Yorkshire Dance - Classes & Courses 2009-2010

Classes & Courses 2009 / 2010

YORKSHIRE DANCE LEEDS

Autumn Term 2009 Mon 14 Sep - Sat 12 Dec Spring Term 2010 Mon 4 Jan - Sat 3 Apr Summer Term 2010 Mon 19 Apr - Sat 17 Jul

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Yorkshire Dance

Classes

Ability Levels

Welcome to Yorkshire Dance. Every week, around 700 people come to Yorkshire Dance to take part in one of our classes and courses.

Classes are drop-in sessions that you can join at any point during the season.

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Expert teachers, beautiful studios and outstanding facilities make Yorkshire Dance the perfect place to dance.

Our classes and courses cater for all ages and levels of ability - from absolute beginners to dance professionals - and offer a safe, supportive and fun environment in which to dance.

Most of our classes are suitable for anyone aged 12 and up.

We also run a number of classes specifically designed for people aged 50 and over, for adults with learning disabilities, and a brilliant Saturday programme for children aged 0 - 12.

Full Price £5.50 10% reduction for LeedsCard holders

Concessions £4.50 Registered unwaged / in full time education / under 16 / in receipt of benefit or state benefit.

10% reduction for BreezeCard holders

Saturday classes for young people £3.00

Courses

Pre-book 13 classes for the price of 12 ask Box Office for details

Courses are 13 interlinked and progressional sessions that are paid for in advance.You can join a course up to and including the third week of term.

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All Levels Welcome Beginner Level Continuation Level for people with a good basic level ability wanting to try a higher level Dancer Level for professionals, dance students and those with advanced ability

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Full price £71.50 Concessions £58.50 Saturday courses for young people £39.00 photo © Brian Slater

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Season Dates Autumn: Mon 14 Sep - Sat 12 Dec 2009 Spring: Mon 4 Jan - Sat 3 Apr 2010 Summer: Mon 19 Apr - Sat 17 Jul 2010

Box Office Opening Times During term-time: Mon - Thu, 10.00am - 8.30pm Fri, 10.00am - 4.30pm Saturday 9.00am - 3.30pm Out of term-time: Monday - Friday 10.00am - 4.30pm

Contact us Yorkshire Dance 3 St Peter’s Buildings St Peter’s Square Leeds LS9 8AH Box office: 0113 243 8765 Administration: 0113 243 9867 admin@yorkshiredance.com Remember, wear comfortable clothes that you can move in, and see the description of your class or course to find out what shoes to wear, or if it’s better to take part in bare feet.

Dance is a naturally strenuous exercise and participants should take responsibility for ensuring that they are fit to take part. If you have any health concerns or are pregnant please seek advice from your doctor before attending.

A large print, Braille or audio CD version of this brochure is available. Please call us or e-mail us if you’d like one.

Yorkshire Dance has good access for wheelchair users.

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Arabic (Belly Dance) Level A:Tue, 6.30pm – 8.00pm Level A:Wed, 5.30pm – 6.30pm

traditional dance forms, accompanied by live Egyptian tabla (drum) for real authenticity. You will have an opportunity to perform in group dances and participate in Hafla nights.

Shoes: soft footware or bare feet Clothing: comfortable; hip scarf optional

Sensual and dynamic, this class for women of all ages, sizes and levels of fitness teaches you to move your hips the Middle Eastern way. Learn a mix of modern Egyptian style and old traditional moves. Arabic Dance helps strengthen core muscles, corrects poor posture and increases flexibility, as well as increasing self confidence.

These classes also look at more

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Ballet Level A:Tue, 1.00pm – 2.00pm Level A:Wed, 1.00pm – 2.00pm Level B: Mon, 6.30pm – 8.00pm (COURSE) Level B:Tue, 6.30pm – 8.00pm Level C:Tue, 8.00pm – 9.30pm This classical form of dance is ideal for developing posture, breathing fitness and grace. The Level A class is suitable for everyone, and will improve strength, fitness and technique.

The friendly Beginner Ballet is suitable

for those with little or no experience.

The class begins with a series of exercises at the barre, progressing to travelling movements. Learn turns and balances to improve co-ordination, and jumps to help build stamina and fitness.

The more advanced Continuation Ballet begins with a structured series of exercises which strengthen muscles and increase flexibility, working to perfect the fundamental elements of Classical Ballet technique.

