Ludus Dance

The company is established to: Encourage and advance the appreciation of the art of dance and its associated art forms by the public particularly by providing opportunities for people to create, watch and take part in dance predominantly but not exclusively in the North West of England. These objects are supported by the core organisational mission of Ludus Dance: - To inspire, engage and empower through dance. Ludus Dance’s values are:

Collaboration Innovation Authenticity

The charitable objects, organisational mission and values provide the framework for all of the activities of Ludus Dance. These are articulated through the vision. The vision is of a world where everyone has the right and ability to access high quality dance experiences produced to the highest standard leading to a lifelong engagement in the arts. This vision centres on the essential aims of:

Cultural Engagement and Progression A connected offer, targeting communities and individuals in areas where the arts are under-represented. Adopting a needs led approach, maximizing potential to help young people develop life skills. Artistic Excellence in Production High quality facilitation to amplify the youth voice through practice and training. Diverse People and Practices Co-creating socially, culturally, politically and environmentally relevant work that belongs to everyone. Financial Rigour Stable and ethically driven. Operational Rigour Robust systems, processes, staffing and policies in place to underpin all aspects of delivery and development.