The Courtyard Education and Outreach Programme Jan-Apr 2014

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DEDICATED TO THE community OF

HEREFORDSHIRE

JAN - APR 2014

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Drama Tots!

Mondays from 13 Jan 2014 (excl. half term) - 10:15am - 11am £3 per session with an additional child at £1 We’re launching a brand new class specially catered for young families with tots aged 2 – 4 years old. A great way to build confidence and practice creativity come join us for these fun filled drama parent and child classes. Using imagination games, drama activities and interactive storytelling sessions our practitioner will give you and your little ones a good dose of entertainment and some excellent skills for your growing family.

Baby Sensory Sessions

Wednesdays from 15 Jan 2014 (excl. half term) – 2:30pm – 3:10pm £20 per block of 5 sessions or £4 per session The Courtyard is pleased to bring a new Baby Sensory class from the spring.

The programme has been designed specifically for babies from birth using activities to stimulate the senses and help your baby develop. Using a combination of original and traditional songs and rhymes to develop early communication skills. You will always remember the moment your baby first uses the signs of our Say Hello song which is played at the beginning of each Baby Sensory class.

Brand new Media Suite!

New Courtyard Classes & Introduction to our Media Suite

Thanks to Arts Council England Capital Funding and Herefordshire Council we’ve been able to make some improvements in The Courtyard building recently and one of our favourite additions is this spanking new media suite with much-coveted Apple Mac computers. Firm favourites with our Film Making Club, these computers have given our young filmmakers and up-and-comers a chance to try out film and photo-editing and practice their creativity in a customised digital environment.

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Courtyard Youth Theatre & Film Making Club If you’re aged between 6 and 18 and you have an interest in theatre and the dramatic arts, have you considered joining one of our Youth Theatre groups?

These are a vibrant and popular series of sessions to increase confidence and for young actors to learn performance techniques in a nurturing environment. Make the break into drama and develop those skills!

Class Courtyard Kids

Junior Youth Theatre

Intermediate Youth Theatre

Dates

Times

Reception & Year 1

Wed from 8 Jan 2014

4pm - 4:45pm

Year 2

Wed from 8 Jan 2014

5pm - 5.45pm

Year 3

Sat from 11 Jan 2014

9.15am - 10am

Year 4

Sat from 11 Jan 2014

10am - 10.45am

Year 5

Sat from 11 Jan 2014

11am - 12 noon

Year 6

Sat from 11 Jan 2014

12 noon - 1pm

Year 7

Sat from 11 Jan 2014

1.45pm - 2.45pm

Year 8

Sat from 11 Jan 2014

3pm - 4.30pm

Year 9

Sat from 11 Jan 2014

4.45pm - 6.15pm

Year 10

Wed from 8 Jan 2014

6pm - 7.30pm

Year 10

Fri from 10 Jan 2014

5pm - 6.30pm

Year 11

Fri from 10 Jan 2014

6.30pm - 8pm

Senior Youth Theatre

Ages 16 - 24

Thu from 9 Jan 2014

6.30pm - 8.30pm

Film Making Club with Rural Media

Junior

Thu from 23 Jan 2014

5pm - 7pm

Intermediate

Wed from 22 Jan 2014

5pm - 7pm

Cost per Term £60

£65

£67 £70 £72

YOUTH THEATRE INFORMATION Term dates are 8 January - 12 April 2014 with a half term break. Youth Theatre runs at 13 sessions per term, Film Club at 10. Check the website for specific details - www.courtyard.org.uk/getinvolved. All Youth Theatre groups are led by one of The Courtyard’s experienced Youth Theatre practitioners Ellen Dorsett, David Durant, Kate Ganderton or Helen Durant and Film Club is led by professional filmmaker David Jones. For more information and to join up call Rachel Entwisle on 01432 346526

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Led by experienced Courtyard practitioners, our sister Youth Theatres give young people across the county the chance to participate in drama and learn valuable life skills. The Courtyard works in partnership with various venues in the community to bring these opportunities to rural areas, so if you’ve got a curiosity for theatre, then why not give it a try?

