Performing Arts

We are the Performing Arts Society at Leeds University Union, created to ensure that anyone wishing to learn how to dance, sing and act can do so, in a casual and fun environment can do so.

We pride ourselves on being the only non-auditioning, all-inclusive society which offers a range of weekly workshops where we will learn all sorts of stage skills and will work towards our annual showcase with classes from teachers and professionals from the industry.

Obviously we know these are uncertain times but our classes will be going ahead online.

Contact us at luupasoc@gmail.com

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About Us

Our classes are as follows:
Tuesdays: 8.00-9pm (acting)
Saturdays: 6.00-7pm (dance)

The committee will teach some of the sessions, but we also have an external singing teacher who is helping us to create virtual choirs, and plan on holding specialised workshops to improve technique.

We hold a showcase every May where we give our members an opportunity to perform and showcase their skills that they have been working on throughout the year. These are either big group numbers, small group numbers, or solo performances.

This year, our showcase will be all taught and filmed virtually.

Membership

Our membership will be available to buy from the end of September onwards by clicking on the ‘BUY MEMBERSHIP’ button at the top right-hand side corner of this page.

The cost of membership is currently at £10 for two terms which must be purchased prior to attending any classes. Until the end of February 2021, we are offering free membership for all our classes and socials.

Our GIAG does not require membership and a small contribution of £1 will be collected on the door but membership will be compulsory after 12th October. Additional costs may be required throughout the year for example, when we get costumes for the showcase. Please note that refunds will not be possible at this stage.

Give it a go

Not sure about joining? Come along to our official Give It A Go session (dates tbc).

We will be holding a refreshers event this February (date and time tbc) where you can get a good insight into what we do and you will be able to meet the committee.

If you are unable to attend our refreshers event or Semester 2 Give It A Go Session, then we are offering for you to attend all classes before the end of February without membership, or just drop us a message.

Socials

We plan to have a great variety of weekly socials, from trips to see musicals to nights out, but we will make sure we have both drinking and non-drinking events so that everyone feels welcome. We will always be open to feedback and suggestions.

For the rest of this semester, all our socials will be held over zoom and will involve movie nights, quiz nights and tea mornings.