DAZL - Dance & Health Charity

17/06/2026

🌟 LS9 Club at Victoria Primary 🌟

What a fantastic session at LS9 Club today! 🎉

Our young people got creative making Father’s Day cards, designing thoughtful messages and personalised creations to celebrate the important people in their lives. 💙

Alongside our arts and crafts activity, children also took part in a range of physical activity games, including table football and team challenges, encouraging movement, communication and lots of fun! ⚽🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Today's Outcomes:

✅ Creativity and self-expression through card making
✅ Improved teamwork and cooperation during activities
✅ Increased physical activity and movement
✅ Enhanced confidence through participation
✅ Kindness, appreciation and positive relationships
✅ Social interaction and new friendships

It was wonderful to see everyone engaging, supporting one another and having fun in a safe and welcoming environment.

A huge well done to all the children who took part today! 👏

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Inspiring Positive Futures fans DAZL - Dance & Health Charity Child Friendly Leeds Leeds Community Foundation Leeds City Council Inner East Community Committee Leeds City Council Luke Farley Councillor Nkele Manaka - Burmantofts & Richmond Hill Asghar Khan Victoria Primary Academy Co-op

16/06/2026

🎉✨ LS10 CLUB – week 4 ! ✨🎉

What a fantastic session at the LS10 Club this week!

Our young people took part in an energetic Cheer Dance Workshop, learning new routines, building confidence and working together as a team. The room was full of energy, enthusiasm and plenty of smiles as everyone gave their best effort and supported one another.

Alongside the dancing, the children got creative making Father’s Day cards, designing thoughtful messages and personalised creations to celebrate the important people in their lives. 💙

🌟 Today's Outcomes: ✅ Increased confidence and self-belief
✅ Teamwork and communication skills
✅ Creativity and self-expression
✅ Positive friendships and social connections
✅ Appreciation and kindness towards others

At DAZL and Inspiring Positive Futures CIC, we believe every activity is an opportunity for children and young people to learn, grow and thrive in a safe, supportive environment.

Together we are building stronger communities and creating brighter futures. 🌈

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SDP Middleton Park - Cllr Chesterfield, Dixon & Pogson-Golden Child Friendly Leeds Leeds City Council Leeds Community Foundation South Leeds Life

16/06/2026

Back in May, our incredible dancers, the DAZL Diamonds, took to the stage at the Rebellious Dance Promotions for the very first time and what an unforgettable experience it was!

From the moment they stepped onto the competition floor, the dancers showed amazing courage, commitment, and confidence. They worked incredibly hard in the lead-up to the event, supported one another throughout the day, and represented with pride and professionalism.

We are so proud to celebrate the fantastic results they achieved at their first-ever competition. More importantly, we are proud of the determination, teamwork, resilience, and self-belief they demonstrated every step of the way. 🌟

A huge thank you goes to Rebellious Dance Promotions, who very kindly donated all of their trophies to our dancers as recognition of their first competition, hard work, dedication, and confidence. This generous gesture meant so much to the young people and has given them a lasting reminder of what they can achieve when they believe in themselves. 💜

Thank you, Rebellious, for your kindness and support of the next generation of dancers. 💜

And finally, congratulations to every single dancer, your journey is only just beginning, and we can’t wait to see what you achieve next! ✨

Inspiring Positive Futures Luke FarleyCouncillor Nkele Manaka - Burmantofts & Richmond Hill Asghar Khan Co-op Leeds City Council Inner East Community Committee Child Friendly Leeds
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15/06/2026

🌈✨ LS9 CLUB TAKES TO THE STAGE AT BURMANTOFTS GALA 2026! ✨🌈

What an incredible day for our LS9 Club members at Burmantofts Gala 2026!

Our amazing young people proudly represented Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL) and Inspiring Positive Futures, taking to the stage with confidence, energy, and enthusiasm. The girls delivered a fantastic performance, showcasing the talent, commitment, and positivity that makes the LS9 Club so special.

