Community Dance Project – FREE Opportunity for Women & Girls (14–100yrs+)

Are you curious about contemporary dance but feel you’ve never had the opportunity, experience or access?This FREE community dance project invites women and girls (14–100yrs+) to take part in an inspiring, intergenerational dance experience led by professional artists.

The project is part of Ceyda Tanc Dance Company’s 'Kizlar' tour for Highlights Rural Touring and is funded by Rural Touring Dance Initiative (RTDI). The project is open to anyone – no previous dance experience required.

About the Project

Participants will work together to create a short curtain raiser performance, inspired by KIZLAR – a powerful contemporary dance work exploring femininity, masculinity, strength and vulnerability.

Ceyda Tanc Dance Company is led by British-Turkish choreographer Ceyda Tanc, whose work blends contemporary dance with traditional Turkish folk influences and themes of ritual, ceremony and community. Her work is bold, feminist and celebratory.

What’s Included

• 8 FREE dance sessions (January–March)

• Led by Cumbria-based dance artist Zoë Leigh Gadd (Dance Ahead CIC / Barcelona International Dance Exchange)

• A FREE group trip to see Ceyda Tanc Dance perform in Melrose (October)

• Opportunity to perform a short, supportive curtain raiser before KIZLAR on Saturday 14th March at Gilsland Village Hall.

• A welcoming, fun and friendly environment for creative expression and connection

Find out more

You can find out more about the community project by watching the following video with Zoë:

Secure your place

To register for the Ceyda Tanc Dance: Gilsland Curtain Raiser Project please click on the link below and complete the form.

Register Your Place

Session Dates & Locations

Brampton Road Dance StudioInstitute of the Arts, University of Cumbria, Carlisle CA3 9AW

• Wed 14 Jan | 7–9pm

• Wed 21 Jan | 7–9pm

• Wed 28 Jan | 7–9pm

• Wed 4 Feb | 7–9pm

• Wed 11 Feb | 7–9pm

• Wed 25 Feb | 7–9pm

Gilsland Village Hall, Gilsland, Northumberland CA8 7BE

• Wed 4 Mar | 7–9pm

• Wed 11 Mar | 7–9pm

Dress Rehearsal & Performance – Saturday 14 MarchThe Threshing Barn, Gilsland CA8 7EL

• Daytime dress rehearsal (times TBC)

• Curtain Raiser Performance: 7:30pm

• Followed by KIZLAR performed by Ceyda Tanc Dance Company(Gilsland Village Hall)

  
  

No Experience Needed

Feeling nervous? That’s completely normal. This project is designed for beginners and those returning to movement. After eight sessions, you’ll feel confident and ready to share your moves with a friendly community audience.

Step out of your comfort zone and give it a go. Everyone is welcome.