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Ballet
https://www.luu.org.uk/ballet/
Contact this group
https://www.facebook.com/luuballet/
luuballet@hotmail.com
The Leeds University Union Ballet Society has been established for over forty years and is still going strong today. We have around 120 students who attend class to keep fit, improve technique, perform and make new friends. We are open to all with a keen interest in ballet and cater for all levels of experience from complete beginners to advanced dancers. All classes are held on campus within purpose built studios with sprung floors, mirrors and barres. All of our classes are taught by professional teachers who provide support, coaching and advice as well as challenging yet fun material.
Classes
There are no auditions for classes so choose one where you feel you will be most confident. If you have doubts of your exact level then please feel free to e-mail the society.
Classes for 2014-2015 are as follows: (subject to change 2015-2016)
• Beginners Technique (No experience up to Grade 2)
• Improvers Technique (Grades 3-4)
• Intermediate Technique A (Grades 5-6 seeking a more challenging class)
• Intermediate Technique B (Grades 5-6 of a less confident level)
• Advanced Technique (Grades 7+)
• Pointe (Intermediate/Advanced of all levels)
• Beginners/Improvers Performance Class
• Intermediate/Advanced Performance Class
Teachers: Anna Slim, Sarah Rivers, Nathalie Leger
Belly Dance Society
Contact this group
Email: luubellydance@hotmail.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LUUBellyDanceSociety
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/318369921591945/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LUU_BDSoc
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LUUBellyDanceSociety
Our choreographer and instructor, Meilyn Professional Belly Dancer:
https://www.meilynbellydancer.com/
https://www.meilynfusionbellydancer.com/
Everyone has heard of Belly Dance or belly dancers, but have you ever taken the time to think about what it really is? Debated as being one of the oldest forms of dance; when mastered it is a powerful, sensual art form that has its roots in North Africa and the Middle East but is now taught and loved all over the world. A fantastic form of exercise which concentrates on isolating different parts of the body, and depending on the style, emphasises the fluiditity of the moves.
You don’t have to have a dancer’s background to start belly dance, although Egyptian belly dance does borrow moves from ballet and some other classical styles, belly dance is its own genre of dance and is taught as so.
We’re a Belly Dance club with classes for complete beginners, improvers and advanced. So whether you have never tried it before and want to give it a go, or you have done belly dance before and wish to continue, we’re the society for you.
Taught by professional instructor Meilyn, you’ll not only learn belly dance from one of the best, but you’ll have the opportunity to perform in union based shows and shows all over Leeds. Check out our youtube channel here
Bhangra Dance Society
Contact this group
leedsbhangra@googlemail.com
After being established in 2009, we have gone from strength to strength as a bhangra society and team. Within just a few years, we have managed to win national talent competitions such as Mehfil in 2010 and 2014 and the Riley Award for the Best New Society. On top of this, we also competed at Capital Bhangra in 2012.
We provide weekly bhangra workshops which are free for members with a small fee for non-members along with a social at least once a month. We are also a competitive bhangra team and run trials for members who wish to join the team and perform at events all year round. Along with learning a new, energetic dance form, you will also get a great workout during the workshops.
Come along, meet new people and give it a go on the 15th October in the Treehouse from 18:30 to 20:30. The session is completely free, including food and drinks. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to work up a sweat!
For any more information, please message on the facebook group or email us at leedsbhangra@gmail.com or visit us at www.facebook.com/LeedsBhangraSociety.
Bollywood Dance: Bombay Vibes
https://www.luu.org.uk/vibes-bollywood-dance/
Contact this group
bombay.vibes.leeds@gmail.com
Vibes, is headed up by a group of trained and professional dancers who share one common- they’re FANATICAL ABOUT DANCE! Vibes is not an all-Bollywood group, we reach out for dancers of many a genre including street, bhangra, world, bharatanatyam, khathak as well as other fusions in order to put show stopping spectacles and constantly raise the bar. BOYS AND GIRLS YOU’RE NEEDED
Whether you have been dancing since birth, or have never set foot on the stage, our dance tutors are ready to welcome you to our exclusive cult, mentoring you through the blood, sweat, tears, fun, laughs, cries, and make you shine infront of an audience!
