About Us
A Community Interest Company dedicated to bringing dance, fitness, and wellbeing to everyone.
A Learning Company
Our Experience & Capabilities
North East Dance (NED) is a non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) established in 2014 and dedicated to providing dance and fitness programmes across the North East region.
We deliver high-quality programmes to individuals and communities through schools, community centres, care homes, and our own studio facilities in Sunderland.
Meet the Team
The people who make it all happen.
Dolly
Chris
Clare
Emma
Maria
Dean
Kane
Carrie
Emily
Sam
Katherine
Sandra
Penny
Jade
Rosie
Holly
Rachael
Rebecca
Liv
Lucy
Marta
What We Deliver
- Schools programmes across 50+ schools in the North East
- Community dance sessions for all ages and abilities
- Health and wellbeing programmes in partnership with the NHS
- Holiday activity programmes (HAF) across multiple local authorities
- Professional development and CPD for dance practitioners
- Inclusive sessions for people with disabilities and long-term conditions
Quality & Accreditation
North East Dance holds the Matrix Quality Standard for information, advice, and guidance services — one of very few dance organisations in the country to achieve this accreditation.
All our instructors are DBS-checked, fully insured, and hold relevant teaching qualifications. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.