DAZL Children Take Part In Two Children Cancer Charity Events Dance Action Zone Leeds are so proud of DAZL dance leaders Fallon, Harvey, Kaci along with DAZL Dance artist Natasha Smith. On Saturday 1st July they delivered workshops and performances at the Teenage Cancer Trust #FindYourSenseOfTuma event. They worked with young people who are fighting or in remission from cancer. Words can not describe how proud we are of them and what an honour it was to be involved. thank you all for allowing us to be part of such a wonderful event. You can view highlight from the event here https://jtvcancersupport.com/…/find-your-sense-of-tumour-u…/ On Sunday 2nd July the DAZL Championship winning hiphop crew also took part in a wonderful charity rugby event for #CandelLighters Children cancer charity it was our pleasure to perform as the half time entertainment. Thank you DAZL artists Stephanie Faye Dobson for supporting this opportunity for the young people. Remember if you want more information or to view the pictures and videos from the day, you can follow us on the social media below Dance Action Zone Leeds Facebook @DAZL_Leeds Twitter Instagram – danceactionzoneleeds
Events and Latest Shout out!
DAZL Community Groups Events (June-August 2017) Connecting with communities is at the heart of everything we as an organisation do, so performing and engaging with communities through celebrating the young peoples achievements is essential. please see the full listings below. June Sat 3rd June 2017 Oh I Do Like To Be …… 10.30-1pm Opera North Sat 3rd June 2017 Seacroft Street party Seacroft Church Sun 11th June 2017 East Ridings Youth Dance Platform Bridlington Spa Theatre Sun 11th June 2017 World Triathlon 3pm Briggate, Leeds Centre Sat 17th June 2017 Oh I Do Like To Be ….2-4.30pm Parklands Primary Werd 21st Jun 2017 Kirkstall St Stephens Sports week 9-3pm Kirkstall St Stephens PS Sat 24th Jun 2017 Burmantofts Gala 12-4pm Burmantofts Field 30/31 May 1 June Kick off boys 1/2 term intensive Tenants Hall July Saturday 1st July Belle Isle Gala 11.30-12noon Windmil Primary School Saturday 1st july Find Your Sense Of Tumor with Teenage Caner Trust Lichfield Saturday 1st July Kick Off Boys Platform NSCD Monday 3rd July Child Friendly Leeds Event, Birthday Event (5.30pm) The Queens Thursday 6th July EXPRESSIONS 2017 @ Northern Ballet (11.30 -3pm) Northern Ballet Thursday 13th July Oh I Do Like To Be….. West Yorkshire Playhouse 7-8.30pm Fri 14th July 2017 STARS event 6pm Ellend Rd Pavillion Sat 15th july 2017 Oh I Do Like To Be….. West Yorkshire Playhouse 2-8.45pm Sat 15th July 2017 Beeston Festival Crossflatts Park Sat 22nd july 2017 Lark In The Park 11am-3pm East End Park Wed 26th July West Leeds Sharing 4.30-7.30pm St Johns Church Wortley Sat 29th July 2017 DAZL LGBT Family Streetdance 10.30-11.30am The South Leeds Hub August Wed 2nd August 2017 DAZL LGBT Family Streetdance 5.15-6.15pm Ebor Gardens Community Centre Sat 5th August 2017 Pride Run 9-11am Tues 8th August Jewish Health & wellbeing board -Summer Dance Day The Point Leeds Fri 11th August 2017 Kirkstall Abbey International Youth Day Kirkstall Abbey Fri 18th August 2017 Rose Lund Rose Lund Centre Sun 20th August 2017 Bramley Festival 12-5pm Bramley Park Sun 20th August 2017 DAZL Awards Hunslet Sports and Social Club DAZL at ICE Spring Thaw Out 2017 On Sunday 14th May 2017 Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL) took 120 dancers from Inner South, Inner East and Outer South Areas of Leeds and over 200 parents to the ICE Championships in Sheffield. The competition featured division in Cheerdance, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Contemporary with groups from across the north of England and the Midlands. We were so impressed with all the talent and the standard of the young dancers, DAZL took home 7 1st Place Trophies, the title of Hip-Hop Grand Champions, Cheerdance Grand Champions, The Sportsmanship Award and Also a special award for DAZL Director Ian Rodley. We couldn’t be more proud of all the families, Coach’s and dancers who have worked so hard in rehearsals, community fundraising events and showcases. Here is a list of the DAZL results from Cheerdance & Hip-Hop Teams in age order. (3-6yrs) Tiny hiphop 2nd(3-6 Yrs) Tiny …
Leeds LGBT+ Sports Fringe Festival 2017
Leeds LGBT Sports Fringe Festival Supports DAZL. The Leeds FIRST and only LGBT Sport Fringe Festival will happen this year in the lead up to Leeds Pride 2017. A week-long festival with 29 different inclusive activities to choose from between 28th July and 6th August! Enjoy indoor and outdoor fitness/ Sports activities and classes. There will be a small entry fees to each activity which will support DAZL and its Community/ LGBT Youth Dance work. http://www.freedomquarter.com/lgbtblog/leeds-lgbt-sport-fringe-festival Checkout the full listings on the Leeds Freedom Quarter website. The DAZL Workshops are as follows Session 1 – Streetdance for families Wednesday 2nd August, 5.15-6.15pm at Ebor Gardens Community Centre, Burmantofts, Hazlewood Drive, LS9 7PS (Just before St James Hospital and just after Northern Ballet if coming from City Centre) This is a Streetdance for family’s session part of the Leeds LGBT Sports Fringe Festival – Lead by Natasha & Amy- Championship Winning DAZL Comp Teams Coach’s. (Session suitable for all ages 7yrs and above) You can book via Eventbrite link below https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/streetdance-with-dazl-led-by-natasha-and-amy-session-2-tickets-34656098323?