Tag: Dance

Sweaty Mamas class

‘Sweaty Mamas’ classes around Salford aim to make new mums and their babies more active

The interactive classes in Boothstown and Walkden are on until the end of April, and are a fun way to […]

Joseph Toonga. Image credit: The Lowry

Joseph Toonga: Born to Manifest hip-hop show comes to The Lowry

A Pioneering choreographer is bringing his new 60 minute hip-hop show to Salford. Joseph Toonga’s production will be showcased at […]

Image credit: Rachael Allison

“It’s a team that accepts everybody” – Swinton cheerleading team strive to empower young people

Cheerleading company, Firestorm, says cheering encourages young people to feel more confident whilst shaking their pom poms. Firestorm is currently […]

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Salford women thrilled at return of safe clubbing night Dance yourself Dizzy

‘Dance yourself Dizzy’, the women-only event, returned last Friday with both new and familiar faces joining in the fun. The […]

Lisa Simpson

“I had always assumed my disability would stop me being a choreographer.” – Lisa Simpson comes to Salford

 Pioneering disabled choreographer Lisa Simpson is working with Salford students on a dance to be performed next month. Lisa, who is the founder […]

Salford born organisation, Dance Like a Mother, tackles mental health crisis

Salford born organisation, Dance Like a Mother, tackles mental health crisis

Across the world, people are coming together today for World Mental Health Day 2019. Salford born organisation, Dance Like a Mother, is using this day to draw attention to the need for all parents to experience positive mental health.

JD Dance Studio Dancers. Image credit: Jennifer Doolan.

“More children are on the bigger side”- Salford’s child obesity is on the rise

A dance teacher has welcomed efforts to get children active in Salford where child obesity is above average and still rising. […]

Salford University Dance Society take part in 12 hour Danceathon

Salford University Dance Society take part in 12 hour Danceathon

The Salford University Dance Society, known as SUDS, danced for 12 hours straight and have raised £489.20 so far for MIND mental health charity.