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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
Watch a performance, join a term of classes or attend a workshop at DanceEast this month.Meet the experts
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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.by
Oliver 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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Behind the scenes at DanceEast – Ipswich’s national dance house
Unpacking the purpose-built space, unseen work and everyday welcome behind the nationally-acclaimed dance house on Ipswich’s waterfront.by
Elouise Lavington
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Anthony Missen appointed new DanceEast chief executive
Anthony Missen will take over from Brendan Keaney OBE at the Ipswich dance organisation this autumn following a competitive recruitment process.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Making space: How youth-led culture is changing Ipswich
Whilst Westminster debates youth engagement and councils struggle with consultation fatigue, something different is happening in Ipswich. Here, young people aren't waiting for formal invitations to civic life—they're creating their own spaces, literally and figuratively, through dance, film, design, and community action.byElouise Lavington
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