Ascendance work with Students from College of York St Johns at Impressions Gallery, York as part of the the Gallery & Theatre Tour.

Ascendance undertook a 3 day residency at Wakefield Art Gallery's Sculpture Garden, working with 11 Yr 8 students from Wakefield High School. The students worked in the garden studying Barbara Hepworths' Sculptures to inspire a new dance piece for a public performance in the garden. Local artists were invited to document the work via photography, film and drawing.

 

Ascendance Rep undertook a week long residency during the CHAPS gallery tour with Oaklodge school for the deaf at the Pump House Gallery, Batersea Park.

 

Ascendance Rep undertook a 2 day residency with an all male group at the Vale of Catmose College as part of the CHAPS theatre tour.

 

Ascendance worked with 4 schools over a week period to celebrate World Book Day. Rehearsals and performances took place in the library space. Pupils studied selected authors and interpreted their favourite books through dance. The children loved the experience, as well as being encouraged to feel comfortable in their local library.

 

Professional dancers work with Ascendance over a 2 day period to create new work for performance at Leeds City Art Gallery.