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RJC Dance

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 Leeds, UK
rjcdance.org.uk
Joined November 2009
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Great things for children to do in Leeds this Summer-Free, Pay as you feel, and Low Cost. @ChapelAToday @ca_spaces @Child_Leeds @brackenedge @StainbeckURC @RJCDance @MeanwoodFarm
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To all our brilliant trades in our network, join us tomorrow at our soon-to-be satellite base! The open day is a great opportunity for local tradespeople to come and see how much help we need to make The Hills a home, & register their support. [email protected]
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A wonderful opportunity for Northern based writers ✍️ The #NorthernWritersAwards will help you to take the next steps in developing your writing career! Proudly #ACESupported ✨
New Writing North (@NewWritingNorth) profile pictureNew Writing North@NewWritingNorth12 Feb 2025
New #NorthernWritersAwards are now open! 🏆 Each award offers a unique prize to help you take the next step in developing your writing career, including bursaries, mentoring, manuscript appraisals, and more. Read the thread below to see what's on offer, and apply by 20 March.
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From reducing loneliness to aiding recovery from illness, engaging in creativity and culture is proven to improve our health and wellbeing. But new research undertaken by @DCMS is the first in the UK to explore the financial benefits. Read the report👇 buff.ly/3DjE7YV
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Leeds’ @RJCDance shines with diversity, creativity, and community! From Carnival wins to empowering all ages through workshops & classes, their year was spectacular. Dive into their story of triumph & artistry. 🎭✨ 👉 thatleedsmag.co.uk/rjc-dance #Dance #Leeds #RJC
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For the last 30 years, no one has changed the game more in the UK than National Lottery players. Post your crossed finger selfie to say #ThanksToYou to National Lottery players, who’ve raised £50 billion for good causes 🤞 @lottogoodcauses #NationalLottery30 #ThanksToYou (1/3)
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Lots to do at this great family event @ChapelAToday @ReginaldCentre @RJCDance @MahoganyMarket
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We're celebrating new work by Global Majority artists in an exciting programme of performances at our annual Furnace Festival from 28-30 November. All the events are Pay What You Can - and you can chat with the artists and give supportive feedback. See you there!
The artwork for Furnace Festival featuring three artists - one singer and two dancers - performing against a deep purple background.

ALT The artwork for Furnace Festival featuring three artists - one singer and two dancers - performing against a deep purple background.

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We are back for 2024! We are delighted to be hosting the Chapeltown Winter Festival again! @RJCDance @MahoganyMarket
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Acclaimed dancer, director, educator and writer Omari Swanston - Jeffers has been selected as Remembering What’s Forgotten’s first poet in residence, centring mental health and racial justice in Leeds. Co-produced by Synergi-Leeds, @WordsofColour, RSL Fellow Khadijah Ibrahiim and Heritage Corner, who host the award-winning Leeds Black History Walk, the residency is funded by the Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust #RWF2024
Image of Omari Swanston - Jeffers with text around image. Text reads 'Remembering What's Forgotten Poet in Residence / Multidisciplinary artist, dancer, director and writer Omari Swanston - Jeffers has been selected as Remembering What's Forgotten's first Poet in Residence, centring mental health and racial justice in Leeds'

ALT Image of Omari Swanston - Jeffers with text around image. Text reads 'Remembering What's Forgotten Poet in Residence / Multidisciplinary artist, dancer, director and writer Omari Swanston - Jeffers has been selected as Remembering What's Forgotten's first Poet in Residence, centring mental health and racial justice in Leeds'

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And members of our @RJCDance 'on your doorstep' youth theatre in Chapeltown explored the idea of 'Seeking Sanctuary' through movement, music and drama. 📸 Thanks to @photosbydavid for capturing all these wonderful young performers in action!
A group of children all wearing casual clothes on a dimly lit stage. They are all holding one arm up above the head, and two at the front look like they are high-fiving.

ALT A group of children all wearing casual clothes on a dimly lit stage. They are all holding one arm up above the head, and two at the front look like they are high-fiving.

A group of children in casual clothes on stage. Some are sitting, others are kneeling and two are standing at the back giving each other a hug.

ALT A group of children in casual clothes on stage. Some are sitting, others are kneeling and two are standing at the back giving each other a hug.

Five children in casual clothes dancing on a stage bathed in green light. They are all reaching into the air.

ALT Five children in casual clothes dancing on a stage bathed in green light. They are all reaching into the air.

Five children wearing casual clothes dancing energetically on a stage bathed in green and orange light.

ALT Five children wearing casual clothes dancing energetically on a stage bathed in green and orange light.

