Class and Course descriptions
Summer Term 2013: Sat 20 Apr – Thu 18 Jul
Details of the Saturday Superstars programme for children aged 0-12 here
YORKSHIRE DANCE CLASSES & COURSES
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ContemporaryTue, 6.30pm – 8.00pm (Level D) Level D: a challenging class encouraging dancers to work against common learned dance movement patterns. The class reflects the training background and the personal movement style of the artist, placing an emphasis on co-ordination, risk-taking, and non-linear movement. Level B/C: the class reflects the training background and the personal movement style of the artist, placing an emphasis on co-ordination, risk-taking, and non-linear movement. It is taught on two levels to enable complete beginners to get acquainted with basic principles of contemporary dance, at the same time as allowing people with some experience to develop further. Shoes: bare feet Tutor: Rita Marcalo |
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Mind the Step (19+)Wed, 5.00pm – 6.30pm (Level A) Creative session for independent adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities. Learn new moves and make new friends. Tutor: Youth & Community Team |
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Yorkshire Dance YouthWed, 5.30pm – 6.30pm Weekly sessions for Yorkshire Dance’s new youth dance company, working towards performances. Find out more here. For info: 0113 243 8765 |
TUTOR-LED CLASSES & COURSES
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Adult JazzMon, 11.00am – 12.30pm (Level B/C) A fun fitness class featuring traditional and modern Jazz styles. You will learn some basic Jazz technique which helps to develop balance, co-ordination, posture and mobility, explore different Jazz genres & dynamics, and enjoy learning diverse routines to uplifting music. N.B. The dance session runs from 11.30am-12.30pm, and there is an optional, half-hour extended warm-up session each week before the class from 11am for those who enjoy deeper stretches and core strengthening exercises (extra £2 cost). Shoes: soft indoor shoes, jazz shoes or bare feet Tutor: Kim Glassby |
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Adult TapMon, 12.30pm – 2.00pm (Level B/C) Beginners: 12.30pm-1.30pm Continuers: 1pm-2pm Shoes: Tap shoes Tutor: Kim Glassby |
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Arabic (Belly Dance) COURSETue, 6.30pm – 9.00pm (Level C, Course) You will learn an oriental choreography using fan veils – a khaligi style choreography – and look at the differences between this and Iraqi style. I will level this choreography for you ladies who don’t want to swish your head around. Also we will explore some different props, eg. Malaya, poi veils, tray balancing, sword, learning simplet techniques to make yourself look amazing with little effort. I will bring props and khalegi dresses to class for you to loan on appropriate weeks. They will be available to purchase if you wish to. Good fitness level essential as class can be quite strenuous. If you have any health or fitness problems, make sure you seek the advice of a professional before attending class. Shoes: soft footware or bare feet Tutor: Beverley Smith (www.bevbellydance.co.uk) |
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Ballet with Royce NeagleTue, 6.30pm – 8.00pm (Level B) The Monday Beginners class is suitable for absolute beginners and those wishing to improve their basic ballet technique. This class focuses on understanding the fundamental elements of classical ballet technique, improving the elements and learning basic classical ballet steps. The friendly Beginner class is suitable for those with little or no experience, and starts with a series of exercises at the barre, progressing to travelling movements. Turns and balances improve co-ordination, and jumps help build stamina and fitness. Shoes (Beginners): ballet shoes, socks or bare feet Tutor: Royce Neagle |
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Ballroom / LatinPlease note that Ballroom/Latin classes will commence a week later on saturday 27th April for the summer term. Tue, 5.30pm – 6.30pm (Level B/C) If you love the grace and glitz of Strictly’s Waltz, Quickstep, Cha Cha, Jive and Samba, this is the place to experience them for yourself. With sessions for every level of ability, this is a fun, sociable way to develop and practise your skills. Shoes: Ballroom & Latin shoes are best; other options would be leather- or smooth-soled shoes for gentlemen, small heels or smooth-soled shoes for ladies. No trainers, sling backs, or shoes that really grip. |
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BollywoodThu, 6.30pm – 8.00pm (Level B, Course) These classes are designed for everybody and will certainly spice up the aura by adding some Indian glitz to a workout whilst aiding optimum health & fitness through dance. The classes comprise various elements of Indian dance from hand mudras to travelling sequences merged with contemporary & mesmerising Bollywood moves. This multicultural & fun class/workshop will enhance people’s individuality with auras, quality and style. Shoes: bare feet Tutor: Zoobin Surty (www.zoobinkarmadance.com) |