Shoes: ballet shoes or bare feet Clothing: comfortable

Like this? Try... Pilates

Ballet © Kirst Wilson

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Arabic © Kirst Wilson

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Ballroom

Bollywood

Breakdance

Level B:Tue, 5.30pm – 6.30pm Level B: Sat, 12.30pm – 1.30pm Level B: Sat, 1.30pm – 2.30pm (COURSE) Level C: Sat, 2.30pm – 3.30pm (COURSE) Level C/D: Sat, 3.45pm – 4.45pm (COURSE) Level D: Sat, 4.45pm – 5.45pm (COURSE)

Level B:Thu, 6.30pm – 8.00pm (COURSE) Level C:Thu, 8.00pm – 9.30pm (COURSE)

Level B: Mon, 8.00pm – 9.30pm

Shoes: leather- or smooth-soled shoes for gentlemen; small heels or smooth-soled shoes for ladies Clothing: comfortable

Like this? Try... Latin Vibes

Shoes: bare feet Clothing: comfortable

Shoes: trainers Clothing: comfortable

Like this? Try... Creative Hip Hop

Contemporary

Like this? Try... Dances of India Bollywood © Kirst Wilson

If you love the grace and glitz of Strictly’s Waltz, Quickstep, Cha Cha, Jive and Samba, this is the place to experience them for yourself. With sessions for every level of ability, this is a fun, sociable way to develop and practise your skills.

A glamorous mix of Eastern and Western dance styles with added Indian spice – and one of the most popular styles around. Escape from reality into the dream world of Bollywood and learn to dance like the movie stars.

With all the sounds and styles of hip hop and electro, this funky, high energy class will give you all the basics of toprock, downrock, freezes and power moves, and more challenging moves for experienced b-boys and b-girls. Open to all.

Level B:Thu, 6.30pm – 8.00pm Level C:Thu, 8.00pm – 9.30pm Level D:Tue, 8.00pm – 9.30pm Energetic, creative and dynamic, Contemporary Dance classes are an opportunity to learn a huge range of techniques and skills. Explore the

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relationship between mind and body, develop strength and flexibility, and learn how to communicate with an audience through dance. Check the website for details of individual teachers and their styles.

beats. Challenge yourself to find your own style and dance identity, moving to a new level of independent work.

Gain the confidence to take your first steps into Hip Hop’s professional dance circles.

Shoes: bare feet, and bring trainers Clothing: comfortable

Shoes: trainers Clothing: comfortable

Like this? Try...Yoga

Like this? Try... Breakdance

Dances of India Level B:Thu, 5.30pm – 6.30pm Experience some of the traditional and folk dance styles of India including:

Level C:Thu, 8.00pm – 9.30pm

Bharatnatyam, the National Dance of India, a classic form originating in Tamil Nadu, a state in Southern India.

The most ancient of all the classical Indian dance styles, it has evolved from the art of temple dancers.

A class for those with enough hip hop experience to be instinctive with the

Kuchipudi, a classical dance from South India. This storytelling form

Creative Hip Hop

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Classical Dances of India © Brian Slater

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Contemporary © Kirst Wilson

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appears very similar to Bharatnatyam but is much more fluid, focusing on the fine art of balance and movement using a brass plate and a clay pot.

Garba, a folk dance from Gujarat, traditionally danced at marriages and during the time of Navaratri (nine nights of dance) before the celebration of Diwali.

Kolata (stick dance), a folk dance form from South India. It is a type of battle dance performed in groups.

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In association with SAA-uk and taught by Devika Rao. Shoes: bare feet Clothing: loose tunic / kameez, scarf / dupata and leggings

Like this? Try... Bollywood

Fit 4 Dance Level A: Mon, 6.30pm – 7.30pm Develop strength, stamina, fitness and stability through a mixture of fitness exercises, Pilates, dance technique and flexibility training – equipping you for whatever kinds of dance you do, and contributing to a healthy lifestyle.

Flamenco

your duende – the soul and pure states of emotion – through a captivating mix of technique and choreography.

Level B:Tue, 6.30pm – 8.00pm (COURSE) Level C:Tue, 8.00pm – 9.30pm (COURSE)

Shoes: Flamenco shoes or hard-soled shoes Clothing: comfortable

Traditional gypsy dance and music of southern Spain. Stamping, clapping and wrist curls characterise this intense, expressive, passionate dance. Discover Flamenco © Kirst Wilson

Kamsale (with cymbals), originating from the Hindu religion and depicting the rituals of worship of Shiva.

