LIVE DANCE & LIVE SOUND

Performances & Workshops for libraries & schools

THE SHOW

What happens when we open a book? Where can imagination take us? This hilarious, playful adventure is full of energy, exploration and surprise.

Jump In! is an original production presented by Springs Dance Company, performed by 3 dancers and a live vocal artist.

The show is made by children and grown-ups for children aged 3-6, and is enjoyed by everyone.

“I really enjoyed the show - it was fun, accessible, joyous and I was smiling throughout! I felt it was easy to follow for non-typical dance audiences and could see it working really well for those whom English isn't their first language as it was almost without words… It was so imaginative, and I really felt like I was seeing the different worlds emerging from the books coming to life before my eyes. I loved the live sound, and also how the children were all invited up to dance and create shapes at the end (which they had been so clearly itching to do!)”

Zoë Fletcher, Creative Arts East

THE WORKSHOPS

This project aims to bring new users into the libraries, opening up a world of opportunity for them whilst simultaneously allowing children aged 3-6 to develop their creative voices.

Through dance workshops focusing on mark making, books and live sounds, and by exploring the library and its treasures, our team of 3 professional dancers and a live vocal sound artist, expertly support children to creatively play with dance and sound whilst being inspired by books.

This activity would be suitable for children aged between 3-8 years of age.

Ideally the project would connect local primary schools and nurseries with their local library, making books, dance and live music available to everyone.

“The sessions have been amazing. The children have spoken about them in class and have shared their enjoyment with their families. It has been amazing to observe their development over the sessions and see their confidence grow.”

Polly Wolfson

Jump In! was developed and delivered with funding from Arts Council England National Lottery funding, The Foyle Foundation, Skinners' Charity Foundation, Roger De Haan Charitable Trust and the Supporters of Springs Dance Company.

With thanks to Medway Libraries, Kent Libraries, Applause, Black Country Touring, Magic Acorns, Creative Arts East, Suffolk Libraries, Norfolk Libraries, Dance East, Enjoy Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft Rising Cultural Education Partnerships.

Creatives

Artistic Director - Ruth Hughes

Producer - Helen Heywood

Performers - Ella Fleetwood, George Perez & Hannah Rotchell

Vocal Sound Artist - Randolph Matthews

Collaborators - The children of Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Thetford, Folkestone and Medway.

Booking Information

RUNNING TIME

20 minutes

Performed up to 4 times a day

SPACE REQUIREMENTS

This show is designed to take place in libraries with a minimum set-up time of just 30 minutes.

All we need is 4m x 3m of clear space to dance in as well as power and space for our sound.

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Tour Dates 2026

Saturday 7th February	10:30am	Gillingham Library, Kent
Saturday 7th February	12:15pm	Chatham Library, Kent
Saturday 7th February	2:30pm	Twydall Library, Kent
Saturday 14th February	10:30am, 11:30am & 2:00pm	Wood Avenue Library, Folkestone, Kent
Monday 16th February	10:30am & 11:30am	Lordswood Library, Kent
Tuesday 17th February	3:00pm & 4:00pm	Luton Library, Kent
Thursday 19th February	10am & 11:00am	Bleakhouse Library, Birmingham
Thursday 19th February	2:30pm & 3:30pm	Smethwick Library, Birmingham
Friday 20th February	10:00am & 11:00am	Wednesbury Library, Birmingham
Friday 20th February	2:30pm & 3:30pm	Great Bridge Library, Birmingham
Saturday 21st February	Time tbc	Southborough Library, Tunbridge Wells, Kent