Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL)

Join us at the @leedsprideofficial parade on Sunday, July 20th! We have an exciting surprise with our DAZL family. Celebrating our 6th year, this vibrant day will be full of color and happiness. Dance and celebrate because #LoveIsLove.

DAZL would like to thank all our Schools we have worked with this year!

We have had an amazing time and we hope you all have a fantastic summer!

We will see you all back in September for another fantastic year

#LeedsSchools #WakefieldSchools #Departmentforeducation #leedsactiveschools #dance

Feeding Britain - May Report

With £600 from Feeding Britain, our holiday program provided 128 meals, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks over four days. We supported 20 children with 60 spots focused on young people.

For more, visit our Blog: dazl.org.uk/feeding-brit...

Lark in the Park!

Our LS9 Club and Inclusive Groups will be perform at this years Lark in the Park

Saturday 19th July
🕛 12:00-4:00
📌 East End Park, LS9 9NG

There will be a variety of activates for all the family to enjoy!

#InspiringPositiveFutures #LS9Club

Wishing the DAZL Empire team the best at the Expressions inclusive dance event at Northern Ballet!
Have an amazing time performing, enjoy every moment, and dance with confidence. You've worked hard, so be proud. Shine on that stage! #Expressions #InclusiveDance #NorthernBallet

We will be performing at 2 Galas this weekend! Both on Saturday 12th July

East Ardsley - 1pm-4pm
📌 East Ardsley Recreation Ground, WF3 2AP
We will also have a stall at East Ardsley Gala

📌 Rothwell Park, LS26 0ES

There will be a variety of activates for all the family to enjoy at both Galas !

Our last sessions before summer holidays for the following Community groups is next week

Tingley
DAZL Middleton
Middleton Youth Theatre
Active Kids
Farnley
New Farnley
Rothwell

We hope you all have an amazing summer and we will back on the WC 1st September

#leedscitycouncil

‼️ FULLY BOOKED‼️

Our Leeds Healthy Holidays Summer camp is now fully booked

We cant wait to see you all for an amazing fun filled SUMMER!

#leedsHH #Leedscitycouncil #Leedscommunitycomittees

🧡 HAF Kirkless Schools Out🧡

FREE Summer Activity Camp with DAZL - Dance & Health Charity for children and young people.
If you receive benefits-related free school meals it's completely FREE if not it's £7 per day.

To book on please contact 07519018675 or email community@dazl.org.uk

💚 #WFHappyHealthyHolidays 💙

FREE Summer Activity Camp with DAZL - Dance & Health Charity for children and young people.

If you recover benefits-related free school meals it's completely FREE if not it's £5 per day.

Please look at poster for more details or Call/text- 07519018675

🎀 Hunslet Gala with the DAZL Empire Dolls 🎀

Big thank you for sharing your talent firstly. Well done to the DAZL Empire Dolls for a fablous performance and what great well run and organised event. #HunsletGala

Well done dazlempire Inclusive and the LS9 Club.

It's wonderful to see how your all inspiring so many disabled young people to take up dance. Your truly an inspiration ✨️ 🙌

IDTA- Freestyle & Rock n Roll Nationwide Qualifiers Results!

Well done to all our Dancers who competed at the North West IDTA- Freestyle & Rock n Roll Nationwide Qualifiers

Please see our BLOG for the results! dazl.org.uk/idta-freesty...

⭐️ Well done, and thank you, Chris ⭐️

Congratulations to the awesome Chris for completing the #Leeds10k on behalf of DAZL Empire & DAZL Dance your support will make a real difference to our young people and families.

Massive thank you from us all at DAZL Empire #LongLiveTheEmpire

DAZL Summer Holiday Camp Manorfield Hall is now live!

Please book your Via healthyholidays.leeds.gov.uk

If you are not eligible for FREE child place, please contact Email: community@dazl.org.uk or call/text: 07519018675

Thank you to Comic Relief for the funding to help our Feeding Britain Easter Holidays Programme

Please take a look at our full report from this funding over on our website
dazl.org.uk/feeding-brit...

