Dance Base Autumn 2014 brochure

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GET TOGETHER Courses, drop-in classes & workshops for everyone 6 September – 5 December

Dance Base 14 –16 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU

0131 225 5525 dance@dancebase.co.uk dancebase.co.uk Dance Base is a registered charity that encourages and celebrates the potential for dance in everyone.

Patron: HRH Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay KT KG Artistic Patron: Mark Morris

Scottish Charity SC022512

Dance Base gratefully acknowledges support from:

Corporate Sponsors:

Studio 1 Development generously supported by:

If you or your company would like to support Dance Base please contact Jenny Langlands, Chief Executive on 0131 225 5525 Front cover: Yamil Cuedo Ferrera, Kath Bateman and Maya Page 4: Bunty and Doris image by Brian Hartley Page 7: David Hughes Dance Photography: Maria Falconer, Francesca Dymond Design: Emma Quinn Print: Streamline

Welcome

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Community

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Professional

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Hire

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How we do it

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How to book

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Workshops

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Ballet

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Celtic

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Contemporary

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Hip Hop

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Jazz

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Just for Fun

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Partner Dances

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Tap

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Wellbeing & Workout

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World Dances

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Young Dancers

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Day Planner

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Welcome

Contents

Welcome This term, we’re building on the foundations of an awesome Spring and Summer programme that saw us discover some new favourites here at Dance Base. Most exciting of all is that the Parkour in our Easter and Summer Schools proved so popular that we’re making them a fully-fledged part of the programme. Turn straight to page 36 for this and our new Aerial dance classes for young dancers. Class numbers are restricted to 16, so get in quick to secure a place!

For adults, we’ve added a Dance Jukebox class to the programme (p24) – a high-energy hour of fun where you get to choose the music. So if there’s a song you’ve always wanted to dance to, this is your chance to make it happen!

For our Ballet regulars, there’s an extra Intermediate class (page 14), so go on and turn that double pirouette into a triple!

Our Cuban Salsa Improvers class is back, for those already on their way to a sizzling Son; and we’ve heard that you tappers wanted a Pre-Advanced class, so we’re very happy to say that can be found on page 29. All the faves of the last two terms are back: 80s Icons has a new home in our brochure under Jazz (page 23) and a new home in the schedule too! It’s now a mid-week treat, so no more waiting till the weekend for your fix.

We are on it with the workshops too: Bhangra with the Edinburgh Bhangra Crew on page 12 and … wait for it … the ULTIMATE BOY BAND workshop on Sunday 14 September with Ashley Jack is going to be so brilliant we can’t even begin to describe it. You’ll just have to experience it yourselves!

Morag Deyes MBE Artistic Director

Helen McIntosh Programme Co-ordinator

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Community Dance Base is a place where everyone can enjoy dancing. Get creative, be active, have fun!

We take creative dance workshops and projects to schools, youth groups and community groups in the local area and beyond.

Dance Fest 2014 is a new creative dance initiative for school groups from across Edinburgh and the Lothians that encourages young people to engage with the cultural legacy of the Commonwealth Games 2014. Dance Base will deliver 10 weekly sessions in 10 schools in the Lothians to explore the themes and the exciting energy of the Commonwealth Games, ending with a fantastic show at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre in 2015.

Speaking of showtime – don’t forget to bring the whole family along to our Dance Base Christmas Show on the 6 and 7 December. Our classes will be showcasing all their hard work, it’s great fun, and it’s a chance for our community dance projects to show off too!

If you or your young dancer is keen to perform professionally, Andy Cannon (Barrowland Ballet) and Macrobert Arts Centre are working on Tales of Grandson, a multi-generational show telling the story of Scotland … and they need YOU! If you’re aged between 8 and 80 and have enthusiasm and commitment in abundance, then Andy wants to hear from you!

Performances are planned for the 25 & 26 October at the Festival Theatre Studio, with rehearsals during the week beginning 20 October. Watch our website for details or sign up to our d-mail newsletter to find out more about how to be involved.

Lastly, we are looking for 10 Young Dance Champions over this next year. These youngsters will have access to Young Dance leadership training by their school and Dance Base, then go out there and champion dance in their local community, getting more people dancing.

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Community

Current Projects Seated Swing

Dance Fest 2014

Dance keeps older people active and alert, both physically and mentally, and enhances their emotional and social wellbeing. For those older adults who can’t make it to us, we can take dance to them. Our 1920s-style Seated Swing classes are fun and energising and are specially designed to get toes tapping and hands clapping regardless of age or ability. We are currently working in three centres around Edinburgh but would love to get more people involved.

Dance Fest 2014 is a new dance initiative for school groups from across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

A celebration of the culture and diversity of the Commonwealth Games, Dance Fest will bring together children and young people at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre in January 2015 to perform in a regional schools dance festival.

Supported by The Nancie Massey Charitable Trust

Early Years Dance lets children move freely and expressively. Dancing together with your child can help to build confidence and develop important motor and cognitive skills. We currently sing, dance and play with lots of Early Years groups throughout North Edinburgh and have recently started working with a group of marginalised young mums, helping them to discover the physical, emotional and social benefits of dancing with their children.

Supported by Dance Base’s Lucky Ticket

Raising the aspirations of at-risk young people through an intensive programme of dance and education.

This includes weekly classes, performances, attending professional rehearsals, attending theatre performances and learning about a healthy lifestyle. So in the next few months the group will be working with Edinburgh Community Food, Glasgow Parkour and taking part in national project, The Close, delivered

by Scottish Ballet. We are delighted to announce that we received funding to continue the project until December 2014.

Everybody Dance Now! We are excited to be continuing our work with special schools in Edinburgh, running a series of dance and movement classes for disabled children. Each term we work with four different school groups, delivering a bespoke programme of dance, movement and music tailored to the needs of the school and the participants.

The Unusual Suspects Dance Base’s very own ‘boys only’ dance crew! This group is free and open to keen, young male dancers who want to take their dancing experience to a new level and get out there and perform. The group meets at Dance Base on Wednesday afternoons to work on varying styles of choreography from breakdance to contemporary. The group has recently performed at Dundee Rep Theatre and Y Dance Connections event in Edinburgh. Now they are working towards creating new work for Get Scotland Dancing.

Supported by Get Scotland Dancing

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Get involved Tales of Grandson

A performance opportunity for those aged between 8 and 80, and a chance to work with storyteller Andy Cannon and dance company Barrowland Ballet (pictured) on a new, multi art-form performance.

We are holding a taster session on Friday 10 October from 14.00 – 16.00 at Dance Base, Edinburgh to give you flavour of what’s involved.

To sign up for the taster or to find out more information on the project please contact nicola.denman@macrobert.org

Luminate Luminate is a fantastic and inspiring creative ageing festival, lighting up Scotland from 1 – 31 October this year, which will feature among its many highlights an open class and showing from Dance Base's new performance group, Prime.

On 29 October, there’s a day of celebration for dancers aged 60 and above. Generation Arts, in West Lothian, offers a day of creative dance workshops and performances for older dancers. Join Dance Base, Dance House Glasgow, and Scottish Ballet at Howden Park Centre for a programme featuring Regenerate, 24 Carat, and Still Dancing.

See generationarts.co.uk for more info and to book tickets.

Find out more about Luminate at luminatescotland.org and for more details on Prime, see our professional brochure.

