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Mon 13 Apr - Mon 18 May - Various times
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Free taster sessions
Join DanceEast out and about across Suffolk in this new, welcoming dance class created for people living with Parkinson’s.
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Mon 20 Apr - Mon 29 Jun - 5.00PM - 6.00PM
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£75
An imaginative ballet class where children explore posture, coordination, and the fundamentals of classical ballet.
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Mon 20 Apr - Mon 29 Jun - 4.00pm - 5.00pm
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£75 per term
Dance for Kids is a creative class for young children to explore movement, rhythm and creativity through music and dance.
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Mon 20 Apr - Mon 29 Jun - 11.30AM - 12.30PM
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£75
Dance, bond and move together in this uplifting class for all parents and caregivers with babies in slings.
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Mon 20 Apr - Mon 29 Jun - 5.00PM - 6.00PM
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£75
A high-energy contemporary dance classes for young people aged 8-11, that pushes creativity and musicality.
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Mon 20 Apr - Mon 29 Jun - 6.00PM - 7.00PM
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£75
An engaging, creative ballet class where dancers build strong foundations in posture, coordination, and classical technique.
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Mon 20 Apr - Mon 29 Jun - 2.00pm - 3.15pm
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£85
Learn the fundamentals of ballet technique and develop your technique and stamina in our engaging and creative afternoon Open Ballet class.
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Mon 20 Apr - Mon 29 Jun - 5.00PM - 6.00PM
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£75
A fun and supportive contemporary dance class for ages 50+, perfect for beginners or those returning to dance.
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Mon 20 Apr - Mon 29 Jun - 6.00pm - 7.15pm
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£85
Learn the fundamentals of ballet technique and develop your technique and stamina in our engaging and creative afternoon Open Ballet class.
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Mon 20 Apr - Mon 29 Jun - 6.00PM - 7.00PM
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£75
An energetic and inspiring contemporary dance class for experienced movers aged 50+.
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Mon 20 Apr - Mon 29 Jun - 7.15PM - 8.30PM
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£85
An engaging, creative ballet class that will focus on barre work and technical exercises.
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Mon 20 Apr - Mon 29 Jun - 10.00am - 11.00am
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£75 per term
A welcoming, friendly, and exciting class where little ones discover the joy of movement while building confidence and coordination.
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Tue 21 Apr - Tue 30 Jun - 4.30PM - 5.15PM
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£50/£5*
A fun, friendly and inclusive class for young people with additional needs to move and explore their creativity in a safe and welcoming space.
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Tue 21 Apr - Tue 30 Jun - 5.15PM - 6.15PM
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£60/£6*
A friendly and inclusive dance class which give adults with additional needs the opportunity to move and explore, using dance as a tool to develop skills.
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Tue 21 Apr - Tue 30 Jun - 6.45pm - 8.00pm
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£85
A class that cultivates wellbeing and enhances your fitness and strengthens your core muscles.
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Wed 22 Apr - Wed 1 Jul - 2.15pm - 3.30pm
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£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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Wed 22 Apr - 6.00pm
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Tickets from £18, Concessions from £14 and Support DanceEast ticket £25
Experience the ground-breaking debut performance of the 2025 cohort of the UK’s first and only paid Hip Hop Dance Apprenticeship Programme.
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Wed 22 Apr - Wed 1 Jul - 6.00PM - 7.00PM
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£75
Learn new movement phrases, express yourself through dance and build your confidence in our open contemporary classes.
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Wed 22 Apr - Wed 1 Jul - 6.00pm - 7.30pm
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£80
Our open tap class is perfect for those new to the style or who haven't participated in a class in a while.
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Wed 22 Apr - Wed 1 Jul - 7.00PM - 8.15PM
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£85
Join in this high-energy contemporary dance class that challenges creativity and musicality.
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Wed 22 Apr - Wed 1 Jul - 6.15PM - 7.30PM
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£85
Join our calming Hatha Yoga class, focussing on breath and blissful relaxation.
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Wed 22 Apr - Wed 1 Jul - 10.30AM - 11.45AM
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Donation
Suitable for ages 16+
Run in association with Inside Out, Moving Minds is open to anyone who feels drawn to the idea of creative dance and movement to support their wellbeing and mental health.
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Thu 23 Apr - Thu 2 Jul - 5.00PM - 6.00PM
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£75
Get familiar with the fundamentals of hip hop dance in this lively and creative class.
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Thu 23 Apr - Thu 2 Jul - 6.15PM - 7.15PM
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£75
Learn the fundamentals of Hip Hop Dance while discovering your own groove in this lively class!
