Manchester Links : Arts and Entertainment

• Sharp, Frederic

  This Manchester-based close-up table magician performs at weddings, shows and other events across the UK. Details of his services and clients, testimonials.

  www.sharpmagic.co.uk

• McLelland, Bob

  Abstract images of graffiti, street signs, and found objects in Manchester, England. Also, natural forms, and textures found on the coast of Cornwall. In black and white, and color.

  www.marscovista.fsnet.co.uk/

• WhatHappenedLastNight

  An online guide to Manchester nightlife.

  www.whathappenedlastnight.net/

• Laughing Cows Comedy Nite

  All-female line-up of stand-up comedy, which runs the last Sunday of each month in Manchester.

  www.laughingcowscomedy.co.uk/

• Manchester Dance Centre

  Offers street dance, ballet, tap, salsa, Latin, contemporary, acting, and singing.

  www.manchesterdancecentre.co.uk/

• Juggins the Clown

  Offers a mix of stand up close up magic and balloon sculptures, juggling and plate spinning for children's parties, discos, corporate fun days, and promotional work.

  jugginsuk.tripod.com/

• Manchester Youth Arts Network

  Aims to increase access to the arts for young people across Manchester. Includes details of arts organisations, artists, upcoming activities and links.

  www.manchesteryoutharts.org/

• Orlyk Ukrainian Dance Ensemble

  Performance group based in Manchester, UK. Includes profile, history, dance repertoire, image galleries, event calendar, and audio clips from their CD.

  www.orlyk.co.uk/

• Mainstream Theatre Arts

  Dance, singing, and musical theatre classes. Located in Manchester.

  www.mainstreamstudios.co.uk/

• Blush Dance

  Pole dance classes, burlesque dance classes and dance workshops.

  www.blush-dance.co.uk

• USA Twirlers

  Details of a baton twirling troupe in south Manchester areas of Urmston, Sale and Altrincham. Open to girls and boys aged 7 upwards, training in baton twirling and pom-pom routines, to be performed at local carnivals or fairs and eventually enter competitions.

  www.freewebs.com/usatwirlers/

• Manchester Summer Mega Mela

  Annual event celebrating South Asian culture; includes programme, photo galleries, and contact details.

  www.manchestermela.co.uk/

• Manchester Youth Field Gun

  Recruit young people off the streets, lists further information, club history, the Manchester Military Tattoo and the halls of fame.

  www.fieldgun.co.uk/

• Touchdown Dance

  Dance company working internationally. Touch based teaching methods ensure inclusive dance teaching to people with a visual impairment. Workshops, performances, articles and links.

  www.touchdowndance.co.uk/

• Excalibur Entertainment

  Agency providing entertainers for all events.

  www.excaliburentertainments.co.uk/