Welcome to Horizons Glasgow
Horizons Glasgow is our Glasgow-based, inclusive youth dance company for dancers aged 12 – 25 yrs, with and without disabilities. Dancers develop their technical dance skills and take part in choreographic workshops and performance opportunities throughout the year.
Summer Week
Throughout the week participants will explore new ways of moving, be creative, learn from expert Dance Artists, make new friends and have lots of fun!
Dates: 6-10th July
Times: 2-4pm
Venue: Huntershill Sports Hub, 35 Auchinairn Road, Bishopbriggs, G64 1RU
What is Horizons?
Horizons was established in 2015 through the "Let's Dance" European Exchange project involving dancers from Scotland, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. Our goal is simple, making dance accessible to all, regardless of background or ability.
Horizons meets monthly in Glasgow, guided by YDance artists Beth Gildea and Zac McMillan. We focus on enhancing movement skills, creativity, confidence, and friendships.
What makes Horizons special is our dedication to inclusivity. Our team is trained in inclusive practices, offering engaging dance workshops for young people with disabilities, ensuring everyone can explore their creativity.
Join us at Horizons, where dance knows no boundaries, and everyone is welcome!
Satellite Horizons Groups:
Building on the success of Horizons Glasgow, YDance supported the development of a further 2 hubs in Scotland between 2020-2022 alongside partner organisations Citymoves Dance Agency in Aberdeen and Eden Court in Inverness.
Please visit partner websites for more information and to get involved if you are based closer to either location:
Inverness Horizons | Eden Court
Aberdeen Horizons | Citymovesdance
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Horizons enables its members to:
Develop their confidence and dance skills
Take part in choreographic workshops to develop creativity
Have performance opportunities throughout the year
Make new friendships and strengthen social networks
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To become a member of Horizons you must:
Be aged between 12 and 25
Be from, or living in Scotland
Be able to commit to the Horizons Glasgow rehearsal and performance dates
Anyone with a lived experience of a learning disability
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There is no membership fee for being part of Horizons.
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All sessions are from 10am – 2pm and are held in Glasgow.
Dates:
22 August - Recruitment Day
12th September
24th October
21st November
12th December
16th January
20th February
13th March
20th March - Destinations
24th April
22nd May
19th June
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Applications for 2025/26 are now closed. Please sign up to our newsletter to receive future updates.
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Each year, YDance offer recurring company members the opportunity to apply for a Dance Artist Traineeship. During the 1-year Traineeship, dancers will learn the skills needed to assist in delivering a high-quality inclusive dance session for young people. This will include planning and development of sessions, choosing suitable music and props, communication methods, how to motivate and energise others, and how to work as part of a team. Trainee’s will also be supported to attain an Award in Dance Leadership at SCQF Level 4 (accredited by Sports Leaders) and will join YDance staff training opportunities.
