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DanceEast
Based at the striking Jerwood DanceHouse in Ipswich, DanceEast's vision is a world where everyone can benefit from the vital and life-enhancing power of dance. Operating across the East of England and beyond, their mission is to create new and exciting ways for people to move or be moved, through participating in, experiencing, or producing dance at its very best.
DanceEast
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DanceEast throws open its doors for free day this Sunday
Ipswich's DanceEast is inviting everyone to a free Open House event at Jerwood DanceHouse this Sunday, 8 March, featuring taster classes, live performances, and building tours from 10:00 to 15:00.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk arts fund backs 37 projects with half a million pound boost
Suffolk County Council has awarded £500,000 to 37 arts and community projects across the county, including a new hip-hop and film programme for at-risk young people in Ipswich.News
Ipswich formally submits City of Culture bid driven by young people
Ipswich has completed the first stage of its bid to become the UK City of Culture 2029, formally submitting an expression of interest that represents a "shared ambition" driven by young people to use culture as a catalyst for long-term change in the town.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich launches campaign to unite town behind City of Culture bid
Ipswich has launched a major public campaign urging residents, businesses and organisations to show their support for the town's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, with just one month until the submission deadline on 8th February 2026.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Lighting expert's festive display supports St Elizabeth Hospice
A 6,500-LED Christmas light show is lighting up an Ipswich home for the 12th year, with thousands of synchronised lights dancing to music while raising funds for local hospice care.by
Matt Stott
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What's on in Ipswich this Christmas: Your guide to festive shows
From traditional pantomimes at the Regent and New Wolsey Theatre to dance adaptations of classic tales and cinema screenings, Ipswich venues are offering entertainment for all ages throughout the festive season.byMatt Stott
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Five young producers bring free festival of dance and creativity to Ipswich
A team of five young producers who grew up dancing in Ipswich are creating a space where creativity, community and passion come together, offering a free festival that celebrates the power of dance to connect people.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Indigenous Taiwanese dancers bring moving story of nature and resilience to Ipswich
An immersive and emotional dance production that tells the story of a community confronting the power of wind and waves comes to DanceEast this Friday, as Taiwan's premiere contemporary dance company makes its UK debut.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Tickets still available for dance show exploring chaos, hope and humanity's bond with nature
Two internationally acclaimed choreographers have created contrasting visions of resilience and connection in a new double bill coming to DanceEast this Friday, with tickets still available.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Fresh take on Romeo and Juliet explores what happens after 'happily ever after'
A clever blend of dance, theatre and comedy at DanceEast reveals the real story of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers – they didn't die tragically young, they grew up and are now facing a mid-life crisis at 40.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Young and old unite through dance in groundbreaking project
Dancers spanning seven decades have come together to prove that dance "isn't just for one stage in life" but "something that can stay with you forever."byOliver Rouane-Williams
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One student's journey showcases huge impact of region's top dance programme
The DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training continues to shape the next generation of performers, with students like Eden demonstrating the programme's impact on young talent across the East of England.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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