2 Faced Dance Company will be performing their critically acclaimed dance performance ‘Still Breathing’ at The Castle this coming Thursday 11th February at 8pm.
The Castle are offering a limited amount of discounted tickets for £5 each. To book your ticket please call The Castle box office on 01933 270007 and quote ‘breathing’ offer.
This is an exciting opportunity to see 2 Faced Dance Company, a leading UK dance company who perform a fusion of Contemporary Dance with Street and Break Dance. Their work is very accessible and particularly suitable for young people.
‘They dance like adrenalin junkies’ - The Times
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Professional Development Programme - Spring 2010
Masterclasses – Gerrard Martin
7th Jan – Feb 4th 2010
Garrard has performed in Musicals includingThe Lion King (West End) and Robert North’s The Snowman, (Edinburgh Festival Theatre and Birmingham Rep), among many others. He has toured nationally with companies including State of Emergency, Tavaziva Dance, Phoenix Dance Company, Ballet Black, Union Dance Company, Aletta Collins Dance Company, and Sakoba Dance Theatre.
Gerrard’s class is influenced by Graham and release techniques. Through using floor and traveling phrases, the dancer will be challenged by the use of dynamic changes in weight and momentum; thereby encouraging and enhancing the dancer’s use of space, timing and expression whilst moving.
When: Thursdays 6 – 7.30pm from 7th Jan - 4th Feb 2010
Where: Isham Light Studio, The University of Northampton, Avenue Campus
Cost: £24 / £16(Con) / INVP members £20 / £12 (con) – Prices per block of 5 classes
To Book: Contact northantsDance 01604 233122 / ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Dance Artists Forum Group
northantsDance have recently set up an informal network of local professional dance artists providing a much valued opportunity for dancers to meet, share ideas / projects and input into the wider picture of dance in Northamptonshire.
This will be the 3rd meeting; all local artists are encouraged to come along and join in / share ideas if they wish and have a social drink together afterwards.
When: Thurs 25th Feb 2010 6.30 – 8pm followed by drinks
Where: The Old White Hart Inn, Far Cotton, Northampton
Cost: FREE
If you would like to come along register you interest with Lucy Knight on 01604 233122 or e-mail: ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Blue Eyed Soul Dance Company
50 Ways to lead a workshop
Blue Eyed Soul, are a leading force in the development of inclusive dance.
This day will look at:
- A ‘shopping trolley’ of inclusive dance ideas, tasks and games to take away.
- Insight into Blue Eyed Soul practice with sensory, physical and learning disabled participants and developing appropriate dance training methodology.
- A breakdown of good inclusive workshop practise from planning through to evaluation and exploration of the processes and techniques of making successful inclusive dance performance.
- A route towards complying with the Disability Discrimination Act.
- Carefully prepared handouts covering a wide range of issues such as medical/ social models of disability and health and safety.
The 50 Ways workshop is led by a team of disabled and non - disabled dance artists. The day is structured into practical dance tasks and exploration, discussion and the sharing of useful information, including areas to consider when leading a workshop. Time will also be given to specific questions that workshop participants may have. Two experts in dance who will guide participants through the company’s approaches and working strategies lead the training. All participants will be invited to dance together and explore for themselves Blue Eyed Soul’s unique approaches in a safe and supportive environment. It does not matter if participants have no or little experience in dance.
When: Sunday 7th March 2010 11am – 5pm
Where: Dance Studio, The University of Northampton, Park C'pus, Boughton Green Rd
Cost: £15 / £10 conc (INVP Members £12 / £7 conc)
To book contact northantsDance on 01604 233122 or e-mail ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk
7th Jan – Feb 4th 2010
Garrard has performed in Musicals includingThe Lion King (West End) and Robert North’s The Snowman, (Edinburgh Festival Theatre and Birmingham Rep), among many others. He has toured nationally with companies including State of Emergency, Tavaziva Dance, Phoenix Dance Company, Ballet Black, Union Dance Company, Aletta Collins Dance Company, and Sakoba Dance Theatre.
Gerrard’s class is influenced by Graham and release techniques. Through using floor and traveling phrases, the dancer will be challenged by the use of dynamic changes in weight and momentum; thereby encouraging and enhancing the dancer’s use of space, timing and expression whilst moving.
