Leeds pupils are en-pointe for dance theatre

These tiny dancers are taking centre stage to help raise money for Leeds-based Phoenix Dance Theatre.
Pupils at Hovingham Primary School have raised money for Phoenix Dance Theatre.Pupils at Hovingham Primary School have raised money for Phoenix Dance Theatre.
Pupils at Hovingham Primary School have raised money for Phoenix Dance Theatre.

Youngsters at Hovingham Primary School, in Harehills, have worked with dancers from the group to explore the curriculum through movement.

Since February the 35-year-old dance company has been campaigning to raise money following a series of cuts to its core funding.

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Pupils at the school held a bake sale as a special way to say thank you to the team.

Donna Munroe, teacher at Hovingham Primary, said: “Experiencing the curriculum through dance, has allowed our children to grow in confidence.”

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