Lowry CAT

24/09/2026

Interested in acquiring new dance skills? Discover floorwork and other techniques that enable fluid, dynamic movement.

Floorwork and Flow is part of Lowry’s Experience CAT series.

Date: Saturday 14th November 2026
Time: 4.15 - 6.15pm
Full Price: £7
Salford Residents/Low Income Families: £5


Each of our experience workshops with Lowry CAT has a unique focus. Perfect for those interested in developing strong contemporary dance technique and for those interested in auditioning to train at Lowry from September 2027.

Keep in touch with us on social media {as Northwest Dance] via our linktree: Lowry CAT on Linktree

Find out more about the national dance CATs on the national website: https://www.nationaldancecats.co.uk/

If you would like to discuss any Access requirements, please email [email protected]

📸 Elly Welford | Movement Photographer

24/09/2026

Spend a fun day of dance in half term, discovering the magic of your movement as industry professionals guide you through a toolkit of devising and performance techniques! This workshop is for young people of all abilities.

This event is part of a series of outreach workshops delivered by Lowry Centre for Advanced Training [CAT] and is a great opportunity to discover how Lowry CAT students train.

Time

10 – 4pm

Cost

£35 – Full day

£25 – Salford Residents / Low Income

What to wear / bring: Comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. A jumper/top to keep you warm on breaks. Please note that participants will be dancing bare-foot. Bring a packed lunch and water to keep hydrated.

Keep in touch with us on social media via our linktree here: Lowry CAT on linktree

Find out more about the national dance CATs on the national website here: https://www.nationaldancecats.co.uk/.

If you would like to discuss any Access requirements, please email [email protected].

📷 Elly Welford | Movement Photographer

24/09/2026

Discover and boost contemporary dance skills with this class delivered by industry professionals.

This workshop is for young people of all abilities, beginner to advanced:

Beginner class is for young people new to contemporary dance
Intermediate class is for young people who have strong foundation in dance through either ballet or contemporary techniques [have taken ballet or contemporary dance technique class for a minimum of 3 years]
Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026

Time: 4.15 - 6.15pm

Venue: Lowry [Studios]

A fantastic way to spend a couple of hours and if you are a super-keen mover, to find out more about how Lowry Centre for Advanced Training dancers train.

These workshops are part of a series of dance workshops delivered by industry professionals and artists from or connected with Lowry Centre for Advanced Training [Lowry CAT]

Keep in touch with us on social media [as Northwest Dance] via our linktree: Lowry CAT on linktree

Find out more about the national dance CATs on the national website: https://www.nationaldancecats.co.uk/ If you would like to discuss any Access requirements, please email [email protected]

📷 Elly Welford | Movement Photographer

24/09/2026

Calling young people aged 8-14 who love to move! We are offering you the opportunity to upskill in new movement techniques and to unleash your artistic, physical creativity with Lowry Youth Dance Project. All genders and abilities welcome.

In this project you will receive:

Tuition from industry professionals whilst making friends and learning new ways to move
Bespoke workshops in choreography, movement technique and improvisation

A performance opportunity

Dates （please refer to second page)
Thursdays 4.45 – 5.45 pm

Taster Workshop: Thursday 24th September
📌Project 1: 1st-22nd October and 5th- 26th November (no session on 29th October)

📌The project includes a sharing on Thursday 26th November
Cost
Taster workshops are free
Project 1: £40 (Salford Residents £24)

The project is brought to you by Lowry Centre for Advanced Training industry professionals as part of our outreach programme.

Find out more about Lowry Centre for Advanced Training, a prevocational dance training scheme at Lowry link in bio !

If you have any enquires please email to [email protected]

Photo by Joel Chester Fildes

24/09/2026

Cumbrian young people - This project is for you!

27/08/2026

Lowry dance workshops for your calendar!
First up is Contemporary Dance Technique Workshop on Saturday 3rd October 4.15 -.6.15 pm
https://www.thelowry.com/whats-on/contemporary-dance-technique-workshop-yh49

This series is brought to you by Lowry CAT and is a great way to develop your technique and also to experience CAT training should you be interested in training in more depth.

Discover and boost contemporary dance skills with this class delivered by industry professionals. This workshop is for young people of all abilities, beginner to advanced: Beginner class is for young…

19/08/2026

Calling young people aged 8-14 who love to move! We are offering you the opportunity to upskill in new movement techniques and to unleash your artistic, physical creativity with Lowry Youth Dance Project. All genders and abilities welcome.

In this project you will receive:

Tuition from industry professionals whilst making friends and learning new ways to move
Bespoke workshops in choreography, movement technique and improvisation
A performance opportunity

Dates（please refer the second image )
Regular Thursdays 4.45 – 5.45 pm

🆓 Taster Workshop: Thursday 24th September

Project 1: 1st-22nd October and 5th- 26th November (no session on 29th October)

The project includes a sharing on Thursday 26th November
Cost
📌Taster workshops are free
📌Project 1: £40 (Salford Residents £24)

The project is brought to you by Lowry Centre for Advanced Training industry professionals as part of our outreach programme.

Find out more about Lowry Centre for Advanced Training, a prevocational dance training scheme at Lowry:

Related links in bio

Regular Thursdays 4.45 – 5.45 pm

🆓 Taster Workshop: Thursday 24th September

Project 1: 1st-22nd October and 5th- 26th November (no session on 29th October)

Access support /Enquiries 📩 [email protected]

07/08/2026

Fantastic to see Bren's (Lowry CAT alumni ) work with Hofesh Shechter & The Place CAT students 🙌👏

National Centres for Advanced Training in Dance

20/06/2026

Lowry Centre for Advanced Training in Dance (CAT) warmly invites you to join us for an enchanting evening of dance, showcasing the work of our incredible students across this academic year.

Prepare to be captivated by bespoke, contemporary performances created in collaboration with a stellar line-up of choreographers, including James Squared, Jona Dance, Jordan Sheard, Kelly McClelland, Gary Lloyd, and dancers from VERVE and Emergence. Additionally, you will enjoy performances from Lowry CAT Outreach Youth Projects and Alumni Artists!

Lowry CAT provides high quality, contemporary and creative dance training to talented young people from across the North West Region. Supporting the choreographic development and independent voice of our students, this production highlights the importance of creative diversity, pushing boundaries of contemporary dance making and artistic collaboration.

Guided by the students’ passions, imaginations, and creative curiosities, this is your invitation to an unforgettable evening of dance and choreography. Don’t miss this exciting event that spotlights, celebrates and brings to the stage the future stars of dance, art, and innovation!


📍Venue:Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford

🗓️ Dates:
* Friday 10th July 2026 – 7:30pm
* Saturday 11th July 2026 – 7:30pm

🎟️ https://tickets.thelowry.com/en-GB/shows/lowry%20cat%20production%202026/events

06/06/2026