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Plymouth Dance connects, creates, and celebrates dance in the city with compassion and integrity.

Plymouth Dance connects, creates and celebrates dance in the city with compassion and integrity. Our mission is to use dance to inclusively engage people and communities within Plymouth and the surrounding areas. With compassion and integrity, we connect, create, and celebrate dance by delivering citywide partnership projects. Using dance as a vehicle, we holistically nourish, enrich and empower s

ocial change. Plymouth Dance relaunched April 2024, with a new Leadership Team of Chloe Brown, June Gamble, Sophie Hocking, Kaitlyn Howlett, Anneliese Kesteven and Beth Tiner. Plymouth Dance delivers dance sessions across Educational and Community settings in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

07/09/2026

🚨DEADLINE TODAY🚨

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2026, 11.59PM🚨

PLYMOUTH YOUTH DANCE COMPANY Audition Day - Saturday 12th September 2026, 10AM–1PM.

Plymouth Youth Dance Company is a partnership project, created and managed by BBarbican Theatre Plymouth Dance CIC, and TTheatre Royal Plymouth PYDC is an exciting addition to the existing youth dance offers in the city, paving the way for young dancers interested in further study and/or a career in dance.
This is a brilliant opportunity for dancers of all genders and from all backgrounds to be a dance company member, develop their technical and creative skills, and take their dance training to a whole new level.

There will be 12 sessions over 2 terms, which will take place on Saturdays 10AM to 1PM (dates specified on the application form). In addition to the company sessions, PYDC will have 3 extra sessions as a Summer Intensive, and will perform, attend performances, and have access to various career enhancing opportunities.

Criteria:
*14-19 yrs.
*At least 3 years dance experience e.g. through school, private dance school, youth dance group etc.
*Considering dance in Higher Education and/or a career in dance.
*Able to commit to the dates and times specified in the application form.

FEES: The cost per term is £150, total of £300 for the year including the Summer Intensive. Please note, that there are a number of discretionary bursaries available.

Philly Rule is the Artistic Director for PYDC. Philly is a freelance Dance Artist from Devon and a Middlesex University Graduate. She has been facilitating, producing and delivering contemporary and creative movement experiences in community and educational settings nationwide for over 7 years. Taking pride in her co-creative and collaborative approach to movement, Philly makes it her mission to nurture the next generation of dancers from the South West.

To see more information and to apply, please scan our QR code or click the link below ⬇️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCbSolB7_0yIgscOQlpIho7stzjJhbu8Sjnvp7db1FWHy0_g/viewform?usp=preview

If you have any questions or enquiries, please email us at: [email protected]
inmotion

03/09/2026

🚨DEADLINE TUESDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 11:59PM 🚨
Community Arts Practitioner Training Course 2026 - 27

Starting September 2026, this 1 year course will equip you with a Level 3 teaching qualification, certificates in Health & Safety, Safeguarding, First Aid, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy, and you’ll also develop a wide range of skills to support you to work in different community settings and to navigate life as a freelancer.

Sessions will be delivered on Fridays in term time in central Plymouth.
You’ll need to be aged 19+ by 31 August 2026, be able to commit to weekly learning sessions, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in developing as an inclusive creative community practitioner.

Cost: £300
For more information email: [email protected]

On Course South West Theatre Royal Plymouth Take a Part University of Plymouth City College Plymouth Falmouth University Hall for Cornwall Cornish Freelance Task Force The Arts Institute Plymouth Sterts Arts & Enviromental Centre
Barbican Theatre Box Plymouth Arts

01/09/2026

🚨DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2026, 11.59PM🚨

PLYMOUTH YOUTH DANCE COMPANY Audition Day - Saturday 12th September 2026, 10AM–1PM.

Plymouth Youth Dance Company is a partnership project, created and managed by BBarbican Theatre Plymouth Dance CIC, and TTheatre Royal Plymouth PYDC is an exciting addition to the existing youth dance offers in the city, paving the way for young dancers interested in further study and/or a career in dance.
This is a brilliant opportunity for dancers of all genders and from all backgrounds to be a dance company member, develop their technical and creative skills, and take their dance training to a whole new level.

There will be 12 sessions over 2 terms, which will take place on Saturdays 10AM to 1PM (dates specified on the application form). In addition to the company sessions, PYDC will have 3 extra sessions as a Summer Intensive, and will perform, attend performances, and have access to various career enhancing opportunities.

Criteria:
*14-19 yrs.
*At least 3 years dance experience e.g. through school, private dance school, youth dance group etc.
*Considering dance in Higher Education and/or a career in dance.
*Able to commit to the dates and times specified in the application form.

FEES: The cost per term is £150, total of £300 for the year including the Summer Intensive. Please note, that there are a number of discretionary bursaries available.

Philly Rule is the Artistic Director for PYDC. Philly is a freelance Dance Artist from Devon and a Middlesex University Graduate. She has been facilitating, producing and delivering contemporary and creative movement experiences in community and educational settings nationwide for over 7 years. Taking pride in her co-creative and collaborative approach to movement, Philly makes it her mission to nurture the next generation of dancers from the South West.

To see more information and to apply, please scan our QR code or click the link below ⬇️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCbSolB7_0yIgscOQlpIho7stzjJhbu8Sjnvp7db1FWHy0_g/viewform?usp=preview

If you have any questions or enquiries, please email us at: [email protected]
inmotion

29/08/2026

✨TESTIMONY✨

Check out a testimony from one of our participants of our Community Arts Practitioner Training Course 2025-26!

