Clubs and Classes New Youth Dance company forming in Leamington Spa Local international touring dance company Motionhouse is calling on young people aged 8-19 years to join their new dance classes in Leamington Spa.
New Twirling Toddlers classes in Leamington There are now even more opportunities for your toddler to go twirling, with new classes starting on Saturdays at The SYDNI Centre in Sydenham. Boys and girls are welcome at these fun preschool dance classes, which progress into ballet and tap, boosting musicality, co-ordination and balance. Free trial classes are available for new students, but booking is essential. 9.30-10am – Oopsy Daisy Waddlers (1-2years) 10-10.30am – Twinkle Toes Ballet (2-3 years) 10.30-11am – Tapping Tots (2-3 years) 11-11.30am – Bouncing Ballerinas (3-4 years) 11.30am-12noon – Tapping Tots (3-4 years) 12noon-1pm - Mini Groovers (4 and above) For more information, call Michelle on 07552 770774 or see http://www. twirlingtoddlers.co.uk/content/twirlingtoddlers-leamington
Motionhouse Junior, a brand new company, will run on Thursday evenings, 5.30-6.45pm, for 8-13 year olds at the company’s studio in Spencer Yard. The exciting weekly sessions will lead to a performance at the end of each term. Meanwhile, 11-19 year-olds are invited to join the existing Motionhouse Youth classes on Tuesdays, 4.45-6.15pm. The classes are fun and welcome 11-19 year olds who are looking to learn dance technique, the basics of lifting and working with a partner, along with developing new skills and confidence through performance. Motionhouse Youth company was one of five Midlands companies selected to perform at the MY Dance Festival in Nottingham in April in 2013 and have been invited back to perform at the 2014 platform. Motionhouse, whose artistic director Kevin Finnan MBE choreographed the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, is committed to developing an exciting programme of dance for young people in the local area and has begun to host dance and administration apprenticeships. For further details visit motionhouse. co.uk email info@motionhouse.co.uk or call 01926 887025
Stagecoach open day On Sat 11 January, children are invited to come and have a go at Stagecoach’s classes for free! The event is 10am1pm at Trinity School, Leamington Spa, CV32 6NB. During the event children can take part in free dance, acting and singing workshops, and see the party room in action. Parents can meet the teachers and Principal Jacqui on the day, and refreshments are provided.
To book call Jacqui on 07976608574 or just turn up on the day. 6
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