What's on
Lullaby | Jasmin Vardimon
Internationally acclaimed choreographer Jasmin Vardimon returns with a powerful new chapter in the world of Lullaby. That seminal piece, set in a hospital ward, established her as an Associate Artist at Sadler’s Wells and won her numerous awards.
Botis Seva | Far From The Norm | Sing Child Sing
This intimate, evolving portrait is an unfiltered exploration into identity, healing and the invisible legacies passed from one generation to the next.
Starchitects Save Santa! | Motionhouse
Catastrophe strikes! It’s Christmas Eve and Santa has gone missing… Join the Starchitects on their daring mission into space to save him.
Over 50s Workshop | Far From The Norm
Join Far From The Norm for a high-energy dance workshop specifically for over 50s that explores street dance techniques, creative tasks, and the company’s signature movement vocabulary.
ArtsFeast: Community Takeover
ArtsFeast: Where culture and creativity find its rhythm. Join artists and organisations from across Ipswich to celebrate the rich diversity of arts and culture this town has to offer.
Winter Let’s Dance! Holiday Club
Let's Dance! Holiday Club returns this winter, providing a fun, energetic and imaginative way for young people to learn and express themselves through movement.
DanceEast Boys Project
Free weekly movement sessions for boys aged 11 to 18 in Ipswich. Join DanceEast Boys Project to build confidence, create and perform.
Ashtanga Yoga (18+) | Open
Start your weekend right by focusing on synchronising breath and movement - which becomes a moving meditation.
Contemporary (8-11s) | Advanced
Calling all 8-11s! Join us in this high energy and creative contemporary dance class on Saturday mornings.
WELCOME TO OUR HOUSE
Whether you are curious to experience dance live on stage for the first time or are keen to discover a local dance class, step inside the Jerwood DanceHouse this year to find all of this and more! Hear from our Audience Ambassadors, Gabrielle, Brian and Millie, about their experience of getting involved with DanceEast and their encouragement to you to discover world class performances, dance classes and workshops here in Ipswich.
Watch filmABOUT US
DanceEast is one of five DanceHouses in the UK and the only one in East Anglia. Involving over 65,000 people annually in dance activity, our vision is a world where everyone can benefit from the vital and life-enhancing power of dance.
Find out more about usGET INVOLVED
As the home of dance in the East of England, we create new and exciting ways for people to move or be moved, through participating in, experiencing, or producing dance at its very best. Find out more about our work, from supporting artists to providing opportunities for everyone to find their inner dancer.
Find out how you can get involvedSUPPORT US
As a charity, we rely on your support to create opportunities through dance. From our home in Ipswich to communities across the East, we bring people and artists together to create powerful, life-changing experiences.
Everyone should have access to dance, no matter their background, age or experience.
That’s where you come in.
Our supporters are more than donors. They are part of a community creating change; opening opportunities for young people, supporting health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of dance.
“At DanceEast, we use dance and movement to open doors, tell stories and create brighter futures.” Anthony Missen, Chief Executive & Creative Director
Make A Difference todayVENUE HIRE AT THE JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE
Our house is your house. All spaces at the Jerwood DanceHouse are available for hire, including our state-of-the-art green screen digital suite. Whether you are hosting a function, looking for a welcoming space in central Ipswich, or using our digital facilities, the DanceHouse offers an exciting location for a variety of events and occasions.
Find out more about hiring the DanceHouse