The day wasn't just about performing – our young people were also busy promoting the club, engaging with local residents, and handing out recruitment materials to encourage even more young people to get involved in the exciting opportunities available through the LS9 Project.

A huge thank you to Burmantofts & Richmond Hill Leeds City Councillors Luke Farley, Nkele Manaka, and Asghar Khan for your continued support of our partnership between Dance Action Zone Leeds and Inspiring Positive Futures. Your belief in the vision of the LS9 Project from the very beginning has helped us create opportunities that continue to make a real difference to young people's lives.

We are proud of every young person who represented the club and demonstrated the values of confidence, community, creativity, and ambition throughout the day.

Here's to continuing to grow, inspire, and create brighter futures together! 💙

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fans Leeds City Council Inner East Community Committee Asghar Khan Luke Farley Councillor Nkele Manaka - Burmantofts & Richmond Hill Inspiring Positive Futures

14/06/2026

💕 in the house at the 💕

DAXL Young people dancing but also getting the whole joining in with a little dance this lovely sunny day. Great work from DAZL Outreach Officer Chloe and Apprentice Madi

13/06/2026

The will be performing at the today. We will also have performances from DAZL Inclusive, come rain or shine

10/06/2026

🌈✨ LS9 CLUB @ VICTORIA PRIMARY SCHOOL ✨🌈

What a fantastic session at LS9 Club, delivered by DAZL and Inspiring Positive Futures CIC!

Our young people enjoyed an afternoon packed with fun, friendship and personal development through a range of engaging activities, including:

💃 Dancing and creative movement
🎮 Team games and challenges
🌱 Planting and growing projects
💬 Social chats and team-building activities

Every session is designed to help children build confidence, develop new skills, make friends and express themselves in a safe, positive environment.

At DAZL and Inspiring Positive Futures, we believe that creating opportunities for young people to connect, learn and grow is key to building stronger communities and brighter futures. Seeing the young people support one another, work as a team and have fun together is exactly what LS9 Club is all about.

A huge well done to everyone who got involved and brought their energy, enthusiasm and positivity to the session! 🙌

❤️ Positive
🧡 Community
💚 Confidence
💙 Passion
💜 Achievement

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Leeds Community Foundation Inspiring Positive Futures Leeds City Council Inner East Community Committee Child Friendly Leeds Leeds City Council Asghar Khan Luke Farley Victoria Primary Academy

09/06/2026

We're excited to be performing at Burmantofts Gala this Saturday with the DAZL - Dance & Health Charity & Inspiring Positive Futures and DAZL dazlempire inclusive

I hope everyone is as excited as Councillor Asghar Khan, Councillor Luke Farley and I for Burmantofts Communities Festival 2026 this coming Saturday (13 June).

Burmantofts Communities Festival is a free family fun day for everyone living in Burmantofts and Richmond Hill.

Funded by my colleagues and I, as local councillors, and with additional support from businesses working in LS9, the festival aims to be as low-cost as possible for everyone attending.

Please do join us between 12:00 and 16:00 on Oxton Playing Fields, Ebor Gardens (off Torre Road) for this amazing event.

Know someone who would enjoy this? Please share!

09/06/2026

🏆💜 DAZL Empire Freestyle Inspiration – Preston 💜🏆

"Just one more grade point stands between you and Champion status, Preston. Trust the journey, trust the process, and keep dancing with the same heart that got you this far.

Dance is your medicine. It lifts you, strengthens you, and helps you grow. Every training session, every competition, and every point earned is part of your story. Let those final grade points take their course, knowing that greatness comes to those who stay patient and keep believing.

What makes a true champion isn't just the trophies or titles—it's the way you support others. Your encouragement for fellow dancers, your respect for other schools, and your love for the freestyle community show the character of a real role model.

Keep inspiring. Keep supporting. Keep dancing. The champion title is within reach, but the champion mindset is already yours." ✨

— Your DAZL Empire Family at DAZL - Dance & Health Charity dazlempire

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