Eden Court CREATIVE AUG-DEC 2012

classes & activities for children I for adults I for everyone

August to December 2012

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

www.eden-court.co.uk

welcome

...TO YOUR NEW ‘EDEN COURT CREATIVE’ BROCHURE!

Eden Court is the hub for the arts in the Highlands, and we want you to get involved. With more than 60 classes taking place every week, Eden Court CREATIVE offers the largest arts education programme of any UK theatre. All day, every day, throughout Eden Court and right across the Highlands–there’s something going on for you regardless of your age or ability.

This term we’ve got our great regular classes for babies, toddlers and parents including Bouncin’ Beans (p6) and Mini Movers (p5) as well as our fantastic new class for 1-4 yr olds Rú-Rá (p5) which introduces young children (and parents!) to Gaelic through gentle songs and rhymes.

We’re continuing with last term’s new dance classes for adults, such as funky Breakin’ Classes and Cuban Salsa (p12) for those who want to spice things up! DramaLab now has an increased capacity on Tuesdays, and we’re very excited to start The Hub (p16)–a weekly club designed for young people on the autistic spectrum, led by Hayley Savage.

As well as our usual schedule, we’re running lots of new projects for all ages. Hit Squad is a brilliant new scheme for community groups to learn a piece of choreography and take it somewhere unusual to teach it to another group: your high school dance group could teach it to a care home, or get your workmates to teach a dance to your children’s nursery!

And don’t forget to check out our Winter Performances (p22)! Following on from last year’s sell-out Under 5’s show ‘Ding Dong’, we’re bringing you the beautiful sensory story of‘Little Blue’, the tiny penguin who just can’t stand the cold–can his friends help him keep warm? Adults haven’t been forgotten about either–for those who tire quickly of panto glitz, our stage version of‘Fawlty Towers: Gourmet Night’ is guaranteed to provide you with some post-watershed indulgence!

So - whoever you are and whatever you’re interested in, taking part in drama, dance and physical activities is good for you and full of fun. We’re always looking for ways to make your Eden Court CREATIVE brochure work better for you, so if you have any suggestions just give us a call!

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)

page 2

tickets and info 01463 234 234

contents Tickets & Info

PAGE 04

Under 5's Classes

PAGES 05 & 06

Classes for 5 - 12 Yrs

PAGES 07 & 08

Classes for 13 -17 Yrs

PAGES 09 & 10

Meet the Creative Team Adult Classes

PAGE 11 PAGES 12 - 14

Free Classes

PAGE 15

Accessible Arts

PAGE 16

LAMDA Qualifications

PAGE 17

Special Events and Performances

PAGES 18 & 19

CREATIVE Projects: Get Scotland Dancing, Creative Identities & The Big Dance

PAGES 20 & 21

Winter Performances

PAGE 22

Eden Court Creative – In Your Area

PAGE 23

Timetable

BACK COVER

page 3

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.

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.

Drop in & block booking

drop in

block 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.

page 4

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.

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.

Term times Most classes run for two separate 7 week terms from Mon 20 Aug until Sun 07 Oct and Mon 22 Oct until Sun 09 Dec. Please note that some classes run for one 11 week term from Mon 20 Aug until Sun 18 Nov (including a two week break over the October holidays). Some classes begin one week earlier than the rest of our term. Please read each class description and date list carefully.

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.

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

tickets and info 01463 234 234

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

block booking

STUDIO 2

drama 02 I Drama Fun I 3-5 yrs

TUE 14 AUG–TUE 02 OCT I TUE 23 OCT–TUE 04 DEC Please note this class begins one week earlier than the rest of term. There will be no class on 04 Sep and classes on 20 & 27 Nov will be in the Maclean Room. block booking

STUDIO 2

10.30–11.00 I £25.20 I SEVEN WEEK TERM As 12 but for older kids.

MON 20 AUG–MON 01 OCT I .MON 22 OCT–MON 10 DEC Please note there will be no class on Mon 12 Nov and classes on 19 & 26 Nov will be in the Maclean Room.

45 I Tiny Tunes I 1–4 yrs

13.00–13.45 I £25.20 I SEVEN WEEK TERM

STUDIO 2

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

block booking

STUDIO 2 TUE 14 AUG–TUE 02 OCT I TUE 23 OCT–TUE O4 DEC Please note this class begins one week earlier than the rest of term and classes on 20 & 27 Nov will be in the Maclean Room.

There will be no class on 04 Sep.

THU 23 AUG–THU 04 OCT I THU 25 OCT–THU 06 DEC Please note the class on 22 Nov will be in the Maclean Room

13.30–14.00 I £25.20 I SEVEN 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.

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

block booking

new

STUDIO 2 THU 23 AUG–THU 04 OCT I THU 25 OCT–THU 06 DEC

13.00–13.45 I £25.20 I SEVEN WEEK TERM

Please note the class on 22 Nov will be in the Maclean Room

If your wee ones like to dance, wriggle or jiggle about then bring them along to this fun class.

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

block booking

block booking

STUDIO 2 TUE 14 AUG–TUE 02 OCT I TUE 23 OCT–TUE 04 DEC Please note this class begins one week earlier than the rest of term. There will be no class on 04 Sep and classes on 20 & 27 Nov will be in the Maclean Room.

11.15–11.45 I £25.20 I SEVEN 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.

