Free

12 Jul 2025

Hollywood Meets Bollywood

Yorkshire Life Aquatic

A splashing community dance fusion project at Ilkley Lido.

Event Details
Date 12 Jul 2025
Location Ilkley Lido

Take part in an exciting performance at the internationally renowned Ilkley Lido this July.

About the project

Ever dreamed of swimming through the water like a mermaid? Or dancing to the infectious rhythms of Bollywood? Now’s your chance!

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in a Hollywood Bollywood fusion at Ilkley Lido as a swimmer or dancer, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Ilkley Moors.

There will be rehearsals from 10 May to 10 July ahead of a performance on July 12 at Ilkley Lido. Don’t miss your chance to join a diverse group of community performers and create unforgettable memories!

More ticketing info coming soon.

More about the artists

This is a collaboration between Zoobin Surty Company and Yorkshire Life Aquatic supported by Ilkley LidoIlkley Lido Community Group and Kala Sangam.

Zoobin Surty is an accomplished artist and choreographer with a broad and comprehensive training in Indian Classical dance forms and contemporary dance. He works extensively with communities across Yorkshire and internationally.

Yorkshire Life Aquatic creates choreography in water and on land inspired by vintage synchronised swimming shows – think Busby Berkeley and Esther Williams. Meet the modern Million Dollar Mermaids.

Artwork poster design by Ben Holden a Bradfordian multidisciplinary artist & musician living and working in the city of Bradford.

Get involved

You can take part in the big event on 12 July – find out more about rehearsals and how to sign up below:

Creative Communities Fund

This project is supported by the Bradford 2025 Creative Communities Fund programme.

Find out more about this programme and the projects we’ve supported below.

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