Company Chameleon

With less than a week to go until applications close, we’re delighted to welcome Jordan Sheard as our UPLIFT Producer for 2026!

For UPLIFT 2026, this year we’re looking to commission three Dance Artists from the North West to join Company Chameleon at our home studio for a four-week residency in Autumn.

As an UPLIFT artist, you’ll work closely with Jordan, who was an UPLIFT artist herself in 2023, (and returned for a special performance of her piece ‘The Joy of Kissing’ in 2025), so she knows exactly what the experience involves and will be wonderfully placed to support you.

Jordan said, “UPLIFT was such a springboard for me as an artist, so it feels really special to be part of creating that space for other dance makers. I’m excited to bring the same warmth, care and openness that I felt during my own residency, and to hear about all the ideas and projects people want to bring into the studio! If you’re thinking of applying, go for it, it truly is a fantastic opportunity.”

Find out more and apply now: https://shorturl.at/fgCmf

⭐️⭐️DEADLINE TO APPLY: MON 22 JUN, MIDNIGHT⭐️⭐️

When you’re in , we help you to develop your performance skills as a young dance artist through opportunities to perform at all sorts of festivals, theatres and events.

As is part of Company Chameleon, we help you to grow your confidence as a performer by sharing what we’ve learnt from professionally performing over the last 15 years.

Whether it’s in Manchester, Salford, Leeds or London, you can look forward to a mix of performance experiences, which includes taking the stage alongside Company Chameleon.

often performs curtain raisers as part of our touring shows. By performing in the same show and experiencing the same rehearsal process as our Company Dancers, you get to observe, watch and learn from industry professionals - direct experience we think you can’t beat!

Love dance, choose dance?
is recruiting.

Find out more and book your Audition spot: https://shorturl.at/R4KVJ

Audition bookings close at midnight on Friday 10 July.

✨Chameleon Youth, our youth dance company, is recruiting for new members for 2026/27✨

Ahead of our annual audition, join us for FREE Taster Sessions at our home studio to get a feel of our movement style💃🕺

Find out more and book a place at the Audition and Taster Sessions: https://shorturl.at/R4KVJ

THE DETAILS:

AGE 11 – 15?
Chameleon Youth Juniors Taster Classes
Mon 15 Jun & Mon 6 Jul, 5.30-6.30pm

Chameleon Youth Juniors Audition
Mon 13 Jul, 6-9pm

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AGE 16 – 21?
Chameleon Youth Seniors Taster Classes
Tue 16 Jun & Tue 7 Jul, 5.30-6.30pm

Chameleon Youth Seniors Audition
Tue 14 Jul, 6-9pm

Both the Taster Classes and the Audition are free to attend.

This week we were delighted to have the brilliant cast and crew of Something Rotten Musical UK rehearsing in our studios ahead of their upcoming performances at Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester!

It was great to have you in the studio and we wish you all the best of luck for the run💃🕺

Looking for a rehearsal space?

Find out more about our different space hire offers here: https://shorturl.at/8Sli2

📢Calling all North West Dance Makers📢

2026 is here!

If you’ve got burning idea you want to explore or you’ve started work on a show that needs more development, then our artist-in-residence programme is for you!

We’re looking to commission three Dance Artists to join Company Chameleon at our studio for a four-week residency in Autumn 2026.

The residency is an opportunity to develop new or unfinished work, with the support of:
💫 £2000 towards project costs.
💫 Four-week residency of free studio space.
💫 Mentoring and support from Company Chameleon’s creative team.
💫 Opportunity to perform at our November platform – a chance to share up to 20 minutes of your work and receive feedback in a supportive environment.

⭐️Interested?⭐️
Find out more and apply: https://shorturl.at/zexJH

Submission deadline: Midnight on Mon 22 Jun.

Image: Elly Welford

⭐️Love dance, choose dance, audition for Chameleon Youth!⭐️

Are you age 11-21 and love to dance?

Then don't miss the opportunity to audition for our youth dance company, and make dance your craft through training and connecting with one of the UK’s leading dance companies.

The opportunity to audition only happens once a year and this year’s Open Audition is coming up in July.

INTERESTED?

Join us for a free Taster Class and book your spot at the Audition. Both take place at our super friendly dance studio in Openshaw, Manchester and are free to attend.

AGE 11 – 15?
Chameleon Youth Juniors Taster Classes
Mon 15 Jun & Mon 6 Jul, 5.30-6.30pm

Chameleon Youth Juniors Audition
Mon 13 Jul, 6-9pm

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AGE 16 – 21?
Chameleon Youth Seniors Taster Classes
Tue 16 Jun & Tue 7 Jul, 5.30-6.30pm

Chameleon Youth Senior Audition
Tue 14 Jul, 6-9pm

Head to our website to find out more and book your spot at the audition - https://shorturl.at/R4KVJ