From WigLe to Spirix: Why We Rebranded
We’ve been dancing through change - and this one’s big.
In 2017, WigLe Dance started with one mission: to make dance accessible, high-quality, and rooted in community. And it worked. Sessions popped up in school halls, church spaces, and local venues. Hundreds of young people turned up, ready to move. Ready to be seen.
But as we grew, so did the vision.
The young people we worked with weren’t just attending, they were leading. Creating. Building. We weren’t just running dance classes anymore - we were launching borough-wide festivals, mentoring future teachers, and reshaping what community dance could be.
So we listened. We checked in with over 300 young people. We asked bold questions. And one thing became clear: WigLe Dance needed to evolve.
Enter Spirix.
Named after a mythical bird that stands for freedom, fearlessness, and forward motion, Spirix is more than a new name - it’s a statement.
It reflects everything we are now:
– Youth-led.
– Purpose-driven.
– Unapologetically creative.
We’ve kept the heart of WigLe. The care, the community, the high standards. But Spirix brings a wider lens: using performing arts as a tool for real change, not just in the studio but in the world.
What’s different now?
Spirix isn’t just about participation - it’s about power.
We don’t just invite young people in - we hand them the mic.
We don’t just teach dance - we develop leaders, artists, changemakers.
We’ve also built a brand-new home: Spirix Studios on Silk Street in Leigh. A space designed with and by young people. It’s bold. It’s accessible. And it’s just the beginning.
We’re still us, just with bigger wings. And we’re flying forward.
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