Christmas Shows Sat 6 Dec, 19.30 & Sun 7 Dec, 14.00 Our festive extravaganza at the wonderful Queen’s Hall! A showcase of autumn class activity and your chance to shine.

Book tickets from The Queen’s Hall Box Office 0131 668 2019 thequeenshall.net I page 6

Professional

Professional Programme Welcome to the Autumn Term, in which the professional programme celebrates the ripeness of years, attitude and thought. For our regular performance showcase we have invited the great Angus Balbernie to Edinburgh in November.

Angus has chosen to lead daily sessions in just about everything for just about everyone. Slanted is the residency and showcase title.

The showcase will be taking place on Saturday 15 November in Studio 1, at 20.00, with tickets costing a mere £5.

We begin this term with a wonderful Finnish dance artist, Carl Knif. Carl is the first of many exchanges which we are proposing with Nordic partners. Then more proper grown-ups in the house with David Hughes Dance and Errol White both offering top-quality class, as are our many fine guests this autumn.

The regular previews of the work our artists in residence develop are a wonderful insight into the professional process, so have a look at the schedule at dancebase.co.uk/residencies and see if you can come along to have a look.

Lastly, we are at last launching our long dreamed of semi-professional dance company for over 60s. It’s called Prime, it’s coming this autumn and it’s going to be radical: watch the website for details: dancebase.co.uk/prime.

I confess to being immaturely dizzy with delight about the whole fantastic autumnal line-up.

Morag Deyes MBE Artistic Director

Dance Base offers residencies to professional choreographers, companies and individual artists who want to develop their work.

Residencies last one or two weeks and artists are invited to share their work in the FREEVIEW, a free showing, then Q&A with the artist. Come along and see what our pro dancers are up to! dancebase.co.uk/residencies I page 7

Hire Dance Base Our beautiful studios, meeting room and other spaces are available to hire. Our award-winning spaces can be used for: dance rehearsals, meetings, corporate events and receptions, children’s parties, hen party classes, and assorted other celebrations.

Please contact our Venue Manager, Matt Roe, on matt@dancebase.co.uk or call 0131 225 5525. dancebase.co.uk/hires-and-events Dance Base is accessible via a lift from our entrance in the Grassmarket. Dance Base has been awarded the ADAPT Trust Access Award in recognition of our facilities for people of all abilities.

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How we do it

How we do it We’re flexible!

Look out for:

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Brand New for Autumn Bhangra

p 12

Ultimate Boy Band

p 12

Know what you want? Book in advance for the full term and save money

D Drop-in classes Not sure what to try or need to be flexible? Drop-in is for you. Bookings open a day in advance CD

Some classes are available as both course and drop-in.

G Gentler classes

Look out for this symbol if you’re returning to dance after a long break or injury, or if you’d like a gentler session

Dance Jukebox

p 24

Flamenco Improvers

p 33

Thriller Night

p 36

Young Dancers

p 34 – 37

Aerial

p 36

Parkour

p 36

Older Dancers Ballet Vintage

p 15

Platinum

p 19

Golden (FREE to new members)

p 25

Tap for Mature Movers

p 29

It’s for everyone!

Mature Latin Movers

p 33

Dance Base is for everyone and age is no barrier. All classes are open to everyone aged 14+ unless otherwise specified.

And, whether you want a buddy for your first class, have specific access needs, or just need a helping hand to guide you, we can help. Please tell your teacher about pregnancy, any health issues or medical conditions you might have.

Visit dancebase.co.uk/access or ask at reception for more information.

Get Sweaty Jazz Classes

p 22 – 23

Dance Workout

p 30

West African Dance

p 33

To find out practical details like what to wear, where you can change and when to arrive, please see dancebase.co.uk/howto

Contemporary ASN

p 19

Hip Hop ASN

p 21

Creative Movement ASN

p 25

S Get Sweaty Look out for this symbol if you want to sweat, get fit and fired up through dance

For more on levels and types of class, call us on 0131 225 5525 or visit dancebase.co.uk/howto

Classes for dancers with additional support needs Ceilidh ASN p 17

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How to book Phone 0131 225 5525 In person at 14 –16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU Online at dancebase.co.uk Term Dates Saturday 6 September – Friday 5 December Booking open on Saturday 28 June 2014 at 10.00, and enrolment for 13-week courses closes on Friday 19 September. Drop-in classes go on sale the day before the class, but can also be bought at the last minute (subject to availability).

Try Before You Buy Love to dance but unsure about which style or level to go for? Try a class absolutely free before deciding if it’s the one for you. Drop in to any course in the first two weeks of term and have a go with no obligation! Courses are subject to availability and can only be booked in person at reception.

Go to dancebase.co.uk/TBYB for details.

Dance Points Be rewarded every time you dance! Sign up for a Dance Card and start earning points straight away. Earn 1 dance point for every £1 spent on courses, drop-in classes and workshops. Redeem points at the equivalent of 10p per point. For example, you can earn enough points for a free drop-in just by buying a term’s course! For terms and conditions, see dancebase.co.uk/dancepoints I page 10

Booking Spread the cost To make things easier, courses can be paid for in three instalments, with the first payment taken on booking. Terms and conditions apply.

See dancebase.co.uk/spreadthecost for details. You must pay all three instalments regardless of whether or not you complete the course, or receive a credit. A £3 card processing fee will be split between the second and third instalments. If purchasing multiple instalment plans in a single transaction, the fee only applies once.

Feeling lucky?

Win back the cost of your course for just £1!

Buy your Lucky Ticket when purchasing your course. The draw will take place on Monday 29 September. All proceeds go to our Community Projects – see page 6 for details. Lucky Ticket is available to over 16s only. Details at dancebase.co.uk/luckyticket

Such an easy way to give money to a great cause. Now … what to spend it on? Another great class next term?

Valerie, Summer 2014 Lucky Ticket winner

The small print Concessionary rates are listed in brackets. To find out if you are eligible, visit dancebase.co.uk/terms-a-conditions. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Refunds and Exchanges All courses are non-refundable, but credit will be issued if you notify us in the first two weeks of term that you need to cancel your course. Please note that cancellations are subject to terms and conditions. Please see dancebase.co.uk/terms-a-conditions Latecomers will not be admitted to class more than 15 minutes after it is due to start.

This is both for safety and to prevent disruption to the class.

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Workshops Breakdance Open Sessions Sun 14 Sep, Sun 12 Oct and Sun 16 Nov I 13.00 – 15.00 I All Levels The State CIC I £2

Open training space for hip hop dancers to practise skills learned in class.

A chance to meet and train with other hip hop dancers on the scene in an informal session without specific tuition. All styles and ages welcome, under 16s should be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Ballroom & Latin Practice Sessions Sun 12 Oct and Sun 16 Nov I 15.00 – 17.00 I All Levels Jane Bell and Marina Delicata I £10 (£8)

We provide the floor, the music and expert help – you bring your partner and dance! Whatever your level of competence in either some or all of the classic dances – waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba, cha-cha-cha, samba or jive, Jane and Marina will explain, coach and correct to increase your confidence and knowledge to dance. This session is for anyone who has some ballroom experience. Single dancers attending may be partnered with others where possible.

Bhangra Sun 14 Sep I 13.00 – 15.00 I All Levels Edinburgh Bhangra Crew I £15 (£12.50) Bhangra is a fun and energetic dance that hails from the Punjab region in North India. This workshop, taught by the Edinburgh Bhangra Crew, will teach the foundation moves, which all great Bhangra routines are based on, danced to music so lively you won't be able to resist the urge to dance!

