A hands-on session on movement and emotion, followed by a screening of Dawn Feather's documentary 'Joy O' Dance' and a live Q&A with the dir

Square Lens Alliance: Joy O' Dance & In Motion

What does it look like when a story hasn't found words yet?

Sometimes it's a dancer mid-turn. Sometimes it's an amateur cast of 100+ people, aged 3 to 60, about to go on stage. This month, Square Lens Alliance is exploring exactly that.

Our next gathering will be held on Thursday 24th September 2026. We're bringing together In Motion — a fun, hands-on opening session on movement and emotion — and a screening of Dawn Feather's award-winning documentary 'Joy O' Dance', with a live Q&A with the director.

As always, expect an evening full of creativity, insight and connection with fellow filmmakers, filmlovers and creatives.

📅 Date: Thursday 24th September 2026

⏰ Time: Please arrive at 18:30 for a 19:00 start

📍 Location: Dean Clough Mills, Halifax - The Crossley Gallery

🚗 Car Parking: Free after 17:00

Agenda for the Evening

Opening Session: In Motion (hands-on session)

Led by Alixe (Flying Duck Studio Lab), a fun, hands-on look at how emotion becomes visible through movement — bridging dance, animation and camera work.

Film Screening: Joy O' Dance (20')

A documentary following young dancers in Yorkshire as they prepare for a milestone show — including twin sisters' farewell performance before university, and boys defying stereotypes through dance — presented by director Dawn Feather (Yorkshire Edit). Winner of Best Documentary at The White Rose International Film Festival (2026), The Children's International Film Festival (2025) and Berlin Short Film Awards (2025).

Watch the trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sYB24tXg8Y)

Q&A with Dawn Feather

Followed by a Q&A with the director, exploring the making of Joy O' Dance.

🤝Networking Opportunities

As always, there'll be plenty of time to connect with fellow filmmakers, creatives and industry professionals throughout the evening.

Tickets

This event is free to attend. If you'd like to support Square Lens Alliance's ongoing programme, an optional donation ticket is also available at checkout — every contribution helps us keep running events like this.

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