Eden Court CREATIVE Brochure JAN-APR 2013

classes & activities for children I for adults I for everyone

January to April 2013

Box Office 01463 234 234 www.eden-court.co.uk

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welcome

... TO SPRING 2013 WITH EDEN COURT CREATIVE! Firstly I’d like to thank every one of you who was involved in an Eden Court CREATIVE project in 2012.

It was an incredibly busy year for us and we couldn’t have done it without your help and enthusiasm!

Whether you were learning to Salsa on Skye; laughing at Punch and Judy at Belladrum; scaring away the ghosts and ghouls on the Ness Islands at Hallowe’en; or joined our Young Dance Company’s routine at London St. Pancras as part of Big Dance 2012, your participation is what makes events like these fun and rewarding.

2013 is shaping up to be another fantastic year for the Highlands, with plenty of opportunities to get involved with our regular classes, activities delivered by your CREATIVE Worker In Your Area, or large scale events and festivals. We’re hosting the National Theatre’s Connections 2013 Festival from 02–04 April (p22), planning a Haggis Lich’ Nicht for Burns Night (p6), and getting together our brand new Community Dance Company (p6).

We’re also working with our brand new Eden Court CREATIVE Ambassadors. These are young people from secondary schools in Highland, who promote the arts and encourage their local community to get involved in performances at Eden Court and in their local area.

For the first time we’re also offering a Student Discount on all our adult classes this term so students should check out all the offers and get involved!

Our SQA course applications are now open, giving you the chance to study Higher Dance and Higher or Intermediate 2 Drama. For anyone thinking of pursuing a career in the arts, or for those who just want to try something different next year at school, it’s the perfect opportunity to learn highly valuable skills and meet like minded people.

New classes this term include Ballet for 13–17 yrs (p12) and a host of new singing classes: Eden Court Contemporary Voices (p17), Eden Court Rainbow Voices (p18) and an Eden Court Young Voices (p13) for 9-17 yr olds. We’re sure you’ll find something to take your fancy, no matter what you’re into.

Come on–get Creative!

Kati Kozikowska, Eden Court Creative Manager “As the Ambassador for Eden Court CREATIVE, I am hugely proud to be part of something that provides so many great opportunities for studying theatre, dance and film-making in the Highlands.

I did a lot of my initial training at Eden Court, including my Higher Drama and my LAMDA (London Academy of Dramatic Arts) certification.The tutors were always there to support me. I had my first real experience of acting via Eden Court CREATIVE and it was their knowledge and experience that encouraged me to take the next step and pursue a career in the arts.

Eden Court CREATIVE is a great resource for everyone in the Highlands both young and old. If you haven’t tried it yet, start participating and get Creative–you never know where it might lead.”

EDEN COURT CREATIVE’S AMBASSADOR AND FORMER STUDENT, KAREN GILLAN All photography of class participants and staff: Ewen Wetherspoon www.ewphoto.co.uk

SUPPORTED BY

Eden Court Highlands (trading as Eden Court) is a company registered in Scotland (company number SC63216) and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (registered number SCO08237)

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tickets and info 01463 234 234

contents Tickets & Info

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Meet the Performers

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Special Events & Performances

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Under 5’s Classes

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Classes for 5-12 Yrs

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Classes for 13-17 Yrs

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Meet the CREATIVE Team

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LAMDA Qualifications

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Adult Classes

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Free Classes

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Accessible Arts

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Audition Opportunities– SQA Courses & Eden Court Young Company

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Easter Extravaganza At Eden Court

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Eden Court CREATIVE–In Your Area

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Timetable

BACK COVER

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www.eden-court.co.uk

tickets & info Our Box Office is located in the theatre foyer and is open MONDAY to SATURDAY from 10.00 and on SUNDAYS from 11.00. The box office closes 15 minutes after the beginning of each day’s final performance.

You can also book your tickets in person, by phone, or online at www.eden-court.co.uk To make it easier to book, we have given each class or event a number. Make sure you book the ticket you want for the class you want by giving our staff the number when booking.

Friends discount If you become an Eden Court Friend then you’ll receive a discount off regular classes (£1.00 for adults and 50p for children). For further information ask a member of the Box Office staff.

Student discount If you’re currently a student at university or college you’ll receive a £1.00 discount off all our adult classes.

For further information ask a member of the Box Office staff.

Bursary Scheme We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get creative! Eden Court’s bursary scheme helps people on low incomes attend classes for half price (or try a one-off event for free). To qualify - you must be in receipt of any of the following benefits: Job Seekers Allowance (income based), Income Support, Disability Allowance, or Attendance Allowance.

Please contact Box Office on 01463 234 234 for a Bursary Form or download one from the DOWNLOADS section of our website.

Please note that Bursary Applications must be received at least ONE WEEK BEFORE THE START OF TERM.

Registration For the first week of the term, please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for the tutor to make a note of all the attendees’ names and contact details.

Additional Support Needs Please note that parents/guardians must give details of any additional support/learning assistance your child may receive in school to the class tutor.

Participants with additional support needs will need to attend classes with a support worker.

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Important information for under 18’s All under 18’s attending classes will require a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian. PARENTS MUST ATTEND THE START OF THE FIRST SESSION in order to sign the form.

Reservations Reservations can be made in person or over the phone for any Eden Court class. Reserved spaces will be held for 3 working days, after which time they will be released for sale. Please note that we do NOT accept reservations for events less than 7 days away.

Refunds and exchanges If you try the first class of a course and find it unsuitable, please contact Box Office immediately. We will try to transfer you to a different class (subject to availability) or offer you a credit voucher for the remaining classes. Please note refunds are not given for missed classes and will only be issued if a class has been cancelled by Eden Court.

Changes & cancellations All details are correct at the time of going to print.

Eden Court reserves the right to make changes to the advertised programme, but will endeavour to make as few as possible.

Term times Most classes run for one ten week term from Mon 14 Jan until Sun 31 Mar (including a one week break over the February holidays from Mon 11–Sun 17 Feb).

Please make sure you read the class dates carefully as these may vary, particularly for classes held on a Thursday or Friday. drop block Drop in & block booking in booking Many courses are designed to be attended as a block.

With some you must sign up in week one, but with others you can start later. Just look for the ‘Block Booking’ logo and give box office a call for more information.

You’ll save £1.00 on every class if you Block Book, AND guarantee your place on the course. Advance booking is essential for most classes and helps to avoid disappointment, as many courses fill up quickly.

When you see the ‘Drop In’ logo you can pick and choose which classes you want to go to. You don’t have to commit to a term all at once–perfect if you just want to give something a try.

NB: Drop In classes can only be booked on the day, and are subject to availability. Remember to arrive in plenty of time as spaces fill up quickly.

Please contact the Eden Court Creative Team on 01463 239 841 if you have any queries.

meet our performers Eden Court Young Dance Company & Eden Court Young Company Eden Court CREATIVE runs many youth theatres and performance groups throughout the Highlands.

The main theatre is home to our two auditioned performance companies that represent Eden Court on national stages and at large events. Auditions for these companies are open to any young person interested in gaining more experience in devising and performing exciting new theatre.

Sarah Malhan (15)

Caitlin Sherret (15)

Eden Court Young Dance Company (ECYDC)

Eden Court Young Company (ECYC)

Why did you want to join ECYDC? ECYDC looked like a great opportunity to meet new dancers, improve and develop my dance techniques and skills, to become a more confident dancer and to learn about different styles of dance. Also the chance to take part in workshops and shows throughout Scotland makes it even better!

Why did you want to join ECYC? I wanted to join ECYC to broaden my acting skills, work with different people, have new experiences in the acting world and perform a play I had helped to write in front of a wider audience.

What do you enjoy about working with the Company?

I enjoy working with good dancers that love to dance to produce high quality pieces. By the end of the year you feel like you are part of one big, happy, dancing family. Overall everything in the company is enjoyable!

What kind of challenges have you had to experience as a member?

I had to push myself, mentally and physically, to show I was worthy of a place in the Company and also not being afraid to make mistakes as you can learn from them.

What has been your favourite moment as a member of ECYDC? Taking part in the Scottish Platform event in Stirling was one of my favourite moments of ECYDC. We had the opportunity to perform our dance routine to nearly 500 people and had the chance to watch other groups perform. Another one of my favourite moments was going down to the Scottish Connections weekend in Glasgow to take part in many different workshops. We got to work with lots of different choreographers such as Mark Brew, SDT and Scottish Ballet.

What other opportunities does Eden Court offer you?

As I attend regular classes at Eden Court I got offered a place to go to London to dance in the Big Dance launch on the 05 July 2012. It was an AMAZING experience!

What do you enjoy about working with the Company?

