Discover the next generation of dancers and choreographers as Creative Voice and Hull Dance Move Together take over Hull New Theatre this weekend.
On Sunday 2 February, the evening will showcase work by youth dance companies from Hull who are part of Hull Dance Move Together, an inclusive and accessible city-wide programme with three strands of opportunities for young people to dance, create and perform.
The night will include the launch of a new film that documents how young people and dance companies have benefited from being part of the Move Together programme since its launch in 2022. It will include hearing from young people who, as Hull Dance Creative Enablers, have been supported to lead some of the groups.
New groups will be performing including Bridges, Route One Youth Centre and Southern Wiles School of Dance. With other performances from Max Life Dance Company, Ainthorpe Youth Centre, Freedom Road Creative Arts, Youth Aspire Connect and Pragnya Indian Dance.
There will also be a first performance from Hull Dance Move More Group, a new collection of young dancers who want to explore their creativity through contemporary dance. The piece has been created by the group and talented Leeds-based dance artist and ex-East Riding Dance Company member Jorden Brooks.
Dance styles will vary from musical theatre, contemporary, Indian classical, Afro, commercial and hip hop.
Ruth Drake, Hull City Council’s Arts Development Officer, said: “The young people involved all enjoy dancing and are at difference stages in their dance journey.
“By taking part in Creative Voice Dance they are contributing to the future of dance in our city and region. The event also supports their own individual development and progression.”
The event has been organised and supported by Hull City Council, Hull Dance and Yorkshire Dance.
Some of the companies will go on to perform at the regional dance platform in Bradford UK City of Culture “Fresh”.
The Creative Voice Dance Platform takes place Sunday 2 February, 6.30pm. Tickets are £3 and can purchased from Hull City Council Box Office 01482 300 306, in person at the City Hall Box Office or online.
