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