Like this? Try... Dances of India

Jazz Level B: Mon, 5.30pm – 6.30pm Level C: Mon, 6.30pm – 8.00pm Jazz Dance has become enduringly popular through its exposure in film, television and musical theatre. These classes feature a mix of traditional and modern moves for fitness and fun...

Athletic, dynamic and powerful, it’s a great way to polish performance skills and develop strength and technique.

Shoes: bare feet or trainers Clothing: comfortable

Shoes: jazz shoes, trainers or bare feet Clothing: comfortable

Like this? Try... Pilates

Like this? Try... Musical Theatre Dance

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Monday 9.00am - 10.30am 10.30am - 12.00pm 12.00pm - 1.00pm 1.00pm - 2.00pm 5.30pm - 6.30pm 5.30pm - 6.30pm 6.30pm - 8.00pm 6.30pm - 7.30pm 6.30pm - 8.00pm 8.00pm - 9.30pm 8.00pm - 9.30pm 8.00pm - 9.30pm Tuesday 1.00pm - 2.00pm 2.30pm - 4.30pm 5.30pm - 6.30pm 5.30pm - 6.30pm 6.30pm - 8.00pm 6.30pm - 8.00pm 6.30pm - 8.00pm 8.00pm - 9.30pm 8.00pm - 9.30pm 8.00pm - 9.30pm Wednesday 1.00pm - 2.00pm 5.30pm - 6.30pm 5.30pm - 6.30pm 6.30pm - 8.00pm 6.30pm - 8.00pm 6.30pm - 8.00pm 8.00pm - 9.30pm 8.00pm - 9.30pm 8.00pm - 9.30pm

Session Level Yoga (Dynamic Flow) A Go! Dance A Jazz 50+ A Tap 50+ A Jazz B Pilates B Jazz C Fit 4 Dance A Ballet COURSE B Breakdance B Yoga (Dynamic Flow) B Latin Vibes B Session Level Lunchtime Ballet A The Dance 50+ A Ballroom B Tap B Arabic (Belly Dancing) A Flamenco COURSE B Ballet B Contemporary D Flamenco COURSE C Ballet C Session Level Lunchtime Ballet A A Arabic (Belly Dancing) Mind the Step Creative (ages 19+) A Mind the Step (ages 19+) A B Tango COURSE Musical Theatre Dance B Streetdance D C Tango COURSE Musical Theatre Dance COURSE C

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Pre-book 13 classes for the price of 12 ask Box Office for details

All Levels Welcome Beginner Level Continuation Level for people with a good basic level ability wanting to try a higher level Dancer Level for professionals, dance students and those with advanced ability

Classes & Courses for Adults and Teenagers Classes for Young People aged 0 -12 Adult & Community Learning Classes & Courses

Session Level Little Movers (in Little London) A Streetdance B B Dances of India Streetdance C Bollywood COURSE B Contemporary B Creative Hip Hop C Bollywood COURSE C Contemporary C Session Level Parents & Tots A Streetdance COURSE (age 4-6) A Creative Dance (age 4-7) A Breakdance COURSE (age 4-6) A Ballet COURSE (age 4-7) A Streetdance COURSE (age 7-9) A Ballroom B Breakdance COURSE (age 7-9) A Ballroom COURSE B Streetdance COURSE (age 10-12) A Ballroom COURSE C Breakdance COURSE (age 10-12) A C/D Ballroom COURSE Yorkshire Dance Youth Crew* A Ballroom COURSE D

* Auditions for Yorkshire Dance Youth Crew, Sat 19 & Sat 26 Sep 2009 e-mail admin@yorkshiredance.com to apply

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ABILITY LEVELS

Thursday 11.00am - 12.00pm 5.30pm - 6.30pm 5.30pm - 6.30pm 6.30pm - 8.00pm 6.30pm - 8.00pm 6.30pm - 8.00pm 8.00pm - 9.30pm 8.00pm - 9.30pm 8.00pm - 9.30pm Saturday 9.15am - 10.15am 9.15am - 10.15am 10.30am - 11.30am 10.30am - 11.30am 11.30am - 12.30pm 11.30am - 12.30pm 12.30pm - 1.30pm 12.30pm - 1.30pm 1.30pm - 2.30pm 1.30pm - 2.30pm 2.30pm - 3.30pm 2.30pm - 3.30pm 3.45pm - 4.45pm 3.45pm - 5.45pm 4.45pm - 5.45pm

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T E E N A G E R S Latin Vibes (includes Salsa) Level B: Mon, 8.00pm – 9.30pm Jazz 50+ © Brian Slater

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Jazz 50+ Level A: Mon, 12.00 noon – 1.00pm All the fitness and fun of a regular jazz dance class, but tailored specifically for people aged 50 and up. A friendly and engaging environment in which to stay in shape, learn new performance skills and have a laugh.