The Ultimate Boy Band Sun 14 Sep I 15.00 – 17.00 I All Levels Ashley Jack I £15 (£12.50)

Whether you were an 80s or 90s kid, you will at some stage have had a boy band obsession. NKOTB, Backstreet Boys or Take That, all of us have certain songs that remind us of our youth. This workshop is the ultimate nostalgia trip – learn a routine featuring a medley of your favourite boy band moves, while gettin’ down to some of the original feel good moves. We’ve all danced round our bedroom with a hairbrush microphone … time to take it to the studio! Relive the MTV music video dream!

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Workshops

Workshops Sun 16 Nov Young Dancers’ Workshop I 10.00 – 11.30 £6 I Age 10 – 13 years

Join Scottish Ballet’s education team for an enjoyable dance workshop inspired by Scottish Ballet and Peter Darrell’s classic production of The Nutcracker. For dancers with at least one year’s ballet experience.

Behind the Scenes I 12.00 – 12.30 Free I Open to all workshop participants

Come along to find out more about Peter Darrell’s 1973 production, full of festive fare and childhood charm. Using images, film and costume designs, we will give you an insight into this wonderful production, including a question and answer session with one of Scottish Ballet’s dancers.

Community Workshop I 13.00 – 15.00 £15 (£12.50) I All levels I Age 14+

Participants will enjoy a ballet based warm up and then explore sections of the classic repertoire from Scottish Ballet’s founding Artistic Director’s production of The Nutcracker. The class will be a relaxed and rewarding session. No previous ballet experience necessary. For adults of all ages.

Professional Workshop I 15.30 – 17.30 I £8

An advanced technique and repertoire-based creative session, taught by a company dancer, where participants will learn elements of choreography from Peter Darrell’s magical production of The Nutcracker.

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Ballet

Elegant, beautiful, and one of the best body conditionings you could ask for, ballet is as popular now as ever.

Right from beginner level, ballet helps builds muscle tone and improves posture through graceful and expressive movement.

For more information on appropriate levels, or to find out which ballet class is for you, go to dancebase.co.uk/balletfocus

Ballet Absolute Beginners

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Ballet Intermediate

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Entry Level I £82 (£65.50)

Level 3 I £110 (£88) I £103 (£82.50)

Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec I 17.30 – 18.30 I Lauren Porter-Worth

Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 19.30 – 21.00 I Lauren Porter-Worth

For those who have never been to a ballet class before.

This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of ballet technique, the basic positions and steps, proper posture and alignment. Learn simple jumping, turning and travelling sequences, while developing your poise, style, grace and musicality.

Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 19.00 – 20.15 I Jonathan Burnett

Ballet Beginners

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Level 1 I £82 (£65.50)

Ballet Advanced Level 4 I £103 (£82.50) Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 20.15 – 21.30 I Jonathan Burnett

Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec I 18.00 – 19.00 I Matthew Hawkins

In this class, the focus will be on refining your technique and developing artistry and musicality.

Unlock the wonderful world of classical ballet’s repertoire by learning sequences from well-loved classics such as Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake.

Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 17.00 – 18.00 I Jonathan Burnett

By linking basic steps together, you will continue to build a vocabulary of ballet steps and movement phrases that will develop your strength, confidence and poise.

Ballet Improvers Level 2 I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50) Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 20.30 – 21.30 I Matthew Hawkins

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Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 18.00 – 19.00 I Jonathan Burnett

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Want to brush up on your basics? This class will continue to develop your movement vocabulary using the principles and techniques introduce in Ballet Beginners. Through barre work and centre practice, you will strengthen your core, develop presentation skills and delve deeper into technique and more expressive approaches to movement.

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Consolidate your technique, build up your confidence and enhance your artistry. This class will enhance your performance while you learn gems from ballet’s glorious repertoire.

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Modern Ballet

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All Levels I £6.50 (£5.50)

Level 3 I £8.50 (£7)

Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 08.00 – 09.00 I Charlotte Jarvis

Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec I 19.00 – 20.30 I Charlotte Jarvis

Wake up your body and mind with a simple, invigorating ballet warm up followed by a revitalising full-body stretch. Leave feeling refreshed, re-aligned and prepared for the challenges of the day ahead.

A dynamic, feel-good ballet class with focus on the spine, breath and musicality. This class takes you through 40 minutes of barre work, followed by centre practice that aims to get you moving, whilst never forgetting the expressive quality and essence of classical ballet.

Ballet Fusion

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Ballet Vintage

Level 2 I £82 (£65.50) Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 20.30 – 21.30 I Charlotte Jarvis

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All Levels I £65.50

Using the basics of ballet and contemporary technique in a relaxed environment, you will improve and develop your posture, balance, flexibility, co-ordination and strength. The class brings awareness to breath, fluidity of movement, while focusing on the joy of ballet.

Ballet for Lunch

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Ballet Stretch

Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 10.00 – 11.00 I Vincent Hantam Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 10.00 – 11.00 I Lauren Porter-Worth

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Level 2 I £6.50 (£5.50) Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 12.30 – 13.30 I Charlotte Jarvis

Specially designed for dancers over 60, this session will take the structure of a traditional ballet class.

Emphasis will be on alignment and balance to produce ease of movement and develop body awareness, musicality and an understanding of your body’s own artistic possibilities. Perfect for those coming back to ballet after time away and those who have never done ballet before!

A fun weekly class that being with traditional barre work before progressing to centre. Covering the foundations of classical ballet technique, the focus is on fun, joy and musicality. Leave feeling light and invigorated for the rest of the day.

Barefoot Ballet

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Level 2 I £8.50 (£7) Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec I 10.00 – 11.30 I Charlotte Jarvis

Balance, alignment and precise legwork make up an integral part of ballet technique, but they are nothing without the use of breath and upper body. With socks or bare feet, feel connected to the floor, your breath, and the expansive fluidity of ballet in this easy going class.

Morning Ballet

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Level 2 I £8.50 (£7) Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 11.00 – 12.30 I Vincent Hantam

A class with all the right ingredients for a fun does of ballet. From barre work to centre practice, your muscles will be reminded to lengthen and turn out.

Musicality, length of line and working to beyond your abilities will leave you feeling great.

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LIVE MUSIC

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Celtic Scottish dancing is alive and well! Join the revelry at our highland and ceilidh classes, then show off to your friends. With live music, and a strong social element, these dances are the original toe-tapping floor fillers.

Footwear depends on the class. To find out more, visit dancebase.co.uk/celticfocus

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Celtic

Highland Beginners

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Ceilidh

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Level 1 I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

All Levels I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 17.30 – 18.30 I Veronica Jackson

Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec I 19.30 – 21.30

Enjoy the energetic, rhythmic steps of our country’s national dances. Veronica, former World Champion, will teach you the way to enjoy all the swirling sounds of not just the bagpipes, but all the great up-tempo music Scotland has to offer.

Cathy and Eric Wood

Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 18.30 – 19.30 I Veronica Jackson

This class is a chance to learn those traditional Scottish dances, enjoy live music and join in the ceilidh! There will be a variety of dances taught throughout the evening with a natural progression to more complex dances by the end of the class.

A great way to have fun, meet new people and experience an integral part of Scottish culture.

This is a new, longer session, so you can really get into the swing.

The class is energetic, fast and introduces a higher standard of Highland dance steps. Enjoy an hour of fun to the sounds of Scotland, dancing our national hornpipes and jigs.