14.15–14.45 I £25.20 I SEVEN WEEK TERM Come along to this fun Gaelic music session for children of 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.

page 5

www.eden-court.co.uk

Under 5’s

25 I Giant Beans

creative play

STUDIO 2

23 I Bouncin’ Beans

block booking

18 mths (if walking)–3 yrs

block booking

Birth to crawling STUDIO 2 WED 22 AUG–WED 03 OCT I WED 24 OCT–WED 05 DEC

WED 22 AUG–WED 03 OCT I WED 24 OCT–WED 05 DEC Please note classes on 21 & 28 Nov will be in the Maclean Room

12.45–13.45 I £25.20 I SEVEN 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.

Please note classes on 21 & 28 Nov will be in the Maclean Room

10.30–11.30 I £25.20 I SEVEN 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.

44 I Baby Yoga 8 wks–pre-crawling

block booking

JIM LOVE STUDIO FRI 24 AUG–FRI 28 SEP I FRI 26 OCT - FRI 16 NOV Please note the class on 14 Sep will be held in the SGL Room.

24 I Bigger Beans

block booking

Crawling to walking STUDIO 2 WED 22 AUG–WED 03 OCT I WED 24 OCT–WED 05 DEC Please note classes on 21 & 28 Nov will be in the Maclean Room

11.45–12.30 I £25.20 I SEVEN WEEK TERM As 23 above, but for older ones.

page 6

11.00–12.15 I £51.50 I TEN WEEK TERM 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.

tickets and info 01463 234 234

Classes for 5-12 yrs drama 14 I Drama for 5-8 yrs

dance block booking

36 I Dance Jam for 5-8 yrs

block booking

JIM LOVE STUDIO

STUDIO 2

TUE 21 AUG–TUE 02 OCT I TUE 23 OCT - TUE 13 NOV

THU 23 AUG–THU 04 OCT I THU 25 OCT - THU 15 NOV

Please note the class on 18 Sep will be in the Maclean Room

16.00–16.45 I £46.40 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

16.00–16.45 I £46.40 I ELEVEN 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.

The perfect way to introduce kids to the exciting world of creative movement and dance!

37 I Dance Jam for 9-12 yrs 16 I Drama for 9-10 yrs

block booking

JIM LOVE STUDIO

block booking

STUDIO 2 THU 23 AUG–THU 04 OCT I THU 25 OCT - THU 15 NOV

TUE 21 AUG–TUE 02 OCT I TUE 23 OCT–TUE 13 NOV Please note the class on 18 Sep will be in the Maclean Room

16.45–18.00 I £46.40 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

16.45–18.00 I £46.40 I ELEVEN 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!

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

28 I Drama for 11-12 yrs

block booking

STUDIO 2

15 I Street Dance for 9-12 yrs

WED 22 AUG–WED 03 OCT I WED 24 OCT–WED 14 NOV

STUDIO 2

16.45–18.15 I £46.40 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

TUE 21 AUG–TUE 02 OCT I TUE 23 OCT–TUE 13 NOV

As class 16 above, but for older kids.

16.30–17.30 I £46.40 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

26 I Musical Theatre for 9-12 yrs

block booking

JIM LOVE STUDIO

new time

block booking

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.

WED 22 AUG–WED 03 OCT I WED 24 OCT–WED 14 NOV

16.00–17.30 I £46.40 I ELEVEN 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.

page 7

www.eden-court.co.uk

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

digital media 27 I Filmmaking for 9-12yrs

block booking

DIGITAL ROOM block booking

FRI 24 AUG–FRI 05 OCT I FRI 26 OCT–FRI 07 DEC

DIGITAL ROOM

18.00–20.00 I SEVEN WEEK TERM

WED 22 AUG–WED 03 OCT I WED 24 OCT–WED 05 DEC

£91.00 (18+) I £77.00 (13–17 yrs) I £63.00 (8–12 yrs)

16.00–17.30 I £56.00 I SEVEN WEEK TERM

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

Very limited places - book early. Classes from 26 Oct are open to new attendees if you have missed the Aug–Oct 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!

19 I Digital Animation: Advanced I 8+

block booking

DIGITAL ROOM

46 I Digital Animation: Beginners I 8+

block booking

DIGITAL ROOM FRI 24 AUG–FRI 05 OCT I FRI 26 OCT–FRI 07 DEC 16.00–18.00 I SEVEN WEEK TERM £91.00 (18+) I £77.00 (13–17 yrs) I £63.00 (8–12 yrs)

Create your own characters, scenes and storylines at these popular classes. Book early–extremely limited places. No experience necessary, just bring ideas! Classes from 26 Oct are open to new attendees if you have missed the Aug-Oct term.

page 8

TUE 21 AUG–TUE 02 OCT I TUE 23 OCT–TUE 04 DEC

17.00–19.00 I SEVEN WEEK TERM £91.00 (18+) I £77.00 (13–17 yrs) I £63.00 (8–12 yrs)

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. Classes from 23 Oct are open to new attendees if you have missed the Aug–Oct term.

tickets and info 01463 234 234

Kids & young people 13-17 yrs 17 I Street Dance for 13-17 yrs

new time

block booking

STUDIO 2 TUE 21 AUG–TUE 02 OCT I TUE 23 OCT–TUE 13 NOV

17.30–18.45 I £57.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

drama 18 I Eden Court Youth Theatre 13-17 yrs

block booking

JIM LOVE STUDIO TUE 21 AUG–TUE 02 OCT I TUE 23 OCT–TUE 13 NOV Please note the class on 18 Sep will be in the Maclean Room.

41 I Eden Court Youth Dance Group 13-17 yrs

block booking

STUDIO 2 THU 23 AUG–THU 04 OCT I THU 25 OCT - THU 15 NOV

18.00–19.30 I £57.20 I ELEVEN 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.

19.30–21.30 I £57.20 I ELEVEN 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.