Shoes: jazz shoes or bare feet Clothing: comfortable

Like this? Try... Arabic (Belly Dance)

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A really energetic, flamboyant class, featuring Bachata, Merengue, Salsa, street dance and Cuban. Spice up your week with style, sounds and moves of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Great for fun, fitness and meeting new friends, this class will build leading / following techniques, rhythm, timing and creativity.

Shoes: Flamenco shoes, hard-soled shoes or trainers Clothing: comfortable

Like this? Try... Jazz

Musical Theatre Dance Level B:Wed, 6.30pm – 8.00pm Level C:Wed, 8.00pm – 9.30pm (COURSE) A thrilling taste of the West End and Broadway, with dance styles and jazz

routines from all your favourite musicals. Whether you’re looking for a sparkling new hobby or preparing for real auditions, this is the perfect place to raise the curtain on your inner star.

Shoes: jazz shoes or bare feet Clothing: comfortable

Like this? Try... Bollywood

Pilates Level B: Mon, 5.30pm – 6.30pm Pilates is a subtle method for achieving big results: building strength of all muscles, particularly the abdominals, and promoting better posture and muscular balance. Through floor-based exercises, this class will also increase stamina and flexibility, and is a brilliant way to tone up.

Shoes: bare feet Clothing: warm & comfortable

Like this? Try...Yoga

Streetdance Level B:Thu, 5.30pm – 6.30pm Level C:Thu, 6.30pm – 8.00pm Level D:Wed, 8.00pm – 9.30pm Urban moves and a serious workout in a friendly environment. Energetic and funky classes for the latest moves and freshest routines. Check the website for individual tutors and their styles.

Shoes: trainers Clothing: comfortable

© Kirst Wilson

Streetdance

Like this? Try... Creative Hip Hop

Tango © Lizzie Coombes

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Tango

Tap

Level B:Wed, 6.30pm – 8.00pm (COURSE) Level C:Wed, 8.00pm – 9.30pm (COURSE)

Level A (ages 50+): Mon, 1.00pm – 2.00pm Level B:Tue, 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Dance at its most smouldering. Bring your partner – or find one waiting for you – and experience the passion of the improvised language of Tango.

Shoes: leather- or smooth-soled shoes Clothing: tango skirt for ladies; trousers for gentlemen

Like this? Try... Flamenco

Tap is so rhythmically energetic, you get (and stay) fit almost without noticing. Learn basic steps in this friendly and sociable class, and improve posture, co-ordination and fitness.

Shoes:Tap shoes Clothing: comfortable

Like this? Try... Musical Theatre Dance

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Yoga (Dynamic Flow) Level A: Mon, 9.00am – 10.30am Level B: Mon, 8.00pm – 9.30pm A very physical approach to yoga, working on strong postures and flowing sequences and using a range of breathing techniques to improve a holistic understanding of the body and finishing with quiet relaxation to calm and refresh the mind.

Shoes: bare feet Clothing: warm & comfortable

Like this? Try... Contemporary Yoga © Gavin Joynt

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Workshops at Yorkshire Dance Yorkshire Dance offers a wide variety of one-off workshops every term.

Whether you’re a professional dancer looking to broaden your specialist skills (aerial technique or circus skills), a group looking for a fun afternoon out (fan dance or burlesque), a dance practitioner looking to share ideas with your peers (improvisation exchange), we’ve got something for you. We even run practical workshops such as first aid.

Our workshops are all led by experts in their field choreographers, dance companies and a range of other dance practitioners.

To find out what’s coming up, call 0113 243 8765 and ask for a Workshops Brochure, or check the website: www.yorkshiredance.com

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A D U LT & C O M M U N I T Y L E A R N I N G Go! Dance

The Dance 50+

Mon, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Tue, 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Creative dance for supported adults with learning disabilities. A chance for adults and support workers and carers to work and dance together in a relaxed, safe environment. Wake up your muscles on a Monday morning!

A course tailor-made for participants aged 50 and over. A brilliant place to socialise and keep active and fit.You’ll experience working as a whole group, in smaller groups, in pairs and as individuals. There are opportunities to perform and share your work, and to explore the processes of choreography and improvisation.

