 182, or email [email protected]. DAZL Brochure
DAZL at Seacroft Gala 2016
DAZL at Seacroft Gala 2016 DAZL group from local area had the pleasure of showing its work at the Seacroft Community Gala 2016, the event took place on Saturday 7th July 2016 at Seacroft Green. The young people entertained the community whilst promoting the NEW DAZL Community sessions support by the Local Inner East Community Committee. The sessions are based at Kentmear community Centre on Tuesdays 5-6pm and also Denis Healey Community Centre – please click flyer here DAZL East Leeds Community Dance NEW 16 the sessions are for young people 7-11 years, Boys and Girls welcome. DAZL would like to thank the Seacroft Gala for an absolutly fantastic Day, the feedback from the young people was that they loved been involved in the Leeds Cultural Strategy getting the community involved in the bid for European Capital of Culture Bid 2023 questions as they got some fantastic key-rings with a picture of the whole group. The loved the tea and tolerance tent with the drawing of the stories. A great day for the whole family. For more information you can follow us on the social media below. Dance Action Zone Leeds Facebook   @DAZL_Leeds Twitter
DAZL Group Performs at Eid Celebrations
DAZL Young People from Burmantofts & Gipton took part in an Eid Celebration event entertaining the community with DANCE opened by Councillor Asgar Khan – This special celebration of Eid provided an opportunity for people from ALL faiths and communities to come and celebrate together. Friday 8 July at 4:00pm to 9:00pm, Ramgharia Sports Centre, 8 – 10 Chapeltown Road Leeds LS7 3AP The event was designed to reflect the approach to life adopted by the late Jo Cox and is a chance, at the end of Ramadam, for everyone to come together to show and share what we have in common. Eid is a special religious festival for those of the Muslim faith and the event takes a traditional focus on activities for children and sharing food together as a community. This was a FREE community celebration of the ‘festival of breaking of the fast’ a truly memorable event. Please click here for flyer on who support he event Eid community event 2016-1 – Its was and absolute pleasure to be involved and the young people really enjoyed the experience. For more information you can follow us on the social media belowDance Action Zone Leeds Facebook   @DAZL_Leeds Twitter
DAZL supports MAX Card users
DAZL supports MAX Card users So what is the Max Card? The Max Card is a discount card for foster families and families of children with additional needs. Families simply show their Max Card upon entry to a venue in order to obtain free or discounted admission. The scheme is designed to help these families save money on great days out at castles, zoos, bowling alleys and more. MaxCard aim to provide a sense of community through stimulating learning experiences and enjoyable days out for everyone. MaxCard work with local authorities and selected charities, who administer the cards to eligible families in their areas. http://www.mymaxcard.co.uk/ DAZL message to MaxCard users is to Try a DAZL dance session, classes across Leeds for anyone aged 3 -25 years. We’re here to make sure you have fun even if you’ve never danced before. DAZL can introduce you to all kinds of dance; Street, Cheerdance, Hip-Hop, Breakdance, Creative, Jazz, Contemporary and more … Express yourself, you’ll have a great time make new friends, not to mention keeping fit whilst filling you with confidence, improving your health and well-being! If young people have a max card they can access our community provision for FREE and our competitive dance provision will be charged at £1. Young people can also access holiday activity for FREE too but must book on as places can be limited. Full list with locations of sessions across Leeds are here http://www.dev.dazl.org/dance-classes-groups-leeds/ DAZL has a commitment to looked after children/ carers/ foster families also young people with additional need to support them to engage with the arts. DAZL does this as we want to be as inclusive as possible and reduce the barriers to the arts/ physical activity for all. For more information you can follow us on the social media below Dance Action Zone Leeds Facebook   @DAZL_Leeds Twitter
DAZL Takes Part In Belle Isle Gala 2016
DAZL Takes Part In Belle Isle Gala 2016 On Saturday 2nd July 2016 the DAZL groups which have been supported with funding by the Inner South Community Committee.  The groups who meet at the South Leeds Youth Hub and Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre showcased work and also promoted summer activity. The dancers performed to a packed crowed from the local community of Belle Isle, the event was hosted by Windmill Primary School and the Local Ward Councillors. This was the final gala performance for the South Leeds DAZL groups as they will be working hard over the summer creating four dance films in partnership with wayne sables project. Young people can also get involved in the groups summer creative week Monday 1st – Friday 5th August at the South Leeds Hub. For more information you can follow us on the social media below Dance Action Zone Leeds Facebook   @DAZL_Leeds Twitter
