Performance opportunity for groups at Solihull Arts Complex

Summer Dance Festival at Solihull Arts Complex

Solihull Arts Complex is holding its annual community dance showcase on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th May 2011. This year, groups of all ages and dance styles from all around Solihull borough will come together to showcase the great work that they are doing. It promises to be an exciting and extremely varied programme!

There are still a couple of spaces in the programme on each night of the Summer Dance festival, so if you have a group that would like to perform, please get in touch with Hayley Guest, Dance Artist at Solihull Arts Complex on 0121 704 6309 or email heguest@solihull.gov.uk

Boys Dancing performances at Warwick Arts Centre

The Balancing Man

Warwick Arts Centre’s own Boys Dancing is back. Under the title The Balancing Man, our young dancers have investigated the attitudes and expectations of masculinity, reflected on their own experiences of violence and vulnerability and deliberated the problems faced by Mother Earth. They have created new dance that explores their dreams, ideas and solutions for the future.

Tue 3 & Wed 4 May 7.30pm

Tickets: £5, Under 16s £4

http://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/events/dance/the-balancing-man#performance-109885

New community dance classes in Stratford upon Avon

New community dance classes in Stratford upon Avon led by Mezzoforte Dance Company


Contemporary dance classes for young people

Venue: Stratford High School, Dance Studio
Day/Time: Wednesday evenings – 6.30-7.30pm
First session: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Price: Special student rate £3.50 per session

These sessions are open to GCSE, A Level and BTEC dance students and to those who have sufficient dance experience

The focus of the classes will be to improve technique, stamina, flexibility and performance

Pupils will learn contemporary dance routines and be given the opportunity to perform on two occasions
The dates and venues are as follows:

Stratford upon Avon High School - April 9th 2011
Arts Centre Evesham – June 11th 2011
(Both are evening performances, times to be confirmed)

Booking essential as places are limited
Charlotte Onslow: 07738338199
Email: charlotte@mezzoforte.co.uk


Parent and Toddler classes

Mezzoforte Dance Company’s Parent and Toddler Group, involves parent and child interaction to dance and music. It is a rewarding and enjoyable way for parents to exercise with their children.

All these sessions enable your child/children to stay active and have a healthy lifestyle, through an enjoyable from of exercise. Dance helps young children to develop key skills, such as coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, stamina, discipline and even memory. Being active in this way also helps boost a child’s self-esteem, making them feel good about their own abilities and increasing their self-confidence.

Music is a natural part of life for toddlers. Early introduction to music does more than entertain; it can kick start learning, serve as an important cue in a child's routine, and offer lifelong benefits. Of course there is one more reason to introduce music and dance into your toddler’s life: it’s enjoyable for both of you.

Venue: Bishopton Community Centre, Drayton Avenue, Stratford upon Avon
When: Mondays, 11am-12pm
Price: £3.50 per family

For more information and to book your place contact:
Charlotte Onslow: 07738338199
charlotte@mezzoforte.co.uk

Movin' On Up dance careers event, 9th April 2011

Workshop with Protein Dance for young people (aged 14+) plus ticket to performance!

Workshop with Protein Dance for young people (aged 14+) plus ticket to performance!

Led by Luca Silvestrini
Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th March

Free places available!!!!

Known for turning the everyday into witty and profound dance theatre, Luca Silvestrini’s award-winning Protein return with a timely new piece of physical theatre where love, wanting and connectedness take centre stage. Logging on to our lives online, LOL (lots of love) delves into the world of electronic communication to ...uncover the evolutionary shift that social networking and the internet have had upon the way we live, love one another and belong to society in general.

Protein tour to Warwick Arts Centre on Tuesday 8th March at 7.30pm, and you could gain an insight into their show and work alongside dancers from the company in a very exciting workshop opportunity!

Workshop
When: Monday 7th March 2011, 4.30 – 6.30pm
Where: The Creative Space at Warwick Arts Centre, CV4 7AL
Open to young people aged 14+

Performance
When: Tuesday 8th March, 7.30pm
Where: Warwick Arts Centre, CV4 7AL

To book a place for the workshop please phone Hayley Guest on 0121 704 6309 or email heguest@solihull.gov.uk.

To take up a free place you must be able to attend the workshop and performance.

Please note this event was previously advertised as an opportunity for boys and young men, but is now open to all young people aged 14+

http://www.proteindance.co.uk/productions.php
http://www.lollotsoflove.net/
http://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/events/dance/l-o-l-lots-of-love

Bounce!10

Dancescape presents its annual sub regional youth dance showcase

An evening of performances by youth dance groups and companies from across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.

Tickets: £5 each - buy one get one free!

Box Office: 0121 704 6962

Youth Dance England release Young People's Dance a Ten Year Vision

Young People's Dance: A Ten Year Vision, the 2010-2020 plan for the development of children and young people's dance in England, was launched at the YDE Conference on 23rd September where it was championed by Ed Vaizey, Wayne McGregor and Tony Hall amongst others. The Vision identifies needs in high quality teaching and workforce development, increased opportunities for participation and performance both in and out of school settings, dance space development, and strengthening the national young people's dance network.Download the Ten Year Vision for free and join the Ten Year Vision page on Facebook to share your views on the next steps.

http://www.yde.org.uk/documents/Publications/Ten%20Year%20Vision_PDF.pdf

Rugby Youth Dance Company welcomes new members

Come and join Rugby’s newest and freshest dance company for young people!

