Summer School 2026
This five-day summer school is tailored for dancers aged 13-18, aiming to inspire and support young aspiring dancers. Whether you’re just starting out or already have dance experience, our summer …
Get Involved
Find out about all of the ways you can get involved with Phoenix Dance Theatre, from weekly dance classes, repertory workshops, to professional development opportunities and many more.
Open Company Class
We are pleased to offer professional dancers and students in their final year of vocational training the opportunity to attend our morning open company classes on Tuesdays – Fridays. These …
Saturday School
We are proud to offer exciting dance opportunities for children and young people aged 4 to 18. Our popular Saturday classes are the perfect way to kick off the weekend. …
Illuminate Dance
Our Illuminate Dance sessions give young people aged 6-25 the chance to make new friends while learning new skills. The classes are ideal for those who are passionate about dance …
Healthy Holidays – Dance for Health
Here at Phoenix Dance Theatre, we are committed to providing free holiday childcare that helps combat inactivity and social isolation while offering valuable support and respite for parents and carers. …
Youth Dance Platforms
We are proud to annually deliver youth dance platforms as part of our commitment to provide performance opportunities and raise aspirations of young people. We invite the very best of …
Junior Dancer Programme
Our Junior Dancer Programme aims to provide employment opportunities for junior dancers, to help bridge the gap between training and career, and provide more employment opportunities for people of the …
Associate Artist Programme
Last year, we launched our Associate Artist programme as a platform for emerging artists to develop their practice. Our Associate Artist Programme offers one selected artist the opportunity to work …
Phoenix Fridays
About Phoenix Fridays Phoenix Fridays is an artist development programme, which aims to support Leeds-based freelance dance artists working on ongoing projects, particularly those looking to increase their visibility across the …
Schools’ Shadows Workshops
Phoenix Dance Theatre offer those who deliver GCSE Dance the opportunity to book a full day or half-day Shadows workshop at your school. Bookings are available for up to 25 …
Phoenix Youth Academy Leeds
Founded in Leeds in 2009, Phoenix Youth Academy offers high-quality pre-vocational training programmes for young, aspiring dancers aged 13-18 who are interested in pursuing dance as a career. Throughout the …
Inside Phoenix
On Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 September 2026, we will be hosting an exclusive educational SHADOWS event at Phoenix Dance Theatre, Leeds. Please note: This event is now fully booked. …
Schools Partnership Scheme
Our Learning & Development department offers Primary and Secondary schools, colleges, and universities across Yorkshire the opportunity to partner with us through our School Partnership Scheme. Each partnership is tailored …
NO BOUNDS: Boys Dance Classes
Phoenix Dance Theatre’s ‘NO BOUNDS’ classes are aimed at energetic and enthusiastic boys, who want to come together to express themselves through movement. Sessions build physical strength, focus, confidence and …
Kick Off Boys Youth Dance Project
Kick Off Boys is a fun and energetic youth dance project for boys aged 11-18. Weekly sessions take place on Tuesday evenings at Leeds City College (Quarry Hill Campus). The …
Mass Participation
Phoenix Dance Theatre offers bespoke opportunities to create mass participation events. Most notably in 2014 as Yorkshire got ready to welcome the opening stages of the Tour de France we …
Rep Workshops
Alongside our tour, we are offering repertory workshops across the country to school students as well as youth and community groups of all ages and abilities. We aim to enhance …
Cross-Curricular Projects
Our Access and Education department is renowned for delivering cross-curricular projects in schools both locally and nationally. We believe that arts subjects have a positive impact on children’s learning within …