Modern Dance

Whether you've never danced before or you're a complete pro, Modern Dance is the society for you. Tap, Contemporary and Jazz classes are offered at all levels, with loads of chances to perform and compete!

ALL ABOUT US

Hi! LUU Modern Dance Society is a fun and friendly society that offers weekly classes in Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary. Our classes are all professionally-taught, and range from beginners to advanced, so we really encourage you to join no matter what ability! Alongside weekly classes we also take part in shows and competitions throughout the year, as well as some amazing socials!

Classes will take place at an external venue (a short 15 minute walk from the Union), as University studios are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Are classes are taught face-to-face however this year we have additionally introduced a virtual option so you can take the class from home if you’d feel more comfortable!

Have a read of our info below to get a feel for the society, and learn more about how to join us!

Contact us at leedsmoderndance@gmail.com

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SIGN-UP

‼️ SUPER IMPORTANT ‼️ Please DO NOT PAY for membership or classes until we have confirmed that you have a space (this includes previous members).

The steps you should follow are listed below:

  1. Please fill in this google form to sign-up for classes: https://forms.gle/61sR8jywcDsvhRue9
    The form will be released on Monday the 21st of September and you must complete this before Friday the 25th of September at 9am.
    This is not first-come first-serve; you just have to complete it before the deadline, so please take your time!
    You still have to do this even if you are already a member – we re-allocate classes every year to make it as fair as possible!
    We will allocate you to a class (Open/Intermediate/Advanced) based on your previous dance experience.
  2. Join our Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/roy-apsy-xzh
    If you have any questions at all, please join our Google Meet at 9:00am on Tuesday the 22nd of September!
    This will be like a virtual freshers fair, so feel free to pop in and out at any time during our slot (9-9:45am). This seems a bit daunting but please don’t be shy, we are excited to meet you all!
  3. Wait patiently for your confirmation email…
    This will let you know which classes you have recieved and all the extra details you need to know.
    Any classes that you signed up for but did not get a place in, you will automatically be placed on the waiting list.
    We really advise you to check the box to be a ‘virtual member’ which allows you to participate in classes even whilst on the waiting list! (Don’t worry! This will not affect whether you are given a face-to-face class)
  4. Classes begin!
    Our classes are due to begin the week commencing 28th of September. If you have been allocated a class then feel free to treat the first class as a trial run.
    Membership and class fees will be due at the end of the first week of classes, so you will need to decide by then.

CLASS TIMETABLE

Monday:

  • 5:00 – 6:00pm   Intermediate Tap
  • 6:00 – 7:00pm   Advanced Tap
  • 7:00 – 8:00pm   Advanced Tap Competition
  • 8:00 – 9:00pm   Open Tap

Tuesday:

  • 5:00 – 6:00pm   Intermediate Tap Competition
  • 6:00 – 7:00pm   Intermediate Contemporary Competition
  • 7:00 – 8:00pm   Intermediate Jazz Competition

Wednesday:

  • 5:00 – 6:00pm   Open Contemporary
  • 6:00 – 7:00pm   Intermediate Contemporary
  • 7:00 – 8:00pm   Advanced Contemporary
  • 8:00 – 9:00pm   Advanced Contemporary Competition

Thursday:

  • 5:00 – 6:00pm   Open Jazz
  • 6:00 – 7:00pm   Intermediate Jazz
  • 7:00 – 8:00pm   Advanced Jazz
  • 8:00 – 8:45pm   Jazz Competition
  • 8:45 – 9:30pm   Lyrical Competition

MEMBERSHIP

Prices:

Membership: £25
Tap Classes: £25 ​per semester
Contemporary Classes: £25 per semester
Jazz Classes: £25 per semester
Competition Classes: £20 (an additional fee for competitions will be required in two installments over the year)

You must pay a membership fee and then pay for each additional class on top of that. These are all one off payments made at the beginning of the year via the shop tab on the Union website.

Buying membership will not guarantee you a place in the class; please do not pay for membership unless we have confirmed your place. Email if you have any queries.

Open: For anyone wishing to take part in a dance class –  this class is open for all levels of ability

Intermediate: For those who have some dance experience but would like to improve on their skills, or perhaps haven’t danced in a while

Advanced: For those who have danced for a number of years and are confident in their ability

COMPETITIONS

 

We take our insane competition team to compete against some of the best dancers in University competitions across the country, which of course involves a weekend away! We also host our very own competition – Let’s Dance, which has grown in size over the years, and is now a huge event involving 9 different Universities! It literally gets bigger and better every year! Modern Dance also enters LUU Intercomp, which is a chance to compete with the other Leeds University dance societies!

If you are an enthusiastic, confident and experienced dancer we would love to have you on our competition team! We hold auditions for these during the first week of classes (you will be able to express your interest on the sign-up form); these are so chilled and very low-pressure. We can’t wait for you to WOW us!!

