A festival of dance and movement that brings together schools, colleges and community groups from across Yorkshire to create an inclusive space for people of all ages and abilities.
Everybody Dance returns to the Stephen Joseph Theatre on 5 and 6 February, as part of the theatre's 2027 season of visiting work. It's a celebration of dance, movement and community that brings together schools, colleges and community groups from across Yorkshire, and it's one of those events that works across the board rather than sticking to one age group or style.
The festival is built around inclusivity, and that's where a lot of its character comes from. It's designed to be an open space for people of all ages and abilities, so you'll see schools and community groups sharing the same stage. The theatre works with more than 1,000 young people every year through workshops and live performances, and the festival is the point where that work comes together in public. One of the things that sets it apart is the chance to dance in the Round â the SJT's signature theatre-in-the-round layout means the dancing happens in the middle of the room, with the audience all around it, rather than on a traditional stage.
Because it's a community-led event, the performances come from the schools and groups that have been taking part throughout the year, so the line-up is made up of local dancers rather than professional companies. It's as much about the people involved as it is about the dancing itself, and that's what makes it a good one to drop into if you've got family or friends performing.
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It runs over two days, 5 and 6 February, at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. The full programme for this edition hasn't been confirmed yet, so keep an eye on the theatre's listings for the specific times and tickets as they're released.
