Dance Centre
Classes take place at:
Brighton & Hove Music, Arts and Study Support
Brighton, Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College, Dyke Road, Hove
Dorothy Stringer School, Loder Road, Brighton
Pavilion Theatre, New Road, Brighton
Varndean School, Balfour Road, Brighton
This growing area of the service offers different dance classes to young people aged 8-18. It includes running regular creative dance classes for primary and secondary aged children and young people, boys breakdance classes, summer school projects and The Brighton & Hove Youth Dance Company.
Laura Woods, Dance Development Officer
Project D | |||
| County Oak Avenue, Brighton | |||
| Wednesdays 5.45-6.45pm & 6.45-7.45pm | |||
| Justine Reeves | |||
Project D is an exciting new addition to the dance programme at Brighton & Hove Music, Arts and Study Support. Whether you are a complete beginner or have lots of experience, this weekly creative dance class will stetch all abilities. You will have the opportunity to learn different dance styles, perform, choreograph and work on various projects, from choreographing and filming a music video to creating a site-responsive dance piece in a park. The sessions are open to boys and girls with a lively and enquiring mind, who have lots of energy and like making new friends. There will be two separate classes, starting Wednesday 23 April 2008: Primary Dance (7-11yrs) & Secondary Dance (11-14yrs). For further information or to apply, please call: 01273 293524 or e-mail: bhmpa@brighton-hove.gov.uk | |||
Brighton & Hove Youth Dance Company | |||
This dance company is the leading contemporary dance company for young people in the city, with a specific programme of rehearsals and performances planned each year. Last year's company created a piece entitled 'Flock' choreographed by Hannah Gilgrim from the professional dance company, H2 Dance. Over the last 4 years the company have gained national recognition and last year they were selected to perform at The Place (London School of Contemporary Dance) alongside professional dance companies and as part of the Youth Dance England National Summer School for the country's most gifted and talented youth dance companies. This year the company has been selected to be part of a unique regional youth dance project led by the rising star choreographer Hofesh Shecter. The company will work with Hofesh Shecter and his international company of dancers in creating a new piece to be performed alongside them at The Point Theatre in Hampshire in October 2007.
Auditions are held in September and are open to male and female students aged 14-18 years (Year 10 and above) who have a high level of technical skills and a good understanding of contemporary dance technique. | |||
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