Over the last few years we have been an incredibly successful team:

2019/2020:

  • 1st Intermediate Tap (Leeds)
  • 1st Advanced Tap (Leeds)
  • 1st Advanced Lyrical (Leeds)
  • 1st Intermediate Tap  (Leeds Beckett)
  • 1st Advanced Tap (Leeds Beckett)
  • 1st Advanced Comtemporary (Leeds Beckett)
  • 1st Advanced Tap (LUU Intercomp)
  • 1st Advanced Lyrical (Newcastle)
  • 1st Intermediate Tap (Nottingham Trent)
  • 2nd Advanced Contemporary (Leeds)
  • 2nd Inter Jazz (Leeds Beckett)
  • 2nd Advanced Jazz (Leeds Beckett)
  • 2nd Inter Contemporary (Leeds Beckett)
  • 2nd Advanced Lyrical (Leeds Beckett)
  • 2nd Tap Duet: Alicia Baron and Emma Lewis (LUU Intercomp)
  • 2nd Advanced Tap (Nottingham Trent)
  • 2nd Advanced Lyrical (Nottingham Trent)
  • 3rd Advanced Jazz (Leeds)
  • 3rd Advanced Contemporary (Nottingham Trent)
  • 3rd Contemporary Solo: Karis Mooney (LUU Intercomp)
  • Best Small Group Advanced Contemporary (Leeds)
  • Best Concept Advanced Tap (LUU Intercomp)
  • Best Team Spirit (Nottingham Trent)
  • Best Costume Advanced Contemporary (Nottingham Trent)

 

 

2018/2019:

  • 1st Intermediate Tap (Leeds)
  • 1st Tap Solo: Anna Chishti (Sheffield)
  • 1st Advanced Contemporary (Leeds)
  • 2nd Tap Solo: Anna Chishti (Leeds)
  • 2nd Intermediate Tap (Sheffield)
  • 2nd Advanced Tap (Sheffield)
  • 3rd Lyrical (Leeds)
  • Best Dancer Anna Chishti (Sheffield)

 

2017/2018:

  • 1st Advanced Tap (Sunderland)
  • 2nd Advanced Jazz (Newcastle)
  • 2nd Advanced Contemporary (Sunderland)
  • 3rd Advanced Contemporary (Leeds)
  • 3rd Advanced Jazz (Sunderland)

 

2016/2017:

  • 1st Tap Duet: Emily McNulty & Lydia Oldfield (Leeds)
  • 2nd Advanced Jazz (Leeds)
  • 2nd Advanced Tap (Leeds)
  • 2nd Advanced Tap (Liverpool)
  • 3rd Advanced Jazz in (Sheffield)

OUR ANNUAL SHOWCASE

 

In 2019 we hosted our first LUU Modern Dance Showcase for all members of the society to perform to their famiy and friends. This has been so successful over the past two years, as it’s an amazing opportunity for all our members to bond during classes! Everyone in the society will get a chance to perform with their classes, as well as solos, duets and trios! Our showcase will take place on Sunday the 9th of May 2021, in Pyramid Theatre – so save the date!

As well as our own show we also take part in the LUU Dance Showcase which involves all of the Leeds University Dance Societies! This is a great opportunity to showcase our styles within the society as well as perform alongside some other amazing dancers.

 

SOCIALS

 

As much as we love dancing, we can’t say no to our weekly socials! These are chances to get together, meet people from different classes, and make some amazing memories!! In previous years, we’ve been on some wild society nights out, had dress-up socials, pizza nights, Otley runs and so much more – we guarantee a fab night!

This year thing’s will look a little different due to the pandemic, but our Social Secs have been planning some fun virtual socials, as well as our new Modern Dance Family scheme, which willl help you bond with those in your classes!

One of the biggest events of the year is our LUU Dance Ball. A time to get together with all the other dance societies, dress to impress, and have the most incredible evening!

COVID-19 INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE

Due to the current pandemic, we have implemented additional precautions to keep yourselves and our teachers safe. These are in-line with the current government guidelines and ensure that our classes are in a ‘COVID-19 Secure’ environment. Remember we offer virtual options if you do not feel comfortable in a face-to-face class, or are self-isolating.

  • A staggered entry and exit system
  • Queuing outside the class will be distanced, and face coverings must be worn whilst queuing
  • Doors and windows will be open where possible
  • Hand sanitiser must be used on arrival and leaving
  • Teachers will be the only ones to handle the registers
  • Members will all be distanced 2m during the class
  • Teachers will wear face visors during class
  • Face coverings must be worn by members at all times unless dancing (this does not apply to those who are exempt)
  • We will implement a track and trace system with members

 

If you have any of the following symptoms please do not attend classes:

  • a high temperature
  • a new, continuous cough
  • a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste

If you (or any of your housemates/flatmates) are displaying any of the above symptoms then we are unable to allow you to participate – please help to protect those around you by staying at home! Missing classes due to symptoms is not your fault and will not be counted as an absence. 

If you have any questions or worries regarding coronavirus then please feel free to contact us, we are more than happy to help.

INSURANCE

Members dance at their own risk – we have no university insurance.

If you would like cover related to this activity then please feel free to seek it individually. Here are some providers that you can enquire with:

  • http://www.endsleigh-business.co.uk/Pages/personal-accident.aspx
  • http://www.sportscoverdirect.com/sportsguard/