Eden Court Young Dance Company 13-17 yrs

block booking

JIM LOVE STUDIO I THU 01 NOV–THU 13 DEC 19.30–21.30 I £36.40 I SEVEN WEEK TERM

block booking

JIM LOVE STUDIO WED 22 AUG–WED 03 OCT I WED 24 OCT - WED 14 NOV

17.30–19.00 I £57.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM Master the skills of musical theatre, from drama to dance to singing. These classes are for any level so whatever you can do, come along for hints and tips on how to become a star! Wear loose comfortable clothing and have bare feet or wear jazz shoes.

NB THIS CLASS IS AUDITIONED

We’re on the lookout for committed young dancers to join the company and work towards performing at the Scottish platform for youth dance, Y Dance Routes. ECYDC will also be developing a piece to be performed at ‘Spring Into Eden’ in Spring 2013.

AUDITION: SAT 15 SEP, 10.00, Studio 2 Open to young people aged 11-19 yrs on 12 Jul 2013.

We are looking for talent and potential. You will be asked to participate in a warm-up class and learn a routine to perform in a small group.

If you would like to audition, please contact Louise Marshall, Eden Court CREATIVE Dance Artist for more information: lmarshall@eden-court.co.uk or call 01463 239 841. page 9

www.eden-court.co.uk

digital media

46 I Digital Animation: Beginners

block booking

See entry 46 on p8 for full details.

30 I Filmmaking for 13-17 yrs

block booking

DIGITAL ROOM WED 22 AUG–WED 03 OCT I WED 24 OCT–WED 05 DEC

17.30–19.30 I £70.00 I SEVEN 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 Eden Court's cinema at the end of the term.

No experience necessary.

page 10

50 I Digital Animation: Improvers

block booking

See entry 50 on p8 for full details.

19 I Digital Animation: Advanced See entry 19 on p8 for full details.

block booking

meet the creative team Graeme Roger Digital Artist Graeme has been with us since the theatre’s re-opening in 2007 and guides our Filmmaking and Digital Animation course, as well as working on media for our large scale projects like the Ness Islands Halloween Spectacular and Eden Court and Open Books’ collaborative production of Para Handy. Graeme also directed and produced our short film shown as part of the Dalai Lama’s presentation at Eden Court in June 2012.

What do you like most about your job?

I really enjoy collaborating with other artists, performers and musicians. The variety of projects that come my way is what makes the job worth doing, and being part of a large team means you can share in the satisfaction of a job well done! Doing video design for our theatre shows and recently for the Dalai Lama's visit are great things to be a part of.

What’s the most challenging part of your job?

Coming up with fresh ideas is an accepted challenge of a job like this, but again this can be seen as a positive; otherwise I would get bored re-doing the same thing!

Are there any special events or filmmaking activities that you’re looking forward to?

The film screenings that we create at the end of each term are always ace - it’s where you can stand back and see the film-making that has been done by a variety of classes.

For folks to see their own short films on the big screen at Eden Court is something that everyone gets a real buzz from.

CREATIVE’s involvement at Belladrum Festival is always good fun as well: running stop-motion animation sessions inside a large tent in your wellies wasn't in the original job description though... and the Halloween Spectacular on Ness Islands is also ace to be a part of, as the film-making classes create content on a given theme that is projected as part of the event. Again, it’s always good to have the work we make get seen by the wider public. page 11

www.eden-court.co.uk

Adult classes block booking

11 I Curiously Physical

drop in

JIM LOVE STUDIO TUE 14 AUG–TUE 02 OCT I TUE 23 OCT–TUE 13 NOV

drama

block booking

drop in

01 I Integrated Performance Group STUDIO 2 MON 20 AUG–MON 01 OCT I MON 22 OCT–MON 03 DEC Please note classes on 19 & 26 Nov will be in the Maclean Room

10.15–12.15 I 16 YRS + £25.20: SEVEN 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

block booking

11.00–12.00 I 16+ £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60 This class is open to young people and adults with and without additional support needs who LOVE TO DANCE! All abilities are welcome.

52 I Cuban Salsa

new time

block booking

drop in

STUDIO 2 I 19.30-21.00 I 16+ FRI 17 AUG–FRI 28 SEP I FRI 26 OCT–FRI 07 DEC Please note this class begins one week earlier than the rest of term. There will be no class on Fri 31 Aug.

£37.20 (18+) I £31.20 (16-17YRS) I SIX WEEK TERM £43.40 (18+) I £36.40 (16-17YRS) I SEVEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (16-17YRS)

JIM LOVE STUDIO TUE 21 AUG–TUE 02 OCT I TUE 23 OCT–TUE 13 NOV Please note the class on 18 Sep will be in the Maclean Room

19.30–21.30 I 18+ I £68.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM A fun and informal class for anyone interested in acting, led by Eden Court Creative’s Drama Artist John Batty.

You’ll experiment with characters, scripts and drama techniques. No previous experience is necessary.

dance 07 I Contemporary Dance

Please note this class begins one week earlier than the rest of term. There will be no class on 04 Sep and the classes on 18 Sep & 30 Oct will be in the Maclean Room

A general level Cuban Salsa class starting with the basics and progressing on to more intricate patterns with added style, with practice time at the end of the session. You can come as an individual or a couple.

Please wear comfortable clothes and clean shoes.

Classes from 26 Oct are open to new attendees if you have missed the Aug–Oct term.

09 I Dance Performance Group: Commonwealth Capers

new

block booking

STUDIO 2 MON 20 AUG–MON 01 OCT I MON 22 OCT–MON 03 DEC block booking

drop in

20.00-21.00 I 16+ £28.00 (18+) I £24.50 (16-17YRS) I SEVEN WEEK TERM

STUDIO 2 MON 20 AUG–MON 01 OCT I MON 22 OCT–MON 10 DEC Please note there will be no class on Mon 12 Nov.

