Yorkshire Dance workshops Autumn 09

Autumn 2009

YORKSHIRE DANCE LEEDS

Workshops

0113 243 8765

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Improvisation Exchange

photo © Gavin Joynt

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Ballet, Contemporary & Jazz Sun 20 Sep, 10.30am – 12.00pm and Tap, Jazz & Musical Theatre Sun 20 Sep, 12.30pm – 2.00pm Ability Level B for adults and young people aged 12+ Two taster sessions for anyone who wants to try an exciting introduction to three dance styles at once. It’s a lively mix, and if you discover you’ve got a passion for one (or all) of them, Yorkshire Dance has a regular class for you! £8 / £6 for each session

Sun 20 Sep, 1.00pm – 5.00pm Sun 18 Oct, 1.00pm – 5.00pm Sun 15 Nov, 1.00pm – 5.00pm Ability Level A Come and learn, explore, play and share creative ideas through movement. Fine-tune your senses and wake up your ability to listen and respond to what is happening in the moment. £4.50

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photo © Lizzie Coombes

Aerial for Everyone

photo © Andy Wood

with Deborah Sanderson Urban Angels Circus Sun 27 Sep, 12.00pm – 2.00pm Sun 27 Sep, 2.30pm – 4.30pm Ability Level B Learn some basic aerial moves to structure into a routine, try some partner work, solo static trapeze and aerial hoop. Brilliant fun. Only eight places are available. Early booking recommended. £18 / £16

First Aid Sun 11 Oct, 9.00am – 5.30pm Ability Level A An essential basic level First Aid course led by a registered tutor from Underwood Training. Cover a range of techniques including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and learn how to deal with injuries that may confront you in dance or other practical class situations.You will receive a First Aid certificate and a manual to take away.

Lunch and refreshments provided – please inform us of any allergies. £60 / £52

photo © Adam Elliston

Choreographic Workshop

photo © Markus Nyberg

Parkour with Northern Parkour Sun 11 Oct, 11.30pm – 1.30pm Sun 18 Oct, 11.30pm – 1.30pm Ability Level B (ages 11 – 15) and Sun 11 Oct, 2.00pm – 4.00pm Sun 18 Oct, 2.00pm – 4.00pm Ability Level B (ages 16+) Learn to cross the urban landscape in the most direct, rapid and breathtaking ways. Discover the friendly, cooperative spirit of parkour and the grace and fluidity of your running, climbing and jumping with expert tutors in a safe, studio environment. £12 / £10 for each session

with Vincent Dance Theatre Sun 11 Oct, 2.00pm – 5.00pm Ability Level D Charlotte Vincent’s workshop begins with a yoga / release-based class before exploring the creative techniques she uses when devising.

This workshop will focus on the process towards VDT’s touring production If We Go On. £20 / £18 Book before Thu 24 Sep and get a £2 discount for If We Go On at The Carriageworks, Leeds, on Thu 8 Oct.

If We Go On photo © Hugo Glendinning

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Burlesque with Ministry of Burlesque Academy Sun 15 Nov, 1.00pm – 6.00pm Ability Level B (for ages 18+) Slip on your seamed stockings and opera gloves as Gyspy Charms and Viva Misadventure lead you through the glamorous world of burlesque.

Uncover your inner siren and learn the tantalising art of ‘tease’, tassel-twirling and burlesque bump ‘n’ grind. And don’t worry – no nudity required...

Early booking required. Please bring heels, coat and gloves. £25 / £22

Lockin’ & Poppin’

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with Anamal Dance Company Sun 15 Nov, 1.00pm – 3.00pm Ability Level B (ages 7 – 12) and Sun 15 Nov, 3.30pm – 5.30pm Ability Level C (ages 13+) Experience the essential in funk styles and unleash your potential. With a first class faculty of experienced lockers, poppers, breakers and dance technicians, Anamal has won many championships, and played a vital role in Liverpool’s Capital of Culture celebrations, being crowned the city’s favourite act at the Echo Arena’s Now That’s What We Call Culture competition. £12 / £10

Urban Angels Circus www.urbanangelscircus.com

photo © www.hotshotsphotography.co.uk

Northern Parkour www.northernparkour.com Vincent Dance Theatre www.vincentdt.com Ministry of Burlesque Academy www.ministryofburlesque.com Anamal Dance Company www.anamaldancecompany.co.uk

Relax for Christmas Sun 6 Dec, 11.00am – 3.30pm Ability Level A Take time out from the mayhem before Christmas and find sanctuary in this relaxing workshop. Through a blend of pilates, yoga, stretching and massage techniques, you’ll feel calm, refreshed and ready to enjoy the festive season. £20 / £18 Would make a perfect gift!

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What to Wear

Autumn at a Glance Sun 20 Sep Sun 20 Sep Sun 27 Sep Sun 11 Oct Sun 11 Oct Sun 11 Oct Sun 18 Oct Sun 18 Oct Sun 15 Nov Sun 15 Nov Sun 15 Nov Sun 6 Dec photo © Andy Wood

Have a Go at...

Improvisation Exchange Aerial for Everyone First Aid Parkour Vincent Dance Theatre Improvisation Exchange Parkour Improvisation Exchange Burlesque Lockin’ & Poppin’ Relax for Christmas

Wear comfortable clothes that you can move in and suitable shoes. If in doubt, call 0113 243 8765 for advice.

Ability Levels

Keeping Safe

A B C

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

D

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

All workshops are for those aged 12 and over unless otherwise specified.

How To Buy Tickets 4 in person at Yorkshire Dance 4 by calling 0113 243 8765 4 at www.yorkshiredance.com from January 2010

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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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, 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.

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.

The Small Print

Late entry

Refund policy

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.

If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for a workshop,Yorkshire Dance may have to refuse you entry. This is to protect you from the possibility of injury through insufficient time warming up with the rest of the group and to avoid disrupting the class.

Workshop fees are not refundable.

For a full list of terms and conditions please contact us on 0113 243 9867.

Cover photography © Andy Wood Dancers Vanessa Grasse & Riccardo Meneghini Map: Andy Edwards Design 0113 242 8350

Yorkshire Dance is funded by Arts Council England,Yorkshire, Leeds City Council and by West Yorkshire Grants, a Joint Committee of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield Councils Yorkshire Dance Registered 2319572 England Registered Charity No. 701624 VAT No. 418 0193 70