Ceilidh for dancers with D additional support needs

Highland Improvers

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Level 2 I £82 (£65.50)

All Levels I £5.50

Irish Dance

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All Levels I £82 (£65.50) Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 17.30 – 18.30 I Jennifer Roxburgh

Learn traditional Irish Dance steps and energetic, modern choreography while having a great time getting fit! This friendly class begins with an aerobic warm up, before moving on to soft shoe technique and team dancing inspired routines; your skills will improve week by week.

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Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec I 11.00 – 12.00

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Ceilidh dancing is possibly the most social of all dances. Dance with your partner, dance with others in a group and join in the party! The pace of this class will be led by the dancers with live accordion accompaniment. Prepare for a lot of fun and a lot of laughs.

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Contemporary Individuality and freedom of creativity really flourish in contemporary dance, all the while giving you a firm foundation in technique, strength and balance.

Bare feet are best for contemporary, along with comfortable clothing.

Techniques and styles differ in contemporary, so to find out more about which class is for you, go to dancebase.co.uk/contemporaryfocus

Contemporary Beginners Level 1 Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec I 20.30 – 21.30 I Emma Park D £6.50 (£5.50) Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 17.30 – 19.00 I Alan Greig £110 (£88)

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These classes will introduce you to the fundamental elements of alignment, strength, flexibility, rhythm, momentum and expression. From centre exercises to travelling across the space, you’ll experience a mental as well as physical challenge while working up a sweat and enjoying the buzz that comes from dancing.

Level 2 Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 11.00 – 12.00 Steinvor Palsson I £82 (£65.50)

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Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 17.30 – 18.30 Emma Park I £6.50 (£5.50)

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Level 3 I £110 (£88) Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 19.00 – 20.30 I Steinvor Palsson

This technique class focuses on placement, control, breath and musicality. Emphasis is on finding a strong centre from which to explore movement with care, efficiency and fluidity. Technique exercises lead into longer travelling sequences and jumps to get you moving in the space to the rhythms of wonderful live music.

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Level 4 – Pro I £4.50 Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 18.00 – 19.30 I Steinvor Palsson

These classes emphasise placement, strength, breath, momentum and musicality. Enjoy a thorough technical warm-up followed by travelling sequences that combine the fundamental elements of contemporary dance to rhythmic live music.

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Contemporary Intermediate

Throughout this class, emphasis is on moving with ease, efficiency and fluidity. Focusing on alignment, breath, clarity of movement and musicality, the class moves from standing exercises for technique and stability, through to movement sequences and jumps that explore space, rhythm and shifting dynamics.

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All Levels I £65.50 Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec I 15.30 – 16.30 I Saffy Setohy

A contemporary class designed for dancers over 60, the session will include the fundamental elements of alignment, strength, flexibility, rhythm and momentum. From centre exercises to travelling across the floor, and working with a wide range of music, the session will present the opportunity to challenge and enjoy body, mind and creativity. It’s best if you have had some dance experience in the past, and a fitness level that means you are comfortable with little jumps and a spot of rolling around on the floor!

Check our professional programme for details of Prime, a new over 60s performance group, and information on how to join.

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Contemporary for dancers with additional support needs

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All Levels I £5.50 Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 11.00 – 12.00 Matthew Hawkins and Christina Duncan

We will focus on safely preparing the body to move, travelling through the space and creatively building movement patterns as well as working with rhythm, expression and fun! All movements will have a number of variations so whatever your experience or ability, you’ll be able to enjoy developing your own skills. Support workers are encouraged to participate in the session to explore recreational benefits and increase rapport.

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Hip Hop Hip hop started on the streets. Inspired by the famous Manhattan Cotton Club, dancers expressed the hardship and grit of daily life through this innovative and spirited dance form.

Nowadays, with its countless different styles – such as house, lockin’ and poppin’ – it is still as funky, energetic and fun as ever.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing and indoor trainers, and be prepared to sweat!

For more information on which class is for you, or to find out more about hip hop, go to dancebase.co.uk/hiphopfocus

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Level 1 I £6.50 (£5.50)

All Levels I £6.50 (£5.50)

Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec I 19.00 – 20.00 I Ashley Jack

Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 18.30 – 19.30 I Jo Richards

If you love music and dance, then get involved!

Learn a funky new routine each week and challenge the body and mind at a relaxed pace.

In this class you will go through the basic moves and rhythms to different styles within hip hop, street and social dance. This class keeps you fit and up to date on the latest styles and hottest tracks, as well as introducing you to old skool technique and classic jams.

We know Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé and Shakira can shake it, but now it’s your turn to take over! In this fast-paced, fun class, you will cover styles from music video to reggaeton to pure pop – make sure you bring all your diva attitude.

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All Levels I £5.50 I Allan Irvine Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 10.00 – 11.00

Level 3 I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Do you enjoy dancing? And would you like to have a really good time with other young dancers? Then this is the class for you – hip hop with an emphasis on fun. Make Friday the funkiest day of the week.

Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec I 18.00 – 19.00 I Ashley Jack

In this class, we will be pushing the boundaries a little further, progressing into learning more advanced technique, choreography and, most importantly, working on musicality. Come and learn a new, fresh routine each week and explore the history of hip hop culture along the way. This class will push each person to find their own style and most of all … have fun!

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If you like trying a bit of everything within the hip hop genre, then this is the class for you! From funk styles lockin’ and poppin’, to old skool hip hop and house, this is your essential mix.

Music video moves?

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Jazz

The broadest of the traditional dance categories, jazz means anything from Fosse to Fame to Footloose. And with a healthy dose of high-energy drama, jazz is one of the most enjoyable and inclusive dance genres. Bring your inner diva to the party and release the attitude!

Wear indoor trainers and comfortable clothing. For more details, go to dancebase.co.uk/jazzfocus

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Entry Level I £82 (£65.50)

Level 3 I £110 (£88)

Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 18.00 – 19.00 I Jo Richards

Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 20.00 – 21.30 I Jo Richards

Taking your first steps into the wonderful, versatile style that is jazz? With a laid-back approach, Jo will guide you, covering many facets of jazz including musicals, street jazz, swing, lyrical and much more.

So come along, have a giggle and have a go!

If you already have the basics down, it’s time to step it up! Focusing on developing technical skill and understanding of the various styles within the jazz spectrum, this class is gonna make you sweat!

Covering six different routines over the term, it’ll keep your brain and body working.

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Level 1 I £82 (£65.50) Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 19.00 – 20.00 I Jo Richards

For those with a little understanding of the style and following the same basis as Absolute Beginners, we’ll develop your jazz-tastic skills even further! Bring bags of confidence – and be prepared to have a laugh or two – in a relaxed environment.

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All Levels I £6.50 (£5.50)

All Levels I Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 20.30 – 21.30

Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 18.00 – 19.00 I Jo Richards

Chris Stuart-Wilson I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Wannabe pop idols take serious note: here’s the best high-energy jazz class for your development as a dance floor diva/dude!

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Do you like to tango in the Cell Block? Do you shout, ‘Good Morning, Baltimore!’ everyday? Are you Defying Gravity? If you answered ‘Yes!’ or you simply want to learn fun and dynamic dance routines from your favourite shows, this is the class for you. With a diverse range of fabulous musicals per term there really is no business like show business!