18.30–20.00 I 16+ £43.40 (18+) I £36.40 (16–17YRS) I SEVEN 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. page 12

This group works to develop pieces for performances throughout the year. No previous experience is necessary, but you will gain the most benefit if you also attend either Contemporary or Jazz technique classes.

For more information contact our Dance Artist Louise, lmarshall@eden-court.co.uk.

49 I Breakin’ Classes

block booking

drop in

STUDIO 2 I FRI 26 OCT–FRI 07 DEC 18.00–19.30 I 18+ £43.40 I SEVEN WEEK TERM A high energy class for budding break dancers, men and women. Robbie Synge of plan B dance company will help you get started and improve your moves! Please wear clean trainers and comfortable clothes.

tickets and info 01463 234 234

31 I Tap Dance

block booking

STUDIO 2

43 I Contemporary Dance Advanced

drop in

block booking

WED 22 AUG–WED 03 OCT I WED 24 OCT–WED 05 DEC

STUDIO 2

18.30–20.00 I 16+

FRI 24 AUG–FRI 05 OCT I FRI 26 OCT–FRI 16 NOV

£43.40 (18+) I £36.40 (16-17YRS) I SEVEN WEEK TERM

10.15–11.45 I 18+

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.

£68.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20

32 I Just Jhoom!

Bollywood Fitness

drop in

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

block booking

JIM LOVE STUDIO

42 I Draw the Dancers

drop in

block booking

STUDIO 2

WED 22 AUG–WED 03 OCT I WED 24 OCT–WED 14 NOV

19.00–20.00 I 16+

FRI 24 AUG–FRI 05 OCT I FRI 26 OCT–FRI 16 NOV 10.15–11.45 I 18+ I CLASS PRICE: £3.00

£68.20 (18+) I £57.20 (16-17YRS) I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

CLASS PRICES: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (16-17YRS) Bollywood is back! 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.

Calling all artists! Come along to CONTEMPORARY DANCE–ADVANCED for a chance to draw bodies in motion. Bring your own materials and equipment for this untutored class.

singing 06 I Just Sing!

35 I Jazz Dance

drop in

block booking

THE SGL ROOM

STUDIO 2 WED 22 AUG–WED 03 OCT I WED 24 OCT–WED 05 DEC

MON 20 AUG–MON 01 OCT I MON 22 OCT–MON 10 DEC Please note there will be no class on Mon 12 Nov.

20.00–21.30 I 16+

18.30–20.00 I 18+

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

£43.40 I SEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20

£43.40 (18+) I £36.40 (16-17YRS) I SEVEN WEEK TERM

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.

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.

38 I Ballet

drop in

block booking

STUDIO 2 THU 23 AUG–THU 04 OCT I THU 25 OCT–THU 06 DEC 18.00–19.30 I 16+ £43.40 (18+) I £36.40 (16-17YRS) I SEVEN 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.

page 13

www.eden-court.co.uk

Adult classes 34 I Singing for the Shy

drop in

block booking

58 I Master your Camera

block booking

THE SGL BOARDROOM

THE MACLEAN ROOM

WED 22 AUG - WED 03 OCT I WED 24 OCT–WED 05 DEC

BLOCK ONE: TUE 13 NOV,TUE 20 NOV & TUE 27 NOV BLOCK TWO: SAT 15 DEC, SUN 16 DEC & MON 17 DEC

19.30–20.30 I 18+

19.00–21.30 I 18+ I £48.00 FOR THREE DAYS

£43.40 I SEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20

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 a 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.

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.

Don’t miss out on our fantastic series of expert singing workshops Singing with a Difference, running for a block of three sessions in September. See page 18 for more info!

39 I Starting to Write

digital media 22 I Adobe Photoshop

writing block booking

TULLOCH ROOM block booking

THU 23 AUG–THU 04 OCT I THU 25 OCT - THU 06 DEC

DIGITAL ROOM I TUE 21 AUG–TUE 02 OCT I TUE 23 OCT–TUE 04 DEC

18.30–20.30 I 18+ I £43.40–SEVEN WEEK TERM

19.30–21.30 I 16+ I £91.00 (18+) I £77.00 (16-17YRS) I SEVEN 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.

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. Classes from 26 Oct are open to new attendees if you have missed the Aug-Oct term.

40 I Filmmaking for Adults

block booking

DIGITAL ROOM I THU 23 AUG–THU 04 OCT I THU 25 OCT- THU 06 DEC

65 I Writing Seriously

new

drop in

block booking

SGL ROOM THU 16 AUG,THU 20 SEP,THU 18 OCT,THU 15 NOV,THU 20 DEC

19:00–21:00 I 18+ CLASS PRICE: £7.20

18.30–21.30 I 18+ I £84.00 I SEVEN WEEK TERM

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

block booking

block booking

See entry 50 on P8 for full details

19 I Digital Animation: Advanced See entry 19 on P8 for full details

page 14

relax 54 I Yoga

drop in

block booking

STUDIO 2

See entry 46 on P8 for full details

50 I Digital Animation: Improvers

A monthly class, offering vigorous mental aerobics for writers of all genres needing a shot of inspiration.

Seriously fun.

