Updates at North East Dance

We are slowly winding down for the holidays, but two of our fully funded community projects are still running across County Durham! Activities will restart in January, so keep an eye on our social media and website for updates. At Hamsteels Community Centre, we’re offering free fitness sessions for the local community, with a special focus on older adults. This programme is proudly funded by the ESB West Durham Windfarm through Point North. We’re also delivering a boys’ fitness and mentorship project at Tudhoe Community Centre, in partnership with Legs Creative Arts CIC. Boys aged 12+ are welcome to get involved and develop fitness skills, confidence, and positive connections. Sessions are funded by the Community Grants Programme. Want to join us or learn more? Follow us online for January schedules!

Our Ageless Athletes project has now come to a close, and what an incredible journey it has been! Over the past year, we have had the joy of delivering inclusive fitness to seniors across Sunderland, from gentle seated exercises and circuits to social dancing sessions. Seeing our participants enjoy themselves, stay active, and connect with others has been truly heartwarming. A huge thank you goes to Chillingham House for partnering with us on this project and helping us reach more members of the community. We are also immensely grateful to all the seniors who took part, as well as our dedicated staff and volunteers – your energy, support, and enthusiasm made this project so special. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to Sport England for their generous support, which made Ageless Athletes possible and helped us bring these activities to life for the local community. We have loved every moment of delivering this project and can’t wait to continue supporting the health and wellbeing of Sunderland’s older residents.

After an inspiring journey, our Sport England-funded project, Ageless Athletes, is coming to a close in the next couple of weeks. Over the course of the programme, we have supported participants of all ages to stay active, build confidence, and enjoy the benefits of inclusive movement. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Sport England for funding this initiative and making it possible. Most importantly, thank you to all the participants who embraced the sessions with energy, determination, and a love for dance and activity – you are the true stars of this project! As we wrap up, we will be celebrating achievements with a series of final sessions, sharing participant stories, and reflecting on the incredible progress made.

Bring the energy of K-pop to your students with fun, interactive dance workshops and after-school clubs led by our specialist teachers. Expect high-energy dance routines, exciting activities, and games that get everyone laughing, moving, and fully involved!

Fitness no strings attached! Free sessions for local community in Esh Winning. Sessions especially designed to welcome all ages and abilities.

Sessions for young people at Tudhoe Community Centre delivered in partnership with Legs Creative Arts CIC. Free access no strings attached.