Chris Stuart-Wilson

They were so bad they were good! Unleash the beast that is your inner 80s wannabe and tay-tay-tay-tay take a trip back to double denim, ra ra skirts, leg warmers and more in this brand spanking new, high-energy course. Celebrate everything from Flashdance to Footloose, Madonna to MJ and even Jane Fonda. Get physical and let’s put the ham in Wham!

Pop sensation?

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Just forFun You’re sure to find something to your taste in this eclectic section. With the emphasis very much on fun, our 80s Icons class will make you feel atomic; Aerial Skills will teach you to fly; and Burlesque is sure to release the inner show-girl.

To find out more, go to dancebase.co.uk/funfocus

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Burlesque Intermediate

Level 1 I £82 (£65.50) I Age 18+

Level 3 I £82 (£65.50) I Age 18+

Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 19.30 – 20.30

Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 20.30 – 21.30

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Academy of Burlesque & Cabaret

Think Dita von Teese, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bettie Page – slip on your seamed stockings and opera gloves as you are led through the glamorous world of retro burlesque-striptease. Teaching technique and incorporating it into dance routines, this class is guaranteed to make you feel confident and sassy!

Burlesque Intermediate builds on the burlesque essentials of concept, character and choreography in a class that uses advanced peeling techniques, props (including chair and fan dance) and troupe work honed in the Improvers class. A fun-filled class that concentrates on individual and group performance techniques and works on developing acting, as well as dance and peeling skills.

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Level 2 I £82 (£65.50) I Age 18+

Dance Jukebox

Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 20.30 – 21.30

All Levels I £82 (£65.50)

Academy of Burlesque & Cabaret

Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 19.30 – 20.30 I Chris Stuart-Wilson

Burlesque Improvers is designed for those already initiated in the world of old-fashioned burlesque and concentrates on the ‘3 Cs’ of burlesque – concept, character and choreography – as well as advanced peeling, posing and teasing techniques! This class will challenge the individual performer as well as offer fun-filled troupe work.

Launching the ultimate dance jukebox! Each week YOU decide from a playlist what routine you want to learn, and vote for it online. Whether its Beach Boys or Beastie Boys, Scissor Sisters or Pointer Sisters, Lady Gaga or Radio Gaga – the options are endless, the choice is yours. With a high energy playlist from the 60s to the noughties, there is so much to choose from – including a Halloween special? So let’s make the voting vivacious and burn up the floor!

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Level 1 I £135 (£108)

Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 15.00 – 16.00 I Dance Base teachers

Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 15.00 – 16.30 I All or Nothing

Golden is a taste of the wonderful dance delights on offer to the over 60s at Dance Base. This entry-level course will give those who have never danced before, and those who already enjoy dancing, the chance to learn new styles or revisit long-forgotten steps. With a sampling of contemporary, Latin, ballet and tap, whet your dance appetite and exercise both your body and mind. This course is free to dancers who have never participated in a Dance Base class before and is a great introduction to our programme for over 60s.

Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 17.15 – 18.45 I All or Nothing

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Climb, swing, hang and suspend your way through this class. Starting with a warm-up and conditioning, the class will focus on learning the very basics of aerial skills, spending time on silks, rope and trapeze. This is suitable for complete beginners but we advise that you should have a good level of fitness and upper-body strength to get the most from the class.

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All Levels I £135 (£108)

All Levels I £60 (£53) I 10-week lecture series

Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 13.30 – 15.00 I All or Nothing

Fri 19 Sep – Fri 21 Nov I 11.30 – 13.00 I Agnes Ness

Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 18.45 – 20.15 I All or Nothing

A look at the work of favourite and new choreographers, past and present. We shall also study the wonderful works coming to the Edinburgh Theatres over the autumn period: Richard Alston Dance Company, Scottish Ballet, and Grupo Corpo in the Edinburgh Festival Theatre alone.

Suitable for both beginners and those with more experience in the air. The beginners group will focus on learning the very basics of aerial skills, while the improvers will push their existing skill base. You’ll be learning moves and sequences on various aerial apparatus including static trapeze, silks and ropes. We advise that you should have a good level of fitness to get the most from the class.

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All Levels I £5.50 Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 11.00 – 12.00 Roberta Beakbane and Julie Chilvers

Join this lively and fun class for people of all abilities and ages. Explore and celebrate your own personal dance movements to music from around the world. Through dance you will develop awareness of your body, express yourself and make connections with others in a supportive environment.

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Partner Dances No longer a reserve of the British tea dance, these classes are a brilliant way of sharing your love of dance with a friend or partner. However, individuals are also welcome as you will be paired up in the class. With a sprinkling of transatlantic flavour, and a dose of South American spice, only the strictly fabulous need apply! For ladies, footwear with a small heel is preferable. Normal trainers should be avoided.

To find out which class is for you, visit dancebase.co.uk/partnerfocus

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Level 1 I £82 (£65.50)

Level 3 I £110 (£88)

Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 19.00 – 20.00

Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 20.00 – 21.30

Chris Malone and Dawn-Claire Robertson

Chris Malone and Dawn-Claire Robertson

Chris (an international coach) and Dawn-Claire (former British and World Champion) will take you through the basics of the waltz, quickstep, cha-cha-cha and jive. Whether you want to learn for a particular occasion or just for fun, this class will get you moving on any dance floor with style.

A class suitable for those with a sound knowledge of ballroom and Latin, with experience in all rhythms, who would like the challenge of higher-grade figure work and choreography.

This class pays the same attention to style and technique as our other classes.

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If you have learnt the basics, this class will improve your technique and style. Besides adding to your step patterns in the waltz, quickstep, cha-cha-cha and jive, you can add the exciting tango, samba and pasodoble to your repertoire.

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Tango Argentino Beginners Level 1 I £82 (£65.50)

Yamil Cuedo Ferrera and Kath Bateman

Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 18.30 – 19.30

Cuban Salsa is a joyous expression of life and the feel-good factor in these classes is guaranteed!

Gradually learning the basic steps and turns, you will learn how to move to fabulous Cuban rhythms and will soon be dancing elementary salsa routines with confidence.

Willie and Louise Green and guest teachers Jenny and Ricardo Oria (Rumbos de Tango)

Cuban Salsa Improvers

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Level 2 I £82 (£65.50) I £6.50 (£5.50)

A course to introduce you to the wonders of Argentine tango in a fun and relaxed way.

Rumbos de Tango will guide you through the foundations of the dance and help you discover how to embrace your partner and to walk and dance with elegance.

Tango Argentino Improvers

Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 18.30 – 19.30 Yamil Cuedo Ferrera and Kath Bateman

This class follows on from the beginners class. All students must have taken at least one term of beginners Cuban salsa or be able to dance the basic Cuban style salsa moves with confidence in order to join this level. Each week you will learn a short choreographed sequence, helping you to build up your repertoire of Cuban salsa moves and turns.

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Level 2 I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50) Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 19.30 – 20.30 Willie and Louise Green and guest teachers Jenny and Ricardo Oria (Rumbos de Tango)

Now you’re hooked … so this is the time to start enjoying the magic of improvisation that tango offers. In this class you will be exploring connection and creativity as you master key steps and develop your dance even more.

Level 1 I £82 (£65.50) Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 19.00 – 20.00 Jane Bell and Marina Delicata

Strictly Social Dancing! Learn to take the floor with the confidence to lead or follow your partner through waltz, social foxtrot, cha-cha-cha, jive, rumba and more. No routines, just pure dance!

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Level 3 I £110 (£88) Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 20.00 – 21.30 Jane Bell and Marina Delicata

Polish, refine and define your ballroom and Latin skills. Learn to lead or follow, adding figures to your beginner-level dances and increasing your repertoire to include foxtrot, tango, samba and more.