Class

Golden Valley Youth Theatre Kington Youth Theatre

Junior (ages 6-11)

Junior (ages 7-11) Intermediate (ages 11-14) Junior (ages 6-11) Bromyard Youth Intermediate ages (11-14) Theatre Senior (ages 14-18)

February Half-Term Holiday Workshop

Easter Holiday Workshop

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Under the Sea – Scene in a Box Mon 17 & Tue 18 February-10am - 1pm Ages 4 to 6 - £ 17.50 An arts and crafts based workshop where children will careate an under-thesea style scene inside a shoebox.

A great chance for little ones to get creative and make new friends.

Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes Thu 20 & Fri 21 February-10am - 3pm Ages 7 to 12 - £ 25 Inspired by every child’s favourite author, these sessions will explore the revolting characters from these unforgettable poems.

Mon 14 & Tue 15 April - 10am - 1pm Ages 4 to 6 - £ 17.50 A storytelling workshop with drama activities to get kids entertained and active, based around this enchanting, classic children’s story.

Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a packed lunch. For information and to book call the box office on 01432 340555.

Dates

Times

Cost per term Venue

Wed from 8 Jan

4pm - 5pm

£42

Wed from 8 Jan Wed from 8 Jan Mon from 6 Jan Mon from 6 Jan Mon from 6 Jan

4pm - 5.30pm £42 5.30pm - 7pm 4.30pm - 5.30pm £30 6pm - 7.30pm 7.30pm - 9.30pm £35

St Peters Church, Peterchurch Kington Primary School Bromyard Conquest Theatre

For details visit www.courtyard.org.uk/getinvolved. To Join up register with Rachel Entwisle on 01432 346526

Life Long Learning and In-House Company Workshops

community youth theatre

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Mon from 20 Jan 10.30am - 12.30pm

Especially designed for the up-and-coming playwrights of tomorrow, these participant-led sessions will bring out skills £70 for 10 sessions in both beginner and experienced writers.

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Tue from 14 Jan 10:30am - 12:30pm

Participants will explore work by acclaimed dramatists covering structure, characterisation, theme and style.

£52 per term

10.15am - 11.15pm

Gentle programme of creative dance for the over 50s.

Come along and meet new people – and get fit in the process!

£4 per session

11.30am - 12.15pm

A great introduction to dance and movement for parents and toddlers, get jumping about! No need to book.

£4 per parent and toddler, £1 each additional child

4pm - 4:45pm

For ages 4 to 7 this is a fun and creative dance session for £4 per week our younger participants.

12:30pm - 2pm

Fun sessions for parents, toddlers and pre-schoolers to explore music-making and movement together with percussive play, music, song and rhymes.

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Tue from 14 Jan 5.15pm - 6.15pm

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6.45pm - 7.45pm

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4pm - 5pm

dance: Junior (ages 7-11)

dance: Intermediate (ages 11+)

Mon from 20 Jan

dance: Advanced (invitation only)

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5pm - 6pm 6.15pm - 7.15pm

Details

Cost

£4 per parent-andchild pair, £1 for each additional child (under 1s free)

Weekly dance classes held in partnership with Herefordshire’s Dance Agency-in-residence, Dancefest, for £42 per term Junior and Senior Youth.

A popular weekly dance class for those wishing to develop a creative approach to contemporary dance. Beginners to advanced; are all welcome.

£42/48 per term (£4.20/5 per week)

Weekly break-dance classes for children or adults. Great fun and a chance to build your dexterity!

