Factory International

Dance Taster Session – Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse

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Date
2 Sep 2023
Venue
Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse, 140 Raby Street, Moss Side, Manchester, M14 4S
Tickets
FREE, Pre booking required

3–4.30pm

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Age Guideline: 16+
Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Try out hip hop dance with these free taster sessions led by choreographers from Boy Blue – one of the UK’s most exciting dance companies

We’re running free taster sessions on Saturday 2 September and Sunday 3 September in different locations around Manchester and Salford for anyone interested in giving hip hop dance a go.

If you live in Greater Manchester, are aged 16 and over, and want to meet new people while learning a new skill, just book a ticket to reserve your spot.

The sessions are open to all, whatever your fitness or movement level – no professional dance experience is required, you just need to be up for having a go. We’re especially interested in hearing from people who’ve not been involved with Manchester International Festival or Factory International before.

It’s completely free to come along. Just wear something comfortable and bring some water too. Each session will last for around 90 minutes, and we’ll provide some snacks to boost your energy. We can also help with travel costs, please email yatie.aziz@factoryinternational.org to find out more.

The taster sessions are led by choreographers from dance company Boy Blue, who are working on Free Your Mind – our huge opening show for Aviva Studios, inspired by the iconic sci-fi film The Matrix.

If you have any access requirements or any questions about the classes, please email yatie.aziz@factoryinternational.org.

FAQs

Each session will last for around an hour and a half.

The classes are for anyone aged 16 and over. If you’re under 18, parental or guardian consent is required to come along. Please book a 16-18 ticket type and we’ll be in touch about getting the right consent in place.

Wear clothes and trainers or shoes you feel comfortable moving in.

Just bring some water to stay hydrated. We'll provide some snacks to keep your energy boosted.

Access

Here you can find out about different access features and performances and advice on content. For more information about the different types of access performances we offer, please visit our Access hub. If you have specific access needs that aren’t yet addressed, please email access@factoryinternational.org prior to the event and we’ll do our best to help.

The event takes place in Moss-Side Millennium Powerhouse. The full address of the venue is 140 Raby Street, Moss Side M14 4SL and what3words is frog.stole.sing.

Powerhouse is a Multi Service Youth Hub and home to a range of services for Young People which include Mental health, Careers advice and guidance, specialist programmes for young people aged 16–19 who are NEET.

The Free Your Mind: Dance Taster Session starts at 3pm and runs until 4.30pm on Saturday 2 September.

Accessible toilets are available at Moss-Side Millennium Powerhouse. They are located on the ground floor in the entrance lobby.

Travel information

Below you can find information on how to get to the venue/event.

Our closest stations are:

Deansgate station and Deansgate-Castlefield tram: 1.4 miles

St Peter’s Square tram: 1.4 miles

Manchester Victoria station is approximately 2.1 mile from Millennium Powerhouse

Manchester Piccadilly station is approximately 1.8 miles from Millennium Powerhouse

All platforms at the Metrolink and railway stations have step-free access to the platforms. There is lift access from the street to the stations (accessible at the end of Deansgate on the corner with Whitworth St West). There is no tactile paving at Deansgate railway station, and level access to the Manchester platform is across the overbridge from the Metrolink station (this is to your right as you come out of the lift from the street).

Free bus services stop at all city-centre stations, and near to Castlefield Bowl along Deansgate, Bridge St and Quay St. Buses on these free routes are wheelchair accessible. For full details of the free bus routes, please visit the TfGM website.

There are bus stops less than three minute’s walk from Millennium Powerhouse – please visit the TfGM website for routes and details.

There is a small car park area to the rear of the building or on the street parking. Use postcode M14 4SL to access.

There are also two Blue Badge spaces along in the rear carpark.

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