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Tap If you’ve ever been envious of Fred Astaire’s poise and Gene Kelly’s pizazz, tap will bring you one step closer.

A fantastic way to develop your natural rhythm and inventiveness, and, with a satisfying percussive element, tap is one of the world’s most popular dance forms.

Tap shoes or strong, hard-soled shoes will do. Visit dancebase.co.uk/tapfocus for more details.

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Entry Level I £82 (£65.50)

Level 3 – 4 I £82 (£65.50)

Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 17.30 – 18.30 I Dawn Turner

Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 19.00 – 20.00 I Lucy Tulloh

For those who have never tapped before. This class introduces basic tap steps along with technique for rhythm and style, and builds a fun routine each week. This is a relaxed class with time to practise and chat.

A fun and energetic class exploring the technique, rhythm and timing of different advanced steps.

Building up a challenging routine over the term, this is a great bridge between Intermediate and Advanced.

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Level 4 I £82 (£65.50)

Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 18.30 – 19.30 I Dawn Turner

Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 20.30 – 21.30 I Dawn Turner

Have fun while increasing your ability. Suitable for those who have done at least one term of Absolute Beginners or equivalent. You should be able to shuffle-ball-change, tap-step-ball-change, tap-step-heel, etc. Building on previous technique, we will produce more challenging combinations.

Develop your vocabulary of steps and fast footwork through challenging exercises, and increase your rhythmical awareness with complicated cross-rhythm work. Then put it all into practice in a fantastic routine which we will build week-by-week. Come to this class ready for an exciting, fun challenge.

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Level 2 I £82 (£65.50) Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 19.30 – 20.30 I Susan Harvey

Level 2 I £65.50 / £5.50

For those who wish to enhance their tap skills and learn more advanced steps in a relaxed and fun way. After a warm-up combination, we will create a fun routine throughout the term using new steps and rhythms. Then you can enjoy a gentle cool down!

Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 16.30 – 17.30 I Lucy Tulloh

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There is a warm-up, technique exercises and a routine which builds week-by-week. Designed for dancers aged 60 and over who have done Tap Absolute Beginners, Beginners or equivalent.

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This is a challenging class designed to tighten skill and timing. Each week, the class will work on rhythm and technique exercises that will develop the link between the brain and feet. We will also work towards routines that showcase what we learn in different combinations and across different music genres.

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Wellbeing & Workout The benefits of dance to fitness and health are many, even for those just starting out. In this section you will find classes that will help you heal, workout, lose weight, and tone up while having fun!

To find out which class will most compliment your fitness regime, go to dancebase.co.uk/workoutfocus

Ashtanga Yoga Beginners

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Level 1 I £82 (£65.50)

Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 18.00 – 19.00 I Paul Wood

Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 19.30 – 20.30 I Polly Rewt

Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 19.00 – 20.00 I Paul Wood

Ashtanga Yoga is a physically-demanding sequence of Sun Salutations and postures that work with a powerful style of breathing. You’ll learn how to do individual postures safely, to flow through the sequence and improve your strength, energy and flexibility.

A fun, dynamic, dance workout. Learn routines set to a variety of music styles – including funky soul, salsa, disco, and hip hop. Dancing is beneficial to all the main muscle groups, while building up a sweat and getting your heart rate going. The class is designed to be accessible to those who have never danced before, but it will also push more experienced movers. Tone up, lose some weight, or simply have fun.

Ashtanga Yoga Improvers

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Aimed at students who have completed a beginner’s Ashtanga course, this is the ideal class if you are keen to improve and learn more about the technique and benefits of this challenging style of yoga. It is essential that you have a basic knowledge of the sequence to attend this class.

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All Levels I £6.50 (£5.50)

Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec I 17.30 – 18.30 I Lucie Francis

Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 08.00 – 09.00 I Pamela Day

This class is aimed at anyone who would like to focus on rebalancing the whole body through improving posture, muscle strength, bone density, balance and flexibility. Pilates can be beneficial and fun for just about everyone, regardless of physicality, age and fitness level. This class is ideal for those recovering from most injuries, as exercises will be adapted to suit individual needs.

Pilates is a great way to maintain your physical health. It is an exercise system that focuses on stretching and strengthening the whole body.

As well as improving posture, muscle tone, flexibility, core strength and joint mobility, Pilates can also relieve stress, tension and nurture wellbeing. A great way to start the day!

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Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 09.30 – 10.30 I Jeanine Byrne

Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec I 18.30 – 19.30 I Lucie Francis

For those new to Pilates. A beginners class focused on rebalancing the body by working to improve posture, strength and flexibility. Just about everyone can benefit from Pilates, regardless of physicality, age and fitness level.

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Level 2 I £82 (£65.50) Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec I 19.30 – 20.30 I Lucie Francis

This class is suitable for anyone who has had some Pilates experience, understands the basic principles and wants to continue their practice and refine their technique, regardless of age.

Pilates is a holistic exercise system designed to elongate, strengthen and restore the body to balance; so much more than just building a ‘strong core’ or ‘perfect posture’. Regular practitioners of Pilates feel a heightened sense of awareness and ease in their bodies, experiencing less pain and more mobility.

For those who have experience in Pilates and understand the basic principles. This class will work on strengthening and stretching the body with a focus on breath, fluidity, postural alignment, and stability.

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World Dances Our fantastic selection of world dances will transport you across continents from the comfort of Edinburgh city centre, and are a fantastic introduction to the culture of another place.

Flamenco requires shoes with a small heel; for all other classes wear comfortable clothing and bare feet. For more information, visit dancebase.co.uk/worldfocus

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Level 1 I £82 (£65.50)

All Levels I £82 (£65.50)

Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 18.30 – 19.30 I Linda Skakel

Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 17.30 – 18.30 I Rajani Ravikumar

An introduction to basic flamenco techniques and choreography. This is an energetic, no-frills class designed to build a strong foundation in essential flamenco skills and develop understanding of the intricate compas (rhythms) and expression at the heart of undiluted flamenco.

Bollylicious takes you on a dance journey, offering a unique blend of traditional Indian dance moves with a splash of hip hop, free style, jazz, belly dance and others. Come in comfortable clothing and be prepared to sample diverse rhythms, wriggle your shoulders and swing your hips to this contagious fusion!

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Mature Latin Movers

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Level 2 I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

All Levels I £5.50

Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 20.30 – 21.30 I Linda Skakel

Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 12.00 – 13.00

Energising class for those who wish to enhance previous skills, develop speed, precision and flex their Flamenco muscles. You will learn more advanced steps and short choreographic sequences.

With a strong emphasis on technique and repetitions, this class will drive the rhythms deep into your veins and reinforce the expressive core.

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This is the perfect way to start your week. An early lunchtime class with Yamil Ferrera from Cuba, showing you how to dance salsa, cha-cha-cha and merengue to the smooth sounds of Latin music.

No partner required, just a sense of fun and a ‘can-do’ approach to dance. Fun, friendly and especially for the over 60s!

West African Dance

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Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 18.30 – 19.30

Learn basic belly dance moves, get shimmying to Egyptian music and enjoy the energy and elegance of belly dance, modern Cairo style! We will learn basic hip work, fabulous foot patterns and rudimentary rhythms. This moderately energetic class will work your body all over.