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=esfb&utm-source=fb&utm-term=listing Session 2 – Streetdance for families Saturday 29th July, 10.30-11.30am at the South Leeds Youth, Middleton Road, Belle Isle, LS10 3JA. (12, 13, 13A from Corn-exchange Leeds City Centre) This is a Streetdance for family’s session part of the Leeds LGBT Sports Fringe Festival – Lead by Stephanie Faye Dobson & Amy Smith – Championship Winning DAZL Comp Teams Coach’s. (Session suitable for all ages) You can book via Eventbrite link via this link –https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/streetdance-with-dazl-led-by-stephanie-and-amy-session-1-tickets-34655833531?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=esfb&utm-source=fb&utm-term=listing Find all the event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1860600797531931/?source_id=1372183856168270 These events have been organised by Danny Silk and organisations/ people such as Armley Sport Center Firehouse Fitness Virgin Active DAZL Leeds Front Runners Outsoor Lads – Hiking Leeds Hunters Rugby Yorkshire Terriers Football Claire Senior PT – Activity Session Yoga with Helen Byles Danny Silk PT – Intro sessions Matthais Rieger – ‘Fitness Combat Steve Frost – ‘Kick Boxing a taster sessions Ariel Yoga Leeds Griffins Big thank you to Danny Silk for making this all happen.
DAZL Annual Review 2016-17
What a wonderful 2016-17 getting inactive children, active! In 2016/17 DAZL set out to improve health & wellbeing through high quality dance and connecting with communities across Leeds. With an Income of £138,626.50 with this we was able to do the following Engage 4402 young people from Leeds most deprived communities Engage 2903 inactive young people doing less than 2 hour of structured physical activity per week. Deliver 1990 dance sessions across Leeds Engage 838 Boys across Leeds of which 700 took part in a performance. We engaged 3585 girls from Leeds most deprived communities of which 2310 took part in a performance. 56% of these girls were classed as inactive. The young people took part in 99 events hosted by DAZL and other partners across Leeds, attracted a Live audience of 38377 In 2016-17 DAZL engaged 1718 young people in school through engaging with the school sport premium funding and 1253 were classed as inactive. We also engaged 2684 young people in our community provision which was supported by the various Local councillors and community committees. 1650 of these young people were classed as inactive. Click here to view or download the 6 page DAZL Annual Review 1617
Kick Off Boys Youth Dance Project
Kick Off Boys Youth Dance Project Free boys dance project with Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Phoenix Dance Theatre and DAZL. Are you aged between 11 – 18 years? Take part in our boys dance project and work with professional dance artists. Want to try it out before you commit? Then come to one of our taster sessions. TASTER – Northern School of Contemporary Dance, 98 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 4BH Friday 7th April 1 – 3pm TASTER – Phoenix Dance Theatre, St Cecilia Street, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PA Sunday 9th April 11.00 – 1.00pm TASTER – DAZL, South Leeds Youth Hub, Middleton Road, LS10 3JA Saturday 15th April 9.30 – 11.30 Next Steps… If you then decide to join the Kick Off Boys Dance Project after your taster session, you will be required to attend all of the weekly sessions, intensive dates and performances listed below. Weekly Sessions Northern School of Contemporary Dance, 98 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 4BH o: · Wednesday 19th April / 6.30 – 8pm · Wednesday 26th April / 6.30 – 8pm · Wednesday 3rd May / 6.30 – 8pm · Wednesday 10th May / 6.30 – 8pm · Wednesday 17th May / 6.30 – 8pm · Wednesday 24th May / 6.30 – 8pm · Wednesday 7th June / 6.30 – 8pm · Wednesday 14th June / 6.30 – 8pm · Wednesday 21st June / 6.30 – 8pm · Wednesday 28th June / 6.30 – 8pm · Wednesday 5th July / 6.30 – 8pm · Wednesday 12th July / 6.30 – 8pm Intensive Dates DAZL, South Leeds Youth Hub, Middleton Road, LS10 3JA · Tuesday 30th May / 10 – 4pm · Wednesday 31st May / 10 – 4pm · Thursday 1st June / 10 – 4pm Performance Dates Northern School of Contemporary Dance, 98 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 4BH Saturday 1st July / 4pm & 7.30pm Phoenix Dance Theatre, St Cecilia Street, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PA Friday 14th July / 7.30pm Bookings To book your place on a taster session or weekly classes please complete the below online form: https://northernschool.wufoo.com/forms/kick-off-boys-youth-dance-project/
DAZL Senior Dance Company set to perform at FRESH 17
We are delighted to announce that the DAZL Senior Dance Company were chosen to perform at FRESH 17 an amazing platform that celebrates the talent and potential of young people in dance across Yorkshire. The regional platform which is being held at the West Yorkshire Playhouse on Saturday 1st April. This is a brilliant opportunity for our young people to experience performing in an established theatre like WYP. Our piece of work PRIDE will be performed along side 11 other youth groups from across Yorkshire. They will be competing for a place to represent Yorkshire in a national platform called U.Dance which brings together youth groups from across the country, fingers crossed! If you would like to come watch the platform and support not just DAZL but all the young people who are involved in FRESH 17, tickets are available from the WY Playhouse website, link below https://www.wyp.org.uk/events/fresh-2017/
