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Candoco Dance Company brings inclusive rave experience to Ipswich

Candoco Dance Company's "Over and Over (and Over Again)" comes to DanceEast on Friday 4 April with special £10 tickets available for first-time visitors under 25.

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Ipswich art project reveals hidden lives of Afghan women at DanceEast

"Window to the Soul Afghanistan" combines art and technology to amplify voices silenced by Taliban's "Vice and Virtue" laws.

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Kick off your half term with this fin-tastic family show at DanceEast

What happens when dance, circus and theatre collide? Find out this Friday at 18:00 when Fish Boy, a captivating new production at DanceEast, promises the perfect start to your half-term.

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Converted: A first-timer's family trip to DanceEast

As someone who knows nothing about dance but has a daughter who loves it, last weekend's trip to see The Little Prince at DanceEast was a step into the unknown. Here's how I found the experience and why everyone should give dance shows a go.

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Youth-led dance festival returns to Jerwood DanceHouse this weekend

Four young dancers are leading the charge to unite Ipswich's youth through movement and creativity, as they prepare to host the third annual DanceEast YouthFest tomorrow.

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Ipswich prepares for its biggest-ever Christmas programme

Theatres, museums, archives and arts venues across Ipswich have joined forces to deliver the town's largest-ever festive entertainment programme, featuring 237 performances and 77 exhibition days across eight venues.

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Drumroll please: Suffolk School of Samba to host introductory evening in Ipswich

Get ready to unleash your inner carnival spirit, Ipswich! The Suffolk School of Samba is inviting residents to an introductory evening to learn the basics of Samba.

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DanceEast receives £50,000 grant to commission acclaimed dance artists

DanceEast has been awarded £50,159 by the Jerwood Foundation to support its commissioning programme over the next 18 months.

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DanceEast unveils three new audience ambassadors to boost dance engagement

DanceEast has appointed three Ipswich residents as Audience Ambassadors to help introduce underrepresented groups to dance performances and experiences.

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In the news

Candoco Dance Company brings inclusive rave experience to Ipswich

Ipswich art project reveals hidden lives of Afghan women at DanceEast

Kick off your half term with this fin-tastic family show at DanceEast

Converted: A first-timer's family trip to DanceEast

Youth-led dance festival returns to Jerwood DanceHouse this weekend

Ipswich prepares for its biggest-ever Christmas programme

Drumroll please: Suffolk School of Samba to host introductory evening in Ipswich

DanceEast receives £50,000 grant to commission acclaimed dance artists

DanceEast unveils three new audience ambassadors to boost dance engagement

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