DAZL Youth Dance Company – Faith Choreographed by Rees Dance during a youth development project with DAZL, funded by Arts Council England and Public Health Leeds. ‘Faith’ is based on the pier support that became more and more apparent, throughout during the creation of the performance piece. Traditional contemporary techniques and physical theatre is not usually the ‘chosen style’ of these individual dancers, but faith encompasses what the choreographers felt to be the essence of the company, throughout the creation process Performance Dates Friday 17th March 2018 – Phoenix Dance Theatre Saturday 18th March 2018 – NSCD Community Platform Wednesday 28th March 2018 – Morley Town Hall Sunday 20th May 2018 – Bridlington Spa Theatre 21st July 2018 – Kalasangam Showcase, Bradford Social Media Links (Click and it will take you to page) Twitter @DAZL_Leeds Facbook – LIKE danceactionzoneleeds Istagram @danceactionzoneleeds
#YorkshireConnection Project supported by Arts Council England
Yorkshire Connection Project Below are video from the partners involved in the Arts Council England supported project. The project includes two new pieces of choreography by Rees Dance Company, they have also provided CPD for the DAZL team and mentoring for Stephanie Dobson DAZL Community Dance Artist) Below is a quick sound bite from Steph on her experiences through the project. Part of the project includes a dance film and digital element lead by Wayne Sables. Yorkshire Connection Show at Morley Town Hall on Wednesday 28th March 2018. The show starts at 6.15pm and involved 200 dancers including guest performances from our friends at RJC Dance and the Kick Off Boys Dance Project which is a partnership between DAZL, NSCD, Leeds City Collage and Phoenix Dance. Tickets on Sale Now £3 Adult and £2 concessions. Intro by DAZL Director Rees Dance Wayne Sables DAZL Community Dance Artist Stephanie Dobson, Views on project and thank you to Arts Council England
DAZL – Big Lottery Funding
Awards 4 All Funding Dance Action Zone Leeds is so excited to announce on #TimetoTalk day that we’ve been successful with a Big Lottery Fund grant to deliver a Citywide Lads #MentalHealthProject. Lots more from this stand of the #KickOffBoysProject to follow. Involved in this partnership are the following organisations. Northern School Of Contemporary Dance – Learning & Participation Phoenix Dance Theatre Space2 Leeds Leeds City College Wayne Sables Looking forward to making a real difference to young lads lives across Leeds and addressing issues around men’s mental health. Social Media – Twitter @DAZL_Leeds Facbook – LIKE danceactionzoneleeds or Istagram @danceactionzoneleeds
NEW – DAZL Inclusive Dance Team
Inclusive Dance Team for 14-25 yrs with a Learning Disability Dance Action Zone Leeds – DAZL are so excited to announce our NEW Inclusive Competitive Dance Team for young adults aged 14-25 with learning disabilities. This program will start Tuesday 6th February 2018 weekly from 5pm- 6.30pm. We will be based at #Middleton Community Centre, (Middleton Elderly Aid) Middleton Park Avenue, LS10 3ST. Their is a £1 charge to each session as a contribution to costs for competition. This program of work will be part of our championship winning squad the DAZL Diamonds and will be competing at the ICE Comp in Leeds 9th & 10th June 2018 We aim to breakdown barriers in the world of cheerdance/ hip-hop competitive dance sport. We aim for the participants to gain life, social and communication skills with added value of improving their overall health and wellbeing. This session has been made possible by the amazing efforts of DAZL Parent Melissa Peacock fundraising by participating in the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.
Kick Off Boys Project – Leeds Lads Dance Partnership
Kick Off Boys Project Dance is an energetic, physical activity that develops strength, coordination and courage. Kick Off is an all-male youth dance group in Leeds and we are looking for boys aged 12-18 to join. The weekly sessions will run once a week on Tuesdays 6pm – 7.30pm at Leeds City College Park Lane Campus. Each week you will work with other boys to improve your dance skills and to make pieces to be performed around Leeds. The Lads will work with dance professionals to choreograph and get the chance to show off your tricks and moves at venues across Leeds, including Riley Theatre, Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre and Morley Town Hall. Kick Off Boys Project covers the whole of Leeds. This project is run in partnership by Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL), Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Phoenix Dance Theatre, and Leeds City College.
