Got two left feet? balletLORENT's dancefloor is OPEN
A Newcastle dance company is on the hunt for people whose moves are more heartfelt than polished.
balletLORENT is inviting awkward TikTok performers, extreme wedding boogiers, Dad dancers and after-hours kitchen disco stars to take part in its new pilot show – a celebration of the unique ways we all move through life.
Whether you’ve got two left feet or your freestyle has no identifiable style, you could find yourself sharing the floor with professional performers this November at the company’s studio in the John Marley Centre.
The one-off small-scale performance will be shaped around the individual styles of the participants, with no experience – or technical precision – required.
Any access needs linked to age, disability or neurodivergence are not a barrier to taking part, and the team is especially keen to hear from people under 40.
Geoff Hopson, creative partner at balletLORENT, said: “We want to meet people who love to use dance as a way to express themselves, and don’t care that their moves aren’t perfect. We want to see confidence and a willingness to show up as you are.
“This is not about dancing ‘well’. It’s about reclaiming the dance floor for everybody. Come celebrate what makes you, you.
“The only experience you need is absolutely no experience. Experts and professionals need not apply.”
Participants must be aged 16+ and able to commit to 10 Tuesday rehearsals between September and November 2025.
balletLORENT, based at the John Marley Centre in Scotswood, has been creating award-winning dance theatre for more than 30 years, touring nationally and performing regularly across the North East.
For more information or to express interest, visit balletLORENT’s website or email info@balletlorent.com.