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DanceEast Open House
DanceEast, Ipswich
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This is a free eventDates & Times
Sunday 08 Mar 2026
10:00 - 15:00
Information - DanceEast Open House
A free day of fun for all ages and abilities!
We’re throwing the Jerwood DanceHouse doors open to invite everyone to our Open House! No matter your age or experience, come and see what we’re about.
Coinciding with Angela Rippon’s Let’s Dance! campaign, this completely free day is your chance to jump in and try bite-sized tasters of our classes, alongside sessions led by talented local artists. You’ll also have the chance to explore our world-class studios; perfect if you’ve ever wondered what’s behind our doors.
Open House is completely free to attend, but we ask that you fill out this form so that we can:
- Make sure we know of any access or medical needs prior to the day.
- Monitor numbers and provide the best possible experience for everyone.
- Report back to our funders so we can continue providing high quality, free events in the future.
If you have any questions about Open House, get in touch with Jihae, our Programme Coordinator at jihae.kim@danceeast.co.uk or 01473 295230.
View the Lineup
Baby & Me | 10.15am-10.45am | For parents with babies in slings, offering a chance to move gently, have fun, and share the experience with your baby by your side.
Hip Hop Dance | 10.45am-11.30am | A fun-filled, high-energy hip hop session for all the family, in partnership with Elementz Dance Company.
Contemporary 8-11s Performance | 11.30am-11.45am | Join us in the studio for a short performance by our current class participants and get a real glimpse of what we’re all about!
Contemporary 8-11s | 11.45am-12.15pm | Curious about Contemporary for young people? This session is packed with creative games and movement!
Ballet Boogie | 12.15pm-12.45pm |Think traditional ballet class, without the classical music. Learn the basics of ballet technique set to your favourite modern songs. With multiple barre heights available, the whole family can take part.
CAT Sharing | 1.00pm-1.40pm | Watch our current DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) students perform.
Yoga (18+) | 1.00pm-1.30pm | Join us for a calming yoga session, the perfect chance to pause, breathe, and reset for the afternoon ahead. While you unwind, young people may wish to watch our DanceEast CAT performance.
K-Pop | 1.45pm-2.15pm | Taught by local dance artist Marni Cady-Heffer, this family-friendly session is all about fun and feel-good movement. If you’re keen to explore more K-Pop, chat to Marni about her classes here!
EncoreEast Performance | 2.20pm-2.30pm | Based at DanceEast, EncoreEast are a local Over 50s performance company. Join us in the studio to see their most recent work, choreograhed by Luca Silvestrini. If you’re over 50 and interested in more dancing, check out our HOST event happening in May.
Moving Minds (18+) | 2.30pm-3.00pm | From our friends over at Inside Out for a taster Moving Minds session. A creative dance and movement session that will help you move freely, rhythmically and expressively.