As well as dancing we have society socials so round up the rabble and bring them to our ever famous VIBES SOCIALS! Here you will enjoy to a mix of RnB, Chart, Bollywood and Bhangra classics- a great way to be introduced to the dance family! Come on we’re waiting…
Breakdance
https://www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/groups/breakers/
Contact this group
Facebook www.facebook.com/#!/groups/6072017172/
Email luu.breakdance.society@gmail.com
Twitter: luubreakers
Breakdancing (or bboying as it properly known) is the original Hip Hop dance and started in 70s New York. If you have ever been interested in learning more about this amazing dance and art form then this is your chance!
LUU Breakers was born in 1997. The society has grown from its small roots to become a large group of B-boys and B-girls. Our passion has led us to numerous Breakdance Jams, Performances and Events including the Leeds University Dance Showcase and the University Championships.
We are very open to new members and encourage people of all levels of experience to come along and give it a go. Complete beginners are more than welcome!
If you’re interested and want some more information just email us on luu.breakdance.society@gmail.com or visit us on facebook (search for “LUU Breakers”)
We provide training three times a week at the union as well as a weekly class for beginners/improvers. We try to provide opportunities for LUU Breakers to experience hip-hop culture through attending breakjams, battles, qualifiers and other events throughout the year.
The society is not just a place where you learn to break you can learn about the culture and history of breakdance also. We provide a friendly learning environment where you can meet new people who share a passion for breakdance.
Circus Skills
Contact this group
www.facebook.com/groups/luucircus
luucircussociety@gmail.com
Welcome to CircSoc, we are a friendly, fun society who meet once a week to learn, practice and share a range of circus skills. Including juggling, staff spinning, hooping, diabolo, poi spinning, contact juggling and devil sticks. We hold regular fire nights, training our members to play with fire in the safest ways possible! We also provide our members with opportunities to perform and teach circus skills, both great ways to give something to the wider Leeds community. We hold a diverse range of socials in order to include all our members, from cocktail nights to cinema outings as well as trips to Juggling conventions in Leeds and surrounding cities.
Dance Expose
https://www.luu.org.uk/dance-expose/
Contact this group
www.facebook.com/danceexpose
danceexpose@gmail.com
Dance Exposé is Leeds University’s only dance troupe; an eclectic mix of about 50 guys and girls brought together by their passion for dance. From contemporary to commercial, break dance to ballet, we’re a fun loving society who pride ourselves on the diversity of our dancers.
We welcome students of all ages, dance backgrounds and levels of experience to come to our auditions. We’re looking for committed, passionate and versatile dancers to join us – we just want to see you DO YOUR THING
Dancesport
Contact this group
www.leedsdancesport.co.uk
leeds.dancesport@gmail.com
If you’re thinking of taking up or improving your Ballroom and Latin American dancing then look no further! We hold weekly classes and practice sessions with our experienced committee, and professional instructor and ex-British Sequence Champion, Phil Blackburn.
Freestyle Dance
Contact this group
leedsfreestyledancesociety@gmail.com
Come along and have a great time with the only society to incorporate any style of dance! Open to everyone. We compete nationally and internationally too!!
Irish Dancing
https://www.luu.org.uk/irish-dancing/
Contact this group
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=43986256096
luuirishdancing@outlook.com
With weekly classes for all abiltiies, regular socials and many performance and volunteering opportunties there is something for everyone to get involved with! We accept both male and female dancers, so if there are any budding Michael Flatley’s out there we’d love for you to join us!
We accept both students inside and outside the University of Leeds, male and female! We have classes to suit all abilities, Complete Beginners Welcome!
Modern Dance
https://www.luu.org.uk/modern-dance/
Contact this group
www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=2463427031&ref=ts
luumoderndancesoc@hotmail.co.uk
We offer: contemporary, jazz, tap and body conditioning classes at all levels. Come down and join us! If you are an enthusiastic, confident and experienced dancer, we would love to have you on our team! We are an ambitious group who perform nationwide, travelling to compete against the best dancers from uni’s across the country.
