Speedwell Dance

17/07/2026

19/06/2026

Being part of RTDI in 23/24 was incredibly significant to Speedwell Dance's development. It enabled us to tour UK wide for the first time and helped us to build relationships with venues and schemes, leading to the subsequent creation and rural tour of The Mountain Witch through a residency with We discovered how joyous rural touring is and what a good fit it is for the immersive work that we make

09/06/2026

18/05/2026

Tiny Mighty: Dance, Music, and Play for babies (0-24 months) and their Grown-Ups.

These uplifting sessions offer a chance to move, be creative, and bond with your baby.

Led by a Speedwell Dance Early Years specialist and a professional musician and featuring live accompaniment (cello, harp, voice).

Each session also includes guided relaxation and time to socialise, chat, and enjoy a hot drink

Tuesdays, 10am - 11.15am ,During school term

Free. Just turn up. Donations welcome
Funded by

At Harehills Lane Baptist Church (use front entrance on Harehills Lane)

08/04/2026

Tiny Mighty! We're partnering with Harehills Playgroup to run this new weekly session in our home town of Leeds. Starts 28 April with .coleman.music and .buchanan.music. Thanks to funding from

19/03/2026

All children have a right to arts and culture made for, by and with them.

26/02/2026

What did our audience think of the Mountain Witch? Hear from some that joined us at ArtForms Leeds… We’re delighted so many of you enjoyed it!

Thank you again to everyone who caught our performances over the past few months – keep following us for more news soon of the next Speedwell Dance adventures!

Video credit: Kamal Macdonald

Our funder and partners:
Arts Council England
Artforms Leeds
Rotherham Children’s Capital of Culture

With special thanks to Interplay Theatre, Rural Touring Dance Initiative and Highlights Rural Touring Scheme