DAZL - Dance & Health Charity

DAZL - Dance & Health Charity DAZL is a multi-award-winning Dance and Health Charity. Using dance as physcial activity to reduce inequalities!

Our community provision include dazlempire & Dazlyouth training programmes
Association: IDTA International Dance Teachers Association Awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service "The MBE For Volunteer Groups" . DAZL is a not-for-profit dance and Health charity and limited company. We rely on grant income as well as a discreet level of social enterprise in order to ensure we can continue to wor

k towards our charitable aims (listed below). Vision: A uniquely positioned organisation with partnerships across key sectors delivering quality dance opportunities and training for disadvantaged and vulnerable 3 - 25yr olds across Leeds. DAZL starts where children and young people are at. By offering fun, relevant and accessible dance opportunities. A DAZL participant will be clear about their options, enabled to make positive choices, confident, happy and healthy. DAZL Primary Aim – To improve the mental and physical health of children and young people aged 3 – 19 years, particularly girls, through dance as physical activity in disadvantaged communities of Leeds. DAZL Secondary aim – To reduce health inequalities, improving the health and wellbeing of children, young adults with disabilities up to 25 years, families and the wider community throughout Yorkshire through asset-based community dance and wider dance opportunities. The DAZL Model –Reducing inequalities and tackling inequalities through asset-based community development and dance.
1. Participation – Engaging inactive children and young people through high quality dance as physical activity
2. Community Leadership – Engaging and empowering local people/ communities
3. Partnerships – Supporting and delivering the wider health/ social care agenda
4. Artistic Development & Progression Support – Developing and nurturing new & existing local talent
5. Celebrating Communities & Performance Opportunities – bringing the whole community together and championing positive achievements


DAZL’s Values:
•We understand the communities we work with across Leeds, particularly those who have barriers to provision.
•We aspire to have the best quality dance teachers/ Artists.
•We value young people.
•We value families and their involvement.
•We are dedicated to improving health and well-being through dance.
•We are dedicated to improving access for the community’ nurturing and supporting them to become part of DAZL
•We meet young people where they are at; culturally, geographically and structurally.

22/08/2026

Who is your unsung hero?

We want to hear about someone who has made a difference to their local community by helping others and supporting the most vulnerable.

Nominate them for a Compassionate City Award and tell us why they deserve to win.

To find out more, visit the link in the comments 👇

Our friends Health for All Leeds are hiring
22/08/2026

Our friends Health for All Leeds are hiring

⭐️ We're Hiring! Join our team at Health for All

We're excited to be recruiting for a Community Centres Development Manager within our Stronger Communities Project.

Are you:

✨Passionate about supporting communities to develop sustainable, thriving local spaces?

✨Do you have the skills to help community groups strengthen governance, secure funding, and plan for the future?

Health for All is seeking a Community Centres Development Manager to support communities across Leeds and further afield to develop, secure and sustain their local vibrant community centres.

If you are interested in this post please download our full application pack today!

🗓 Closing Date: Thursday 10th September 2026 at 12 noon

🔗 Find out more and apply: www.healthforall.org.uk/about-us/vacancies

Help us continue changing lives and transforming communities. 💚

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🎉💖 Happy Birthday to our amazing DAZL teacher, Ashleigh! 💖🎉 Ash Paige We hope you have the most fabulous day! ✨Thank you...
22/08/2026

🎉💖 Happy Birthday to our amazing DAZL teacher, Ashleigh! 💖🎉 Ash Paige

We hope you have the most fabulous day! ✨

Thank you for bringing so much energy, passion and sparkle to DAZL, and for inspiring our dancers every step of the way. 💃🌟 We’re so lucky to have you as part of the DAZL family! dazlempire & Dazlyouth

Have the BEST birthday, Ashleigh! 🥳🎂💕
Lots of love from everyone at DAZL! 🖤💗

💃✨

20/08/2026

🚨Last-Minute Places Released! 🚨

A limited number of places have become available on the Leeds Health and Wellbeing Training Programme starting this October.

📍In-person at the Public Health Resource Centre (PHRC), Technorth, Leeds
🗓️ Starts Wednesday 7 October 2026

This popular programme is a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge, meet like-minded colleagues from across Leeds, and gain valuable insights into improving health and wellbeing in our communities.

⏱️To be considered for the course - please send your completed Expression of Interest form to [email protected] by Tuesday 8 September 2026

Don't miss out! Find out more and download an application form today!
Leeds health and wellbeing training programme | Leeds.gov.uk
https://orlo.uk/Leeds_health___wellbeing_programme_DmvtM
If you work with the community, or in a health and wellbeing role, the Leeds health and wellbeing training programme is perfect for you.

20/08/2026

Are you a part of a cultural organisation, cultural or voluntary group, or lead a community group?

If so, you might be able to apply for a one-off grant through the Seasons of Culture: Explore & Experience Grant Scheme.

The scheme has been created to help organisations and groups explore and experience creative activities in the city’s blue and green spaces – such as parks, rivers, canals, and woodlands – and looks to help support engagement with creative activities themed to nature, sustainability, and climate resilience in outdoor spaces. Funding can be requested for trips to nature-themed performances, exhibitions, and participatory events.

Grants on offer range from £250 to £1,500 and applications are open until Thursday 27 August.

To find out more, including eligibility information, visit the link in the comments 👇

Well done ✅ proud of you all ❤️
19/08/2026

Well done ✅ proud of you all ❤️

dazlempire 🏆 at Leeds Rhinos
19/08/2026

dazlempire 🏆 at Leeds Rhinos

18/08/2026

Dazlyouth The Storm Within

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DAZL HQ, Middleton Community Centre, Acre Road
Leeds
LS104LF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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+447519018675

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