I enjoy meeting new people that I otherwise wouldn’t have met and going places that otherwise would still be unknown to me, for instance the National Festival of Youth Theatre (NFYT) in Glenrothes. I’ve had so many amazing experiences through ECYC that I just wouldn’t have had the chance to do otherwise, like taking part in workshops, helping to write a play and putting up a tent in the dark past midnight!

What kind of challenges have you had to experience as a member?

As a member, I have had to learn lines quickly–my record is two days for a whole play, acclimatize to new situations, be able to try my hand at very diverse types of theatre and really think outside the box on a number of occasions. My biggest challenge has to have been writing and performing a “real life” monologue about my little brother–when I’m acting I’m much more used to being “other people” than being myself!

What has been your favourite moment as a member of ECYC? I’ve had so many fantastic moments through ECYC that it’s impossible to choose just one! However, the ones that stand out are having Happy Birthday sung to me in the middle of NFYT, the first ever run through of our play,‘You Can’t Tell By Looking’, in front of our parents before we showcased it at NFYT, and standing on stage at NFYT at the very end of the play, thinking,“Yes, this is what we set out to do.”

What other opportunities does Eden Court offer you?

Eden Court offers me so many amazing opportunities, like their drama courses such as the LAMDA classes, their outdoor performances such as the Ness Islands Halloween performances, the ability to meet like-minded people and the opportunity to develop skills and to be part of so many diverse performances, clubs and classes. page 5

Special Events & Performances INVERNESS CITY CENTRE & EDEN COURT

Eden Court Community Dance Company

FRI 25 JAN 2013 I ALL AGES I TICKETS: £4.00

SAT 02 MAR I 10.00-11.30

Suitable for all ages. Please dress for outside weather.

STUDIO 2 I SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

It’s Burns Night and what does that mean? Cooking Haggis! But the local Haggises (or is it Haggi?) of Inverness won’t come quietly...Join us in the City Centre for a hilarious celebration of The Bard’s poetry and songs and the rounding up of the Haggis, which will lead you, the audience, from the streets of the Highland capital to the seats of Eden Court’s OneTouch Theatre for a finale performance to remember!

Eden Court CREATIVE is looking for people with a passion for dance to form the Eden Court Community Dance Company. Company members can come as individuals or as family groups and, after the initial launch, will meet monthly to work on new ideas, dance styles and projects.

A Haggis Lich’ Nicht

Devised and Directed by Eden Court CREATIVE with participants from all across the Highlands.

How To Audition–Skills & Guidance for Young Drama Students ONETOUCH THEATRE / MACLEAN ROOM SAT 09 & SUN 10 FEB I 10.00–16.00 (with one hour lunch break) 15 YRS+ I £30.00 FOR TWO DAYS A two day workshop for those considering or preparing for auditions for drama courses in higher education, led by Eden Court CREATIVE Tutor David Hunter. This informative and productive class will help you prepare your CV and audition technique and also discuss current courses available in Scotland and further afield.

Day One: Introduction to the audition process and choice of audition pieces.

Day Two: Mock auditions so you can practice your skills and feel what it’s like to take the step towards drama as a career.

Please note this course is beneficial to both new attendees and those who attended HOW TO AUDITION in October 2012.

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Connections Performance Project For our first project, Eden Court’s Community Company will work with professional choreographers to create a short dance piece exploring the theme ‘Connections’ which will be performed as part of the National Theatre Connections Festival at Eden Court on THU 04 APR (for more info on the festival see p22). Remember you don’t need any dance experience–you just have to be up for giving it a go.

To see what it’s all about come and try our FREE Taster Workshop on SAT 02 MAR. After the workshop join us for tea, cake and a blether.

Please note Under 9’s must be accompanied by an adult.

TUE 02–THU 04 APR £10.00 FEE TO PARTICIPATE AS A PERFORMER. TICKET PRICES FOR PERFORMANCE TBC 10.00 - 15.00 I STUDIO 2 (TUE & WED) 13:00 - LATE I PERFORMANCE VENUE (THU)

Spring Into Eden: Dance Platform ONETOUCH THEATRE I £4.00 (Reduced Rate £2.00) SAT 16 MAR 20.00 I SUN 17 MAR 14.00 Suitable for all ages Eden Court runs over fifteen different dance classes every week, with some working towards performances like Spring Into Eden.

Come and spot friends and family from this season’s dance classes strutting their stuff! Suitable for all ages

Project Y 2013 Foundation Course MON 01– FRI 05 JUL I £100.00

Ullapool Dance Festival THU 07–SAT 09 MAR Ullapool is renowned for festivals and, following a highly acclaimed pilot event in 2012, the small West Coast fishing village teams up with Eden Court to offer an exciting chance to be immersed in dance.

A wide range of‘come and try’ classes suit beginners of all ages and abilities. Experienced and professional dancers can try out new styles or attend specialist masterclasses. Choose from street moves, musical theatre, exotic Capoeira, Latin, Indian or traditional Scottish dances. Top professional performances include ‘Do You Nomi?’ by Alan Greig Dance Theatre/Grant Smeaton, and don’t miss the great Ceilidh and Latin Dance Party!

Classes and venues are open and accessible to all abilities with some especially suitable for people with limited mobility or lower fitness levels.

In partnership with Eden Court CREATIVE and ‘Get Scotland Dancing’. www.ullapooldancefestival.org See the website for full class and booking details.

For further info call 01854 612 575 or email ullapooldance@yahoo.co.uk All class places must be booked in advance.

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Applications close on FRI 01 MAR A week long contemporary course for aspiring young dancers aged 12 to 18 who want to improve their dance technique and perform. Find more information and how to apply at www.ydance.org.

Check out our Easter Extravaganza on p22 for more special events – National Theatre’s CONNECTIONS Festival 2013 and Scottish Ballet’s Hansel & Gretel, and Me community project.

www.eden-court.co.uk THE ART ROOM: Wellbeing Through Art MACLEAN ROOM

Two’s Company: SQA Higher Drama Performance ONETOUCH THEATRE FRI 12 APRIL I 19.30 I £3.00 / £2.00 Eden Court offers a number of SQA qualifications giving students access to our state-of-the-art studio and stage spaces. In ‘Two’s Company’ our talented Higher Drama students from throughout the Highlands will perform extracts from their Higher acting examinations. The scenes are all taken from either classical theatre or contemporary Scottish texts.

SUN 27 JAN I SUN 24 FEB I SUN 31 MAR 14.00–17.00 I 18+ I £5.50 Ros Hill, Art Therapist, Art Teacher & Musician, invites you to “The Art Room” to enjoy music, use paints and other art materials for self expression, relaxation and fun! Even if you haven’t done this since you were small, come along, join the group and have some “you” time! Creative art processes can facilitate personal well-being. Arts involvement has been clearly shown to support social inclusion, mental health, wellness and enhance quality of life.

Yoga for Pregnancy

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69 I Argentine Tango

WED 30 JAN I 10:30–11:45 I JIM LOVE STUDIO

JIM LOVE STUDIO I SAT 02 FEB & SAT 02 MAR

MON 25 FEB I 17:45–19:00 I STUDIO 2

18 YRS+

FRI 29 MAR I 19:45–21:00 I STUDIO 2

17:00 - 18:00 TANGO TASTER

16 YRS+

18:15 - 19:15 TANGO BASICS

CLASS PRICES: £7.20 (18YRS+) I £6.20 (16-17YRS)

20:00 - 23:00 MILONGA

Yoga for Pregnancy classes are a wonderful way to connect with yourself, baby and other new Mums-to-be in preparation for labour, birth and beyond, whilst improving your health & vitality and enhancing your physical and emotional wellbeing.

CLASS PRICE: £7.20 I MILONGA PRICE: £4.00 These passionate and energetic Tango Taster and Basics sessions will show you how to confidently navigate the dance floor–working on balance, posture, walking, leading and forward & backward ochos and giros.

Tutors Louise and Willie Green work as part of the Rumbos de Tango team, led by fabulous tango dancers Jenny Frances and Ricardo Oria, and have been dancing together for several years. Join them for the Tango Taster and/or Basics sessions to learn the basics, then put what you’ve learned into practice at Milonga, the social dancing event for dancers of all levels and abilities.

With Charlotte Esme Turner, an experienced Yoga Teacher and Mother of three, we`ll be exploring gentle Yoga postures, breath awareness and relaxation techniques to gain strength and a greater sense of wellbeing on all levels: physically, emotionally and mentally. This class can also help to alleviate any physical discomfort, improve quality of sleep, reduce anxiety and improve posture and circulation whilst strengthening muscles and joints so that you can approach labour and birth at your optimum levels of health and happiness.

