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Mon 12 Jan - Mon 23 Mar - 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 12 Jan - Mon 23 Mar - 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 12 Jan - Mon 23 Mar - 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 12 Jan - Sat 28 Mar - 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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Mon 12 Jan - Mon 23 Mar - 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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Mon 12 Jan - Mon 23 Mar - 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 12 Jan - Mon 23 Mar - 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 12 Jan - Mon 16 Mar - 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 12 Jan - Mon 23 Mar - 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 12 Jan - Mon 23 Mar - 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 12 Jan - Mon 23 Mar - 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 12 Jan - Mon 23 Mar - 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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Tue 13 Jan - Tue 24 Mar - 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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Tue 13 Jan - Tue 24 Mar - 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 13 Jan - Tue 24 Mar - 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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Wed 14 Jan - Wed 25 Mar - 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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Wed 14 Jan - Wed 25 Mar - 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 14 Jan - Wed 25 Mar - 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 14 Jan - Wed 25 Mar - 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 14 Jan - Wed 25 Mar - 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 14 Jan - Wed 18 Mar - 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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Thu 15 Jan - Thu 26 Mar - 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 15 Jan - Thu 26 Mar - 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 15 Jan - Thu 26 Mar - 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 17 Jan - Sat 28 Mar - 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 17 Jan - Sat 28 Mar - 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 17 Jan - Sat 28 Mar - 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 17 Jan - Sat 21 Mar - 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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Sat 17 Jan - Sat 21 Mar - 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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Mon 16 Feb - 12.00pm - 4.00pm
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Free*
Aged 10-16? Join the DanceEast CAT team in Norwich this February half term to get a taste of what training on The Programme is like!
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Tue 17 Feb - 12.00pm - 4.00pm
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Free*
Aged 10-16? Join the DanceEast CAT team in Cambridge this February half term to get a taste of what training on The Programme is like!
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Fri 20 Feb - 9.00am - 3.00pm (Half Term)
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£30 | Bursary spaces available
Whether you’re new to dance or full of experience, come and spend a fun-filled day creating and performing your own dance piece for your friends and family!
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Fri 20 Feb - 9.00am - 3.00pm (Half Term)
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£30 | Bursary spaces available
Whether you’re new to dance or full of experience, come and spend a fun-filled day creating and performing your own dance piece for your friends and family!
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Sun 22 Feb - 10.30am-12.00pm
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Free*
Shake off those winter blues, show off your best dance moves at the coolest baby disco in Lowestoft! DanceEast presents Baby Loves to Boogie at The Battery of Ideas.
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Sun 22 Feb - 11.30am - 5.00pm
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Free*
Aged 10-16? Join the DanceEast CAT team in Ipswich this February half term to get a taste of what training on The Programme is like!
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Fri 6 - Sat 7 Mar - 7.30pm
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Tickets from £18, concessions from £14,
Support DanceEast ticket £25
Alexander Whitley Dance Company present their groundbreaking double bill, uniting dance, live motion capture and AI, exploring the tension between human autonomy and forces that shape our fate.
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Sat 7 Mar - 12.00pm - 2.00pm
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£15
Led by a dancer from Alexander Whitley Company this creative movement workshop, designed for ages 50+, offers an open space to move, create and connect.
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Sun 8 Mar - 10.30am - 3.00pm
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Free*
Go behind-the-scenes and experience the DanceEast CAT in action in our Open Studio.
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Sun 8 Mar - 10.00am - 3.00pm
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Free*
We're throwing open the doors to the Jerwood DanceHouse! Come and see what DanceEast is all about in a free day of classes, workshops and showcases.
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Sat 14 Mar - 7.00PM
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Tickets from £10, concessions from £8, Support DanceEast Ticket £25
U,Dance East is back at DanceEast in March 2025, providing youth groups the opportunity to come together to perform, celebrate dance and showcase their talent.
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Fri 20 Mar - 7.30pm
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Tickets from £18, concessions from £14, Support DanceEast ticket £25
Dance, swordplay and cutting-edge digital projections tell the story of a fearless woman sword fighter navigating a male-dominated world.
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Sat 21 Mar - 12.00pm - 2.00pm
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£15
Yukiko Masui invites you to a high-energy workshop combining hip hop dance, contemporary dance and martial arts.
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Tue 24 - Wed 25 Mar - Various times
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£7.50
Step into a world where fairytales come to life — with a twist, featuring over 100 talented dancers from Years 7–13
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Fri 27 Mar - 10.30am and 1.30pm
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£8 per student (teacher goes free for every 10 students)
Students will you build cities, castles, robots and even space stations in Anatomical's interactive show, The Buildy-uppy Dance Show.
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Sat 28 Mar - 11.00am and 3.00pm
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Adult tickets £15, Child tickets £10 (under 16)
Step into a world of cardboard creativity as you build cities, castles, robots and even space stations as part of Anatomical's interactive show.
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Thu 9 - Sat 11 Apr - 9.00am - 3.15pm
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£90 | Free*
Let's Dance! Holiday Club returns this spring, providing a fun, energetic and imaginative way for young people to learn and express themselves through movement.
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Fri 10 Apr - 4.00pm - 6.00pm
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*Free
National Youth Dance Company is looking for the next generation of talented dancers! Get a taste of what it’s like to be part of England’s leading youth dance company at this exciting free workshop.
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Sat 11 Apr - 7.30pm
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Tickets from £18, Concession from £14, Support DanceEast ticket £25
After their sell out performance in summer 2025 we're delighted to welcome back National Youth Dance Company and, as their Guest Artistic Directors, the amazing Alleyne Dance for this electrifying world premiere.
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Fri 17 Apr - 7.30pm
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Tickets from £18, Concessions from £14 and Support DanceEast ticket £25
Taking you on a journey of into identity, this show is a powerful double bill of live contemporary dance and film, accompanied by a striking photographic exhibition.
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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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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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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!
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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!
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 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.
