The Lowry's dance programme is worth the tram out to Salford
The Quays venue offers consistent programming of contemporary and classical dance throughout the season.
The Lowry programs dance regularly across both the Lyric and Quays theatres, mixing big-name companies with smaller contemporary pieces. The Lyric is large enough to host touring productions - national ballet companies and contemporary collectives doing month-long runs. The Quays works better for medium-scale work where intimacy matters more than spectacle. The programming committee clearly knows the form well enough to pair pieces in ways that make sense thematically.
The building itself is well-suited to dance. The stage mechanics work properly, the house design doesn't have sightline problems, and the dressing room setup doesn't hobble productions. Technical rehearsal time is allocated reasonably. These details matter - a dance company can tell within the first hour whether a venue has their interests or just wants to rent the space. The Lowry tends to take dance seriously.
Tram access makes the journey from the city centre manageable - it's not so far that you need to commit your whole evening to travel. The waterside location also means you can have a meal before or after at one of the restaurants nearby. If you're interested in dance of any kind, it's worth keeping the Lowry's schedule bookmarked.