Phoenix Dance Theatre

Phoenix Dance Theatre Phoenix Dance Theatre is the UK’s longest standing contemporary dance company outside London.

Phoenix Dance Theatre is a national contemporary dance company and a registered charity (No. 516672). Phoenix was founded in 1981 to entertain, educate and inspire audiences through the medium of dance. We are a national mid-scale repertory dance company based in the North of England. Find us on:
Website: www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk
Twitter: PhoenixLeeds
Instagram: phoenixdancetheatre
YouTube: www.youtube.com/phoenixdancetheatre

Our Phoenix Youth Academy auditions continue next Monday in Sheffield!📆 Monday 15 JuneOur weekly classes for dancers age...
13/06/2026

Our Phoenix Youth Academy auditions continue next Monday in Sheffield!

📆 Monday 15 June

Our weekly classes for dancers aged 13–18 provide pre-vocational training for young dancers to develop their contemporary technique in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Apply today to join our 2026/27 cohort
www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/academy/sheffield/

📷 Elly Welford

We've seen your comments and reactions to this year's mixed bill, and we're thrilled that so many of you are enjoying it...
10/06/2026

We've seen your comments and reactions to this year's mixed bill, and we're thrilled that so many of you are enjoying it!

Haven’t seen us on our spring tour yet? There’s still time to experience 'Interplay' in our final two cities:

📆 Northern Stage (Newcastle)
16–17 June

📆 Sadler's Wells East (London)
24–27 June

Secure your seats and discover what all the excitement is about: www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/whats_on/interplay/

SUMMER SCHOOL ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 📣Dancers aged 13–18, join us this August and spend the week learning from John-William...
09/06/2026

SUMMER SCHOOL ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Dancers aged 13–18, join us this August and spend the week learning from John-William Watson at this year’s Summer School!

We’re delighted to welcome dance artist, choreographer and director John-William Watson to our five-day programme, bringing creativity, dynamic choreography, and energy to the studio, alongside a wealth of experience developed through working with companies and venues such as NYDC, Sadler's Wells, and Riley Theatre.

Whether you’re a beginner to dance or have experience already, our Summer School helps you develop your skills, build confidence, and connect with other young dancers in a supportive and welcoming environment.

📅 Monday 3 – Friday 7 August
🕙 10am – 4pm

Discover what’s in store 👇www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/get_involved/summer-school-2026/

📷 David Lindsay

DONCASTER, you’re up next! ✨Our Phoenix Youth Academy auditions are heading to your city, and we can’t wait to meet the ...
08/06/2026

DONCASTER, you’re up next! ✨

Our Phoenix Youth Academy auditions are heading to your city, and we can’t wait to meet the next generation of dancers.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our York and Leeds auditions last week. We’re wishing you all the very best of luck 🙌

Our pre-vocational programme supports young dancers in developing their technique, choreography, creativity, and performance skills, helping prepare them for the next step in their dance training, with many students going on to gain a place at leading dance schools and conservatoires.

Audition dates:

📍 Doncaster
Thursday 11 June

📍 Sheffield
Monday 15 June

📍 Oldham
Tuesday 23 June

If you’re ready to take your dance journey further, applying for Phoenix Youth Academy is the perfect next step.

https://www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/academy/

📷 Rosa Youseff

05/06/2026

We're saying farewell to Wales, and hello to the North East as 'Interplay' heads to Newcastle for our penultimate stop.

★★★★★ 'A whirlwind evening, which sticks in the mind as you go about the rest of your day'. - (The Reviews Hub)

📆 Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 17 June
📍 Northern Stage
🎟️ Secure your seats today www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/whats_on/interplay/

Happy Pride Month! 🌈At Phoenix Dance Theatre, we are proud to continue amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices through our work.In 20...
03/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

At Phoenix Dance Theatre, we are proud to continue amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices through our work.

In 2025, we brought James Baldwin’s groundbreaking novel 'Giovanni’s Room' to the stage with our full-length narrative work, 'Inside Giovanni’s Room' - a powerful exploration of love, identity, belonging, and self-discovery.

As we celebrate Pride Month, we reflect on the importance of creating space for diverse experiences and perspectives, both on stage and beyond 🧡

📷 Drew Forsyth Photography

✨ We need your support ✨Our Phoenix Youth Academy Leeds Seniors group have been selected to perform at Making Moves at  ...
02/06/2026

✨ We need your support ✨

Our Phoenix Youth Academy Leeds Seniors group have been selected to perform at Making Moves at in London and 's U. Dance Festival in Glasgow this summer.

After a highly competitive selection process, our senior group featuring 18 dancers aged 16–19 have been invited to represent Leeds and Yorkshire on prestigious national stages, connect with other young performers from across the UK, and take part in inspiring workshops and performances.

We've already raised over half of the funds needed thanks to the generosity of our supporters, but we still need to raise £3,500 to cover travel, accommodation, and meals, ensuring every dancer can take part.

🧡 Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference.

📢 If you're unable to donate, please consider sharing this post with your friends, family, and community.

Help us give these talented young people the opportunity to shine on a national stage and create memories they'll carry with them for years to come.

Thank you for your support

Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/pya-seniors

Interplay arrives in Wales tomorrow! 🙌This visit to Wales feels particularly special as our mixed bill includes Ed Myhil...
01/06/2026

Interplay arrives in Wales tomorrow! 🙌

This visit to Wales feels particularly special as our mixed bill includes Ed Myhill’s Why Are People Clapping?!, which first took to the stage with National Dance Company Wales in 2018 ✨

Catch the mixed bill at Theatr Clwyd
📆Tuesday 2 - Wednesday 3 June

Head to our website to find out more about Why Are People Clapping?! and the other works in the programme www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/whats_on/interplay/

📷 Drew Forsyth Photography

We’re delighted to announce that we have received funding from ScottishPower Foundation to deliver our 2026 Windrush Pro...
29/05/2026

We’re delighted to announce that we have received funding from ScottishPower Foundation to deliver our 2026 Windrush Project.

This support will enable 12 school and student groups to participate in eight weeks of dance, alongside music and educational workshops, celebrating the lasting impact of the Windrush generation on British heritage and culture.

Through creative workshops and performances, young people will build confidence, learn new skills, and explore themes of identity, belonging, and diversity. As a company founded by Black British dancers from Leeds, we are proud to create opportunities that make the arts more accessible.

Thank you for making this possible.

📷 Windrush 75 (2023) by Point of View

More exciting news for our Phoenix Youth Academy students! ✨Our Leeds Seniors have been selected to perform at the 2026 ...
27/05/2026

More exciting news for our Phoenix Youth Academy students! ✨

Our Leeds Seniors have been selected to perform at the 2026 One Dance UK's U.Dance National Festival! 🎉

Taking place in Glasgow from 3–5 July, our students will have the exciting opportunity to perform alongside other talented young dancers from across the UK, participate in workshops at Scottish Ballet's studios led by renowned choreographers, perform on professional stages, and gain valuable insight into careers in dance.

Congratulations everyone 🧡

📷 Point of View

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Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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