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Northern Ballet

Expressions

Returning to the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Expressions showcases the exciting new work of inclusive dance groups from across Yorkshire and beyond. Celebrating the talents of disabled dancers, this is the only event of its kind in Leeds.

For over 10 years, Expressions has been bringing community groups and companies together to perform on a professional stage, all in the spirit of celebrating inclusive dance. Over two days, this festival will feature a variety of performances across four timeslots.

Performing in each time slot is TIN Arts with Got Your Nose, a fun-filled family-friendly show that features an inclusive cast, a mix of dynamic choreography and audience participation.

Described as 'fun', 'moving' and 'inspiring', Expressions is perfect for dance lovers everywhere.

All performances are pay what you feel. To be accessible for performers and audiences alike, all performances have a relaxed structure and will be audio described live by Vocaleyes.

Pay as you feel

After selecting your ticket you can add your suggested donation at the check out.

In front of an orange backdrop, a man wearing a coat made of red and black ribbons spreads his arms expressively
Group of people wearing similar clothes look to their right, arms spread, one hand each holding a bright flower
Woman in a wheelchair looks at another woman stood in front of her
Against a black backdrop a woman stands firmly, her head back and her arms outstretched
Woman wearing a pink to and flowery leggings riding a powered wheelchair, her arms are playfully out to her side and she has a broad smile on her face.
Against a blue background with a silhouette of a figure projected on it, a man in a baseball cap stands with his feet in first position, one hand to his head and the other stretched pointing to his left
Group wearing orange T-shirts stand in a line, the right arm raised defiantly

Line-up

Wednesday 1pm

  • TIN Arts, Got Your Nose
  • Greenacre School as part of Northern Ballet's Rise & Shine
  • Greenacre School
  • Leap and Bounds
  • Sense Dance Rotherham

Wednesday 7pm

  • TIN Arts, Got Your Nose
  • Step Change Studios
  • Luke Gillingham
  • Northern Ballet's Ability
  • Fuse Dance Collective
  • Revive
  • NSCD Creative Dance
  • NYB All In! present The Making of Romeo & Juliet

Thursday 1pm

  • TIN Arts, Got Your Nose
  • Mind the Gap Academy, One Day Dance
  • John Jamieson School as part of Northern Ballet's Rise & Shine
  • Springwater School as part of Northern Ballet's Rise & Shine
  • DAZL Xtreme

Thursday 7pm

  • TIN Arts, Got Your Nose
  • Unbound Dance Theatre
  • Dance 21: Pretty in PINK
  • Northern Ballet's In Motion
  • Phoenix Dance Theatre, Illuminate
  • MeshDance
  • That! Dance

Running time for the 1pm shows is expected to be 60 minutes.

Running time for the 7pm shows is expected to be 90 minutes with a 15-minute interval.

Line-up is subject to change, more performers may be announced.

To be accessible for performers and audiences alike, all performances have a relaxed structure and will be audio described live by Vocaleyes.

Find out more about Expressions

Accessing audio description

We use a Wi-Fi based system called Mobile Connect to deliver audio description to those who need it. It's easy to use and can be accessed by downloading an app onto your smartphone/tablet.

Find out how to use Mobile Connect

Get involved with Expressions

Photos by Ant Robling and Jamal Burkmar.