£60 per term

Contact Rachel Entwisle on 01432 346526

Box Office on 01432 340555

Box Office on 01432 340555

Dancefest on 01905 611199 or e-mail info@dancefest.co.uk

01432 276807 or visit www.2faceddance.co.uk/ community.html

7.30pm - 9pm

Limited spaces available on all courses. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Arts & Older People Project The Garrick Singers Are you retired and /or aged 60 or over? Come and join our new choir! No Auditions. Music of all styles, genres, traditions and languages. No need to read music just a willingness to sing!

Led by Jon Watson, Leader of the Fire Choir and run in partnership between The Courtyard and The Music Pool.

Advance booking is strongly advised - session’s book up quickly.

Mondays in term time from 6 January – 7 April - 12pm – 1.30pm and 2pm – 3.30pm - £4 per session Please book online at www.courtyard.org.uk or call the Box Office on 01432 340555

Find Your Feet - Dance for people living with Dementia Movement to music for people with dementia and their carers.

A chance to dance and exercise, listen to favourite old songs, reminisce, and create new friendships in these relaxed and enjoyable sessions. Seated or standing they can be fun for all. These sessions are run by Lauren Glendinning who is a Dance Teacher of all ages and abilities specialising in Dance Movement Psychotherapy.

Arts & Older People Forum Are you working creatively with older people? We want to hear about your projects. This is an informal evening, sharing experiences and models of best practice between those interested in improving the quality of life of older people. Anybody new to this field is welcome to come along and be inspired.

This event is supported by Monday 10 March, 6.30pm – 8pm No charge to attend. Booking is essential.

Please contact Alice Saunders on 01432 346514 or alice.saunders@courtyard.org.uk

Extend Extend provides gentle exercise to music for older people and for anyone of any age with a disability.

The classes promote health, increase mobility and independence and improve strength, co-ordination and balance. They are suitable for those who are chair-bound or recovering from injury.

Thursdays, 10am – 11am - West Street, (Age UK building), Leominster HR6 8ES

Tuesdays 11am – 12noon from 7 January – 8 April (excluding half term: 18 Feb)

Wednesdays, 2pm- 3pm - Norfolk House, Etnam Street, Leominster HR6 8AQ

£2 per person

Thursdays, 11.30am – 12.30pm - Siward James Close, Bodenham, Hereford, HR1 8LS

For information and booking please contact Alice Saunders on 01432 346514

Established in 2010 this project has enabled local arts practitioners to deliver participatory arts based workshops for older people across Herefordshire.

The project aims to combat isolation for older people living in rural areas through direct access to the arts and social activities.

The Courtyard’s Arts and Older People Project is funded by the European Union (EAFRD) and Defra through the VITAL Herefordshire LEADER Programme the Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund and Hereford City Council.

Visit our website to view case studies of our community projects.

Arts & Older People Training Programme This programme run by experts within the field is aimed at anybody who wants to enhance their communication and engagement with older people, using the arts. Previous sessions have attracted family and friends caring for somebody with dementia, freelance artists, writers, health care professionals, social workers, activities coordinators, and care staff.

All courses are free of charge but booking is essential.

Reflective Writing This two programme course run by world renowned author poet and dementia expert John Killick, will explore how different creative writing techniques can enhance Reflective Practice in family carers and staff.

22 November 10am – 12.30pm + 30 February 1pm – 3.30pm

£3 a session

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Practical Reminiscence: Making your own resources and knowing how to use them This informative and exciting professional development day enables attendees to focus on the nature of reminiscence arts and develop a simple set of materials, which will not only benefit those they work with but shall also stimulate the senses.

Visiting Classes Zumba with Viv Jones

Wed from 8 Jan

Monday 9 December, 10.30am – 4.30pm

Fashion Reminiscence Training This introduction into fashion reminiscence will look at the objectives of fashion reminiscence work, reminding ourselves as to why such memories matter and the relationship between fashion and identity.