Belly Dance Improvers

Sat 6 Sep – Sat 29 Nov I 13.00 – 14.00 I Raquel Ribes

Come and enjoy traditional, vibrant West African dance combined in a creative way. The live drumming and energetic movements will leave you uplifted and buzzing for the rest of the weekend!

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Level 2 I £82 (£65.50) I Elspeth Swishandhips

Yamil Cuedo Ferrera

Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 19.30 – 20.30

Learn to dance authentic Afro-Cuban dances such as Gagá, Vodú and Palo with Yamil Ferrera from Santiago de Cuba. In this all-level class you will learn how to dance to a number of key Afro-Cuban rhythms and work on overall body movements and technique. No previous experience or partner required, just plenty of energy! Great fun and a great workout too.

For belly dancers confident with their basic technique. This term we will learn a modern Egyptian style choreography, and look at performance technique, confidence and costuming.

Don’t miss our Bhangra workshop on page 12

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Young Dancers

Exploring your child’s natural physicality can not only be important to their development, but can be a great bonding experience for you. These early years classes are designed to be fun, sensory and build confidence with expressive movement. Obviously when we say mums, we mean mums, dads, and anyone lucky enough to have time to spend with a baby dancer, can join these sessions!

Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet. For hip hop, wear trainers.

Find out more about kids classes at dancebase.co.uk/kids-classes

Baby Steps 0–18 mths

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Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec I 13.00 – 13.45 I Roberta Beakbane

Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec I 10.45 – 11.30 I Gemma Williams

We’ve developed a baby dance class for both mums and babies to enjoy together. Incorporating stimulation and one-to-one interaction using sensory props, music and baby yoga. This also gives parents a chance to stretch and enjoy movement with their babies. Research now shows that the major learning period is in the first 18 months of life – what better way to learn than through an explosion of colour, sound and rhythm to stimulate your baby and aid cognitive development.

Using songs, movement and play, children will be encouraged to move freely and expressively in this fun and energetic class. Working together with your child, you will stomp, jump, wriggle and giggle together, helping young dancers to develop important motor skills such as balance and co-ordination, in a creative and imaginative way. Parents attend with children.

Baby Steps Café

for Baby Steps Participants Thu 13.45 – 15.00

Spending time with other parents and babies is important too, so we’re creating an informal baby café after each session. We’ll provide tea, cake and biscuits for parents and toys for babies. A great chance to relax together in our sensory area. Donations go to support our community projects.

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Sat 6 Sep – Sat 29 Nov I 10.00 – 10.45 I Gemma Williams

Creative Dance PreSchool 3–5 yrs

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£54 / £4.50 Sat 6 Sep – Sat 29 Nov I 11.00 – 11.45 I Gemma Williams

This class will offer young dancers the opportunity to hop, bound, run, dive, leap, turn, kick and stretch.

Creative dance uses rhythm and movement, giving young dancers the chance to express ideas through their bodies and develop self-confidence and social skills in a relaxed and fun environment. Parents attend with children.

Toddlers and preschool prices are for one adult and one child – bring an extra child or adult for £1.50 more.

Young Dancers

Dance School with a Difference We don’t do exams or follow a syllabus – we’re all about fun, creativity and trying different dance styles so children can discover dance for themselves in an out-of-school setting. It’s about choice and challenge, encouraging every child to go on their dance journey with us. There are three age-specific stages, with choices of dance style in each, so you can progress with one style over time or try something new every term!

To read more about how our dance school is different, go to dancebase.co.uk/youthfocus

Mini Dance P1–3 Mini Dance Academy

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Jennifer Bloe

It’s all here in one class! A world of dance in easy-to-learn chunks which will allow young dancers to try a variety of styles. From the basics of ballet and contemporary, to the rhythm of tap and jazz, our mini dancers will be ready for anything!

Following on from Mini Dance Academy, this combination class allows young dancers to develop their dance styles further and explore stage performance. Covering ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary, this is a fun and fast-paced class for any budding performer.

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£54 I Sat 6 Sep – Sat 29 Nov I 12.00 – 13.00 I Ashley Jack £54 I Sat 6 Sep – Sat 29 Nov I 14.00 – 15.00 I Ashley Jack

In this class young dancers will be introduced to the basic street and hip hop moves and techniques.

During each class dancers will learn street routines to hip hop sounds old and new, while enhancing self-confidence, fitness and self-discipline.

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£54 I Sat 6 Sep – Sat 29 Nov I 13.00 – 14.00 Ashley Jack

This class will focus on developing technique, musicality, co-ordination and confidence in street dance and hip hop. Young dancers will be encouraged to be creative and express themselves through movement.

Creative Dance

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Gemma Williams

Gemma Williams

A chance to move and dance while developing your imagination, dexterity, cognitive and physical strength. Explore the possibilities of expression through movement whilst gaining creative confidence, working with others and having fun in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.

Further developing their imagination, in this class young dancers will learn short pieces of choreography, and be encouraged to input their own creative ideas. Building confidence in self-awareness, movement and imagination, this class will inspire young dancers to get creative!

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Ages 8 – 10 I Sat 13 Sep – Sat 29 Nov I 13.30 – 14.30 I £84

£84 I 12-week course

Ages 11 – 16 I Sat 13 Sep – Sat 29 Nov I 14.30 – 15.30 I 84

Tue 16 Sep – Tue 2 Dec I 16.30 – 17.30 I Access Parkour

All or Nothing I 12-week course

Parkour is taking the world by storm. This high-energy urban movement style is growing in popularity, with more and more young people joining the movement every year. This exciting, brand new course, brought to you by leading Edinburgh teachers from Access Parkour, will introduce the basics of the discipline and teach children to move freely and safely in the space, while also focusing on fun and fitness. Students will be given training in and around Dance Base, both indoors and outdoors.

Hang, climb, swing and suspend your way through aerial skills classes with All or Nothing.

Using aerial kit such as silks, rope, hoop and trapeze, you will explore aerial dance techniques working towards developing sequences, tricks and choreography linking the air to the floor. Each session will start with a warm up as well as moves on and off the equipment to help you learn new skills, and have fun!

Suitable for all abilities – a great introduction to the air or an alternative way to use your dance skills.

Thriller Night Sun 12 Oct I 13.00 – 16.00 I £25 I Ashley Jack I Ages 10 – 16

It’s close to midnight and something evil’s lurking in the dark …

This Halloween, star in your own spooky music video. Learn the famous Thriller routine in this brand new workshop for young dancers. Our make-up artists will turn you into grisly ghouls and crawly creatures, and our camera crew will film the final cut – so you can show off your monstrous moves. Please come in your own costume – there will be a prize awarded for the best dressed zombie! Lights, camera, aaaaaargh-ction!

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Contemporary

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£2 I Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 15.00 – 16.30 I Allan Irvine CD

£54 / £4.50 I Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec I 16.30 – 17.30

Contact allan@dancebase.co.uk to join

Our dance performance group is for everyone between 15 and 19 looking to make good use of their time, energy and dance passion. A fun and energetic group which learns different dance styles, builds on technique and works towards performances.

Gemma Williams

Introducing dancers to basic contemporary dance techniques to improve strength, flexibility, rhythm and momentum. Learning centre exercises, travelling sequences, choreography and performance skills, dancers can explore their own creative voice and develop their personal dance style.