SUN 19 AUG–SUN 07 OCTSUN I 28 OCT–SUN 18 NOV Please note this class begins one week earlier than the rest of our term. There will be no class on Sun 02 Sep. 11.15–12.45 I 18+ £68.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20

block booking

Take time out to relax on Sunday mornings using Hatha Yoga techniques. Open to any level of experience. Wear loose comfortable clothing.

tickets and info 01463 234 234

Free classes 61 I In Stitches

57 I Capoeira

CAFE I TUE 28 AUG–TUE 18 DEC

STUDIO 2

18.00– LATER I FREE I 18+

SUN 19 AUG I SAT 25 AUG I SUN 09 SEP I SAT 15 SEP SUN 23 SEP I SUN 30 SEP I SAT 06 OCT I SAT 27 OCT SUN 04 NOV I SAT 17 NOV

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 SGL ROOM I THU 30 AUG–THU 27 DEC

NB THIS CLASS BEGINS ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN THE REST OF OUR TERM

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.

For more info please contact tutor Fraser MacDonald on 07796 688 663 or email info@highlandcapoeira.co.uk.

19.30–21.00 I FREE I 16+ RECOMMENDED Eden Court Book Group meets on the final Thursday of the month. Just turn up for 7.30pm.

62 I Novel Writing

Upcoming books are:

TULLOCH ROOM

30 Aug: Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada 27 Sep: Imperium by Robert Harris 25 Oct: Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys 29 Nov: Troubles by J. G. Farrell 27 Dec: Go Tell It On The Mountain by James Baldwin

MON 27 AUG–MON 26 NOV I 18.30–20.30 I FREE I 18+ 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.

33 I Playwriting TULLOCH ROOM

64 I Highland Web Group

WED 22 AUG–WED 03 OCT I WED 24 OCT–WED 05 DEC

TULLOCH ROOM

19.00– 21.00 I FREE I 18+

TUE 21 AUG–TUE 18 DEC I 19.00–21.00 I FREE I ANY AGE

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.

The Highland Web group meets on the 3rd 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

page 15

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

block booking

drop in

STUDIO 2

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

block booking

drop in

MON 20 AUG–MON 01 OCT I MON 22 OCT–MON 03 DEC

JIM LOVE STUDIO

Please note classes on 19 & 26 Nov will be in the Maclean Room

MON 20 AUG–MON 01 OCT I MON 22 OCT - MON 05 NOV

10.15–12.15 I 16+ I £25.20 I SEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60

Please note class on 17 Sep will be in the Maclean Room

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.

17.30–19.00 I 13–19 YRS

11 I Curiously Physical I 16+

block booking

drop in

JIM LOVE STUDIO TUE 14 AUG–TUE 02 OCT I TUE 23 OCT–TUE 13 NOV Please note this class begins a week earlier than the rest of our term. The classes on 18 Sep & 30 Oct will be in the Maclean Room.

£36.00 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.

11.00–12.00 I 16+ I £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60

The Art Room: Wellbeing Through Art

This class is open to young people and adults with and without additional needs who LOVE TO DANCE! All abilities are welcome.

SUN 30 SEP I FULL DETAILS ON PAGE 19

05 I Hullabaloo

block booking

drop in

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!

STUDIO 2

Dance Movement Therapy

MON 20 AUG–MON 01 OCT I MON 22 OCT–MON 10 DEC

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

Please note there will be no class on 12Nov, and the classes on 19 & 26 Nov will be in the Maclean Room.

16.00–17.00 I 5-12 YRS £25.50–SEVEN 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. page 16

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 us at creative@eden-court.co.uk

tickets and info 01463 234 234

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.

To gain your LAMDA qualifications, join one of our LAMDA training classes.

THE LAMDA YEAR EXPLAINED: Term 1: Aug - Nov 2012 Open to new attendees Course Content: Introduction to LAMDA, Drama skills and Exam preparation.

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.

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

47 I LAMDA: Headstart Entry Level/Grade 1

53 I LAMDA: Grade 4 new time

block booking

JIM LOVE STUDIO

new time

block booking

MACLEAN ROOM I 19.00–20.00 I 16+YRS WED 22 AUG–WED 03 OCT I WED 24 OCT–WED 14 NOV

FRI 24 AUG–FRI 05 OCT I FRI 26 OCT–FRI 16 NOV

£68.20 (18+YRS) I £57.20 (16-17YRS) I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

16.00–17.00 I 8-12 YRS I £46.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

67 I LAMDA: Grade 5 48 I LAMDA: Grade 2

new time

block booking

JIM LOVE STUDIO

new time

block booking

JIM LOVE STUDIO I 19.00–20.00 I 16+YRS FRI 24 AUG–FRI 05 OCT I FRI 26 OCT–FRI 16 NOV

FRI 24 AUG–FRI 05 OCT I FRI 26 OCT–FRI 16 NOV

£68.20 (18+YRS) I £57.20 (16-17YRS) I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

17.00–18.00 I 8-15 YRS I £46.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

£46.20 (8-12 YRS) I £57.20 (13-15 YRS)

51 I LAMDA: Grade 3

68 I LAMDA: Elite new time

block booking

JIM LOVE STUDIO FRI 24 AUG–FRI 05 OCT I FRI 26 OCT–FRI 16 NOV 18.00–19.00 I 13-15 YRS I £57.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

new time

block booking

GRADES 6-8 I JIM LOVE STUDIO I 20.00–21.30 I 16+YRS

FRI 24 AUG–FRI 05 OCT I FRI 26 OCT–FRI 16 NOV £68.20 (18+YRS) I £57.20 (16-17YRS) I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

page 17

Special Events & Performances Little Elves’ Christmas Party!

