So today was my last day at Yorkshire Dance and I can’t believe how
quickly it has gone! It’s been quite a whirlwind but I have loved every single
minute of it. I don’t want to leave!
Today in the youth and community team it was all systems go for the set-up of Fresh. Unfortunately due to other commitments I cannot make the Fresh event
itself, which I’m so upset about as it is sure to be an amazing day. There will be such an array of youth groups coming together and
performing for Fresh it is very exciting. There are groups from lots of
different areas and backgrounds with different styles and it so great that
there is an event like Fresh to facilitate the sharing of their practices – a
bit like Sunday’s performance in Rotherham but on a larger more established
scale I suppose. I'm sure it will inspire them all and hopefully also inspire the audience!
This evening was “Friday First – Going solo”. ‘Friday First’ is a
performance that Yorkshire Dance's projects team put on the first Friday of
the month. This month was a collection of solos from emerging artists. It was
great, and I think Friday Firsts are somewhat of a hidden gem in Leeds big arts
scene. It is so important for dance artists to have the opportunity to develop
work and perform it to an audience and receive feedback and I think it’s
wonderful that Yorkshire Dance provides the platform for them. Unfortunately it
will be a while before I can make another Friday First but I will be there for
the next one I can make without a doubt!
