ACTION SPEAKS

ACTION SPEAKS

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Live.
Immersive.
Mixed reality.

Commissioned by The Cultural Spring.

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AMPLIFY

The North East’s brand new Community Performance Company

Register interest to perform with us in HOME, the opening for the brand new landmark building CULTURE HOUSE.

Join The Movement.

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Breaking barriers, empowering young dancers (Ages 8-18), and building the next generation through breaking and hiphop styles.

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IGNITE

A high-level training class for professional dancers and advanced students, focused on dynamic movement, musicality, and Southpaw’s signature physicality.

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About Southpaw Studio

Located in the heart of Sunderland’s Sheepfolds district, Southpaw Studio is a fully-equipped creative space designed to host performances, rehearsals, and community activities.

Spacious, industrial-style event space with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, large windows, and skylights

The 180m² studio offers open-plan space, changing rooms, and a mezzanine for additional work areas. Exciting plans include adding Digital capacity to the studios to create a centre for movement and digital storytelling, with Motion Capture, Projection Mapping, Aerial, and VR solutions.

The studio is available for hire and is a key part of Southpaw’s commitment to supporting local artists.

Enquire here

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