Rugby Youth Dance Company is an opportunity for young people aged 14 years and above to develop their dance technique, choreography and performance skills. Led by professional dance artists, Rugby Youth Dance Company’s work is in a creative contemporary style, full of quirkiness and fun!

When? every Thursday during term time, 6-7.30pm
Where? Avon Valley SchoolNewbold Road, Rugby

In 2010, 2011 and 2012 Rugby Youth Dance Company will be taking part in

• Performances at showcases, events and festivals across the region
• Godiva Awakes – a large scale event as part of London2012
• Workshops, sharings and new dance experiences
• Visits to see other youth and professional dance companies

If you’re interested in joining Rugby Youth Dance Company contact Sarah Jassal at Dancescape
Tel: 0121 704 6747
Email: sjassal@solihull.gov.uk

or just come along to a session!!

New youth dance company in Stratford-upon-Avon

Nova Dance Company - a new youth dance company in Stratford-upon-Avon

Nova Dance Company is offering 6 weekly taster sessions open to anyone ages 14-19yrs!

Be part of something new and exciting!

The sessions will involve learning fun and dynamic contemporary dance routines, experimenting with improvisation and choreography and working with dance artist and choreographer Becky Foster. There will also be an audition on the final week for permanent company members.

Dates: Tuesdays, October 5th – Novemb...er 16th (excluding 26th October)

Time: 4.45pm – 6.15pm

Location: FF12 Dance Studio, Stratford-upon-Avon College

Cost: £5 per session (pay-as-you-go) or £26 for all 6 (pay first session)

Dress: comfortable clothing and bare feet

Level: Previous dance experience is helpful but not essential

You are required to bring a completed registration form to your first session. For a registration form or more info contact Becky directly on nova_dance@hotmail.co.uk or ring 07920 797 218.

Please arrive 10 minutes early to each session.

Cheques made out to ‘Rebecca Foster’ accepted for 2nd payment option only.

Coventry Youth Dance and Coventry Junior Youth Dance Auditions!

When? Tuesday, 5th October, 6-8pm
Where? King Henry VIII School, Warwick Road, Coventry

More info
Join in the groups for a fun and exciting dance experience! The audition will consist of a dance class and a choreography session.

Coventry Youth Dance (14-19yrs) is led by Alexis Haines and meets every Tuesday 6.00-8.00pm, at King Henry VIII School, Warwick Road, Coventry CV3 6AQ.

Coventry Youth Junior Dance (9-13yrs) is led by Gemma Bowen and meets every Wednesday 6.00-8.00pm at chace studio centre, 239a Robin Hood Road, Coventry CV3 3AN.

Termly fee of £20.00

Come along and take part in an exciting programme of Dance Classes, Choreography and Performance!

For more information please call 024 7678 8575.

refleX youth dance company auditions

Following last week’s successful round of auditions, refleX (DanceXchange’s resident youth dance company) are holding a 2nd audition, by invitation only this Saturday 2 October from 4pm-6:30pm. We are looking for strong dancers, aged 15-19yrs, who want a career in dance, and the opportunity to create and perform challenging contemporary works.

This year, refleX will be working with an outstanding team of British choreographers to create performance pieces which will be showcased at the end of the year in The Patrick Centre, as well as at other platforms over the course of the year. It will be a very demanding year for the group, so a high level of commitment, both to the group and your own development is essential.

We would like to invite you to come along this Saturday to work with choreographer David Massingham and rehearsal Director Elisabetta D’Aloia. Please confirm your attendance by emailing me on cat.boffy@dancexchange.org.uk.

For more information contact:
Cat Boffy
Class Coordinator
DanceXchange
cat.boffy@dancexchange.org.uk
T: 0121 689 3170

http://www.dancexchange.org.uk/

BBC Performing Arts Fund - Young People's Musical Theatre scheme

Young People’s Musical Theatre scheme

The BBC have now launched their new scheme that aims to encourage young people to take part in musical theatre. The new initiative, called the Young People's Musical Theatre scheme, is offering £200,000 in grants for training and development, and particularly for projects that encourage new members or audiences. The scheme is open to non-profit theatre groups which have a youth section, or are made up of members who are under the age of 25. Theatre groups applying should regularly put on musical theatre productions, but funding is also available for those wishing to produce a musical for the very first time! Groups may wish to work with other local groups or schools, run workshops with professionals, or apply for funding in order to hire a live band, director or choreographer.

Applications can be made via our website now and will close at 5pm on Tuesday 30th November 2010.

