About Ascendance

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We've been delivering dance and creative sessions with communities across Yorkshire for 30+ years. We create joyful, inclusive, accessible sessions that support physical, mental and social wellbeing. 

We run regular classes for over 50s (‘All Dance’ sessions), which are open and suitable to all, as well as dedicated sessions for people with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. 

We also support older artist development, showing that anyone can be a performer, teacher, choreographer or leader, regardless of age or life circumstance.

 


Our performance company, FUSE DANCE COLLECTIVE trains together each Friday,
co-creating work that they perform across the region. 

Our training programme for choreographers, ‘Signature Moves’, gives individuals the chance to explore and develop their practice through mentoring, residencies and the creation of work.

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Our work has been recognised by One Dance UK, People Dancing, Digital Culture Network and on BBC Yorkshire, and we recently won the
Fantastic for Families Best Age Friendly Outreach Award.  

ALL DANCE CLASSES

Move together, feel better - join one of our classes in Leeds, Bradford or on Zoom

PARKINSON'S DANCE

Connect with your Parkinson’s community—join our specialist-led dance classes in Leeds, Bradford or on Zoom

Fuse Dance Collective

Join us—Fuse Dance Collective is welcoming new members to move, connect, and perform together.

Latest from Ascendance

May 20, 2026
Hit The Road - Ascendance on Tour 2026

Come and find us at one of our forthcoming events - we would love to see you there. From Leeds to Fleetwood and back again, we can't wait to jump on the minibus! Fuse Dance […]

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May 15, 2026
Save the date!

Ascendance is excited to announce an afternoon of dance, film and music celebrating the creativity of our trainee choreographers and bringing people together to share in the joy of moving and creating.

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March 30, 2026
Our Grand Day Out to Blackpool

On World Parkinson's Day (Saturday 11 April), Ascendance is heading on "Our Grand Day Out to Blackpool", a joyful celebration of dance, community and awareness on the iconic Blackpool seafront.

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