A protest was held outside Phoenix Dance Theatre today in Leeds after the company announced it was set to undergo a "creative pause". The move would have seen dancers laid off and some put on contracts paying just £100 per month.
Equity, the trade union for performing arts and entertainment held a demonstration outside the entrance to the theatre in St Cecilia Street around 9am this morning. The union demanded that the company halt their decision after two permanent members of staff faced a layoff.
In just a matter of hours, the dance school has reversed their decision to hold the pause and the layoffs have been stopped. The announcement was made on Twitter by Equity's North East and Yorkshire Regional branch.
