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About Us | The Yorkshire Dance Team

Wieke Eringa

Executive Director

Wieke programmes all performances, preserving the artistic integrity and reputation of Yorkshire Dance, and maintains thriving networks both nationally and internationally.


Edwina Simpson

General Manager

Edwina is responsible for the administration, finance and policy setting for Yorkshire Dance.


Dawn Wilkinson

Facilities Manager

Dawn is responsible for the day to day running of the Yorkshire Dance Centre, facility hire and event management; complying with all licensing and health and safety regulations.


Antony Dunn

Head of Communications

Antony manages the media, marketing and communications of Yorkshire Dance.


Bill Vince

Youth Dance Strategy Manager

Bill is responsible for coordinating youth dance, supporting the development and implementation of a Youth Dance strategy within the Yorkshire region.


Sofi Lundgren

Community and Learning Manager

Sofi is responsible for all Community and Learning work within Yorkshire Dance; programming the Yorkshire Dance classes, course and workshops, and devising community events, e.g. Dansopolis.


Sarah Shead

Projects Coordinator

Sarah supports the Artistic Director in co-ordinating the artistic programme, this includes continuing professional development for choreographers and dancers, performances, and artistic projects.


Judy Rose

Finance Administrator (job share)

Judy is responsible for the daily banking, financial record keeping, payroll and budget support for Yorkshire Dance.


Susan Davies

Finance Adminsitrator (job share)

Susan is responsible for the daily banking, financial record keeping, payroll and budget support for Yorkshire Dance.


Kim Lofthouse

Youth Dance Administrator

Kim provides administrative support to the Youth Dance Strategy Manager and the newly emerging youth dance hubs across the region. She is also responsible for working to create a new youth dance microsite and an accompanying forum.


Lauren Houghton

Adminstrative Assistant

Lauren provides administrative support to the management, contributes to the organisation and implementation of systems and processes, and assists the Front of House team in the operation of the Box Office.


James Jackson

Front of House Receptionist

James supports the full-time FoH receptionist in running the reception area, liaising with all external hire requests and providing support to all Yorkshire Dance programme enquiries.


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