When: Thursdays 6 – 7.30pm from 7th Jan - 4th Feb 2010
Where: Isham Light Studio, The University of Northampton, Avenue Campus
Cost: £24 / £16(Con) / INVP members £20 / £12 (con) – Prices per block of 5 classes
To Book: Contact northantsDance 01604 233122 / ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Dance Artists Forum Group
northantsDance have recently set up an informal network of local professional dance artists providing a much valued opportunity for dancers to meet, share ideas / projects and input into the wider picture of dance in Northamptonshire.
This will be the 3rd meeting; all local artists are encouraged to come along and join in / share ideas if they wish and have a social drink together afterwards.
When: Thurs 25th Feb 2010 6.30 – 8pm followed by drinks
Where: The Old White Hart Inn, Far Cotton, Northampton
Cost: FREE
If you would like to come along register you interest with Lucy Knight on 01604 233122 or e-mail: ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Blue Eyed Soul Dance Company
50 Ways to lead a workshop
Blue Eyed Soul, are a leading force in the development of inclusive dance.
This day will look at:
- A ‘shopping trolley’ of inclusive dance ideas, tasks and games to take away.
- Insight into Blue Eyed Soul practice with sensory, physical and learning disabled participants and developing appropriate dance training methodology.
- A breakdown of good inclusive workshop practise from planning through to evaluation and exploration of the processes and techniques of making successful inclusive dance performance.
- A route towards complying with the Disability Discrimination Act.
- Carefully prepared handouts covering a wide range of issues such as medical/ social models of disability and health and safety.
The 50 Ways workshop is led by a team of disabled and non - disabled dance artists. The day is structured into practical dance tasks and exploration, discussion and the sharing of useful information, including areas to consider when leading a workshop. Time will also be given to specific questions that workshop participants may have. Two experts in dance who will guide participants through the company’s approaches and working strategies lead the training. All participants will be invited to dance together and explore for themselves Blue Eyed Soul’s unique approaches in a safe and supportive environment. It does not matter if participants have no or little experience in dance.
When: Sunday 7th March 2010 11am – 5pm
Where: Dance Studio, The University of Northampton, Park C'pus, Boughton Green Rd
Cost: £15 / £10 conc (INVP Members £12 / £7 conc)
To book contact northantsDance on 01604 233122 or e-mail ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Friday, 20 November 2009
Dance Artists Forum Group
northantsDance have recently set up an informal network of local professional dance artists providing a much valued opportunity for dancers to meet, share ideas / projects and input into the wider picture of dance in Northamptonshire.
After the sucsess of the last Dance Artists Forum Group in October I will be holding the next meeting on the 25th Feb in the same venue of The Old White hart in Far Cotton, Northampton.
I have set up this blog to give people a chance to comment or make suggestions on anything they would like on the adgenda for Feb, or even to put yourself forwards if you would like to share any works in progress or ideas with the rest of the group.
This blog is also an opportunity to keep the dialog open between meetings, so please post some comments and keep in touch!
Next Meeting:
When: Thursday 25th Feb 6.30 - 8pm followed by drinks in the bar
Where:The Purple Room, The Old White Hart, Far Cotton, Northampton
How much: FREE
To Book: Please register your interest with Lucy Knight on 01604 233122 ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk or leave a comment here.
Friday, 23 October 2009
Professional Development Programme - Autumn 2009
Skinner Releasing masterclasses with Gaby Agis
5th Nov - 3rd Dec
Skinner Releasing Technique (SRT) is the pioneering approach to dancing that has evolved from the simple principle that when we are releasing tension and habitual holding patterns we can move more freely, powerfully and articulately. A considerable influence on leading choreographers and improvisational dance-makers across the world, SRT can enhance any movement style whilst fosteringartistic sensibility and creative unfoldment. Uniquely, experienced dancers study alongside beginners, each working at their own rate. Skinner Releasing is a dance class for professionals, newcomers and beginners alike: all those interested in exploring their creativity through moving.
