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An Evening of Burlesque & Cabaret | The Cheeky Devils Club

Sat 23 May - 7.30pm
In Advance £20, On the doors £25

Join The Cheeky Devils Club and welcome some of the brightest Cabaret stars from around the world to Ipswich.

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CTC College of Performing Arts | Class of 2026 Graduate Showcase

Sat 6 Jun - 3.00pm and 7.00pm
£20

This showcase is a celebration of the students incredible talent, hard work and progress during their training at CTC and will include songs, scenes and dances from hit musicals performed ‘the CTC way’.

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Emma Dodd’s School of Performing Arts | Musicality

Sat 13 Jun - 2.00pm and 6.00pm
Adults £18.00, Children £15.00

Musicality showcases the talent and dedication of students from the Emma Dodd School of Performing Arts. This lively summer production takes audiences on a journey through the world of musical theatre.

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STAGE 1 CAT AUDITIONS

Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
Free

Apply to our free Stage 1 auditions for the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT). If you're based in the East of England, aged 10-16, and are enthusiastic about dance and believe that you have exceptional talent and potential within dance, then we want to hear from you!

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YouthFest 2026

Sat 17 Oct - Times TBC
FREE

YouthFest 2026: A free dance festival created by young people, for young people! Take part in workshops, arts spaces, music and dance performances.

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Dance for Parkinson’s | Open

Wed 22 Apr - Wed 1 Jul - 2.15pm - 3.30pm
£60/£6*

In partnership with English National Ballet, these sessions brings those with Parkinson’s in Ipswich and the opportunity to engage with high quality dance classes in our studio.

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Ballet (8-11s) | Open

Mon 20 Apr - Mon 29 Jun - 5.00PM - 6.00PM
£75

An imaginative ballet class where children explore posture, coordination, and the fundamentals of classical ballet.

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Contemporary (8-11s) | Open

Mon 20 Apr - Mon 29 Jun - 5.00PM - 6.00PM
£75

A high-energy contemporary dance classes for young people aged 8-11, that pushes creativity and musicality.

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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.

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ABOUT 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.

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GET 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.

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SUPPORT US

As a charity, we rely on your support. Together, we can bring joyful, life-affirming dance to people and places across the East of England. For some people, this will brighten their day: for others, it will change their life.

“Dance is everything to me. Dance is expression, recovery, it’s a kind of beautiful art form.” – DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) student

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VENUE 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