For more info or to find out which class you should join: Email: susan@tangoness.co.uk Visit: www.tangoness.co.uk Tango Basics is an open level class not suitable for absolute beginners.

5 Rhythms® Workshop STUDIO 2 I SUN 20 JAN 14.00–16.30 I 18 YRS+ I £12.00 Enjoy the release of 5Rhythms–Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness–which come together to create The Wave, a movement meditation practice.

If you know you love to dance, or even if you feel hesitant, then come along and try this out! Deborah Jay-Lewin has taught 5Rhythms for over 20 years. She lives in Findhorn, Moray and teaches in various parts of Scotland as well as internationally.

All levels of fitness and experience welcome.

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Under 5’s 10 I Mini Movers I 18 mths–3 yrs

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STUDIO 2

TUE 15 JAN–TUE 26 MAR 10.30–11.00 I £36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

drama 02 I Drama Fun I 3-5 yrs

As 12 Mini Movers but for older kids. block booking

45 I Tiny Tunes I 1–4 yrs

STUDIO 2

MACLEAN ROOM

MON 14 JAN–MON 25 MAR

THU 10 JAN–THU 28 MAR

13.00–13.45 I £36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM An exciting drama group for children aged 3–5 years which will explore a different theme or story each week.

music + dance 13 I Bunny Beats I 3-5 yrs

Please note this class begins one week before the rest of term. There will be no class on 14 FEB, 28 FEB or 21 MAR.

13.30–14.00 I £32.40 I NINE WEEK TERM A structured class of creative music play, building week by week and helping children to learn and remember songs and rhymes. Parents or carers should stay for the classes.

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TUE 15 JAN–TUE 26 MAR

63 I Rú-Rá (Topsy-Turvy) Gaelic Song I 1–4 yrs

13.00–13.45 I £36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

MACLEAN ROOM

STUDIO 2

If your wee ones like to dance, wriggle or jiggle about then bring them along to this fun class to learn the basics of dance such as rhythm and coordination. Parents are encouraged to leave the little ones for the class–a great chance to have a quiet coffee downstairs.

12 I Mini Movers I 6-18 mths

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TUE 15 JAN–TUE 26 MAR 11.15–11.45 I £36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM This terrific class offers parents and carers a chance to dance and move creatively with their wee ones, accompanied by gentle rhymes and rhythms which will develop movement skills. page 8

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THU 10 JAN–THU 28 MAR Please note this class begins one week before the rest of term. There will be no class on 14 FEB, 28 FEB or 21 MAR.

14.15–14.45 I £32.40 I NINE WEEK TERM Come along to this fun Gaelic music session for children 1-4 yrs. Packed with songs, dance and music-based games it aims to boost the confidence, communication and social skills of your child. All the songs and rhymes will be in Gaelic but the instruction will be in English so no previous knowledge or experience of Gaelic is required. Parents or carers should stay for the classes.

Tiugainn gu seisean ciùil spòrsail Gàidhlig do chloinn eadar 1-4 bliadhna dh'aois. Luma làn le òrain, dannsa agus geamachan ciùil, thathar ag amas air piseach a thoirt air misneachd, conaltradh agus sgilean sòisealta ur pàiste. Bidh na h-òrain is rannan gu lèir sa Ghàidhlig ach bi an clas air a lìbhrigeadh sa Bheurla.

Mar sin, chan eil feum air eòlas sam bith sa Ghàidhlig.

Bu chòir do phàrantan/luchd-cùraim fuireach còmhla ris a' chloinn airson gach clas.

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Under 5’s

44 I Baby Yoga 1 8 wks–pre-crawling

creative play 23 I Bouncin’ Beans

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JIM LOVE STUDIO

FRI 11 JAN–FRI 29 MAR Please note that this class begins one week before the rest of our term. The class on 08 MAR will be in Studio 2. There will be no class on 15 FEB or 22 MAR.

11.15–12.30 I £51.50 I TEN WEEK TERM

Birth to crawling STUDIO 2

WED 16 JAN–WED 27 MAR 10.30 -11.30 I £36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM We introduce new babies and parents to all sorts of creative play at this popular class.

Classes include a bit of everything: music, object play, movement and rhymes.

24 I Bigger Beans

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Birthlight Baby Yoga classes are based on movement, rhythm, songs and relaxation.

Play and gentle movements encourage body awareness, balance and muscular co-ordination.

Each individual baby MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Please note that you will be contacted directly by the tutor before this class for an informal introduction and some questions on your child’s general health.

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76 I Baby Yoga 2 5–14 mths

Crawling to walking STUDIO 2

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JIM LOVE STUDIO

WED 16 JAN–WED 27 MAR

FRI 11 JAN–FRI 29 MAR

11.45–12.30 I £36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM As 23 Bouncin’ Beans above, but for older ones.

Please note that this class begins one week before the rest of our term. The class on 08 MAR will be in Studio 2. There will be no class on 15 FEB or 22 MAR.

10.00–11.00 I £51.50 I TEN WEEK TERM

25 I Giant Beans

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18 mths (if walking)–3 yrs STUDIO 2

WED 16 JAN–WED 27 MAR 12.45–13.45 I £36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM For children who have enjoyed Bouncin’ and Bigger beans–this class is for 18 months to 3 years who are now walking (and their parents / carers).

Classes include a mix of music, object play, movement & rhymes.

An ideal class for babies who have completed Baby Yoga 1. Movement, songs and rhythms help with the baby's physical and cognitive development. This class allows both parents and babies to exercise together so please wear comfortable clothes which will allow you to move freely. The classes contain a mix of dynamic exercises and relaxation as well as the chance to have a lot of fun together!

Each individual baby MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Please note that this class is currently only open to those who have attended Baby Yoga 1.

Don’t forget to check out our new Yoga for Pregnancy classes on p7–perfect for expecting mums! page 9

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Classes for 5-12 yrs

drama 14 I Drama for 5-8 yrs

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I TUE 15 JAN–TUE 26 MAR 16.00–16.45 I £42.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

36 I Dance Jam for 5-8 yrs

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STUDIO 2

Children can build confidence and make new friends in this exciting drama class using play, drama games, creative activities and theatre related exercises.

16 I Drama for 9-12 yrs

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I TUE 15 JAN–TUE 26 MAR 16.45–18.00 I £42.00 I TEN WEEK TERM Children can build confidence and make new friends in this exciting drama class using play, drama games, creative activities and theatre related exercises.

THU 10 JAN–THU 28 MAR Please note that this class begins one week before the rest of our term. There will be no class on 14 FEB or 21 MAR.

16.00–16.45 I £42.00 I TEN WEEK TERM The perfect way to introduce kids to the exciting world of creative movement and dance!

37 I Dance Jam for 9-12 yrs

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STUDIO 2

26 I Musical Theatre for 9-12 yrs

THU 10 JAN–THU 28 MAR block booking

JIM LOVE STUDIO I WED 16 JAN–WED 27 MAR 16.00–17.30 I £42.00 I TEN WEEK TERM Master the skills of musical theatre and get hints and tips on how to be a star! Wear loose comfortable clothing and have bare feet or wear jazz shoes.

For any level of experience.

Please note you will be working towards a production in the OneTouch Theatre in June 2013 so must be able to commit to both terms.

Term 1: Jan–April 2013 This term you will be working with Eden Court Dance Artist Louise Marshall and Singing Tutor Fiona Sellar to rehearse the singing and choreography in all the musical numbers for this year’s performance.

Term 2: April–June 2013 This term you will be working with Eden Court Drama Tutor Amanda Luscombe and Singing Tutor Fiona Sellar to rehearse the dramatic script and tie together the three components of your musical production: acting, singing and dancing.

This will culminate in a performance in the OneTouch theatre in the last week of June 2013.

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Please note that this class begins one week before the rest of our term. There will be no class on 14 FEB or 21 MAR.

16.45–18.00 I £42.00 I TEN WEEK TERM Keep jammin' with our 9 - 12 yrs dance class which combines a mixture of dance styles, from Hip-Hop to Contemporary, introduces basic technique and encourages dancers to get creative! This class will work towards a performance at Spring into Eden 2013 (see p6).

15 I Street Dance for 9-12 yrs

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STUDIO 2

TUE 15 JAN–TUE 26 MAR 16.30–17.30 I £42.00 I TEN WEEK TERM Want to be like George Sampson, Flawless and Diversity? This class is for you! Wear loose clothes and indoor trainers or jazz shoes. No experience required. This class will work towards a performance at Spring into Eden 2013 (see p6).

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Classes for 5-12 yrs 50 I Digital Animation: Improvers I 8+

music 72 I Eden Court Young Voices

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DIGITAL ROOM new

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FRI 11 JAN–FRI 29 MAR

STUDIO 2

Please note that this class begins one week before the rest of our term. There are no classes on 15 FEB or 22 MAR.