🚨DEADLINE TUESDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 11:59PM 🚨

The course will be running again, starting this September 2026, this 1 year course will equip you with a Level 3 teaching qualification, certificates in Health & Safety, Safeguarding, First Aid, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy, and you’ll also develop a wide range of skills to support you to work in different community settings and to navigate life as a freelancer.

Sessions will be delivered on Fridays in term time in central Plymouth.
You’ll need to be aged 19+ by 31 August 2026, be able to commit to weekly learning sessions, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in developing as an inclusive creative community practitioner.

Cost: £300
For more information email: [email protected]

On Course South West Theatre Royal PlymouthTake a Part Hall for Cornwall Cornish Freelance Task Force Arts University Plymouth arts Barbican Theatre Sterts Arts & Enviromental Centre What's On Plymouth Culture City College Plymouth

28/08/2026

✨Primary Fit and Fed Week 2✨

What a brilliant second week of Primary Fit and Fed!

The young people made paper plate characters, paper chain animals, and had lots of fun with dancing and games!

A big thank you to
Plymouth City Council
Plymouth Active
Department for Education

25/08/2026

🚨DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2026, 11.59PM🚨

PLYMOUTH YOUTH DANCE COMPANY Audition Day - Saturday 12th September 2026, 10AM–1PM.

Plymouth Youth Dance Company is a partnership project, created and managed by BBarbican Theatre Plymouth Dance CIC, and TTheatre Royal Plymouth PYDC is an exciting addition to the existing youth dance offers in the city, paving the way for young dancers interested in further study and/or a career in dance.
This is a brilliant opportunity for dancers of all genders and from all backgrounds to be a dance company member, develop their technical and creative skills, and take their dance training to a whole new level.

There will be 12 sessions over 2 terms, which will take place on Saturdays 10AM to 1PM (dates specified on the application form). In addition to the company sessions, PYDC will have 3 extra sessions as a Summer Intensive, and will perform, attend performances, and have access to various career enhancing opportunities.

Criteria:
*14-19 yrs.
*At least 3 years dance experience e.g. through school, private dance school, youth dance group etc.
*Considering dance in Higher Education and/or a career in dance.
*Able to commit to the dates and times specified in the application form.

FEES: The cost per term is £150, total of £300 for the year including the Summer Intensive. Please note, that there are a number of discretionary bursaries available.

Philly Rule is the Artistic Director for PYDC. Philly is a freelance Dance Artist from Devon and a Middlesex University Graduate. She has been facilitating, producing and delivering contemporary and creative movement experiences in community and educational settings nationwide for over 7 years. Taking pride in her co-creative and collaborative approach to movement, Philly makes it her mission to nurture the next generation of dancers from the South West.

To see more information and to apply, please scan our QR code or click the link below ⬇️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCbSolB7_0yIgscOQlpIho7stzjJhbu8Sjnvp7db1FWHy0_g/viewform?usp=preview

If you have any questions or enquiries, please email us at: [email protected]
inmotion

21/08/2026

🌻Secondary Fit and Fed week 1 🌻

What a brilliant first week of our Secondary Fit and Fed! Our young people did crafts using clay, making keyrings and pencil cases, and did lots of dancing and had a trip to the park!

Thank you to Plymouth City Council Plymouth Active Department for Education

20/08/2026

PLYMOUTH YOUTH DANCE COMPANY Audition Day - Saturday 12th September 2026, 10AM–1PM.

Plymouth Youth Dance Company is a partnership project, created and managed by Barbican Theatre, Plymouth Dance CIC, and Theatre Royal Plymouth. PYDC is an exciting addition to the existing youth dance offers in the city, paving the way for young dancers interested in further study and/or a career in dance.
This is a brilliant opportunity for dancers of all genders and from all backgrounds to be a dance company member, develop their technical and creative skills, and take their dance training to a whole new level.

There will be 12 sessions over 2 terms, which will take place on Saturdays 10AM to 1PM (dates specified on the application form). In addition to the company sessions, PYDC will have 3 extra sessions as a Summer Intensive, and will perform, attend performances, and have access to various career enhancing opportunities.

Criteria:
*14-19 yrs.
*At least 3 years dance experience e.g. through school, private dance school, youth dance group etc.
*Considering dance in Higher Education and/or a career in dance.
*Able to commit to the dates and times specified in the application form.

FEES: The cost per term is £150, total of £300 for the year including the Summer Intensive. Please note, that there are a number of discretionary bursaries available.

Philly Rule is the Artistic Director for PYDC. Philly is a freelance Dance Artist from Devon and a Middlesex University Graduate. She has been facilitating, producing and delivering contemporary and creative movement experiences in community and educational settings nationwide for over 7 years. Taking pride in her co-creative and collaborative approach to movement, Philly makes it her mission to nurture the next generation of dancers from the South West.

To see more information and to apply, please scan our QR code or click the link below ⬇️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCbSolB7_0yIgscOQlpIho7stzjJhbu8Sjnvp7db1FWHy0_g/viewform?usp=preview

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2026, 11.59PM

If you have any questions or enquiries, please email us at: [email protected]
inmotion

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