Coming up!

Even though it's only the start of 2014, we have lots of exciting things fast approaching!


On the 31st of January, we shall be holding our annual and newly named artsNK Youth Dance Programme Showcase. Taking place at the Terry O' Toole Theatre, artsNK's Youth Groups shall take to the stage to perform pieces which they have been working on. This shall include some very exciting new work from our dance companies redXco, kNacKer'd and all new male company, JumpStart. With performers ranging from 4-18 years old, there shall be a range of styles on show so there is something for everyone! Tickets are selling out extremely fast so book yours now by calling the Terry O Toole Theatre on 01522 883311. Tickets cost £3 and £2 for Children (Under 16s).



Going into February, the Dance Factor final shall be taking place at the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre on 8th. Ten crews from across NK and Lincoln shall come together, battling it out, one of them shall be crowned best dance crew of 2014. With only 4 weeks left working on pieces, the pressure is hotting up!


We shall then be holding our annual Spring Primary Dance Showcase. With two shows in one night, it's set to be hectic but fun! Local primary schools are currently working on creating dance pieces for the showcase. Based on the transition from Primary to Secondary School, the showcase is a celebration and a chance for the children to perform in front of a big audience!

Whilst all that is happening, we are also planning more for the coming months including aerial workshops and other exciting things! It's a busy time for the dance team! To keep up to date with everything that is going on, check out our Facebook page by clicking here and follow us on Twitter at @artsNKDance.

If you also want to see what other team members are up to, we each have our own Twitters @HollyartsNK, @EmmaartsNK, @MichaelaartsNK, @AliceartsNK and welcoming the newest member of our team James, @JamesartsNK.

If you want to find out a bit more about James, click on the 'About Us' tab above.

Check this out!

Want to see professional shows for a discounted cost!? Then you need to check out the ticket offer for under 26's for the Autumn season at Lincoln LOV venues. 

You shall get to see professional dance shows by ZoieLogic Dance Theatre (Terry O'Toole Theatre), Earthfall (Lincoln Drill Hall) & Jean Abreu Dance (LPAC) in Lincoln for only £5 each!

All you need to do is get one of the flyers below. You can get one by contacting the dance team (all details listed on the contacts page) or visiting one of the LOV venues. 

Don't miss out on the chance to witness some amazing performances happening right here in Lincolnshire!

U.Dance: True Motion 13

On Saturday 9^th March, our True Motion event was held at the LPAC in Lincoln. Eleven dance groups from around the area performed to a panel of judges, hoping to win a place in the MY Dance Festival.  

Throughout the day, rehearsals and workshops took place, giving the young people a chance to learn new skills, find out more about dance and interact with others. The commercial workshop, held by professional LA commercial dancer Gareth Woodward, and a workshop held by Chelsey Barnes from Lincolnshire One Venues, was met with a lot of enthusiasm from the participants.

Photo: Michaela Soltys

Photo: Michaela Soltys

In one of the commercial workshops.

Alongside the workshops, a number of dance professionals held a Q&A panel for the young people taking part. They answered questions about the dance industry and how they, themselves got to where they are now. This proved very insightful for the participants of True Motion and soon the panel were inundated with questions.

Photo: Michaela Soltys

With so many groups taking part, the audience were treated to a number of different performances ranging in genre and style. 

This meant the judges had a very tough decision picking the winner.

After a lengthy and thought out discussion, the judges picked NK School as the overall winners. Their war inspired, contemporary piece impressed the panel and they shall now go through to the MY (Midlands Youth) Dance Festival. This shall take place on 20^th April at Nottingham Playhouse. 

Winners NK School Photo: Michaela Soltys

Runners up kNacKer'd Photo: Michaela Soltys

Photo: Michaela Soltys

Alongside NK School, artsNK’s kNacKer’d have also been given the chance to perform in Nottingham. They too, impressed the judges with their rock inspired performance.

Although there was only one place available in the MY Dance Festival, all the groups should feel very proud of their achievements and performances.

 We here at artsNK Dance are planning more opportunities for young people to be involved, so keep a look out here on our blog, our Facebook page and Twitter.

You can also see more photos of the day by visiting our Facebook page! 

True Motion 2013!

True Motion 2013 is fast approaching! This Saturday (9th March) Lincoln's Performing Arts Centre, shall host the counties contribution to the U.Dance competition. Talented dance groups from around the area, shall battle it out to be selected for the MY Dance Festival. 

The Midlands Youth Dance festival takes place on the 20th April at Nottingham Playhouse. It replaces the U.Dance  East Midlands platforms and acts as a selection process for the U.Dance Festival 2013. This is taking place in Leeds across the 18-21 July.

If you enjoyed our Dance Factor 6 competition then you don't want to miss out on True Motion. The competition shall feature a range of groups, all with different styles and techniques. There is something for everyone to enjoy!

Groups taking part include...

*kNacKer’d Youth Dance Company from NK
*Misstery- Dance Factor 6 Winners from Lincoln
*RedXco from NK
*Stamford High School from SK
*Unorthodox from NK
*Junior Unorthodox from NK
*RAW from Lincoln*NKSchool from NK
*We Dance @ Lincoln College from Lincoln
*The Jokers from Lincoln
*Cherry Willingham Community School from West Lindsey
*University of Lincoln First Year Dance Students

Alongside these groups, a number of primary schools and special guests shall be attending. 

All the groups have been working extremely hard in the run up to Saturday so, come down to the 
LPAC and show your support for Lincolnshire's young dance talent!

Don't forget, the show is this Saturday! It all kicks off at 7:30pm. Tickets are still available to buy for £3. If you want to get your hands on some, call 01522 883311. 

If you are coming to the show, don't forget to tweet us your thoughts and use the hashtag #truemotion13 

Dance Factor Semi Final tickets now on sale!

Tickets for the Dance Factor 6 Semi Final are now on sale! Over the past few weeks, groups across the NK and Lincoln area have been preparing and rehearsing for the event.

The event for NK will be taking place at the Terry O’ Toole Theatre in North Hykeham on Friday 30th November at 7pm.

Tickets are priced at £3 and can be collected in person, booked by visiting http://www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk/ and following the links or ringing the TOTT Box Office on 01522 883311.