FRI 18 JAN–FRI 29 MAR

18.00–20.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

Please note there are no classes on 15 FEB or 22 MAR.

£130.00 (18+) I £110.00 (13-17YRS) I £90.00 (8-12YRS)

16.00–17.30 I 9-17YRS I NINE WEEK TERM £46.80 (13-17yrs) I £41.40 (9-12yrs) Join other young people in a supportive and friendly environment to express yourself through singing!

You’ll learn how to get the best sound out of your voice, and as a group we’ll sing a wide variety of modern songs. For those who want to learn to be pop stars, there’s proper vocal technique given too!

digital media 27 I Filmmaking for 9-12yrs

19 I Digital Animation: Advanced I 8+

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DIGITAL ROOM

TUE 15 JAN –TUE 26 MAR 17.00–19.00 I TEN WEEK TERM block booking

DIGITAL ROOM I WED 16 JAN–WED 27 MAR 16.00–17.30 I £80.00 I TEN WEEK TERM Try film-making, stop-frame animation, vision mixing and video projection, or turn your ideas into a music video or short film! You will work on Sony V1 cameras and edit using Final Cut Pro on Apple Macs. There will also be the opportunity to see your finished projects in a screening at the Eden Court cinema at the end of the term. No experience necessary!

46 I Digital Animation:

Beginners I 8+

This class is open only to those who have already attended the Beginners courses run by Eden Court.

Very limited places - book early.

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DIGITAL ROOM

FRI 11 JAN–FRI 29 MAR Please note that this class begins one week before the rest of our term. There are no classes on 15 FEB or 22 MAR.

16.00–18.00 I TEN WEEK TERM £130.00 (18+) I £110.00 (13-17YRS) I £90.00 (8-12YRS)

£130.00 (18+) I £110.00 (13-17YRS) I £90.00 (8-12YRS)

Are you interested in animation and creating your own characters, scenes and storyline? This class is only open to those who've already attended the Digital Animation for Beginners and Improvers courses run by Eden Court. Very limited places so book early.

DIGITAL ANIMATION CLASSES: If you are able to bring your own laptop, please inform Box Office when booking. Our tutor will upload the correct software to your machine. Please contact Fraser MacDonald on jfraserm@yahoo.com if you have any questions about system requirements.

Create your own characters, scenes and storylines at these popular classes. Book early–extremely limited places. No experience necessary, just bring ideas! page 11

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Kids & young people 13-17 yrs Please note some of our Adult Classes (pages 16–18) are also open to 16 & 17yr olds.

70 I Ballet For 13-17yrs

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STUDIO 2 I WED 16 JAN–WED 27 MAR 17.30–18.30 I £52.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

drama 18 I Eden Court Youth Theatre 13-17 yrs

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A class for those aspiring young dancers who want to improve their technique and master the fundamentals of Ballet. Ballet shoes or socks required.

17 I Street Dance for 13 yrs+

JIM LOVE STUDIO

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STUDIO 2 I TUE 15 JAN–TUE 26 MAR

TUE 15 JAN–TUE 26 MAR £62.00 (18 yrs+) I 52.00 (13-17 yrs) 18.00–19.30 I £52.00 I TEN WEEK TERM TEN WEEK TERM Join Eden Court's very own theatre group (under the direction of Drama Artist John Batty) and learn drama skills including movement, mime, improvisation and script work. No previous experience necessary.

dance/theatre 29 I Musical Theatre for 13-17 yrs

Take your first steps down the road to superstardom with this fun and funky class. Wear loose clothes and indoor trainers or jazz shoes. No experience required.

This class will work towards a performance at Spring into Eden 2013 (see p6).

49 I Breakin’ Classes

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FRI 11 JAN–FRI 29 MAR

JIM LOVE STUDIO I WED 16 JAN–WED 27 MAR

Please note that this class begins one week before the rest of our term. There will be no class on 22 MAR.

17.30–19.00 I £52.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

18.00–19.30 I 13yrs+

Master the skills of musical theatre and get hints and tips on how to be a star! Wear loose comfortable clothing and have bare feet or wear jazz shoes. For any level of experience. NB: You will be working towards a production in the OneTouch Theatre in June 2013 so must be able to commit to both terms.

Term 1: Jan–April 2013 This term you will be working with Eden Court Dance Artist Louise Marshall and Singing Tutor Fiona Sellar to rehearse the singing and choreography in all the musical numbers for this year’s performance.

£62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (13-17YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM

Term 2: April–June 2013 This term you will be working with Eden Court Drama Tutor Amanda Luscombe and Singing Tutor Fiona Sellar to rehearse the dramatic script and tie together the three components of your musical production: acting, singing and dancing.

THU 10 JAN–THU 14 MAR

This will culminate in a performance in the OneTouch theatre in the last week of June 2013.

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A high energy class for budding break dancers, men and women. Professional dancer Robbie Synge will help you get started and improve your moves!

Please wear clean trainers and comfortable clothes.

41 I Eden Court Youth Dance Group

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STUDIO 2 Please note this class begins one week before the rest of term.

19.30–21.30 I 3 - 17YRS I £46.80 I NINE WEEK TERM

A high-energy class for people who want to create and perform. The class introduces basic technique in Jazz, Contemporary and Street dance. This class will work towards a performance at Spring Into Eden 2013 (see p6).

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digital media

writing 75 I Eden Court Young Writers

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SGL ROOM I TUE 15 JAN–TUE 26 MAR 17.00 –18.30 I £52.00 I TEN WEEK TERM I 13-17YRS

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DIGITAL ROOM

WED 16 JAN–WED 27 MAR

Discover your creativity as a writer in these fun, inspiring workshops that will explore fiction, poetry and drama. Led by prize-winning writer, Merryn Glover.

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30 I Filmmaking for 13-17 yrs

17.30–19.30 I £100.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

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66 I The Hub - Youth Club For Those On The Autistic Spectrum

Try film-making, stop-frame animation, vision mixing and video projection, or turn your ideas into a music video or short film! You will work on Sony V1 cameras and edit using Final Cut Pro on Apple Macs. There will also be the opportunity to see your finished projects in a screening at Eden Court's cinema at the end of the term. No experience necessary.

MON 14 JAN–MON 25 MAR

46 I Digital Animation: Beginners

17.30–19.00 I 13-19YRS I TEN WEEK TERM

See entry 46 on p11 for full details.

JIM LOVE STUDIO

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£36.00 I CLASS PRICE £4.60 The Hub is an exciting new youth club, run by Eden Court CREATIVE’s very own Accessible Arts Workers, which has been created at the request of teenagers who are on the Autistic spectrum. It is a place for teens to socialise and engage in a range of activities such as arts and crafts, computer games, magazines/ books, board games, and a soft play/ sensory chill zone which will be on offer every week.

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See entry 50 on p11 for full details.

19 I Digital Animation: Advanced

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See entry 19 on p11 for full details.

music 72 I Eden Court Young Voices

50 I Digital Animation: Improvers

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FRI 18 JAN–FRI 29 MAR Please note Please note there are no classes on 15 FEB or 22 MAR.

16.00–17.30 I 9-17YRS I NINE WEEK TERM £46.80 (13-17yrs) I £41.40 (9-12yrs) Join other young people in a supportive and friendly environment to express yourself through singing!

You’ll learn how to get the best sound out of your voice, and as a group we’ll sing a wide variety of modern songs. For those who want to learn to be pop stars, there’s proper vocal technique given too!

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meet the creative team Hayley Savage Accessible Arts Worker & Creative Arts Worker for Wester Ross There’s never a dull moment when Hayley’s around. Well known as the ‘Props Queen’ of the Team, it’s not surprising to find her with an inflatable T-Rex under her arm, or leading a group of budding young actors out into all weathers in the name of a luminous giant cockroach! Hayley is also our resident Harry Potter expert, and will be first on her broom for all witchcraft and wizardry related goings on here at Eden Court!

Hayley’s been very busy this past term with lots of new activities, in particular our new youth club for young people on the autistic spectrum, The Hub (p20).

You can find out more about Hayley’s work in the Wester Ross area or her work with young people with additional support needs throughout the Highlands by emailing her: hsavage@eden-court.co.uk.

What do you like most about your job?

The thing I love the most about my job is the sheer variety of activities that I get to do during a typical week. You might catch me on location filming a version of Lord of the Rings one minute or up to my elbows in papier-mâché constructing a rubber duck the next! The people that I meet and work with have such a capacity for fun that I spend most of my work time laughing and enjoying myself. I really love feeling like I’ve made a difference to someone's day, even if it is just a joke shared or an experience gained.

