
24 – 26 May 2025
Unseen: Ascendance at Saltaire Arts Trail
Ascendance
A new exhibition celebrating Bradford's diverse dance community.
Head to Victoria Hall this May bank holiday and experience Unseen, a new project from Ascendance premiering at Saltaire Arts Trail.
About this project
The project features a specially commissioned documentary film that captures the extraordinary journeys of people who dance, made with local filmmaker Pishdaad Modaressi. There will also be a community artwork on display, created in collaboration with artist Serena Nassini.
The project also includes:
- A live opening performance by Ascendance – Saturday 24 May at 11am
- Two special morning dance sessions for the over 50’s, suitable for all abilities – Sunday 25 May at 10 am & Monday 26 May at 10am
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Sat 24 May 11am – 12pm Launch Event (Film Premiere, Exhibition and Dance Performance); Film Screenings every hour from 11am. Ends 4pm.
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Sun 25 May 10am – 10.45am Dance Workshop (Over 50’s Seated & Standing Dance); Film Screenings every hour from 11am. Ends 4pm.
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Mon 26 May 10am – 10.45am Dance Workshop (Over 50’s Seated & Standing Dance); Film Screenings every hour from 11am. Ends 4pm.
Venue: Victoria Hall (Glen Room, upstairs), Victoria Road, Saltaire BD18 3JS
About the artist
Ascendance is a creative charity, dedicated to health and well-being, offering dance classes and performance opportunities with their inclusive community company Fuse Dance Collective.
Artist-Led Project Awards
This project is supported by the Bradford 2025 Artist-led Project Awards programme.
Find out more about this programme and the projects we’ve supported below.
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