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Once more

with feeling

Leeds Beckett Dance is a vibrant, energetic club, providing multiple dance styles for all abilities.

Everything you need to know

Classes are open to anyone and our dance captains will tailor routines to your ability, no prior dance experience needed.

Trials take place for competition teams only, you can find information on how to sign up for these on our social media pages.

We’re a really social group, and hold socials every second Wednesday, so you can forget about the stress of uni, get dressed up and have a laugh with everyone from dance.

Equipment

You will not need to buy any kit or equipment to be part of the dance club. We do, however, have activewear that will be available for purchase, which we encourage all of our members to buy as we like our team to look the same when attending competitions and events.

Gold club mark — **The dance team has been awarded the Gold LBU Club Mark for 2025/26**

Training schedule

The club run weekly classes across a range of styles including ballet, lyrical, jazz, commercial, hip-hop and contemporary. A rough schedule is outlined below, for specific class times please check our social media pages.

Classes:
- Wednesday: 12pm-5pm
Competition Rehearsals:
- Tuesday: 6pm-10pm
- Thursday: 6pm-10pm
- Sunday: 12pm-4pm

We have been supporting students to reach their potential through the scheme since 2002. Famous alumni that have benefitted from the scheme include Lucy Bronze, Alistair Brownlee, Alex Yee, Emily Scarratt, Vicky Fleetwood, Laura Weightman and Tom Bosworth.

Leeds Beckett awards a number of sports scholarships to high performing athletes each year who are committed to upholding the values of the university and willing to represent Leeds Beckett in BUCS events. Scholarships are also awarded to those who demonstrate the ability to progress and achieve high levels of success in their chosen sports.

Sports Scholarships

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