Young Dancers

RUNamuck

Youth Dance P7+

Mini Jackers Invite only I Age 8+ I FREE Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec I 17.00 – 18.00 I Ashley Jack

Street & Hip Hop

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£54 I Sat 6 Sep – Sat 29 Nov I 15.00 – 16.00 £54 I Sat 6 Sep – Sat 29 Nov I 16.00 – 17.00 Ashley Jack

This class will help you to better understand the history of the hip hop dance style and movements.

It will focus upon improving technique, co-ordination and performance skills. You will develop creativity, confidence and dance attitude while building strength and fitness in a fun environment!

Contact allan@dancebase.co.uk to join

Edinburgh-based dance company Jackin the Box presents a new, exciting opportunity for young dancers. Artistic Director Ashley Jack aims to create an even stronger dance scene within the youth community. The group will develop performances, build skills and work together as a company. Class is by invitation/audition only.

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Ballet Stretch

08.00 – 09.00

p 15

Contemporary Improvers

11.00 – 12.00

p 18

Creative Movement ASN

11.00 – 12.00

p 25

Mature Latin Movers

12.00 – 13.00

p 33

Aerial Skills

13.30 – 15.00

p 25

Aerial Skills Beginners

15.00 – 16.30

p 25

Mini Jackers INVITE ONLY

17.00 – 18.00

p 37

Aerial Skills Beginners

17.15 – 18.45

p 25

Highland Dance Beginners

17.30 – 18.30

p 17

Dance Workout

18.00 – 19.00

p 30

Jazz Turn Up & Dance

18.00 – 19.00

p 23

Tuesdays Tue 9 Sep – Tue 2 Dec

COURSE

DROP-IN

COURSE OR DROP-IN

Ballet Vintage

10.00 – 11.00

Contemporary ASN

11.00 – 12.00

p 15 p 19

Golden

15.00 – 16.00

p 25

Parkour

16.30 – 17.30

p 36

Tap for Mature Movers

16.30 – 17.30

p 29

Irish Dance

17.30 – 18.30

p 17

Contemporary Improvers

17.30 – 18.30

p 18

Tap Absolute Beginners

17.30 – 18.30

p 29

Cuban Salsa Beginners

17.30 – 18.30

p 27

Commercial Hip Hop

18.30 – 19.30

p 21

Tango Argentino Beginners

18.30 – 19.30

p 27

Tap Beginners

18.30 – 19.30

p 29

Cuban Salsa Improvers

18.30 – 19.30

p 27

Burlesque Beginners

19.30 – 20.30

p 24

Tango Argentino Improvers

19.30 – 20.30

p 27

Tap Intermediate

19.30 – 20.30

p 29

Ashtanga Yoga Beginners

19.30 – 20.30

p 30

Highland Dance Improvers

18.30 – 19.30

p 17

Aerial Skills

18.45 – 20.15

p 25

Ballroom Beginners

19.00 – 20.00

p 26

Contemporary Intermediate

19.00 – 20.30

p 18

Ballet Intermediate

19.30 – 21.00

p 13

Ballet Fusion

20.30 – 21.30

p 15

Ballroom Improvers

20.00 – 21.30

p 26

Burlesque Intermediate

20.30 – 21.30

p 24

Burlesque Improvers

20.30 – 21.30

p 24

Tap Advanced

20.30 – 21.30

p 29

Pilates Morning

09.30 – 10.30

p 31

Barefoot Ballet

10.00 – 11.30

p 15

Dance ’n’ Play

10.45 – 11.30

p 34

Ceilidh ASN

11.00 – 12.00

p 17

Ballet for Lunch

12.30 – 13.30

p 15

Mini Dance Academy P1 – P3

16.00 – 17.00

p 35

Baby Steps

13.00 – 13.45

p 34

Dance Academy P4 – P6

17.00 – 18.00

p 35

Baby Steps Café

13.45 – 15.00

p 34

Platinum

15.30 – 16.30

p 19

Gentle Pilates

17.30 – 18.30

p 31

Ballet Absolute Beginners

17.30 – 18.30

p 14

Hip Hop Intermediate

18.00 – 19.00

p 21

Ballet Beginners

18.00 – 19.00

p 14

Pilates Beginners

18.30 – 19.30

p 31

Afro Cuban

18.30 – 19.30

p 33

Hip Hop Beginners

19.00 – 20.00

p 21

Modern Ballet

19.00 – 20.30

p 15

Pilates Improvers

19.30 – 20.30

p 31

Ceilidh

19.30 – 21.30

p 17

Contemporary Beginners

20.30 – 21.30

p 18

Ashtanga Yoga Improvers

17.30 – 18.30

p 30

Bollylicious

17.30 – 18.30

p 33

Contemporary Advanced / Pro

18.00 – 19.30

p 18

80s Icons

18.00 – 19.00

p 23

Belly Dance Beginners

18.30 – 19.30

p 33

Flamenco Beginners

18.30 – 19.30

p 33

Dance Workout

19.00 – 20.00

p 30

Dance Jukebox

19.30 – 20.30

p 24

Belly Dance Improvers

19.30 – 20.30

p 33

Tap Improvers

19.30 – 20.30

p 29

Ballroom Intermediate

20.00 – 21.30

p 26

Ballet Improvers

20.30 – 21.30

p 14

Flamenco Improvers

20.30 – 21.30

p 33

Musical Madness

20.30 – 21.30

p 23

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Thursdays Thu 11 Sep – Thu 4 Dec

Wednesdays Wed 10 Sep – Wed 3 Dec

Mondays Mon 8 Sep – Mon 1 Dec

Day Planner

p 31

10.00 – 11.00

p 15

Hip Hop ASN

10.00 – 11.00

p 21

Morning Ballet

11.00 – 12.30

p 15

Dance Makers

11.30 – 13.00

p 25

RUNamuck

15.00 – 16.30

p 37

Contemporary P7+

16.30 – 17.30

p 37

Ballet Beginners

17.00 – 18.00

p 14

Contemporary Beginners

17.30 – 19.00

p 18

Ballet Improvers

18.00 – 19.00

p 14

Jazz Absolute Beginners

18.00 – 19.00

p 22

Hip Hop Mix

18.00 – 19.00

p 21

Tap Pre-Advanced

19.00 – 20.00

p 29

Jazz Beginners

19.00 – 20.00

p 22

Social Ballroom Beginners

19.00 – 20.00

p 27

Ballet Intermediate

19.00 – 20.15

p 14

Jazz Intermediate

20.00 – 21.30

p 22

Social Ballroom Intermediate

20.00 – 21.30

p 27

Ballet Advanced

20.15 – 21.30

p 14

Saturdays Sat 6 Sep – Sat 29 Nov

Fridays Fri 12 Sep – Fri 5 Dec

08.00 – 09.00

Ballet Vintage

Dance ’n’ Play

10.00 – 10.45

p 34

Creative Dance PreSchool

11.00 – 11.45

p 34

Street & Hip Hop P1–3

12.00 – 13.00

p 35

West African Dance

13.00 – 14.00

p 33

Street & Hip Hop P4 –6

13.00 – 14.00

p 35

Aerial Ages 8–10

13.30 – 14.30

p 36

Street & Hip Hop P1–3

14.00 – 15.00

p 35

Creative Dance P1–3

14.00 – 15.00

p 35

Aerial Ages 11–16

14.30 – 16.30

p 36

Creative Dance P4 – 6

15.00 – 16.00

p 35

Street & Hip Hop P7+

15.00 – 16.00

p 37

Street & Hip Hop P7+

16.00 – 17.00

p 37

Day Planner

Pilates Early Bird

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