Gaby Agis will be leading this block of 5 weekly masterclasses. She is one of the pioneers of collaborative performance in Britain, working with leading artists from other disciplines in galleries, museums and theatres. She founded her own company in 1985 with which she created work throughout the 80s and early 90s, notably Dark Hours and Finer Moments, a collaboration with the writer Kate Pullinger which was subsequently turned into a film for television.
Her movement, developed from intensive study with Joan Skinner the pioneer of Skinner Releasing Technique, has resulted in a dance style which is subtle, full of awarenesses and wildly spontaneous. She has been teaching the Skinner Releasing Technique since 1993.
When:Thursdays 6 – 7.30pm from 5th Nov -3rd Dec 2009
Where: Isham Light Studio, The University of Northampton, Avenue Campus
Cost: £24 / £16(Con) / INVP members £20 / £12 (con) – Prices are per block of 5 classes
To Book: Contact northantsDance 01604 233122 / ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Rambert Dance Company – Repertoire Workshop
The company are performing their works Carnival of the Animals, The Comedy of Change, and Tread Softly at The Royal & Derngate Theatre from Weds 2nd Dec – Fri 3rd.
Rambert have a bank of highly skilled dancers and teachers who lead workshops based on Rambert repertoire.
They will lead a short technical warm-up, to stretch the technical ability of the group. This will be followed by an introduction to the specific piece of repertoire to be explored. You will also explore some of the themes, motifs and choreographic devices used by the company in rehearsal so that the group can work creatively, generate some new movement material and stretch current choreographic techniques.
This workshop is aimed at dance artists, teachers and dance students.
When:Tues 1st Dec 6pm – 9pm
Where: Rehearsal room, The Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton
Cost: £12 / £8 conc (INVP Members £10 / £6 conc)
To Book: Contact northantsDance 01604 233122 / ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk
5th Nov - 3rd Dec
Skinner Releasing Technique (SRT) is the pioneering approach to dancing that has evolved from the simple principle that when we are releasing tension and habitual holding patterns we can move more freely, powerfully and articulately. A considerable influence on leading choreographers and improvisational dance-makers across the world, SRT can enhance any movement style whilst fosteringartistic sensibility and creative unfoldment. Uniquely, experienced dancers study alongside beginners, each working at their own rate. Skinner Releasing is a dance class for professionals, newcomers and beginners alike: all those interested in exploring their creativity through moving.
Gaby Agis will be leading this block of 5 weekly masterclasses. She is one of the pioneers of collaborative performance in Britain, working with leading artists from other disciplines in galleries, museums and theatres. She founded her own company in 1985 with which she created work throughout the 80s and early 90s, notably Dark Hours and Finer Moments, a collaboration with the writer Kate Pullinger which was subsequently turned into a film for television.
Her movement, developed from intensive study with Joan Skinner the pioneer of Skinner Releasing Technique, has resulted in a dance style which is subtle, full of awarenesses and wildly spontaneous. She has been teaching the Skinner Releasing Technique since 1993.
When:Thursdays 6 – 7.30pm from 5th Nov -3rd Dec 2009
Where: Isham Light Studio, The University of Northampton, Avenue Campus
Cost: £24 / £16(Con) / INVP members £20 / £12 (con) – Prices are per block of 5 classes
To Book: Contact northantsDance 01604 233122 / ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Rambert Dance Company – Repertoire Workshop
The company are performing their works Carnival of the Animals, The Comedy of Change, and Tread Softly at The Royal & Derngate Theatre from Weds 2nd Dec – Fri 3rd.
Rambert have a bank of highly skilled dancers and teachers who lead workshops based on Rambert repertoire.
They will lead a short technical warm-up, to stretch the technical ability of the group. This will be followed by an introduction to the specific piece of repertoire to be explored. You will also explore some of the themes, motifs and choreographic devices used by the company in rehearsal so that the group can work creatively, generate some new movement material and stretch current choreographic techniques.
This workshop is aimed at dance artists, teachers and dance students.
When:Tues 1st Dec 6pm – 9pm
Where: Rehearsal room, The Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton
Cost: £12 / £8 conc (INVP Members £10 / £6 conc)
To Book: Contact northantsDance 01604 233122 / ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk
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