Salsa
Contact this group
luusalsasoc@gmail.com
Welcome to LUU SalsaSoc.
Just a reminder that there will be no classes durring university holidays, we begin again on the 21st of April.
We hold regular classes every Tuesday at The Terrace in the Union with drinks deals available all night.
Our Tuesday classes are beginner and improver level and they take the following form:
• 7pm beginner class: Everyone is welcome to this class, we start right from the beginning with the mambo and work our way from the ground up
• 8pm we have half an hours social dancing, which is a great chance to practice what you just learnt and dance with the people you’ve just met.
• 8.30pm improvers class: things get a bit trickier hear, we improve on what we just learnt in the first class and learn a few different moves each week, if you managed the beginners class you’ll manage this class as well. If you feel like beginners class is too easy for you feel free to just come for the improvers class.
• 9.30pm social dancing til they kick us out.
No partner necessary, wear what ever you feel comfortable in.
Scottish Dance
Contact this group
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2223623946
scottishdancing@gmail.com
https://www.luuscd.co.uk
Scottish Country Dance is a fun traditional social dance from Scotland (not to be confused with highland dancing which is done solo).
Usually 3 to 4 couples dance in a set (technical lingo for organised formation) typically in two lines (1 line of men and 1 line of women) facing each other.
The dance itself is made up of a few basic steps and patterns that you will get shown step by step. The dances range from slow and thoughtful strathspreys (very Scottish word) to fast, bouncy, exhausting jigs! But no matter what the speed is each new dance will get walked through many times before the music starts (Phew!).
No auditions required, it can be taught to anybody, no matter how tangled your feet get dancing usually.
No need to bring a partner, we always change partners around so everyone gets to dance with one another. All we ask is you wear comfy clothes and flat shoes, and bring a drink of water (or juice) with you. You can start any week in term.
Street Dance
https://www.luu.org.uk/street-dance/
Contact this group
luustreetdance@gmail.com
Street dance is the style of dance that everyone has no doubt seen, and more importantly, everyone can do. It incorporates so many different styles, so everyone can find a niche that best suites them. Leeds Uni Street Dance Society provides the friendly and open environment that’s ideal for learning in!
We have classes that cater for both beginners and more advanced dancers. We use the best studio on campus which includes mirrors and a great sound system!!
Swing
https://www.luu.org.uk/swing/
Contact this group
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2222317126
swingsoc@gmail.com
Originating in Harlem New York, swing not only refers to that toe tapping rhythm within many forms of Jazz music, but is also a term given to a collection of the most fantastic partner and solo dances including the Lindy Hop and the Charleston. The vibrance of the jazz and swing era of the 1920’s to 40’s continues to exist in Leeds, the UK and beyond within the ever expanding network of swing dance enthusiasts who promote its revival.
Our weekly classes are relaxed and cater for every level throughout the year, so there is no need to worry about starting midterm. They will give you the foundations to take onto the social dance floor and once confident enough there may even be opportunities for the brave to impress with jaw dropping aerials.
In addition, weekly events for social dancing run by the society and the greater swing community provide a multitude of possibilities for meeting and dancing with an extraordinary range of swing dance fanatics.
Vertical Fitness
https://www.luu.org.uk/vertical-fitness/
Contact this group
www.facebook.com/LUUVFitness
luuverticalfitness@gmail.com
Vertical Fitness is a revolutionary way to exercise whilst having fun! In one workout we combine flexibility, strength and balance, all based around the aerial art of pole dance. Our classes are designed to build your self-confidence and make you feel good about yourself, whilst getting fit and meeting new people.
We aim to change the stereotypical ideas that pole dancing normally brings to mind, to reveal its new identity of aerial gymnastics. Pole art needs to be recognised for the sheer power, skill and talent involved to perform such elegant moves so effortlessly.
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University of Leeds Dance Club
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