Yorkshire Dance workshops - spring 2010

Spring 2010

YORKSHIRE DANCE LEEDS

Workshops

0113 243 8765

www. yo r ksh i red anc e .c o m

What to Wear

Spring at a Glance Sun 10 Jan Sun 10 Jan Sun 17 Jan Sun 17 Jan Sun 17 Jan Sun 7 Feb Sun 7 Feb Sun 21 Feb Sun 21 Feb Sun 21 Feb Sun 14 Mar Sun 21 Mar Sun 21 Mar Sun 21 Mar Sun 21 Mar

Candoco Moving Bodies Hip Hop Styles First Aid Improvisation Exchange Laïla Diallo Latin Fusion Burlesque RODA Improvisation Exchange Fan Dancing Mothers’ Day Treat Clog Dancing Career Navigation Improvisation Exchange Aerial

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

photo © Kirst Wilson

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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.

photo © Hugo Glendinning

Candoco Moving Bodies Artist Development Day Sun 10 Jan, 10.30am – 5.00pm Ability Level D Second annual development day for dancers and dance makers interested in inclusive practice and diversity, building on Candoco’s questioning who can dance and what dance might be. A morning class is followed by exercises and discussions about how we might develop the artistry of inclusive dance practice in Yorkshire. If you have any questions contact Luke Pell at Candoco, 0207 704 6845. Lunch provided; please inform us of any allergies. Places are limited - book early. £10 / £8

Hip Hop Styles Sun 10 Jan, 10.00am – 11.30am Ability Level A (ages 7 – 11) and Sun 10 Jan, 12.00pm – 2.00pm Ability Level A (for adults) Get to grips with the essentials of all the major Hip Hop dance styles. Try out the signature moves of krumping, lockin’ and poppin’, breakin’ and house with our very own bboy Banksy. £10 / £8

photo © Paul Greenwood

photo © Adam Elliston

First Aid Sun 17 Jan, 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

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Improvisation Exchange

Latin Fusion

Sun 17 Jan, 4.00pm – 6.00pm Sun 21 Feb, 1.00pm – 5.00pm Sun 21 Mar, 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 (Sun 17 Jan free)

with Element Dance Sun 7 Feb, 11.00am – 3.00pm Ability Level A Perfect for anyone who enjoys Latin vibes. A conditioning warm-up is followed by some serious technique training. Then work towards a jazzy salsa routine of the hottest Latin moves fused with contemporary dance. Element Dance’s Ella Mesma offers a rigorous workshop with a splash of carnival glamour. £18 / £16

http://improvisationexchangeleeds.ning.com/

photo © Andy Wood

photo © Nuno Santos Photography

Choreographic Workshop with Laïla Diallo Sun 17 Jan, 11.00am – 4.00pm Ability Level D Choreographer and dancer Laïla Diallo explores some of the questions and interests at the forefront of her practice. Offering time to fine-tune our sense of connection to the space, to movement pathways through the body and to our relationship to others, the session will develop to provide a practical experience of some tools Laïla uses to stimulate creativity. £20 / £18

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photo © Michael Riviere

RODA

photo © Paul Watt

Burlesque with Ministry of Burlesque Academy Sun 7 Feb, 1.00pm – 6.00pm Ability Level A (for ages 18+) Slip on your seamed stockings and opera gloves as Gypsy 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

Sun 21 Feb, 10.00am – 5.00pm Ability Level D A day of dancing: expect great challenges and buckets of sweat. Andile Sotiya, Douglas Thorpe and Tiia Ourila, all ex-Phoenix dancers, will lead the day, starting with a contemporary class, followed by three workshops led by each of the RODA directors. Each has a different approach to movement and creating, but they share a desire for great physicality. An excellent opportunity to challenge your dancing skills in a buzzing, inspiring atmosphere. £10 / £8

photo © Gavin Joynt

photo © Cagoule Productions

Fan Dancing with Ministry of Burlesque Academy Sun 21 Feb, 1.00pm – 6.00pm Ability Level A (for ages 18+) Cast aside your inhibitions as you learn skills from original Burlesque fan dancing to cabaret-styles synonymous with the Parisian and Las Vegas revue shows. Using large feather fans, you will learn to ‘hide and reveal’, teasing your audience by never showing too much. And still no nudity required!

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring small heels. £25 / £22

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Mothers’ Day Treat

Career Navigation

for mothers & children aged 4-9 Sun 14 Mar, 10.00am – 12.30pm Spend a quality hour in a dance class for mothers and children together.

Then the little ones stay in the dance studio for another 90 minutes while mums enjoy some peaceful pampering: chair massage, head massage, hand and foot massage and reflexology from Neal’s Yard’s qualified therapists. With free tea, coffee and a super-glamorous Neal’s Yard goody-bag, this is the perfect Mothers’ Day treat. £12 / £10 for mother & child together

with Tim Tubbs & Sarah Shead Sun 21 Mar, 10.30am – 4.30pm Ability Level D Want to take a leap into a glittering dance career? Perfect for final-year dance students, recent graduates and emerging dance artists, this day will help you plan and achieve routes towards your career goals. Tim Tubbs (Director of UK Foundation for Dance) and Sarah Shead (Project Coordinator, Yorkshire Dance) offer a day packed with invaluable guidance, ideas and tips, starting with a one-hour Pilates class from 10.30am. £15 / £12

photo © gplatt

photo © Dave Kosky

Introduction to

Clog Dancing with Hannah James Sun 21 Mar, 10.00am – 1.00pm Ability Level A This traditional English dance form, thought to have originated in mills and factories, is fast re-gaining popularity and appearing in modern, cross-genre dance productions, swapping traditional folk tunes for hip hop beats.

Hannah is a champion dancer with the award winning Demon Barber Roadshow. Clogs will be provided, but please book at least a week in advance, and tell us your shoe-size. £10 / £8

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Gary Clarke’s 2 Men and a Michael photo © Gary Clarke

Find out more about...

Candoco Dance Company www.candoco.co.uk Laïla Diallo www.myspace.com/lailadiallo Element Dance www.elementdance.co.uk photo © Paul Wright

Aerial Workshop with Urban Angels Circus Sun 21 Mar 10.00am – 12.00pm (Level D) 1.00pm – 3.00pm (Level B) 3.30pm – 5.30pm (Level C) Whatever your level of experience, take yourself to thrilling new heights with a fun session of static trapeze, aerial hoop and other aerial skills. Try solo and partner work, expertly guided

by Deborah Sanderson. Only eight places are available on each workshop.

Early booking recommended. £18 / £16

Ministry of Burlesque Academy www.mobacademy.com The Demon Barbers www.thedemonbarbers.com Urban Angels Circus www.urbanangelscircus.com

Classes & Courses at Yorkshire Dance Every week, over 700 people come to Yorkshire Dance to take part in one of our 54 classes and courses.

Expert teachers, beautiful studios and outstanding facilities – as well as very affordable prices – make Yorkshire Dance the perfect place to dance.

We cater for all ages and abilities – from beginners to professionals – and offer a safe, supportive and fun environment in which to dance.

We run a number of classes designed for people aged 50 and over, for adults with learning disabilities, and a Saturday programme for children.

To find out more call 0113 243 8765 and ask for a brochure, or see it online at www.yorkshiredance.com

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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.

3 St Peter’s Buildings St Peter’s Square Leeds LS9 8AH

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 © Gavin Joynt 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