Lowry CAT

A pleasure to be in Blackpool with the Magic Club today 😊🌞
Thank you David Colley and Sama Daw, Nicola Boyes, Blackpool Council and The Lowry

Enjoy an afternoon in half term being physical and creative!
Led by David Colley, you will be guided through games, challenges and sequences to unlock new skills and fun creativity. No prior movement experience required.

Perfect for boys who would like to explore movement skills in a welcoming, inspiring environment.

Date: Thursday 28th May 2026
Time: 1.30 - 4 pm
Cost: FREE

Suitable for ages: 11 -14 years

What to wear / bring: Comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely without risk to your modesty. A jumper to keep you warm on breaks. Please note that participants will be bare-foot [socks with grips permitted]. Bring a snack plus water to keep hydrated.
Keep in touch with us on social media via our linktree in bio

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

Photographer credit: Joel Chester Fildes

CALLING YOUNG PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO MOVE
ARE YOU AGE 11-16 AND LIVE IN THE NORTHWEST OF ENGLAND?

📅:Saturday 30th May 2026.
🕰️:
9:15 am -3 pm ages 11-13
1 pm - 6 pm ages 14-16

DEADLINE to apply: 5 pm ,SUN 24th 2026 (This Sunday)

Salford’s Lowry is hosting an Open Day and Auditions for young movers who would love to train in dance at Lowry from September 2026 with Lowry Centre for Advanced Training (Lowry CAT).

Lowry are calling for young people who are passionate about dance and interested in exploring this art form further, even pursuing a career in dance.

To apply to audition, complete https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ZVHic2VnEY

Further information about Lowry CAT can be found linktree.

Spend a morning in May half term discovering the magic of movement, exploring ways to devise and perform dance.

If you are a super-keen mover, you can take this opportunity to find out more about how Lowry Centre for Advanced Training dancers train.

This workshop is for all levels, beginner-advanced
Suitable for ages 11-15 [no prior experience necessary]

Date: Thursday 28th May
Time: 10 am – 12.30 pm
Cost: ONLY £7 !

What to wear / bring: Comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely without risk to your modesty. A jumper/top to keep you warm on breaks. Please note that participants will be dancing bare-foot. Bring water to keep hydrated plus a healthy snack.
This Movement Magic workshop is part of a series of dance workshops delivered by industry professionals and artists from or connected with Lowry Centre for Advanced Training.

Keep in touch with us on social media via our linktree here:
https://linktr.ee/Lowry_CAT?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4547cda3-3b4b-4e72-9378-8eca159a7738

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]

'But we consistently see an appetite for dance'

The Lowry Lowry CAT are currently working in schools with all male groups and we witness boys enjoying the chance to be be physical and creative and seeing dance with new eyes.

‘My dad cannot see me on stage doing this’: will the stigma around boys who dance ever shift? As the pioneering BalletBoyz company celebrates its 25th anniversary and Billy Elliott returns to the stage, the male dance landscape appears transformed from where it was at the turn of the century. But a certain macho dismissiveness remains …

Now on! Come along and join the fun!

Lowry is launching a new youth dance project for boys of all abilities ages 11-16.

Book on to Lowry Boys to develop new physical skills and to unleash your creativity, all in a supportive environment.

Whether you have previous dance experience or are completely new to dance, join the fun on Wednesdays 5-6 pm at Lowry!

You can expect…

Movement games and challenges
Dance techniques and phrases
Creative methodologies
Devising and improvisation techniques
Performance skills and opportunities
…all for just £3 per session!

BOOK NOW -https://thelowry.com/whats-on/lowry-boys-hyjz

📣If you have any questions regarding this project email [email protected]

The project is brought to you by Lowry Centre for Advanced Training

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

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You have until next Wednesday to apply for our Stage Door Award! 🎦

Now's the time to start an application if you've been thinking about it.

As a reminder, applicants must be: 👇

- 5-21 years old and living in Salford.
- engaged in the performing arts. That could be theatre, music or dance!
- be prevented from progressing in their hobby due to financial circumstances.

Parents, guardians and other mentors can apply on behalf of a young person.

Once we've been through all the applications, we'll award three young people £1,000 each to put towards their passion for performing arts.

Ready to start? Head to our Stage Door Award webpage: www.thesalfordtrust.co.uk/stage-door-award