Little Movers Thu, 11.00am – 12.00pm Space@, Little London Meanwood Street Leeds, LS7 1SR Creative movement and play for children up to the age of 4 and their parents. Make new friends and take part in fun activities involving movement and dance, music and singing. In association with Opera North.

Mind the Step Creative (19+) for Improvers Wed, 5.30pm – 6.30pm Improver session for independent adults with learning disabilities.You should come to this course if you have done some dance before.

Mind the Step © Kirst Wilson

Mind the Step (19+) for Beginners Wed, 6.30pm – 8.00pm Creative session for independent adults with learning disabilities.You should come to this course if you have not done any dance before.

These classes are funded by Leeds City Council’s Adult Learning Service, and admission is free.

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C H I L D R E N & YO U N G P E O P L E Ballet

Creative Dance

Level A (ages 4-7) COURSE: Sat, 11.30am – 12.30pm

Level A (ages 4-7): Sat, 10.30am – 11.30am

A perfect introduction to dance. Get active, develop grace, poise and stamina, and make new friendships.

Whether you dream of being a professional, or simply want to dance for the sake of dancing, there’s no better place to start.

Working without parents, a creative, fun-filled session with movement and games that builds fitness, confidence and imagination through play.

Shoes: ballet shoes or bare feet Clothing: comfortable

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Breakdance

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Parents & Tots © Brian Slater

Breakdance Level A (ages 4-6) COURSE: Sat, 10.30am – 11.30am Level A (ages 7-9) COURSE: Sat, 12.30pm – 1.30pm Level A (ages 10-12) COURSE: Sat, 2.30pm – 3.30pm Locking, popping, spinning and freezing.

These classes for young breakers, bboys and b-girls are fun and funky.

A brilliant chance to discover the coolest new skills at an early age.

Shoes: trainers Clothing: comfortable

Shoes: bare feet Clothing: comfortable

Parents & Tots Level A: Sat, 9.15am – 10.15am A fun session to build confidence, coordination and fitness. It gives parents the chance to connect with their children and with other parents and tots in a new way through structured movement and play.

Shoes: bare feet Clothing: comfortable

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Streetdance Level A (ages 4-6) COURSE: Sat, 9.15am – 10.15am Level A (ages 7-9) COURSE: Sat, 11.30am – 12.30pm Level A (ages 10-12) COURSE: Sat, 1.30pm – 2.30pm A fresh mix of hip hop dance: old skool (popping, locking, waving) and nu skool (krump, house and more). Streetdance is not about being a gangsta... it’s a high energy, positively focused way into the funkiest moves on the street.

Shoes: trainers Clothing: comfortable Streetdance © Brian Slater

Yorkshire Dance Youth Crew: ‘Shaolin Shadows’ Level A (under 18s): Sat, 3.45pm – 5.45pm with Shane Fenton There’s more to being a member of the Shaolin Shadows than learning breakdance.Your crew represents Leeds. Get ready to perform. Get ready to battle with crews from all over the UK. It’s hard work, you’ll need to practise outside of the weekly sessions, and you’ll need to be committed to the crew. It’s not just a class, it’s a lifestyle.

Leeds is the home of Young Guns, a regular national celebration of breakdance where Shaolin Shadows is on home turf. Step up.

Places in Shaolin Shadows will be allocated through auditions during the first two sessions of the autumn term:

Sat 19 & Sat 26 Sep 2009. They’re free to attend, but you need to reserve your place by e-mailing admin@yorkshiredance.com Shoes: trainers Clothing: comfortable

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Finding Yorkshire Dance Yorkshire Dance is situated in the cultural quarter of Leeds city centre, opposite the BBC building and Leeds College of Music, next to the Wardrobe bar and two minutes’ walk from Leeds city bus station and 15 minutes’ walk from the train station. There is limited on-street parking outside Yorkshire Dance, but there are plenty of public car parks within easy walking distance.

The Small Print Yorkshire Dance is grateful for your contribution to the safe, friendly atmosphere of the building. To protect our staff, teachers and all our visitors from verbal and physical abuse, we reserve the right to refuse entry.

All weekend customers of Yorkshire Dance are entitled to a special discount in The Markets NCP. Please ask our Front of House staff for details.

Yorkshire Dance may, on rare occasions, be compelled to change the times, teachers and availability of some classes and courses.

thereafter up to 5 weeks into the season.

Refunds must be requested by the person who made the payment.

Refund policy

Please visit our website for a full list of terms and conditions or contact us on 0113 243 9867

Classes: non-refundable.

Courses: 100% refund if requested 24 hours before the first session. 50% refund

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