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A big THANK YOU for all the support received from many sectors, communities & individuals over the years. Keep an eye out for celebratory partner events & projects. Join us & rejoin us in our very special year 🎂 please share… 🙏🏾𓋹🙏🏾🫶🏽🙏🏾𓋹🙏🏾 eventbrite.co.uk/o/leeds-bla…
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Afrikan Market Leeds | 29 Jun 24 @HeritageWalker @LeedsInspired @UniLeedsCulture @ChapeltownDT @CarnivalCultr17 @chapeltownarts @chapeltownnews @VolActionLeeds @RJCDance @FairtradeLeeds @thegcfoundation @LaraRoseAfro @LBEAssociation @LiveWellLeeds @nwgrnd_together @NorthernSchool
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Join us today at 18:30 for a night of freedom dancing on screen and collective sharing of what it means to be free. We'll hear from award-winning artists @toussainttomove and @AshleyKarrell as well as seeing their films ✨ hpph.co.uk/films/free-to-mov… 🎟️
Two men, one behind the other, with white and black paint in patterns on their faces and bodies. Man in front is holding his fists up to his chest. Man behind has his hands over his head, crossed over one another as if shackled. Text reads 'Thu 30 Nov. 18:30. Free to Move: A Night Exploring Freedom. Artist Film. Dance. Short Films. + talk. HPPH.'

ALT Two men, one behind the other, with white and black paint in patterns on their faces and bodies. Man in front is holding his fists up to his chest. Man behind has his hands over his head, crossed over one another as if shackled. Text reads 'Thu 30 Nov. 18:30. Free to Move: A Night Exploring Freedom. Artist Film. Dance. Short Films. + talk. HPPH.'

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Huge thanks to the brilliant Community Organisations who shared their stories for our #GiveLoveLeeds film - @DialLeeds @TheYouthAssoci1 @RJCDance @BSA_Leeds9 @HamaraCentre Please vote and share to help us get to the next stage of the @smileyCFA Awards! bit.ly/3QPqOT9
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Honoured last night to speak at the opening event for the 30th Anniversary display of RJC Dance @ReginaldCentre Well respect for an inspiring high quality cultural offer locally, nationally and internationally & an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation. @RJCDance @LeedsCEP
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Was great to be at the @LeedsCommFound panel discussion. Such a magnificent organisation, doing vital work. Gorgeous getting to discuss the necessity of Culture, well-being and nurturing seedlings with @LEEDS_2023 @LeedsPlayhouse @RJCDance @AsianExpressUK @BloodyNoraDJ
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The event will be an inspiring mix of a live performance from @RJCDance and thought-provoking panel discussions - celebrating the impact of investing in Community Organisations to deliver projects across Leeds. 2/3
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It's great to see our Leeds arts organisations delivering activities as part of @100DigitalLeeds Arts in Care Digital Programme including @RJCDance @Opera_North @YorkshireDance @leedspiano @redladder @Artsincarehomes @ace_dcn @ace_thenorth #AICH2023 #reflections
100% Digital Leeds (@100DigitalLeeds) profile picture100% Digital Leeds@100DigitalLeeds25 Sep 2023
The Arts in Care Digital Programme is here and activities are taking place all week! Still time to book onto the sessions via @LeedsInspired - bit.ly/3r060PU And some links are live beyond this week including lunchtime recitals from 🎶 @leedspiano🎶 @Artsincarehomes
Arts in Care Digital Programme 2023 Mon 25th 10.30am - Sports Roundup with AspireCBS Tues 26th 11am - 70’s and 80’s Dance the morning away! with Ascendance 11am - In Mature Company with Yorkshire Dance 1pm - Drumming For Wellbeing with People Matters Leeds Wed 27th 10.30am - The AspireCBS Entertainers 12noon - Virtual Canal Tours with Canal Connections hosted by the Happy Wednesday group 1.30pm - Rock & Roll Bingo - Oldies but Goldies with AspireCBS 2pm - Live Music Now music performance 3pm - Discover ‘Falstaff’ with Opera North Thurs 28th 11am - Reflections Showcase with Constella OperaBallet 11.30am - Virtual Canal Tours with Canal Connections featuring Samson the work boat Fri 29th 12.30pm - Virtual Canal Tours with Canal Connections narrow boat 1.50pm - Active Communities Online with RJC Dance All week Tea dance and lunchtime piano recitals with Leeds International Piano Competition The Damned United with Red Ladder

ALT Arts in Care Digital Programme 2023 Mon 25th 10.30am - Sports Roundup with AspireCBS Tues 26th 11am - 70’s and 80’s Dance the morning away! with Ascendance 11am - In Mature Company with Yorkshire Dance 1pm - Drumming For Wellbeing with People Matters Leeds Wed 27th 10.30am - The AspireCBS Entertainers 12noon - Virtual Canal Tours with Canal Connections hosted by the Happy Wednesday group 1.30pm - Rock & Roll Bingo - Oldies but Goldies with AspireCBS 2pm - Live Music Now music performance 3pm - Discover ‘Falstaff’ with Opera North Thurs 28th 11am - Reflections Showcase with Constella OperaBallet 11.30am - Virtual Canal Tours with Canal Connections featuring Samson the work boat Fri 29th 12.30pm - Virtual Canal Tours with Canal Connections narrow boat 1.50pm - Active Communities Online with RJC Dance All week Tea dance and lunchtime piano recitals with Leeds International Piano Competition The Damned United with Red Ladder

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We are delighted to unveil a blue plaque to celebrate Pablo Fanque the first black British circus owner who has a deep affection for and association with Leeds near the location of his circus. “The Audacious Mr Astley” aka Chris Barltrop was our unveiler
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