Dance Ups

In 2025, DANCE UPS was proud to partner with LIDL and Neighbourly as part of the ToyBank Scheme 2025 , an initiative that brought meaningful support and festive joy to our community. Through this partnership, funding was provided to support a Christmas celebration for our participants, alongside donated toys. This support enabled us to create a warm, joyful and inclusive space where everyone could come together and celebrate the festive season. The Christmas celebration was truly valued by...

On Sunday, 9th November 2025, some of our DANCE UPS participants took to the competition floor at the UDO East of England Street Dance Championships 2025, INSPIRE , held at Luton Sports Village, GB . The event brought together dancers from across the region, creating an exciting and high-energy environment that reflected the standard and spirit of street dance. Our participants represented DANCE UPS with confidence, focus and determination, embracing both the challenge and the opportunity...

On the 30th of October, we held a dance showcase in Hackney funded by Hackney Council in celebration of Black History Month. The show, titled “From Africa to Hackney,” explored a variety of dance styles and their cultural origins. We had six weeks to prepare with our dance workshops for kids aged 7-11, where performers participated in rehearsals, warm-ups, affirmations, and learning about music history. THE JOURNEY During the workshops, we encouraged the girls to create their own dance moves,...