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About Ascendance
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We've been delivering dance and creative sessions with communities across Yorkshire for 30+ years. We create joyful, inclusive, accessible sessions that support physical, mental and social wellbeing.
We run regular classes for over 50s (‘All Dance’ sessions), which are open and suitable to all, as well as dedicated sessions for people with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions.
We also support older artist development, showing that anyone can be a performer, teacher, choreographer or leader, regardless of age or life circumstance.
Our performance company, FUSE DANCE COLLECTIVE trains together each Friday,
co-creating work that they perform across the region.
Our training programme for choreographers, ‘Signature Moves’, gives individuals the chance to explore and develop their practice through mentoring, residencies and the creation of work.
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Our work has been recognised by One Dance UK, People Dancing, Digital Culture Network and on BBC Yorkshire, and we recently won the
Fantastic for Families Best Age Friendly Outreach Award.
ALL DANCE CLASSES
Move together, feel better - join one of our classes in Leeds, Bradford or on Zoom
PARKINSON'S DANCE
Connect with your Parkinson’s community—join our specialist-led dance classes in Leeds, Bradford or on Zoom
Fuse Dance Collective
Join us—Fuse Dance Collective is welcoming new members to move, connect, and perform together.
Latest from Ascendance
We're really excited to be speaking at the Family Arts Conference 2026 next week!
Our own David and Emma C will be taking to the stage in the afternoon to talk about Ascendance, David's journey through choreography and the power of dance as we get older.
An energy‑boosting, low‑intensity dance class that blends ballet‑inspired exercises for both body and mind. Includes seated and standing variations. Pay as you go £10 per class (includes a cuppa)£5 registered carers or £100 per term […]
