Suitable for ages 4

DANCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Explore contemporary and modern styles of dance. We welcome people of any experience at all levels and abilities. INFANT DANCE Tuesdays 4pm – 4.45pm 21 Apr – 7 Jul

Suitable for ages 4 – 7 £4 PER SESSION

JUNIOR DANCE Tuesdays 4.45pm – 5.45pm 21 Apr – 7 Jul

Suitable for ages 8 – 11 £60 FOR 11 WEEK TERM

YOUTH DANCE Tuesdays 6pm – 7.30pm 21 Apr – 7 Jul

Suitable for ages 11 – 14 £65 FOR 11 WEEK TERM

WISE

Wednesdays 6pm – 7.30pm 22 Apr – 1 Jul

Male youth company – audition only. Suitable for ages 11 – 16 £35 FOR 10 WEEK TERM

No session w/c 25 May

Image: Alex Harvey-Brown

Image: Alex Harvey-Brown

ARTS AWARD CLINIC Wednesdays 4.30pm – 5.30pm 22 Apr, 20 May, 17 Jun & 15 Jul

Come to our drop-in clinic where our Explore, Bronze, Silver and Gold Arts Award Advisers can support you on your creative journey. Suitable for young people who are doing their Arts Award FREE BALCONY BAR (PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED)

WEST BERKSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE

Mon 17 Aug – Sat 5 Sep

Now in its second year, the West Berkshire Youth Theatre production will bring together young theatre makers from across the district to work with a professional creative team on a new spectacular performance of The Heart of Robin Hood by David Farr, performed on the Corn Exchange stage. See website for audition dates and process. Suitable for ages 14 - 21 £200

AFTERNOON ART Mondays 2.15pm – 4.15pm 20 Apr – 6 Jul

Perfect for novices and more experienced artists alike, explore a different subject each week. Please bring along any medium you wish to use. £75 FOR 11 WEEK TERM (£55 FOR OVER–65S)

PILATES Mondays 6.30pm – 7.30pm 20 Apr – 29 Jun A relaxed, enjoyable pilates class where you can strengthen and stabilise the body. Suitable for adults of all ages and best for beginners to intermediates. £90 FOR 10 WEEK COURSE Wednesdays 11.30am – 12.30pm 22 Apr - 20 May & 3 Jun - 1 Jul

This multi-level class for over 55s will tone and balance your muscles, align your body and strengthen your core. £45 PER 5 WEEK COURSE

WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE Mondays 7.30pm – 9pm 20 Apr – 29 Jun

A creative and supportive environment to explore a range of writing styles used in performances, from playwriting to monologues to performance poetry. £75 FOR 10 WEEK COURSE

Image: Alex Harvey-Brown

CREATIVE WRITING FOR WELLBEING – FINDING HIDDEN TREASURE Tuesdays 1pm – 3pm 21 Apr – 19 May This course led by Jacqui Smith is all about having fun, stimulating your creative side, having some social time and getting to know yourself better. £65 FOR 5 WEEK COURSE

TAI CHI QIGONG Wednesdays 2pm – 3pm 22 Apr – 1 Jul

Improve your mood and reduce anxiety and stress while building better balance, strength and flexibility with this low impact Chinese exercise. Age guide 55+ £90 FOR 10 WEEK COURSE

SING 55

Thursdays 2.15pm – 4.15pm 23 Apr – 9 Jul A community singing group specifically for people over 55. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. £3.50 PER SESSION

ADULT THEATRE SKILLS Thursdays 7.30pm – 9pm 23 Apr – 9 Jul An opportunity for adults of all ages and experiences to develop acting and theatre techniques. £75 FOR 11 WEEK TERM

THANK FRIDAY IT’S IMPROV! Fridays 8pm - 9.30pm 24 Apr – 17 Jul

A fun, social weekly group for fans of improv and those who have always wanted to have a go! £75 FOR 11 WEEK COURSE

No session 8 May or w/c 25 May Please note that we reserve the right to cancel any course or workshop if the minimum numbers are not met. If we are not able to run a workshop you will be informed three working days ahead of the course or workshop start date.

MEMORY CAFÉ Mondays 10.30am – 12pm 20 Apr, 18 May, 15 Jun & 20 Jul Join our friendly drop-in sessions for people living with dementia and their carers, which feature homemade cake, tea, coffee and a series of activities led by professional artists. FREE BALCONY BAR

GONG BATH Saturdays 7pm – 8.30pm 2 May, 6 Jun & 11 Jul

Sundays 11am – 12.30pm 3 May, 7 Jun & 5 Jul

A gong bath is the ultimate in deep relaxation. The sounds help lower brainwave activity and vibrate and massage every cell of the body which aids both relaxation and healing. £14 PER PERSON, PER SESSION

BOOK CLUB Tuesdays 6pm – 7pm 5 May & 9 Jun

A casual monthly discussion group where you can look deeper into the texts you love and discover new ones. FREE BALCONY BAR

DANCE FOR ADULTS

NOCTURN ADULT DANCE Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9pm 21 Apr – 7 Jul

Led by NOCTURN, these popular weekly adult dance classes fuse a range of contemporary styles. £79 FOR 11 WEEK TERM (OR £10 PER SESSION)

DARE TO DANCE Wednesdays 4pm – 5.30pm 22 Apr – 8 Jul

An opportunity for dancers of all abilities aged 55+. Come along and explore your creative side while improving your overall fitness and flexibility. £78 FOR 11 WEEK TERM (£54 FOR OVER–65S)

DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S Fridays 4pm – 5.30pm 24 Apr – 3 Jul

Develop confidence and strength as well as relief from symptoms. For people living with Parkinson's and their carers. £5 OR 1 PARKINSON’S TOKEN PER PERSON, PER SESSION

WELLBEING DAY Sun 26 Jul 11am – 3.30pm Set aside some time to take care of yourself, with these four relaxing and wellness-promoting sessions. Tai Chi Qigong 11am – 11.45am Creative Writing for Wellbeing 12pm – 12.45pm Singing for Wellbeing 1.30pm – 2.15pm Gong Bath 2.45pm – 3.30pm #selfcaresunday £10 PER SESSION