My job can be anything and everything ...except boring!

What’s the most difficult thing about your job?

A job like mine does have its challenges. Finding the time to plan such a diverse programme of activities and workshops, across such a wide range of different needs every week, often leaves me wishing that I had a time turner like Hermione Granger.

My main challenge is that there are just not enough hours in a day!

What events are you looking forward to?

Well, the big news of the term has definitely been the success of The Hub, our youth club for teenagers on the autistic spectrum. We are delighted to have the support of the National Autistic Society for this group and hope that with their partnership we will see The Hub develop in to an even better social group.

Also in the pipeline at the moment are two BIG projects for me. I have been very busy over the past half term ironing out the details for a new touring project, Fungus Humungous, an interactive theatrical play experience which I am in the process of seeking funding for. Also I have started to plan Eden Court’s first Accessible Arts Festival, which is shaping up to be awesome! It’s early days yet on both of these projects but, as they say...‘watch this space’! page 14

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London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art Qualifications The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is one of the oldest drama schools in the United Kingdom. Former LAMDA students occupy the worlds of theatre, film and TV right across the globe. In addition to being fun, educational and confidence-building, LAMDA exams also equip candidates with skills that will serve them well for their whole life. So, if you want to unlock your imagination and creative-thinking, develop communication skills, build technical skills and get better at team-working, then LAMDA could be for you! The examinations themselves offer candidates the chance to meet and make contact with expert examiners, build self-confidence and self-esteem and acquire certification for career development.

THE LAMDA YEAR EXPLAINED: Term 2: Jan–Mar 2013 Closed to new attendees Course Content: Performance skills and continuation of Exam preparation.

Term 3: April–June 2013 Open to new attendees (All new students will attend Grade 1 as an introduction to the course).The 3rd term is performance time! Term 3 of the LAMDA course is a chance to put new found drama skills to the test by working on a performance for family and friends at Eden Court.Your LAMDA year comes to an end with a presentation of your exam certificate.

2013-14 Course - Term 1: Aug - Nov 2013 Open to new attendees Course Content: Introduction to LAMDA, Drama skills and Exam preparation.

If you want more info about LAMDA classes at Eden Court, or are unsure which class to join, please contact LAMDA tutor Amanda Luscombe: aluscombe@btinternet.com

CLASS INFO FOR CURRENT LAMDA STUDENTS REBOOKING FOR THIS TERM: Please note that these classes begin one week before the rest of our term. There are no classes on 15 FEB or 22 MAR. See separate info for 53 LAMDA: Grade 04

47 I LAMDA: Entry Level/Grade 1

53 I LAMDA: Grade 4 block booking

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MACLEAN ROOM

JIM LOVE STUDIO I FRI 11 JAN–FRI 29 MAR

WED 09 JAN–WED 27 MAR Please note that this class begins one

16.00–17.00 I 8–12 YRS I £42.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

17.30–18.30 I 16+ YRS £62.00 (18+YRS) I 52.00 (16-17YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM

48 I LAMDA: Grade 2

week before the rest of our term. There are no classes on 13 FEB or 27 FEB.

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67 I LAMDA: Grade 5

JIM LOVE STUDIO I FRI 11 JAN–FRI 29 MAR 17.00–18.00 I 8–15 YRS I £42.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

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MACLEAN ROOM I FRI 11 JAN–FRI 29 MAR 19.00–20.00 I 16+ YRS

51 I LAMDA: Grade 3

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JIM LOVE STUDIO FRI 11 JAN–FRI 29 MAR

18.00–19.00 I 13-15 YRS I £52.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

£62.00 (18+YRS) I 52.00 (16-17YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM

68 I LAMDA: Elite (Grades 6–8)

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I FRI 11 JAN–FRI 29 MAR 20.00–21.30 I 16+ YRS £62.00 (18+YRS) I 52.00 (16-17YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM

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Adult classes 09 I Dance Performance Group: Spring Into Eden

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STUDIO 2 I MON 14 JAN–MON 11 MAR I 20.00-21.00 I 16+ Please note the class on 25 FEB will run from 20:30–21:30

drama 01 I Integrated Performance Group

£32.00 (18+) I £28.00 (16-17YRS) I EIGHT WEEK TERM

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STUDIO 2

MON 14 JAN–MON 25 MAR

This group works to develop pieces for performances throughout the year–this term the group will work towards Spring Into Eden 2013. No previous experience is necessary, but you will gain the most benefit if you also attend either Contemporary or Jazz technique classes.

This class will work towards a performance at Spring Into Eden 2013 (see p6). For more information contact our Dance Artist Louise, lmarshall@eden-court.co.uk.

10.15–12.15 I 16 YRS +

17 I Street Dance for 13yrs+

£36.00: TEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60 These classes are open to young people and adults both with and without additional needs, who would like to explore a range of theatre arts: dance, drama, improvisation and performance.

21 I Drama Lab

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STUDIO 2 I TUE 15 JAN–TUE 26 MAR 17.30–18.45 I 13 + YRS (INC. ADULTS) £62.00 (18YRS+) I £52.00 (13-17YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM

Take your first steps down the road to superstardom with this fun and funky class. Wear loose clothes and indoor trainers or jazz shoes. No experience required.

JIM LOVE STUDIO & STUDIO 2

52 I Cuban Salsa Beginners

TUE 15 JAN–TUE 26 MAR

JIM LOVE STUDIO I 19.30–20.30 I 16+

19.30–21.30 I 18+ I £62.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

MON 14 JAN–MON 25 MAR

A fun and informal class for anyone interested in acting, led by Eden Court’s Drama Artist John Batty and Scott McKellar of Yellow Dog. You’ll experiment with characters, scripts and drama techniques. No previous experience is necessary.

£62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (16-17YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM

dance 07 I Contemporary Dance

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CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (16-17YRS) A beginners level Cuban Salsa class starting with the basics and progressing on to more intricate patterns with added style. You can come as an individual or a couple.

Please wear comfortable clothes and clean shoes.

74 I Cuban Salsa Improvers block booking

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 20.30–21.45 I 16+ MON 14 JAN–MON 25 MAR

STUDIO 2 I 18.30–20.00 I 16+

£62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (16-17YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM

MON 14 JAN–MON 25 MAR Please note the class on

CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (16-17YRS)

25 FEB will run from 19:00–20:30

£62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (16-17YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (16-17YRS)

Contemporary Dance uses dance techniques and methods found in ballet, modern dance and postmodern dance. This is an open level technique class where the emphasis is on improving alignment and control, building sequences and developing expression. A good level of fitness is required.

Wear loose fitting clothes and have bare feet.

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A Salsa class for those comfortable with basic steps who want to take it to the next level. Incorporating Salsa, Son, Rumba and Rueda. You can come as an individual or with a partner. Please wear comfortable clothes and clean shoes.

49 I Breakin’ Classes

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STUDIO 2 I 18.00–19.30 I 13yrs+ (inc. Adults) FRI 11 JAN–FRI 29 MAR Please note that this class begins one week before the rest of our term. There are no classes on 15 FEB or 22 MAR.

£62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (13-17YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM A high energy class for budding break dancers, men and women. Professional dancer Robbie Synge will help you get started and improve your moves! Please wear clean trainers and comfortable clothes.

31 I Tap Dance

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42 I Draw the Dancers

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STUDIO 2 I WED 16 JAN–WED 27 MAR I 16+

STUDIO 2 I 10.15–11.45 I 18+ I CLASS PRICE: £3.00

18.30–20.00 I £62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (16-17YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM

FRI 18 JAN–FRI 29 MAR

The perfect class for if you want to ‘have a go’ at tap dance. You’ll learn hot steps, heel clicks and stomps in this fun class. This class will work towards a performance at Spring Into Eden 2013 (see p6).

32 I Just Jhoom!

Bollywood Fitness

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I WED 16 JAN–WED 27 MAR I 16+ 19.00–20.00 I £40.00 I TEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £5.00

If you’re looking for a new and exciting way to get fit, come and try our Bollywood Fitness class led by Just Jhoom! tutor, Alex Emerson. The classes are inspired by Bollywood dance and include a mixture of classical Indian dance with hints of hip-hop, street and jazz styles.

73 I Reggaeton

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 16+ I 18.00–19.00 THU 10 JAN–THU 28 MAR Please note that this class begins one week before the rest of our term. There are no classes on 14 FEB or 21 MAR.