JIM LOVE STUDIO I SUN 02 DEC I 11.00–12.00 £3.50 PER PERSON / £12.00 FOR A PARTY OF FOUR A TICKET IS REQUIRED FOR BOTH BABY AND PARENT Get your Under 5's in the festive spirit with this jam-packed hour of singing, dancing, games and creative play. Santa's workshop is a busy place at this time of year, so bring your Little Elves along to help out and let off some steam! Make sure to wear red and green!

The Professional Dance Expo At Eden Court SAT 15 SEP I 20.00 I ALL AGES I ONETOUCH THEATRE

Commonwealth Capers THROUGHOUT EDEN COURT I SUN 11 & MON 12 NOV ALL AGES I FREE As the countdown to the Commonwealth Games (Glasgow 2014) continues, we’re ramping up the excitement with a two-day celebration of sport and theatre. We’ll be encouraging everyone to join the fun with dance events throughout Inverness on Nov 11, before Eden Court opens its doors on the night of 12 November to welcome you into an incredible performance installation that will combine the drama, passion and exhilaration of sport and theatre in a fully interactive series of Commonwealth Capers! There may even be a few local heroes making an appearance, so don’t miss out on this fantastic chance to get on your marks, get set, and Caper!

59 I Singing with a Difference

PIVOTAL

block booking

STUDIO 2 I SUN 09 SEP, SUN 16 SEP & SUN 23 SEP 13.15–16.30 I 16+ YRS £40.00 FOR A BLOCK OF THREE WORKSHOPS For singers–beginners and professional, teachers and those who really just want to enjoy singing, this is a workshop with a difference. Enjoy developing your unique voice within the group, combining gentle, heart-centred toning with professional vocal technique to transform your heart and voice for beautiful, healthy singing. Extraordinary and gifted tutor Hilary Canto shows you how to combine toning and performance vocal technique using Sanskrit and Primary vowel sounds. Learn to free throat constriction, move emotional blocks to listening, pitch accurately and extend your vocal range.

This class is open to previous and new attenders.

£7.00 / £5.00 (UNDER 18’S - £4.00) PIVOTAL is an exciting new opportunity from Eden Court for companies and choreographers to showcase their work in the Highlands. This event is open to emerging and established UK based choreographers, performers and companies to share new work with dancing peers, promoters and dance organisations.

Don’t miss this chance to see some of the UK’s freshest dance pieces in a range of styles all on your doorstep at Eden Court.

A real treat for those who love to push the boundaries of dance–with industry experts and promoters present, PIVOTAL is the dance community’s chance to shout!

Scottish Youth Theatre Shakespeare Skills Week MON 15 OCT–FRI 19 OCT Young people aged between 14 and 25 are invited to take part in this week long course led by Scottish Youth Theatre Artistic Director Mary McCluskey. Skills week course are designed to develop and hone existing skills as well as offering the chance for new techniques to be explored. This practical approach to Shakespeare will work with excerpts from MacBeth and there will be a sharing of the week’s work at the end of the course.

For full information and how to apply, please visit www.scottishyouththeatre.org

69 I Argentine Tango JIM LOVE STUDIO

Eden Court Young Company Auditions –Open Now!

SAT 08 SEP, SAT 06 OCT & SAT 03 NOV

The 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 in 2011 and 2012, to extremely positive reviews. The Young Company 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 National Theatre Connections Festival Performance.

18:15 - 19:15 TANGO BASICS

We will be auditioning on WED 26 SEP. Successful applicants must be able to rehearse every Wednesday from 31 OCT to 28 NOV, with further rehearsal dates for Spring 2013 to be arranged. If you would like to take part just contact Kati, the Eden Court CREATIVE Manager, at: kkozikowska@eden-court.co.uk. If you would like to brush up on your skills before the audition, why not join class 18–Eden Court Youth Theatre (p9) or one of our LAMDA classes (p17)?

page 18

17:00 - 18:00 TANGO TASTER 20:00 - 23:00 MILONGA 18+ I 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.

For more info or to find out which class you should join: Email: susan@tangoness.co.uk Visit: www.tangoness.co.uk

How To Audition–Skills & Guidance for Young Drama Students STUDIO 2 I SAT 20 & SUN 21 OCT 10.00–16.00 (WITH ONE HOUR LUNCH BREAK) 15 YRS+ I £30.00 FOR TWO DAYS

Two day workshop for those considering or preparing for auditions for drama courses in higher education, led by Eden Court CREATIVE Drama Worker David Hunter. This informative and productive class will help you prepare your CV and audition technique, also discussing current courses 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.

THE ART ROOM: Wellbeing Through Art MACLEAN ROOM I SUN 30 SEP 14.00–17.00 I 18+ I £4.60

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.

5 Rhythms® Workshop JIM LOVE STUDIO I SAT 06 OCT

Acting Masterclasses 2012 Book all three of our MasterClasses at once and receive over 14 hours of expert theatre tuition for only £55.00!

Master Class Physical Theatre TUTOR: JOHN BATTY (EDEN COURT CREATIVE’S DRAMA ARTIST) SUN 09 SEP I 11.00–17.00 I £20.0 I 18+ JIM LOVE STUDIO An exploration of drama that communicates mainly through physical performance, supported by words and music. We will look at the use of body, gesture and expression to enhance character performance; as well as how enhancing physical performance can bring clear meaning out of difficult texts. Some mask work is included. Please wear loose clothing and soft shoes or trainers.

Master Class Talking to Make a Difference TUTOR: MARY MACALPINE (RADA TRAINED ACTRESS AND SPEECH THERAPIST) SUN 07 OCT I 11.00–17.00 I £20.00 I 18+ JIM LOVE STUDIO A unique opportunity for actors and non-actors to enjoy an inspiring range of activities and exercises which will help develop communication skills in many different situations.

