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  • Walker Youth Dance Festival returns this July!

    Our annual celebration of the creativity, courage and talent of young people in Walker and surrounding areas – Walker Youth Dance Festival returns this July! Now in it’s fifth year, the festival takes place in…


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  • Introducing our Rooted in Movement 2026 Recipients

    Rooted in Movement is our artist support programme offering artists time to play, discover and dream with no artistic output expected.  The programme is for North of England based movement artists who have lived experience of being othered by the…


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  • Dance group for over 60s welcomes new members

    Our Walker-based dance group is celebrating its 10th anniversary by inviting 10 new members aged 60 and over to join the weekly sessions focused on movement, creativity, laughter and connection. Company of Others Ensemble has been bringing…


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  • Call Out: Women & Girls for New Production

    Company of Others are inviting women and girls with family connections (for example mother & daughter, grandmother & granddaughter) to take part in a new, gentle and playful dance theatre project called HELD.  This opportunity is…


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  • New Members Welcome – Company of Others Ensemble

    We’re looking to welcome new members to Company of Others Ensemble in the New Year! Company of Others Ensemble is a joyful, creative community of dancers for people aged 60 and over. Each week, Ensemble members…


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  • Ensemble’s Artistic Impact Recognised in Academic Study

    We’re very excited to share some news from Company of Others Ensemble – a new academic paper by researcher Anna Goulding has been published, celebrating the artistic and social impact of our incredible community of…


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  • Meet Our 2025 Rooted in Movement Recipients!

    Rooted in Movement is our artist support programme for North of England based movement artists who have lived experience of being Othered by the society we live in. Company of Others is an Artist-led organisation, and whilst…


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  • Grief Floats: Costume Assistant Call-Out

    Company of Others is looking for a Costume Assistant for our upcoming production of Grief Floats in August 2025, at King Edward’s Bay. This is a paid opportunity to work alongside and assist our Costume…


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  • Volunteers Wanted – Get Involved!

    We’re looking for friendly, passionate people to join our volunteer team at Company of Others! Would you like to: We’d love to hear from you – whether you’re great at setting up, welcoming guests, giving…


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  • Save the Date & Get Involved: Walker Youth Dance Festival is back this Summer!

    We’re very excited to announce that Walker Youth Dance festival will return for it’s 4th year this July. The annual ritual is a joyful celebration of the talent, power and creativity of young people in…


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