Dance Ecology

Hull Dance Awards help build connections between communities in Hull, dance artists and Hull Dance. Sometimes the focus is on the professional development of the artists themselves, sometimes on specific challenges within the dance ecology in Hull. However, the focus is always on deepening the connection and understanding between those making dance and those watching dance

The Hull Dance Development Award - £2000 (plus free studio time)

Awarded to Jorden Brooks

“I am thrilled to have been awarded the Hull Development Dance Award 2025! As an emerging artist in dance and performance, I am excited to use this opportunity to expand my practice, particularly around the question: How can electronic music be revisualised choreographically?

A key aspect of this project will be working closely with the young people of Hull, whose perspectives of joy and social dance will help shape and support the research.”

Jorden spent four days at the Flourish Centre in April working with Isabelle and Jay. Jordan wanted to work with young people over 15 years who were curious, open-minded, and ready to energize their emotions and ideas through dance. Isabelle and Jay certainly delivered.

See a snippet of what they did here

Hull Dance Participants’ Choice Award - £2000 (plus studio time)

Awarded to Effie McGuire Ward and Luke Birch

“We are so excited to receive this award and to be back in Hull to continue developing and refining how Anthology of Touches can continue. We look forward to working with those we know and hopefully some new people as well - Thank you”

Effie and Luke spent a week in Hull during February, refining and developing Anthology of Touches. They shared the new version with people from Hull and enjoyed a creative discussion with those who attended.

Find out more here in Effie and Luke’s blogs:

Effie: Anthology of Touches – continued…
Luke: Anthology of Touches – the next stage…

Previous Award Recipients

Hull Dance Development Award - £3000

Awarded to Lewys Holt 2022/23

“Two really wonderful visits to Hull, both really interesting. It felt like something cool was happening – good old Hull.”

We are delighted to announce the recipients of our new look Hull Dance Awards 2022/23. Lewys Holt receives the Development Award and we look forward to seeing his new piece as it develops and discovering more about him as an artist. Lewys has written a blog to introduce himself and his initial plans.

Lewys: Hull Dance Development Award 2022-23