The winners will be announced in January 2011.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/performingartsfund/ypmt/

Masterclass with Caramel from Blaze Street Dance, Sunday 3rd October

COME AND JOIN IN A 1 OFF MASTERCLASS WITH CARAMEL FROM THE BLAZE PRODUCTION ON SUNDAY 3RD OCTOBER @
STICKY DANCE STUDIO, ARCH 22 LIONEL STREET, SNOWHILL, B3 1AT

6PM - 7.30PM
ONLY £10

For more information contact:

Toffee, Dance Director

Sticky Dance Studio
Arch 22, Lionel Street,
Snowhill,
B3 1DL

+44 0121 010 8737
07779077902
http://www.trustreetdance.com/

Midlands Best Dance Crew auditions

Midlands Best Dance Crew Auditions
Saturday 2nd October 1- 4pm

Punch & 2Funky present MIDLANDS BEST DANCE CREW 2010, the urban dance championship comes to Birmingham Town Hall on Friday 12 November. The event will enable the hottest street dancers to compete in the hope of winning the cash prize, 12 of the Midland’s best crews will battle it out to win the trophy, £1k and claim the title of Midlands Best Dance Crew 2010.

If you would like to take part in the auditions this Saturday at the mac in Birmingham, then please complete the registration form via Punch's website or call Gurpreet on 0121 224 7441.

http://punch-records.co.uk/2010/08/03/midlands-best-dance-crew-2010/

Solihull Youth Dance Company audition

Audition for Solihull Youth Dance Company

Alderbrook School, Solihull

When: Thursday 30th September, 7.00 – 8.30pm
Where: At The Edge Studio, Alderbrook Leading Edge School & Arts College

Solihull Youth Dance Company (SYDC) is a regional contemporary youth dance company run by Alderbrook School in association with Dancescape

Company members participate in regular technical classes, rehearsals and performances. SYDC is a wonderful and valuable experience for any dancer considering a career in Dance and can support dancers training at G.C.S.E/Btec and A-level standard. The Company can offer recent University Graduates a regular technique class and opportunities to lead and choreograph.

AUDITION PROCESS:

Auditions will begin promptly at 7.00pm and are open to dancers male and female aged 15-25, younger dancers are considered providing technical ability is of a high standard.

Dancers will participate in a warm up and learn some choreography. There will also be time to create and perform and they may be asked to stay for an interview.

Dancers do not need to prepare any material for the audition.

For further information please contact Sita Manghnani Hans at Alderbrook School on 0121 704 2146 or email s201smanghnanihans@alderbrook.solihull.sch.uk

Next Youth Dance Network Meeting

Dancescape Youth Dance Network Meeting
plus a free ticket to Boys Dancing ‘Evolutionary Moves’ performance

When: Wednesday 17th March 2010
Where: Warwick Arts Centre (National Grid Room)
Time: 5.30 – 7pm

Dancescape will be hosting a Youth Dance Network meeting at Warwick Arts Centre for teachers, artists and youth dance leaders in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire prior to the Boys Dancing performance ‘Evolutionary Moves’. The Network meeting will take place on Wednesday 17 March from 5.30 to 7pm and will have a focus on developing boys dance activity, as well as the usual opportunity to catch up on current youth dance opportunities and news. The Evolutionary Moves performance will start at 7.30pm and a free ticket is available to those who attend the network meeting.

The Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire sub region has become well known for its success in getting boys into dance due to various initiatives and projects that have taken place in recent years. Warwick Arts Centre has been running boys dance projects in partnership with Beingfrank Physical Theatre for more than 5 years now, which has helped to develop boys dance in at least 10 schools to the point where it is now an accepted activity for boys to take part in and boys have chosen to study dance at GCSE level and further. The Boys Dancing project is a natural development of past projects whereby Warwick Arts Centre, Beingfrank Physical Theatre and Dancescape are making partnerships across the West Midlands to take boys dance even further!

The network meeting will include further information from teachers and youth workers that have seen the success of boys dance development in their settings as well the opportunity to meet some of the boys and hear first hand why they love dancing so much!

Discussion points will include:
- The challenges of introducing boys dance to your school/setting – how to convince the
‘non-believers’ (kids and colleagues!)
- Setting up a project – buying in an artist, running a club/project and engaging boys
- How to advocate for boys dance within your school/setting
- Why boys dance works - facts and figures to help ‘sell’ your project idea and the
personal/social effects for participants
- Q&A – ask your questions about boys dance to a teacher, a youth worker, a young person, or a
dance project manager

We would also love to hear from those of you who have experience of running boys dance activity, to add to the discussions about what works and what doesn’t.

As most people will be coming straight to the meeting from work/school/college and going straight to the Evolutionary Moves performance afterwards, a buffet will be served as part of the meeting.

To find out more about the Boys Dancing project please visit: http://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/education/current-projects/boysdancing/
Here you will find footage of some of the boys dance projects that have happened so far – it’s a real taster of what can be achieved!

To book your place at the Dancescape Youth Dance Network Meeting, please email Hayley Duffield, Youth Dance Contact, hduffield@solihull.gov.uk or call 0121 704 6309. Booking is required due to the reservation of tickets to the performance and dietary requirements for the refreshments.