CREATIVE HEALTH & WELLBEING

About Ascendance

Ascendance is a creative charity, dedicated to health and well-being, offering dance classes and performance opportunities with our inclusive community company Fuse Dance Collective. Whether in a local community venue, a care setting or on the internet via Zoom, Ascendance provide a welcoming and friendly community with a sense of belonging and joy.

 

Join our welcoming dance community

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Ascendance is now signing up new members for our Dance Wellness classes at Bradford & Leeds & on-line.

Join our Summer term we'd love to see you there!

Classes are led with expert local teachers, classes aims to help you feel energised, stay motivated and regain confidence - as well as supporting your physical, mental and social wellbeing.

 

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Watch us on Look North

Dance Wellness classes

We have 8 regular classes running across Leeds & Bradford. We are on Zoom too!

Parkinson's & Dementia Programme

We have a team of specialist & experienced teachers to get you moving..

Fuse Dance Collective

Join the Fuse Dance Collective journey, an inclusive performance company...

Latest from Ascendance

July 7, 2025
Expressions | Northern Ballet

Fuse will next be performing "Murmurations"at #Expressions #NorthernBallet Tues 8th July 2025 7pm “The dancers move like birds in flight, changing shape, direction and speed together. Thousands fly as one, creating beautiful patterns across the […]

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July 7, 2025
Unseen - Out Now

A Story of Joy, Movement & Community by Pishdaad Modaressi Watch the stories of some of our dance community as they share moments that will leave you moved and inspired. Pishdaad Modaressi Bradford 2025 Now […]

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May 19, 2025
“Unseen” Trailer

A Story of Joy, Movement & Community by Pishdaad Modaressi Mark your calendar for Saturday, 24th May 2025 for the premiere of this beautiful film. Join us live at Victoria Hall during the Saltaire Arts […]

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April 8, 2025
Join the Board of Ascendance!

We are looking for new people to help play a part in shaping our future by joining our existing Board of Trustees!

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March 31, 2025
David writes for Animated!

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate David’s incredible achievement! His insightful article about his choreographic journey with Ascendance is truly inspiring and has earned him the honour of being featured on the front cover. (Photo […]

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February 26, 2025
Learn Ascendance's very own "Let's Dance" dance!

Join us for a fun dance challenge as we groove to David Bowie's classic hit "Let's Dance."

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