£62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (16-17YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM Reggaeton is a high energy dance using the whole body in a mix of hip hop and reggae moves. Great for getting fit... and getting down! Open to all levels. block booking

STUDIO 2 I WED 16 JAN–WED 27 MAR I 16+ 20.00–21.30 I £62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (16-17YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM

Razzle dazzle, shimmy and slide at this fun class for beginners and improvers who want to try out techniques and learn simple routines. Wear loose clothes and either bare feet or jazz shoes. This class will work towards a performance at Spring Into Eden 2013 (see p6).

38 I Ballet

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06 I Just Sing!

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THE SGL ROOM I MON 14 JAN–MON 25 MAR 18.30–20.00 I 18+ £62.00 I TEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20 Join professional tutors for this fun and relaxed singing group.

You’ll sing a varied repertoire of songs, some in unison, some in parts, exploring different techniques and styles. There will be an opportunity to perform these to friends and family on the last evening of each block of classes. Ideally suited to those with previous singing experience and to those capable of singing in parts, but open to all levels. drop in

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THE SGL ROOM I WED 16 JAN–WED 27 MAR 19.30–20.30 I 18+ £62.00 I TEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20 Still keeping your vocal talents hidden behind the shower curtain? Now’s your chance to shine! Fiona Sellar leads this relaxed and supportive class making use of your favourite pop, rock and musical numbers to develop your confidence and enjoyment of singing with a group. No experience required; the class welcomes all levels of singing abilities.

59 I Eden Court Contemporary Voices

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JIM LOVE STUDIO/MACLEAN ROOM I 11.30–13.00 I 16 YRS+

SUN 13 JAN–SUN 31 MAR

Please note that this class begins one week before the rest of our term. There are no classes on 17 FEB, 17 MAR or 24 MAR.

JIM LOVE STUDIO I 18.00–19.30 I 16+

THU 10 JAN–THU 28 MAR

Please note that this class begins one week before the rest of our term. There are no classes on 14 FEB

or 21 MAR.

CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18YRS+) I £6.20 (16-17YRS) NINE WEEK TERM

£62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (16-17YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (16-17YRS) An open level class for anyone looking to get fit and gain a heightened sense of grace and fluidity. This class will help improve your posture, strength, balance and mobility.

Ballet shoes or socks required.

43 I Contemporary Dance Advanced

Calling all artists! Come along for a chance to draw dancers in motion as they participate in our Advanced Contemporary Dance class. Bring your own materials and equipment for this untutored art class.

34 I Singing for the Shy

CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (16-17YRS)

35 I Jazz Dance

Please note that there will be no class on 08 MAR or 22 MAR.

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STUDIO 2 I 10.15–11.45 I 18+ I CLASS PRICE: £7.20 I £49.60

FRI 18 JAN–FRI 29 MAR Please note that there will be no class on 08 MAR or 22 MAR.

A challenging and in-depth technique class for adults with considerable dance experience.

A choir with a difference! Toning for Singing is a way of developing your full vocal potential using Vowel and Sanskrit tones. The development of your unique vocal sound will come together singing contemporary songs as a group and receiving valuable vocal technique at the same time. Toning for Singing combines gentle heart centred sound to develop your vocal style safely and additional technique for range, pitch, breath and power will be incorporated. You will have a say in the song choices too! Hilary Canto is a Performance & Transformational Voice Coach having sung professionally and qualified in sound healing and nutrition. Her teaching and coaching is aimed at singing with heart and soul, realising your full potential and discovering the freedom of your voice. A self development class that is fun too! The choir might even get to perform... who knows? Join us, have fun and free your voice!

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Adult classes digital media 22 I Adobe Photoshop

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DIGITAL ROOM I TUE 15 JAN–TUE 26 MAR

Explore the mysteries of Adobe Photoshop. Learn to edit and enhance images to create new compositions. The class provides an introduction to Photoshop. Bring your own laptop (with Adobe Photoshop software). Participants without their own laptop will be able to use our computers using the free Photoshop-alternative–GIMP.

THU 10 JAN–THU 28 MAR

Please note that this class begins one week before the rest of our term. There are no classes on 24 JAN, 14 FEB or 21 MAR.

18.30–20.30 I 18+ I £55.80 I NINE WEEK TERM Build confidence and writing skills in a friendly, supportive environment with experienced tutor, poet and playwright Peter Whiteley. Bring a notepad and pen, and enjoy a relaxing, informative evening. For people of all abilities.

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DIGITAL ROOM I 18.00–21.00 I 18+ I £120.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

65 I Writing Seriously

THU 10 JAN–THU 28 MAR Please note this class begins one week before the rest of term. There will be no class on 21 MAR.

Try filmmaking, stop-frame animation, vision mixing and video projection and turn your ideas into a music video or short film using Sony V1 cameras and editing using Final Cut Pro on Apple Macs. You’ll also have the chance to see your finished work in a special screening at Eden Court’s cinema at the end of the term. No experience necessary!

46 I Digital Animation: Beginners

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TULLOCH ROOM

19.30–21.30 I 16+ I £130.00 (18+) I £110.00 (13-17YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM

40 I Filmmaking for Adults

39 I Starting to Write

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THU 17 JAN I THU 31 JAN I THU 14 FEB I THU 14 MAR THU 28 MAR Please note that classes on 31 JAN and 28 MAR will be in the MacLean Room.

19:00–21:00 I 18+ £31.00 I FIVE CLASSES I CLASS PRICE: £7.20 A fortnightly class led by Saltire-nominated author Cynthia Rogerson, offering vigorous mental aerobics for writers of all genres needing a shot of inspiration. Seriously fun.

See entry 46 on P11 for full details

50 I Digital Animation: Improvers

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See entry 50 on P11 for full details

19 I Digital Animation: Advanced

54 I Yoga block booking

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THE MACLEAN ROOM BLOCK ONE: TUE 15, WED 16 & THU 17 JAN BLOCK TWO: TUE 05, WED 06 & THU 07 FEB 19.00–21.30 I 18+ I £48.00 FOR THREE CLASSES Learn to improve your photography skills with Lightstalker Scotland's Master of Photography Glen Campbell. You’ll take control of your camera with this informative and inspiring class.

Classes will contain both theory-based classes and practical location-based Masterclass. These classes sell out very quickly and have limited numbers, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Block Two is open to new attendees if you have not attended Block One.

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STUDIO 2 SUN 13 JAN–SUN 31 MAR Please note that this class begins one week before the rest of our term. There will be no class on 24 MAR.

See entry 19 on P11 for full details

58 I Master your Camera

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11.15–12.45 I 18+ £62.00 I TEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20 Take time out to relax on Sunday mornings using Hatha Yoga techniques. Open to any level of experience. Wear loose comfortable clothing.

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Free classes 61 I In Stitches

57 I Capoeira

CAFE I TUE 22 JAN–TUE 26 MAR

STUDIO 2

18.00– LATER I FREE I 18+

SUN 13 JAN I SAT 19 JAN I SAT 26 JAN I SUN 03 FEB SAT 09 FEB I SUN 24 FEB I SAT 02 MAR SAT 09 MAR I SUN 17 MAR I SAT 30 MAR

Meet for stitching and bitching, bad jokes and tea & cakes (and sometimes a film) every even Tuesday. Everyone is welcome, so hook up to share your skills, patterns, yarns etc, or if you want to learn how to knit or crochet then you'll be especially welcome. Turn up, knit one, purl three!

60 I Book Group

19.00–21.00 I FREE I 13+ An amazing Brazilian martial arts / dance form that combines music, flowing movements and song with highly stylized games. Physically demanding and incredibly fun. To enrol and check dates, contact tutor Fraser MacDonald on 07796 688 663 or email info@highlandcapoeira.co.uk.

THU 31 JAN I THU 21 FEB I THU 28 MAR Please note that the class on 21 Feb will be in the MacLean Room

SGL ROOM I 19.30–21.00 I FREE I 16+ RECOMMENDED

62 I Novel Writing

Eden Court Book Group meets monthly - just turn up for 7.30pm.

TULLOCH ROOM

Upcoming books are:

MON 28 JAN I MON 25 FEB I MON 25 MAR

31 Jan: The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht

18.30–20.30 I FREE I 18+

21 Feb: Prague Fatale by Philip Kerr 28 Mar: Making Money by Terry Pratchett

33 I Playwriting

This free novel writing group will be self-run on the last Monday of each month. Members will have the chance to gain feedback from each other on their novels in progress.

If you are new to the class and wish to enrol, please contact John Batty on 01463 732 695.

TULLOCH ROOM WED 16 JAN–WED 27 MAR 19.00– 21.00 I FREE I 18+ This exciting playwriting group will be self-run every Wednesday. Members will have the chance to gain feedback from each other on their scripts and draw upon the experiences of occasional guest speakers. If you are new to the class and wish to enrol, please contact John Batty on 01463 732 695.