DAZL Junior & Senior Dance Company @ East Riding Youth Dance Platform 17
From Barnsley to Bridlington, both the Senior and Junior youth dance companies travelled to The Spa in Bridlington on Sunday 5th February to perform at the East Riding Youth Dance Platform, which was such an amazing event. A huge thank you to June Mitchell and Dawn Holgate for inviting us which is becoming an annual event on the company tour schedule. After our tech rehearsal it was straight into the all important bow/finale workshop run by the amazing East Riding dance artists. It was great to see our young people interacting and working with the other youth groups that were attending the platform also. First up to perform in the first half of the show was the Senior Dance Company, they were ready to wow the audience with the very colourful and powerful performance of PRIDE! They came out and showcased the highs and lows of young LGBT peoples lives in today’s society. After the interval it was time for the Junior Dance Company to perform their intense and emotional piece of work around young people and mental health. The girls showed maturity within their performance whilst showcasing amazing technique and connection to the theme. The show finished with a high energy bow/finale dance where each group who performed in the platform came back on to have a little dance all together and say one final thank you to the audience. Everyone who performed that evening was brilliant. It is always a great pleasure for DAZL to be involved in the platform. Thanks again East Riding Youth
DAZL Active 4 Life Creative Camp
DAZL Active 4 Life Creative Camp – February Half Term Book your child’s place now, only a few spaces left! Boys & girls welcome to take part in a mixture of dance, sports, arts & crafts and many more fun activities. When – Monday 13th – Friday 17th February 2017 Where – South Leeds Youth Hub, Middleton Rd, Belle Isle, LS10 3JA Time – 10am – 3pm everyday Age – 5-12yrs Price – £5 per day or £20 for the week when paid in full or with a Breeze Card Turn up, complete a consent form (parents/carers must sign this). Wear comfortable clothing and trainers. Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. For more information or to book your child a place please contact DAZL Tel: 0113 2706903 ext 164 or 07519 018675 Email: [email protected] DAZL Feb Active 4 Life Creative Camps 2017
DAZL Senior Dance Company @ Crossing Borders 2017
DAZL Senior Dance Company travelled to Horizon College in Barnsley on Sunday 29th January to not only be a part of Crossing Borders 2017 platform, which was an amazing performance opportunity but it was also their audition for Fresh 2017. The piece which they have been working on since September with DAZL Dance Development Officer Vicky Mawson and Mason Jubb, recent Northern School of Contemporary Dance graduate and current Verve student, looks at the lives of LGBT young people in today’s society. Using iconic gay anthems and thought provoking choreography it takes the audience on a journey through the highs and lows of the characters lives. 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 performance, costumes on, make up and hair looking flawless, the group were ready to put on a great show. The DAZL Seniors wowed the audience with their powerful and very colourful performance of PRIDE! There were tears, smiles and cheers from the people watching the piece, it was all in all a very emotional 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.
DAZL Junior Dance Company – #IMPLODE
DAZL Junior Dance Company – #IMPLODE This piece explores young people’s mental health and wellbeing taking the audience on a journey of a young person’s anxieties, stress, and generally feeling of being overwhelmed with life. This is influenced by the constant messages from school, exams, social media, friends and complex home lives. Young people in today’s society are not always given the skills or equipment to deal with a busy mind and stressful working environment. We have never had a moment in time where we recived so much information so fast and were not always able to handle this, especially as a young person. With the social attitude of “pull up your socks, you will be fine”, mental health is not being taken seriously especially within young people. The young people have had a major input in the process and creation of this work. They have been given lots of creative tasks to showcase different elements of the work. They have had discussion based workshop and they initial ideas all steam from them and what they felt they wanted to focus on. The group is made up of 10 dancers from South Leeds aged 11-14 years who have used there own experiences as a starting point to create what you as an audience will see on stage. The group is working with NSCD Graduate Natasha Smith and will perform this work 29th January 2017 at Horizon College in Barnsley – For more information, support and guidance on young people and mental health please visit MindMate https://www.mindmate.org.uk For more information you can follow us on the social media below Dance Action Zone Leeds Facebook @DAZL_Leeds Twitter