DAZL at Lark In The Park 2017
DAZL at Lark In The Park 2017 On Saturday 22nd July the DAZL groups from Seacroft, Burmantofts and Gipton Communities of Leeds come together for the Lark In The Park annual Festival. The groups have been supported by Inner East Community Committee local ward councilors. The event was a real success with organisation and projects from across East Leeds taking part, the 40 DAZL young people performed dances and entertained the crowds of hundreds of people. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us.
Melissa’s Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge for DAZL
Melissa’s Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge for DAZL DAZL Mum’s Team member and DAZL parent Melissa Peacock will be doing the 24 Mile hike of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. This is an ultimate challenge & the money raised from this will support Dance Action Zone Leeds Community Disability Cheerdance/ Streetdance Dance Program. Need There is a lack of opportunities for young people from areas of deprivation with disabilities to access affordable inclusive community street and cheerdance provision across Leeds. Solution We will aim tackle this by providing a FREE, Low cost/ no cost, fun, inclusive year long dance program, with wider opportunities attached. We will set up a DAZL streetdance & cheerdance crew for young people 3-25yrs with disabilities across Leeds. This program will be part of the DAZL international championship winning cheerdance/ streetdance crews from DAZL Diamonds and DAZL Inspire. Aim To provide young people with disabilities from Leeds, new and exciting dance opportunities. Activities To set up a community street/ cheerdance program for young people with disabilities, also provide wider cultural opportunities. We will aim to engage 20 young people weekly and follow their progress through social media. We will also obtain feedback from the young people and their families. Impact From been involved in this project the young people will have better health and wellbeing. They will gain a passion for dance and transferable skills which they will assist them in the future. They will also have a greater social network of friends and have gained new creative/ cultural experiences. We will demonstrate this impact through both digital and more traditional case studies. Reporting We will report via social media also blogs via DAZL website and our partners ensuring we gain as much coverage as possible. We will also inform people/ supporters/ donors via our Mailchimp email system and publish the success in our annual review. Location The project will be located in areas of deprivation across the LS10 & LS8 postcodes communities of Leeds. Belle Isle/ Middleton, Burmantofts areas of Leeds which are situated in Inner East Leeds and Inner South Leeds. Beneficiaries 20 young people with disabilities will benefit from this project weekly but we will deliver FREE taster workshops in four SILC’s to drum up interest working with around 150 young people. You can support Mellissa and DAZL by donating to our BigGive page by clicking on this link. https://secure.thebiggive.org.uk/projects/view/28828/melissas-yorkshire-3-peaks-challenge/ You can also text our JustTextGiving page by Texting DAZL17 £5 (the amount can be anything from £1 -£10) Text to 70070 For more information email – [email protected] or call the DAZL office – 0113 2706903 Remember if you want more information or to view the pictures and videos from Melissa’s progress, you can follow us on the social media below Dance Action Zone Leeds Facebook    @DAZL_Leeds Twitter  Instagram – danceactionzoneleeds
DAZL’S East Leeds SILC group performs at Expressions 17
DAZL’S East Leeds SILC group performs at Expressions 17 Dance Action Zone Leeds and East Leeds SILC have been working together giving the young people from John James School new opportunities in dance. The young people have a range of disabilities, We at DAZL couldn’t be more proud of the young people and what they have been able to achieve in such a short time. The group is made up of 14 boys who are now going to be a inclusive all male streetdance crew the first for DAZL The lads created a performance which was performed part of Northern Ballets annual inclusive dance platform which put young people with disabilities centre stage showcasing the amazing talent from inclusive groups across the country. Thank you so much to the Northern Ballet team for such a wonderful experience and opportunity. EVERYONE WATCH THIS SPACE AND SEE WHAT WE GET UP TO NEXT
DAZL Children Take Part In Two Children Cancer Charity Events
DAZL Children Take Part In Two Children Cancer Charity Events Dance Action Zone Leeds are so proud of DAZL dance leaders Fallon, Harvey, Kaci along with DAZL Dance artist Natasha Smith. On Saturday 1st July they delivered workshops and performances at the Teenage Cancer Trust #FindYourSenseOfTuma event. They worked with young people who are fighting or in remission from cancer. Words can not describe how proud we are of them and what an honour it was to be involved. thank you all for allowing us to be part of such a wonderful event. You can view highlight from the event here https://jtvcancersupport.com/…/find-your-sense-of-tumour-u…/ On Sunday 2nd July the DAZL Championship winning hiphop crew also took part in a wonderful charity rugby event for #CandelLighters Children cancer charity it was our pleasure to perform as the half time entertainment. Thank you DAZL artists Stephanie Faye Dobson for supporting this opportunity for the young people. Remember if you want more information or to view the pictures and videos from the day, you can follow us on the social media below Dance Action Zone Leeds Facebook    @DAZL_Leeds Twitter  Instagram – danceactionzoneleeds
Events and Latest Shout out!
