Creating access to dance is important, that’s why we started ManMade – one of the only male youth dance platforms in the UK.
This is — manmade
ManMade is an all male youth dance platform that brings together young people from different secondary and primary schools, to push the boundaries of boys dance. We are so proud that ManMade offers a stepping stone for young people identifying as male to progress their dance skills.
Our unique approach provides specialist training from professional dancers and choreographers, resulting in a high profile celebration on a theatre stage.
ManMade was launched back in 2010 and is now established as an annual fixture in Newbury and now, following a successful seven-year run, Southampton, as a second regional platform in 2018.
ManMade is delivered in partnership with a local venue or arts organisation to develop a rich, sustainable offer that has proven to; increase boys dance in the area, advocate for dance in education and open doors to unique career development pathways.
To date over 1,400 young males aged seven to 19 have participated in a ManMade event from 16 schools across the region.
Contact Community Engagement Manager, Sam Connis, for a chat about ManMade. sam@zoielogic.co.uk
ManMade
in Pictures
Take a look at ManMade throughout the years
RISE: A Poem on Creativity — Take a look at a film we made with the participants for our 2025 event
ManMade: A teacher perspective — Hear from teachers who have participated in ManMade
Check out our
other projects
Our projects are as diverse as they are dynamic
Check out The Ostentatious Ball — Our epic new participatory dance event
Explore We Are Holyrood — Our flagship engagement programme in a Southampton community
Check out ManMade — Our annual event pushing the boundaries of dance for boys and young men
Explore The Big Movement — Where flipping the script on what movement means for men and their mental health
Check out Ride — Our outdoor touring show featuring a spinning tipping Ford Orion!
ZoieLogic Dance Theatre is publicly funded by Arts Council England, and is supported by Esmeé Fairbairn Foundation. In association with Mayflower.
