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Special projects

As well as our regular programme we also run dance partnerships to increase participation in the community. 

This year we have worked in collaboration with The Museum of Colour & Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Parkinson's, Dementia & MS Groups with Leeds Rhinos Foundation & Sensory Needs Groups with Sense. 

The company has also hosted a series of placements for students from Leeds Trinity University and Leeds College of Music. 

Ascendance is also committed to developing our work with increasing our creative dance offer to diverse communities including Karmand Community Centre & Links Care home in Bradford funded by Sports England & Parkinson's UK. 






BRADFORD 2025

We are excited to have been awarded an Artist-Led Project Awards as part of Bradford 2025.

We will be presenting 5 short films and an exhibition which will tour around care settings. Watch this space to find out more. 



LEEDS RHINOS FOUNDATION

Ascedance work in partnership with Leeds Rhinos Foundation, delivering a Parkinson's dance class from their community hub, as well as zooming from there every Tuesday. 

We also enjoy delivering on their Demtia & MS programme throughout the year. As well as performing at some of their wellbeing event.

Caach us soon at the Older People Day on October 1st at the Stadium. 



Karmand Community Centre

Ascendance has been working at The Karmand Community Centre Day Care, Bradford. Two projects have been funded by Sports England & Parkinson's UK to develop over all fitness and wellbeing. 

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DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT 

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museum of colour / NSCD - Ageless

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SENSE

Ascendance delivery a regular Sensory Needs Group in partnership with Sense at various centres across Leeds, including Leeds City College & The Vine. 
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placements & Volunteering

This year we have provided placement opportunities for research & class dance experiences and mentoring. Students worked with us from Leeds Trinity University & Leeds Music College to gain valuable practical experience for their courses. 

We are always seeking new seeking volunteers to assist our classes by providing general support and helping with refreshments. This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about dance or engaging with their community. There are various tasks to get involved in.


Let's introduce Helen, a dedicated volunteer who generously contributes her time twice a week. She assists in welcoming participants, arranging refreshments, participating in events, and aiding at stalls whenever additional help is required.

Contact us on classes@ascendance.org.uk 

Some comments from our volunteers

  • The exercises are ideal for our conditions, they are within our limitations yet stretch us too. The teacher adapts the course to suit the participants

  • It has brought us both together and made us feel more positive

  • I feel that the physical workout is doing me good and making new friends has been a boost. It also feels good to be doing a physical activity with my partner. It is one of the highlights of our week.

  • Everything about the class helps; the room, the light, the view, the dance teacher, the volunteers, all the other participants. The choice of music is uplifting – no patronising

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