64 I Highland Web Group TULLOCH ROOM TUE 15 JAN I TUE 19 FEB I TUE 19 MAR 19.00–21.00 I FREE I ANY AGE

The Highland Web Group meets on the third Tuesday of every month for an informal and friendly chat about all types of web-related stuff, with regular informative presentations on related subjects from members.

All welcome, just come along! For more information check out www.highlandwebgroup.co.uk.

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Accessible Arts Arts Activities for People with Additional Support Needs, One-to-One Sessions and Referral Opportunities Eden Court employs two Accessible Arts Workers whose role is to develop and deliver bespoke creative arts opportunities for children, young people and adults with a range of additional support needs, both at Eden Court and throughout the Highland Region.

We can work with people of all abilities across all sectors, so please get in touch if you would like to set up a one-to-one, organise a referral, bring a group to one of our great classes or just discuss how we can work with you. To discuss how our Accessible Arts Workers can support you please contact: Hayley Savage (Children/Schools) hsavage@eden-court.co.uk Ruby Worth (Adults/Community) rworth@eden-court.co.uk

01 I Integrated Performance Group

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STUDIO 2 I MON 14 JAN–MON 25 MAR 10.15–12.15 I 16+ I £36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60

These classes are open to young people and adults both with and without additional needs, who would like to explore a range of theatre arts: dance, drama, improvisation and performance.

71 I Eden Court Rainbow Voices

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STUDIO 2 I 14.30 –15.30 I 5 - 17 FRI 11 JAN–FRI 29 MAR Please note this class begins one week before the rest of our term. There is no class on 22 MAR.

£32.40 I NINE WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60 Children just love to sing, especially those who find it challenging to express themselves in other ways. Singing is such an inherent part of our heart and soul expression.

It helps personal development, self confidence and frees blocked emotions. Singing reduces aggression by calming nerves and reducing blood pressure. Good breath control in singing uses the full energy of the body and literally tones it up! In this class we allow our kids to sing in total freedom, develop a healthy vocal sound and have fun as they express themselves. Vocal technique will be taught as we sing a wide variety of songs and have fun.

66 I The Hub–Youth Club for those on the Autistic Spectrum

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JIM LOVE STUDIO MON 14 JAN–MON 25 MAR

17.30–19.00 I 13–19 YRS £36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE £4.60 The Hub is an exciting new youth club, run by Eden Court CREATIVE’s very own Accessible Arts Workers, which has been created at the request of teenagers who are on the Autistic spectrum. It is a place for teens to socialise and engage in a range of activities such as arts and crafts, computer games, magazines/ books, board games, and a soft play/ sensory chill zone which will be on offer every week.

The Art Room: Wellbeing Through Art SUN 27 JAN I SUN 24 FEB I SUN 31 MAR Full Details on Page 06 Use paints and other art materials for self expression, relaxation and fun! Even if you haven’t done this since you were small, come along, join the group and have some “you” time!

Dance Movement Therapy 05 I Hullabaloo

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STUDIO 2 I MON 14 JAN–MON 25 MAR I 5-12 YRS 16.00–17.00 I £36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE £4.60

Hullabaloo is a drama group specially created for children with additional needs. The group aims to encourage imagination and confidence through the use of games and creative play, and helps children to develop their social skills in a safe and supportive environment.

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Eden Court offers Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) sessions for individuals and groups in a safe and supportive environment. Our resident dance movement therapist Ruby Worth works with a wide variety of clients including children and adults with learning disabilities and those with physical and mental health issues. For more information on DMT please email Ruby Worth at rworth@eden-court.co.uk Eden Court CREATIVE’s Accessible Arts workers can help people with Additional Support Needs find the services they need to become more active and engaged with the arts–just give us a call on 01463 239 841 or drop us an email creative@eden-court.co.uk

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Audition Opportunities, SQA Courses & Eden Court Young Company

SQA COURSES Eden Court, in partnership with Highland Council, continues to offer young people from throughout the Highlands the opportunity to study for SQA qualifications in Drama and Dance.

We are currently taking applications for the 2013/14 academic year.

There are limited places available, so if you are interested in applying for Higher Dance, Intermediate 2 Drama or Higher Drama your application should be with us by 10 March 2013.

AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE IN APRIL & MAY 2013 AT EDEN COURT The courses require significant independent study and are taught at Eden Court out-with school hours, at weekends, in-service days and throughout the school holidays.

There may also be places remaining after the first round of applications and auditions, so if you miss this deadline and are interested it is still worth getting in touch with us.

We will also be accepting applications from mature students and students who are no longer studying at school. Please note there will be a fee for these applicants.

Assistance with travel and accommodation expenses is available for those students travelling from outside Inverness to attend the course.

Please contact us for more information.

Contact Kai Henderson on 01463 239 841 or by email at khenderson@eden-court.co.uk for an application form.

EDEN COURT YOUNG COMPANY ECYC is an auditioned youth theatre that rehearses on a project by project basis.

The company has performed at the National Theatre of Scotland Exchange Festival in 2008 and 2010, and has showcased two devised works to the National Festival of Youth Theatre (NFYT) in 2011 and 2012, to extremely positive reviews.

ECYC is a fantastic way to meet and be inspired by other young drama professionals from Scotland and further afield and this year we have auditions for a chance to be part of our NFYT 2013 performance.

We will be auditioning on TUE 29 JAN 2013.

Successful applicants must be able to rehearse every Tuesday from March to July. If you would like to take part just contact Kati, the Eden Court CREATIVE Manager at kkozikowska@eden-court.co.uk for more information. page 21

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Easter Extravaganza at Eden Court’ This Easter at Eden Court we’ve such an action packed programme we didn’t know where to fit it all in! Don’t worry–Scrambled Arts will return in the Summer–in the meantime make sure you check out these very exciting new events coming to your theatre!

National Theatre Connections Festival 2013, Eden Court

Hansel & Gretel, and Me

02–04 APRIL National Theatre in partnership with Eden Court Theatre

National Theatre Connections is a national festival of new writing and young theatre making.

The concept is simple–10 exciting new plays, commissioned by the National Theatre and performed by youth theatre groups across the UK, with professional support from the NT and its Partner Theatres.

In April 2013, Eden Court will host the National Theatre’s regional Connections Festival where youth theatre participants from across the region present a diverse programme of new writing by some of the nations’ most renowned writers in their own individual styles. Over the 3 days they will attend workshops across all art forms and deliver a public performance of their chosen script.

The Youth Theatres taking part are: Aberdeen Arts Centre Isle of Skye Youth Theatre Eden Court Young Company Kingussie High School Lochaber Youth Theatre Sgioba Drama Oigridh Inbhir Nis Thurso High School So, join us at Eden Court for Connections, where each night a double bill of brand new productions will be presented. Information on how to book tickets will be available on our website in March 2013.

We will also be launching our Community Dance Company who will take part in a week’s intensive to create a piece of choreography which they will perform on the final night of Connections 2013.

For more info on how to take part see page 6.

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SAT 02 MAR I SUN 10 & SUN 17 MAR FRI 05–WED 10 APR Scottish Ballet, in conjunction with Forestry Commission Scotland, Eden Court and regional artists, would like to invite up to thirty people from community dance groups to join the “Hansel & Gretel, and Me” project in Spring 2013. The group, ranging from age five–senior years, will work both in the forest and studio over five days to create a short dance film, inspired by the Hansel and Gretel story.

There will be an initial research day, followed by two ‘skill share’ sessions, before the five-day creative intensive which will end with an outdoor, public screening of the final film. Some of the ideas generated by the group may also find their way into Christopher Hampson’s professional production of Hansel & Gretel in Winter 2013/14.

This project is free and numbers are limited to thirty on a first come, first served basis. Participants must be available for the whole project. Please contact Lisa Sinclair, Special Programmes Manager at Scottish Ballet on lisa.sinclair@scottishballet.co.uk or 0141 331 6260 to register interest.

In Your Area Interested in Theatre, Dance or Film? Want to find out what’s going on in your area?

Then contact one of our team. Eden Court delivers workshops in theatre arts across the Highlands to people of all ages and abilities. So get in touch and get involved.

Eden Court CREATIVE Workers In Your Area: Sutherland and Easter Ross

Naomi Shoba

nshoba@eden-court.co.uk

Inverness West

Amanda Luscombe

aluscombe@btinternet.com

Skye and Lochalsh

Islay MacRae

imacrae@eden-court.co.uk

Lochaber

Ilona Munro

imunro@eden-court.co.uk

Caithness & North Sutherland

David Hunter

dhunter@eden-court.co.uk

Gaelic (Highlands)

Roddy Nicolson

rnicolson@eden-court.co.uk

Additional Needs (Highland Schools) / Wester Ross

Hayley Savage

hsavage@eden-court.co.uk

Additional Needs (Highland Community)

Ruby Worth

rworth@eden-court.co.uk

For Inverness East, the Black Isle, Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey contact Department Assistant Kai Henderson: khenderson@eden-court.co.uk.