Mary MacAlpine will help you warm up and protect your voice, teach about the importance of breathing and show you how to project. Please bring along a pre-prepared audition speech (no more than 2 minutes in length) to practice with.

14.00–16.30 I 18+ I £12.00

Master Class Improvisation

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.

For more information visit www.vitalmoves.co.uk.

TUTOR: JOHN BATTY (EDEN COURT CREATIVE’S DRAMA ARTIST) SUN 25 NOV I 11.00–17.00 I £20.00 I 18+ JIM LOVE STUDIO Being a skilled improviser enables an actor to explore a halfway zone between a rehearsed performance and the human interactions of the “real” world. Many accomplished actors have an improvisational feel to their acting which they actively cultivate to bring the spontaneity of everyday life to their performances.

This is your chance to have a concentrated shot at it!

page 19

tickets and info 01463 234 234

GET SCOTLAND DANCING 2012 is the Year of Creative Scotland, and Eden Court is the Highland partner for Creative Scotland’s ‘Get Scotland Dancing’ Initiative.

Get Scotland Dancing aims to encourage more people to get active and participate in dance.

The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and 2014 Commonwealth Games provide an unparalleled opportunity to raise the profile of dance as a creative, participative and physical artform across a four year period, creating an inclusive celebration of dance across Scotland, linking into the wider UK and marking Scotland’s place in the world.

Working with Scotland’s key dance organisations, Get Scotland Dancing will bring together professional and amateur dancers of all ages to dance in public spaces in towns, villages and cities –bringing dance to the people and people to dance. It is hoped this will strengthen opportunities to participate in dance and create a lasting legacy for communities throughout Scotland.

For more information and to see how you could get involved contact Eden Court Creative’s Dance Artist Louise Marshall on lmarshall@eden-court.co.uk

Creative Identities Eden Court Creative is a Highland partner for Creative Identities’ Dance and Film projects.

Reinvesting the proceeds of crime back into communities to benefit Scotland’s young people, Creative Scotland’s Creative Identities programme is a strand of the Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities scheme.

Over the coming year, we will be running dance and film workshops alongside Action for Children’s street football pitch throughout the Highlands. Be sure to look out for music video/dance and film projects at Youth Clubs In Your Area too.

There is also a programme of activities with local partner organisations at our Eden Court Studios, with a screening of some of our Creative Identities work on THU 06 DEC at the Eden Court Cinema!

For more information and to see how you could get involved contact Eden Court Creative’s Digital Artist Graeme Roger on groger@eden-court.co.uk

page 20

www.eden-court.co.uk

Big Dance Events BIG DANCE, BIG FUN! Eden Court CREATIVE has been having great fun over the summer so far with our events celebrating Big Dance 2012. We helped teach a piece of choreography to school groups all across the Highlands, which they performed at 13:00 on Friday 18 May along with thousands of other children across the UK in an attempt to break the ‘Largest Dance Routine-Multi Venue’ World Record.

We also brought the sizzle of South America to the Highlands with our Salsa Street Parties in Inverness, Aviemore and Portree in July. These were fantastic evenings of Salsa, Cha-Cha and funky street dance, with everyone from babies to grandparents (and even pets!) joining in.

Our Big Screen Big Dance Week also went down a storm, as Eden Court ramped up the silver screen glitz and glam to teach participants the best moves from the movies! This was accompanied by classic dance–based movies showing at the Eden Court Cinema, making it a week to remember!

STILL TO COME... HIT SQUAD This innovative project aims to create links within communities and bring dance performances into unorthodox venues. We commissioned an accessible, adaptable piece of choreography which can be learnt by one community group to be performed to another e.g. a primary school group performing to elderly members of the community in a care home.

‘Hit Squad’ is part of the Scottish Government and Creative Scotland’s ‘Get Scotland Dancing’ policy and aims to bring dance to people living in rural areas of the Highlands who find it difficult to access regular weekly classes or public events.

YOUTH CLUB MUSIC VIDEOS Look out for music video opportunities happening at Highland Youth Clubs....come and try film-making & Street Dance and then see the finished film either In Your Area or at the Eden Court Cinema!

For further information contact Eden Court CREATIVE Digital Artist Graeme Roger: 01463 239 841 or groger@eden-court.co.uk.

Scotland

page 21

C R E A T I V E

www.eden-court.co.uk

winter performances

under 5’s Little Blue MON 17 DEC–WED 19 DEC I 11.00 I 12.30 I 14.00 I 15.30 THU 20 DEC I 11.00 12.30 Jim Love Studio I Seat prices £5.00 I No reduced rates, but under 1’s go free!

Eden Court Friends discount applies

Little Blue is a penguin who is always cold, and nothing his friends try can help to warm him up. What are they going to do?

Come and join Little Blue, Emperor, Rockhopper and Chinstrap in the South Pole this Christmas for some wintery fun.

Following the sell out success of‘Will It Snow?’, ‘Ding Dong’ and ‘Around the World in a Rocket’ Eden Court CREATIVE are pleased to present ‘Little Blue’, a beautiful, interactive show for under 5’s and their families. So P,P,P... pick up a ticket and come and join the fun!

adults Fawlty Towers: Gourmet Night TUE 11 DEC–THU 13 DEC I 20.00 Seat prices £8.00 (Eden Court Friends Discount Applies) I Suitable for Ages 12+

With their alternative and risqué winter performances for adults, Eden Court CREATIVE never fail to dampen the Panto mood every Christmas–perfect for all you Scrooges out there!

In this rip-roaring stage version of the hilarious TV comedy, Basil and Sybil decide to bring haute cuisine to the hotel dining room...a guaranteed recipe for disaster.