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Thu 23 Apr - Thu 2 Jul - 7.15PM - 8.15PM
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£75
Build your skills, confidence and personal style in this creative Hip Hop Dance class, led by Elementz Entertainment.
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Sat 25 Apr - Sat 4 Jul - 11.00AM - 12.15PM
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£85
Join in this intense, high-energy contemporary dance class that pushes your creativity and musicality.
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Sat 25 Apr - Sat 4 Jul - 9.30am - 10.30am
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£75 per term
A welcoming, friendly, and exciting class where little ones discover the joy of movement while building confidence and coordination.
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Sat 25 Apr - Sat 4 Jul - 9.00AM - 10.00AM
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£75
Start your weekend right by focusing on synchronising breath and movement - which becomes a moving meditation.
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Sat 25 Apr - Sat 4 Jul - 10.45am - 11.45am
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£75 per term
Dance for Kids is a creative class for young children to explore movement, rhythm and creativity through music and dance.
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Sat 25 Apr - Sat 4 Jul - 11.45AM - 12.45PM
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£75
Calling all 8-11s! Join us in this high energy and creative contemporary dance class on Saturday mornings.
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Sat 25 Apr - Sat 4 Jul - 1.00PM - 2.00PM
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£75
A high-energy contemporary dance classes for young people aged 12-18, that pushes creativity and musicality.
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Tue 28 - Thu 30 Apr - 6.30pm
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£7
Get ready to groove at Chantry Academy's annual school dance show, Let's Dance!
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Tue 5 May - 10.30am - 6.30pm
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£30
HOST celebrates dance and age, and returns to DanceEast in 2026.
HOST is back; bigger, bolder and bursting with movement!
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Sat 9 May - 9.30am-5.45pm
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£5
A Creative Workshop Contributing to Dying Matters Awareness Week 2026. A supportive and creative day to explore how death touches us, and moves us towards life, led by St Elizabeth Hospice.
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Sun 10 May - 10.30am - 12.30pm
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0-12 months free, 1-4 £4, adults £6
Celebrate Spring with your family at the coolest baby disco in town! Groove, move, and laugh together with our super fun dancers as you join in playful dance games, play with props, and boogie with your littlest disco stars. No experience needed, just bring your smiles and get ready for fun!
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Sun 10 May - 1.30pm - 3.30pm
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0-12 months free, 1-7s £4, adults £6
Get ready to groove, laugh and have a blast with your family as our energetic dance party returns this spring!
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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Sat 23 May - 7.30pm
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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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Sat 13 Jun - 2.00pm and 6.00pm
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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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Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun - Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 June
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Free
We are returning to the Moon Dance Tent with a jam-packed programme at Lowestoft's First Light Festival!
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Sat 20 Jun - 2.00pm and 7.00pm
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£13.50
A classic story of rivalry and power, Disney's Camp Rock: The Musical joins Mitchie and her friends arriving at Camp Rock ready to spend another summer jamming out and having the time of their lives.
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Join us for a fantastic, authentic and heart-warming, nostalgic journey reliving the stories, music, and songs of The Great Johnny Cash and June Carter.
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Sat 4 Jul - 3.00pm and 6.00pm
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Full - £14.00; Concessions - £11.50
Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
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Tue 7 - Thu 9 Jul - 7.00pm
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Adults £14.00, Over 60s £10.00, 12 and under £8.00
‘All That Glitters’ performance is a showcase of work from all year groups, including exam classes, Stardust, Diamond and Tanzanite Dance Companies and the Sixth Form Dance Academy.
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Tue 7 Jul - 1.30pm
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Adults £5.00, Over 60s £5.00, 12 and under £5.00
‘All That Glitters’ performance is a showcase of work from all year groups, including exam classes, Stardust, Diamond and Tanzanite Dance Companies and the Sixth Form Dance Academy. Please note that this performance is an open dress rehearsal.
We’re excited to be back at Latitude for its 20th edition, taking over the Waterfront Stage with a weekend of bold, brilliant dance. Expect work from Alleyne Dance, PCK Dance, New Adventures, Uchenna, Ekleido and more.
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Fri 31 Jul - Sat 1 Aug - Various times
Students from the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) perform a mixed bill of original works commissioned by leading national and international choreographers.
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Sat 17 Oct - Times TBC
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FREE
YouthFest 2026: A free dance festival created by young people, for young people! Take part in workshops, arts spaces, music and dance performances.
