ONCE UPON A DANCE

DanceEast and Suffolk Libraries invite you to bring your favourite storybook characters to life in an exciting day of workshops led by dance artists, storytellers, and theatre practitioners. We believe in the power of stories, and we love bringing stories to life through dance. Let your imaginations run wild and get creative through movement.

What to expect on the day:

Share your favourite stories and storybook characters with others
Learn how dance can bring stories and characters to life
Use your own ideas and our wonderful selection of props to craft stories and explore movement guided by our experienced dance artists, storytellers and theatre practitioners
Share ideas and work together as a group to create your very own ‘Once Upon a Dance’ piece to share with your grown-ups.

We welcome everyone to join us, you don’t have to have any dance experience.

“Fun, wonderful, amazing.” – previous half term activity attendee

*A packed lunch is included.

Please be aware, participants will be split into two groups based on age. It is important to note therefore that siblings may be placed into different groups.

Delivered in partnership with Suffolk Libraries.

Bursaries available

Children and young people from low-income households may be eligible to access this workshop for free through the DanceEast Bursary Fund. Find out more about the DanceEast Bursary Fund and the necessary criteria here. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

MOVING MINDS

Wed 8 Jan - Wed 2 Apr - 10.30AM - 11.45AM
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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A group of dancers from Bhadram School of Dance together in the middle of a dark stage. Their costumes are rich purple and yellow in colour.

U.DANCE EAST

Sat 22 Mar - 7.00PM
£10, Concessions £7

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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A dancer on rollerskates centre stage, surrounded by swirling pieces of white paper.

GORILLA CIRCUS | RPM

Fri 28 - Sat 29 Mar - 7.30PM
From £18, concessions from £14

A mesmeric new show combining exhilarating acrobatics, adrenaline-pumping street dance and breath-taking roller skating, set on a giant moving treadmill!

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