They came, they saw, they moved at Let’s Move: South Leeds 2025 - South Leeds Life The sun shone bright once again at Cross Flatts Park for this year’s Let’s Move: South Leeds event. Co-ordinated by Get Set Leeds Local (part of Active Leeds, Leeds City Council) with great support…

They Came, They Saw, They moved at Let's Move

We had a wonderful experience at Lets Move! We are truly grateful for the opportunity to be involved in such a remarkable community gathering.

#BeestonAndHolbeckWard
southleedslife.com/they-came-th...

Take a look at all the feedback from our Healthy Holidays Leeds please visit our Blog dazl.org.uk/healthy-holi...

Thank you to all Wade’s Charity, Your funding support has made a real difference. To read the full report please visit our blog on dazl.org.uk

Public funding a ‘catalyst’ for private and commercial income for arts charities, report finds The ‘crowding-in’ phenomenon plays a ‘pivotal role’ in the arts and culture sector, researchers conclude

Public investment “acts as a catalyst” for further philanthropic and commercial support for arts and culture charities, a new report says

✨ Student In The Spotlight ✨ Congratulations to Connor from the DAZL Inclusive Dance Team for earning a place at the prestigious Mechanics Performing Arts in #Wakefield! We're thrilled to see you chase your dreams in the arts. Keep inspiring others! 🌟 #PerformingArtsJourney #AbilityNotDisability

🎉 Academic Achievement 🎉

Kudos to Gabriel for securing a spot in the Level 3 Dance course at CAPA College. We are incredibly proud of your accomplishment and eagerly anticipate watching your journey unfold. #DAZLfamily @dazlyouth

✨ Student Success ✨

We are overjoyed for Preston, who has secured a spot at Leeds City College School of Creative Arts. This September, he embarks on #Dance Level 2. Despite numerous hurdles, nothing has deterred him. Excited for your next dance chapter! #ProudMoment

Physical activity helps ease the strain on NHS services, report finds | Charity Today News Data from Active Oxfordshire revealed participants in its Move Together programme attended 51 per cent fewer appointments at their local surgery and are less

"Physical activity has health benefits across the life course. It’s key to shifting from treatment to prevention and reducing health inequalities." – Dr. Jeanelle de Gruchy 💬
Move Together is cutting falls by 23% & GP visits by 51%, saving nearly £400K annually!
🔗 Read on

Yorkshire Dance - Dance On classes for people aged 55+ Find fun, friendly, sociable dance classes for people aged 55+ in Leeds and Bradford. Welcoming people of all experience levels.

💃 Professor Sarah Astill @slastill.bsky.social led the research project 'Dance On' with Yorkshire Dance, highlighting its positive impact on health in older adults, particularly women in lower socio-economic areas. And Dance On is still going strong around Leeds.

yorkshiredance.com/project/danc...

@dazldance.bsky.social team at the #MiddletonMakersMarket rasining funds to support the young people attending the #WorldFreestyleChampionships 🌎 in #Blackpool

Thank you everyone who supported us @southleedslife.bsky.social @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social

Join Dance Action Zone in Leeds for exciting dance sessions that add rhythm to your life. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere where you can express yourself and improve your skills. Lace up your dance shoes, meet new friends, and have an amazing time!

🔥 Exploring The Flames Through Movement🔥

The DAZL youth dancers responded to the direction of Slanjayvah Danza by creating explosive movement through the woods, Being at one with the forest and using the natural #environment as to their advantage, enhancing their creativity.

🔥 The Joy of Movement 🔥

Lots of beautiful moments captured whilst creating our new work with Slanjayvah Danza around #climatechange

(Queer) love is in the air, and so is this year’s Pride event!

We’re thrilled to announce that Pride The Hague will return this year on May 16th & 17th to continue celebrating the power of community, visibility, and love in all its forms. #LGBTQ #Pride #netherlands