Presented by CREATIVE’s Drama Lab class and directed by John Batty (Eden Court Drama Artist), this show is the perfect antidote to the annual onslaught of candy-cane seasonal schmaltz! Warning: No riff-raff! page 22

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

Inverness East and Black Isle

Jesse Paul

jpaul@eden-court.co.uk

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

Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey

Contact Kai Henderson

khenderson@eden-court.co.uk

Eden Court Creative Dance Development Workers: Badenoch & Strathspey

Jo McCullough

jmccullough@eden-court.co.uk

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:

page 23

timetable MONDAYS class no 01 02 05 66 06 07 09

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

Contemporary Dance Dance Performance Group: Commonwealth Capers

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 20.00 - 21.00

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

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

Page 16 5 16 16 13 12 12

10.30 - 11.00 11.00 - 12.00 11.15 - 11.45 13.00 - 13.45 16.00 - 16.45 16.30 - 17.30 16.45 - 18.00 17.30 - 18.45 18.00 - 19.30 17.00 - 19.00 19.30 - 21.30 19.30 - 21.30

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

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

5 16 5 5 7 7 7 9 9 8 12 14

10.30 - 11.30 11.45 - 12.30 12.45 - 13.45 16.00 - 17.30 16.00 - 17.30 16.45 - 18.15 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 11 - 12 yrs 13 - 17 yrs 13 - 17 yrs Adults 16+ 8 - 16 yrs Adults 16+ Adults 18+ Adults 18+ Adults 16+

6 6 6 7 8 7 9 10 13 17 13 15 14 13

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

14.15–14.45 16.00 - 16.45 16.45 - 18.00 18.00 - 19.30 18.30 - 20.30 18.30 - 21.30 19.30 - 21.30

Studio 2 Studio 2 Studio 2 Studio 2 Tulloch Digi Room Studio 2

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

5 7 7 13 14 14 9

Draw the Dancers Contemporary Dance Advanced Baby Yoga Tiny Tunes 1 - 4 yrs Digital Animation: Beginners LAMDA: Headstart (Entry Level/Grade 1) LAMDA: Grade 2 Breakin' Classes Digital Animation: Improvers LAMDA: Grade 3 Cuban Salsa LAMDA: Grade 5 LAMDA: Elite

10.15 - 11.45 10.15 - 11.45 11.00 - 12.15 13.30 - 14.00 16.00 - 18.00 16:00 - 17.00 17.00 - 18.00 18.00 - 19.30 18.00 - 20.00 18.00 - 19.00 19.30 - 21.00 19.00 - 20.00 20.00 - 21.30

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

Adults 18+ Adults 18+ 8 weeks - pre crawling 1 - 4 yrs 8 yrs - Adult 8 - 12 yrs 8 - 15 yrs Adult 18+ 8 yrs - Adult 13 - 15 yrs Adults 16+ Adults 16+ Adults 16+

13 13 6 5 8 17 17 12 8 17 12 17 17

11.15 - 12.45 19.00 - 21.00

Studio 2 Studio 2

Adults 18+ 13+

14 15

Tue 13, Tue 20 & Tue 27 Nov / Sat 15–Mon 17 Dec Sun 09, Sun 16 & Sun 13 Sep Last Thursday of Every Month Every even Tuesday Mon 18.30 - 20.30 Tue 19.00 - 21.00 Thu 19.00 - 21.00 Sat 08 Sep, Sat 06 Oct, Sat 03 Nov Sun 30 Sep Sat 06 Oct Sun 09 Sep, Sun 07 Oct, Sun 25 Nov Sat 20 Oct & Sun 21 Oct 15 Sep 11/12 November Sun 02 Dec 11.00-12.00 Mon 17–Thu 20 Dec Tue 11–Thu 13 Dec

MacLean Room Studio 2 SGL Room Café Tulloch Tulloch SGL Room Jim Love MacLean Room Jim Love Jim Love Studio 2 OneTouch Theatre Inverness/Eden Court Jim Love Jim Love OneTouch Theatre

Adults 18+ Adults 16+ Adults 16+ Adults 18+ Adults 18+ Any Age Adults 18+ Adults 18 + Adults 18+ Adults 18 + Adults 18+ 15yrs+ All Ages All Ages Under 5’s & their Families Under 5’s & their Families Adults 12+

14 18 15 15 15 65 14 18 19 19 19 19 18 18 18 22 22

TUESDAYS 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22

Mini Movers 18mths - 3yrs Curiously Physical Mini Movers 6-18mths Bunny Beats Drama for 5 - 8 yrs Street Dance 9 -12 yrs Drama for 9-10 yrs Street Dance 13 - 17 yrs Eden Court Youth Theatre Digital Animation - Advanced Drama Lab Adobe Photoshop

WEDNESDAYS 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 53 32 33 34 35

Bouncin' Beans Bigger Beans Giant Beans Musical Theatre 9 - 12yrs Filmmaking 9 - 12yrs Drama for 11 - 12 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 63 36 37 38 39 40 41

FRIDAYS 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 67 68

SUNDAYS 54 57

Yoga Capoeira

MONTHLY, SPECIAL & OTHERS 58

Master Your Camera

59 60 61 62 64 65 69

Singing with a Difference Book Group IN Stitches Novel Writing (monthly) Highland Web Group Writing Seriously (monthly) Argentine Tango The Art Room 5Rhythms Workshop Acting Masterclasses How To Audition Pivotal: The Professional Dance Expo At Eden Court Commonwealth Capers Little Elves' Christmas Party!

Little Blue Fawlty Towers: Gourmet Night