Eden Court CREATIVE Dance Development: Badenoch & Strathspey

Alex Emerson

aemerson@eden-court.co.uk

Eden Court CREATIVE Manager

Katyana Kozikowska

kkozikowska@eden-court.co.uk

Drama Artist

John Batty

jbatty@eden-court.co.uk

Dance Artist

Louise Marshall

lmarshall@eden-court.co.uk

Digital Artist

Graeme Roger

groger@eden-court.co.uk

Eden Court CREATIVE Assistant

Kai Henderson

khenderson@eden-court.co.uk

Contact Us At Eden Court:

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MONDAYS Class no 01 02 05 66 06 07 52 09 74

Title Integrated Performance Group Drama Fun 3-5 yrs Hullabaloo The Hub Just Sing!

Contemporary Dance Cuban Salsa - Beginners Dance Performance Group: Spring Into Eden Cuban Salsa - Improvers

timetable Time 10.15 - 12.15 13:00 - 13.45 16.00 - 17.00 17.30 - 19.00 18.30 - 20.00 18.30 - 20.00 19.30 - 20.30 20.00 - 21.00 20.30 - 21.45

Place Studio 2 Studio 2 Studio 2 Jim Love SGL Room Studio 2 Jim Love Studio 2 Jim Love

Age Adults 16+ 3 -5 yrs 5 - 12 yrs 13 - 19 yrs Adults 18+ Adults 16+ Adults 16+ Adults 16 Adults 16+

Page 20 8 20 20 17 16 16 16 16

10.30 - 11.00 11.15 - 11.45 13.00 - 13.45 16.00 - 16.45 16.30 - 17.30 16.45 - 18.00 17.00 - 18.30 17.30 - 18.45 18.00 - 19.30 17.00 - 19.00 19.30 - 21.30 19.30 - 21.30

Studio 2 Studio 2 Studio 2 Jim Love Studio 2 Jim Love SGL Room Studio 2 Jim Love Digi Room Jim Love Digi Room

18mths - 3yrs 6 - 18mths 3 - 5 yrs 5 - 8 yrs 9 - 12 yrs 9 - 10 yrs 13 - 17yrs 13yrs+ (inc. Adults) 13 - 17 yrs 8yrs - Adults Adults 18+ Adults 16+

8 8 8 10 10 10 13 12 12 11 16 18

10.30 - 11.30 11.45 - 12.30 12.45 - 13.45 16.00 - 17.30 16.00 - 17.30 17.30 - 18.30 17.30 - 19.00 17.30 - 19.30 18.30 - 20.00 19.00 - 20.00 19.00 - 20.00 19.00 - 20.00 19.30 - 20.30 20.00 - 21.30

Studio 2 Studio 2 Studio 2 Jim Love Digi Room Studio 2 Jim Love Digi Room Studio 2 MacLean Room Jim Love Tulloch SGL Room Studio 2

Birth - Crawling Crawling - Walking 18mths - 3yrs 9 - 12yrs 9 -12yrs 13 - 17 yrs 13 - 17 yrs 13 - 17 yrs Adults 16+ 8 - 16 Adults 16+ Adults 18+ Adults 18+ Adults 16+

9 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 17 15 17 19 17 17

Tiny Tunes 1 - 4 yrs Ru-Ra (Topsy-Turvy) Dance Jam 5 - 8 yrs Dance Jam 9 - 12 yrs Ballet Reggaeton Filmmaking for Adults Starting to Write Eden Court Youth Dance Group

13.30 - 14.00 14.15 - 14.45 16.00 - 16.45 16.45 - 18.00 18.00 - 19.30 18.00 - 19.00 18.00 - 21.00 18.30 - 20.30 19.30 - 21.30

MacLean Room MacLean Room Studio 2 Studio 2 Jim Love Studio Studio 2 Digi Room Tulloch Studio 2

1 - 4 yrs 1 - 4 yrs 5 - 8 yrs 9 - 12 yrs Adults 16+ Adults 16+ Adults 18+ Adults 18+ 13 - 17 yrs

8 8 10 10 17 17 18 18 12

Baby Yoga 2 Draw the Dancers Contemporary Dance Advanced Baby Yoga 1 Eden Court Rainbow Voices Eden Court Young Voices Digital Animation: Beginners LAMDA: Entry Level/Grade 1 LAMDA: Grade 2 Breakin’ Classes Digital Animation: Improvers LAMDA: Grade 3 LAMDA: Grade 5 LAMDA: Elite

10.00 - 11.00 10.15 - 11.45 10.15 - 11.45 11.15 - 12.30 14.30 - 15.30 16:00 - 17:30 16.00 - 18.00 16:00 - 17.00 17.00 - 18.00 18.00 - 19.30 18.00 - 21.00 18.00 - 19.00 19.00 - 20.00 20.00 - 21.30

Jim Love Studio Studio 2 Studio 2 Jim Love Studio Studio 2 Studio 2 Digi Room Jim Love Jim Love Studio 2 Digi Room Jim Love Jim Love Jim Love

5 - 14 mths Adults 18+ Adults 18+ 8 weeks - pre crawling 5 - 17 yrs 9 - 17yrs 8 yrs - Adult 8 - 12 yrs 8 - 15 yrs Adults 18+ 8 yrs - Adult 13 - 15 yrs Adults 16+ Adults 16+

9 17 17 9 20 13 11 15 15 16 11 15 15 15

11.15 - 12.45 11.30 - 13.00 19.00 - 21.00

Studio 2 Jim Love/MacLean Studio 2

Adults 18+ Adults 16+ 13+

18 17 19

Last Thursday of Every Month Every even Tuesday Mon 18.30 - 20.30 Tue 19.00 - 21.00 Thu 19.00 - 21.00 SAT 02 FEB / SAT 02 MAR FRI 25 JAN WED 30 JAN / MON 25 FEB / FRI 29 MAR SAT 16 MAR / SUN 17 MAR SAT 02 MAR 02 - 04 APR FRI 12 APR MON 01 - FRI 05 JUL SUN 20 JAN SAT 09 & SUN 10 FEB SUN 27 JAN / SUN 24 FEB / SUN 31 MAR

MacLean Room SGL Room Café Tulloch Tulloch SGL Room Jim Love OneTouch STUDIO 2/ JIM LOVE OneTouch Studio 2 Eden Court OneTouch Studio 2 Studio 2 OneTouch/MacLean MacLean Room

Adults 18+ Adults 16+ Adults 18+ Adults 18+ All Ages Adults 18+ Adults 18 + All Ages 16YRS+ All Ages All Ages 12yrs+ All Ages 12-18 yrs Adults 18+ 15yrs+ Adults 18+

18 19 19 19 19 18 7 6 7 6 6 22 7 6 7 6 7

TUESDAYS 10 12 13 14 15 16 75 17 18 19 21 22

Mini Movers 18mths - 3yrs Mini Movers 6-18mths Bunny Beats Drama for 5 - 8 yrs Street Dance 9 -12 yrs Drama for 9-12 yrs Eden Court Young Writers Street Dance 13yrs+ Eden Court Youth Theatre Digital Animation - Advanced Drama Lab Adobe Photoshop

WEDNESDAYS 23 24 25 26 27 70 29 30 31 67 32 33 34 35

Bouncin' Beans Bigger Beans Giant Beans Musical Theatre 9 - 12yrs Filmmaking 9 - 12yrs Ballet for 13 - 17 yrs Musical Theatre 13 - 17yrs Filmmaking 13 - 17 yrs Tap Dance LAMDA: Grade 4 Just Jhoom! Bollywood Fitness Playwriting Singing for the Shy Jazz Dance

THURSDAYS 45 63 36 37 38 73 40 39 41

FRIDAYS 76 42 43 44 71 72 46 47 48 49 50 51 53 68

SUNDAYS 54 59 57

Yoga Eden Court Contemporary Voices Capoeira

MONTHLY, SPECIAL & OTHERS 58 60 61 62 64 65 69

Master Your Camera Book Group IN Stitches Novel Writing (monthly) Highland Web Group Writing Seriously (monthly) Argentine Tango A Haggis Lich' Nicht Yoga for Pregnancy Spring Into Eden - Dance Platform Eden Court Community Dance Company National Theatre CONNECTIONS Festival 2013 Two’s Company - SQA Higher Drama Performance Project Y 2013 Foundation Course 5Rhythms Workshop How to Audition The Art Room