Street Jazz with Laura Gale

iPad Engage Training

Thursday 13th March 10.30pm – 3.00pm

Tue from 7 Jan Thu from 9 Jan

Thursday 23 January, 1pm – 3.30pm

This training course specifically focuses on technology inclusion for individuals with dementia through looking at relevant Apps that touch on sensory stimulation and creativity on iPads. Both one to one and participatory ways of working will be demonstrated and how staff and families can engage alongside this creative process too.

Tue from 7 Jan

1.30 2.30pm 7.40 8.40pm (teens ‘n’ students) 7.40 8.40pm (adults, 18+) 4 - 5pm (juniors, 7-12 years)

3Shires Ballet Associates with Helen DubovieBrown

Sundays 12 Jan, 9 Ring for Feb, 9 Mar, details 13 Apr

Hereford Life-Drawing Group with Moira Grafen-Campbell

Thu from 9 Jan

For more information regarding these activities visit www.courtyard.org.uk/get-involved To book or to talk to someone email alice.saunders@courtyard.org.uk or call 01432 346514

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10am 1pm

Inspired by traditional cumbia, salsa, samba and meringue music pulsat- £5 a session ing Latin rhythms this class will get or £45 for 10 your pulses racing for an exhilarat- sessions ing work out session.

A fusion of Commercial Jazz, Street and Hip-Hop Dance. Learn an entire dance routine to a current R&B track over 6 weeks. Brand new routine every half term. Great for dance enthusiasts and those who are looking for a fun way to improve fitness!

Open to all abilities.

£33 per half term (6 weeks) £36 per half term (6 weeks)/ £7 drop in £30 per half term (6 weeks)

07776 021684

07725 357531 or visit www. lauragale. co.uk

3Shires Ballet Associates is an exciting program bringing talented dancers from the 3 Counties together. Our motto is Passion.

Practise. Perform. Exciting classes Ring for and rehearsals in a variety of Dance details Styles, Ballet Technique and Performance taught by professional dancers and teachers leading to End of Year Performances.

07791 732044

All levels of experience welcome.

Please bring your own equipment.

07729 940154 or moibug73@ gmail.com

£45 for 6 sessions

Visiting Classes run in term time.

SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

The Courtyard is a key educational resource for Herefordshire working extensively with schools and colleges throughout Herefordshire and the surrounding counties.

Herefordshire Arts Education Consortium

The Courtyard are working in partnership with Herefordshire’s Arts Education Consortium to deliver a wide range of arts workshops and projects for schools in Herefordshire.

If you would like to join, or would like more information, please contact Box Office on 01432 340555.

The Sylvia Short Educational Charity

The Sylvia Short Educational Charity provides funding to cover the cost of transport for Herefordshire schools to attend educational activities at The Courtyard.

If your school is attending a workshop or performance and you need to cover the cost of your transport please contact Box Office on 01432 340555.

All funds must be cleared in advance of your visit.

Herefordshire Shakespeare Festival

Following the success of the festival in 2012 and 2013 this project is returning for 2014! Working with your Key Stage 2 class your pupils will focus on one of the Bard’s texts with one of our expert practitioners. You will explore and discover some of Shakespeare’s greatest characters through creative play with a final opportunity for the pupils to perform a 30 minute abridged version at The Courtyard for family and friends.

Roald Dahl Literacy Project

Following the success of this project over the last two years we have extended this project to work throughout Herefordshire.

Working with one of our expert drama practitioners, pupils have studied one of Dahl’s best texts for five weeks exploring the structure, character and themes of the piece.

The project culminates in a sharing performance for families and friends this spring!

For further information on these or any other projects please contact Joe Lewis on 01432 346521 or joe.lewis@courtyard.org.uk

HOW TO BOOK Online www.courtyard.org.uk In person Pay by cash, Theatre Tokens or by most major debit and credit cards BOX OFFICE 01432 340555 By post Cheques should be made payable to The Courtyard. Include your name, full address, contact telephone number, date and time of the performance. Either add 50p for postage or include a stamped addressed envelope.

Post to, The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR.

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