DAZL Community Groups Events (June-August 2017) Connecting with communities is at the heart of everything we as an organisation do, so performing and engaging with communities through celebrating the young peoples achievements is essential. please see the full listings below. June Sat 3rd June 2017 Oh I Do Like To Be …… 10.30-1pm Opera North Sat 3rd June 2017 Seacroft Street party Seacroft Church Sun 11th June 2017 East Ridings Youth Dance Platform Bridlington Spa Theatre Sun 11th June 2017 World Triathlon 3pm Briggate, Leeds Centre Sat 17th June 2017 Oh I Do Like To Be ….2-4.30pm Parklands Primary Werd 21st Jun 2017 Kirkstall St Stephens Sports week 9-3pm Kirkstall St Stephens PS Sat 24th Jun 2017 Burmantofts Gala 12-4pm Burmantofts Field 30/31 May 1 June Kick off boys 1/2 term intensive Tenants Hall July Saturday 1st July Belle Isle Gala 11.30-12noon Windmil Primary School Saturday 1st july Find Your Sense Of Tumor with Teenage Caner Trust Lichfield Saturday 1st July Kick Off Boys Platform NSCD Monday 3rd July Child Friendly Leeds Event, Birthday Event (5.30pm) The Queens Thursday 6th July EXPRESSIONS 2017 @ Northern Ballet (11.30 -3pm) Northern Ballet Thursday 13th July Oh I Do Like To Be….. West Yorkshire Playhouse 7-8.30pm Fri 14th July 2017 STARS event 6pm Ellend Rd Pavillion Sat 15th july 2017 Oh I Do Like To Be….. West Yorkshire Playhouse 2-8.45pm Sat 15th July 2017 Beeston Festival Crossflatts Park Sat 22nd july 2017 Lark In The Park 11am-3pm East End Park Wed 26th July West Leeds Sharing 4.30-7.30pm St Johns Church Wortley Sat 29th July 2017 DAZL LGBT Family Streetdance 10.30-11.30am The South Leeds Hub August Wed 2nd August 2017 DAZL LGBT Family Streetdance               5.15-6.15pm Ebor Gardens Community Centre Sat 5th August 2017 Pride Run 9-11am Tues 8th August Jewish Health & wellbeing board -Summer Dance Day The Point Leeds Fri 11th August 2017 Kirkstall Abbey International Youth Day Kirkstall Abbey Fri 18th August 2017 Rose Lund Rose Lund Centre Sun 20th August 2017 Bramley Festival 12-5pm Bramley Park Sun 20th August 2017 DAZL Awards Hunslet Sports and Social Club DAZL at ICE Spring Thaw Out 2017 On Sunday 14th May 2017 Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL) took 120 dancers from Inner South, Inner East and Outer South Areas of Leeds and over 200 parents to the ICE Championships in Sheffield. The competition featured division in Cheerdance, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Contemporary with groups from across the north of England and the Midlands. We were so impressed with all the talent and the standard of the young dancers, DAZL took home 7 1st Place Trophies, the title of Hip-Hop Grand Champions, Cheerdance Grand Champions, The Sportsmanship Award and Also a special award for DAZL Director Ian Rodley. We couldn’t be more proud of all the families, Coach’s and dancers who have worked so hard in rehearsals, community fundraising events and showcases. Here is a list of the DAZL results from Cheerdance & Hip-Hop Teams in age order. (3-6yrs) Tiny hiphop 2nd(3-6 Yrs) Tiny …