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Commercial StreetdanceMon, 8.00pm – 9.00pm (Level C) Our intermediate street dance class is designed for dancers with some background in dance (beginners are welcome, however please attend the 7pm-8pm class to see if the 2nd hour is for you). It is taught at a faster pace and designed to push you with a routine choreographed to the music track. The intermediate class will have the opportunity to perform in show performances which take place at the Dance House Theatre in Manchester every 3 months as well as looking to develop dancers to enter the uk street dance championship in London. Shoes: non-marking trainers Tutor: Junior |
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Contemporary class with Donald EdwardsThu, 6.30pm – 8.00pm (Level C/D) ‘The Space Between People’ Tutor: Donald Edwards |
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FlamencoWed, 5.30pm – 6.30pm (Level A, Course) The Instituto Cervantes boasts, along with its varied academic and cultural programme, a comprehensive flamenco programme designed and conducted by Ruth Tejado. Ruth is a Flamenco Teacher with years of experience in Spain. Driving flamenco rhythms and thrilling movements are open to all in this class. Women, men, young and old, large or small can learn basic techniques and choreographies in the passionate art of Spanish Flamenco dance. This sensual dance improves posture, strength and co-ordination skills. Dancers will learn a number of dance forms and flamenco “palos” (bulería, soleá por bulería, alegrías, tangos, sevillanas, etc). Three levels: Beginners 1 (Level A), Beginners II (Leves B) and Improvers (Level C). Enrolment should be made in person or over the phone at the Instituto Cervantes. Ladies: shoes with hard sole and medium heel, loose skirt Tutor: Ruth Tejado For more information go to The Instituto Cervantes website here. |
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King Kompany Dance AcademyThu, 7.30pm – 9.30pm (Level A) King Kompany – a royal dance movement created by Sid Raphael, where dance artists train to improve on their dance abilities. With a whole lot of focus on Street Dance and Body Conditioning, King Kompany offers a variety of weekly intensive training schemes covering different ‘branches’ within Street Dance. These ‘branches’ include Choreography, Hip Hop fundamentals, Krump, Popping and many more. We welcome both beginners and advanced dancers to come and train with us, so what are you waiting for?! Call us! Please use the contact information provided below if you wish to find out more information on how to join. Shoes: non-marking trainers Tutor: King Kompany |
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King Kompany – KinetiKingz Crew Training HourWed, 8.30pm – 9.30pm (Level C) KinetiKingz is a Street Dance crew that has been formed within King Kompany. This is a training session used to prepare for competitions, shows, concept videos and other events. Please use the contact information that has been provided below if you wish to find out more about King Kompany and KinetiKingz. Shoes: non-marking trainers Tutor: King Kompany |
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LyricalMon, 7.00pm – 8.00pm (Level A) UDC Lyrical dance classes combines ballet, jazz and contemporary dance styles. movements are flowing, expressive, emotive, subtle and dynamic. You will learn some basic ballet and jazz techniques, . leaps, kicks, jumps and pirouettes are some of the more challenging movements a choreographer might use in a routine – these movements will be broken down and taught at the level suitable to the students who are attending. Over time you will learn choreographed routines which convey musicality and emotion to a wide variety of music from R&B, popular, jazz and funk. Shoes: bare feet Tutor: Sarah Spearing, UDC |
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Meditation and Modern Buddhism For Inner PeaceThu, 7.30pm – 9.30pm (Level A) These meditation classes show how the ancient wisdom of Buddha is applied to the problems of our busy modern life. The classes consist of talks and guided meditations, and are followed by refreshments. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. Everyone is welcome to drop in for any of the classes. The class does not involve physical exercise, but comfortable clothing is a good idea. Tutor: Kelsang Chokga |
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Pilates CourseMon, 6.00pm – 7.00pm (Level A) This is a Pilates course for beginners/improvers. Pilates is a body conditioning routine that helps build flexibility and long, lean muscles, strength and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. It puts emphasis on spinal and pelvic alignment, breathing to relieve stress and allow adequate oxygen flow to muscles, developing a strong core or centre (tones abdominals while strengthening the back), and improving coordination and balance. Shoes: barefoot Tutor: Miranda Wells |
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Pilates & Kinetic Control for RunnersMon, 7.00pm – 8.00pm (Level A) This introductory course will enable runners who have either an injury or mechanical/technical dysfunction to understand either how to resolve or work with and run with these problems. We will deliver practical workshops to enable runners to feel more stable and more biomechanically efficient while running. The most obvious issues that runners have usually involves a lack of stability in one or more of the weight bearing joints from the foot, knee, hip, pelvis and lumbar chain. Shoes: barefoot Tutor: Miranda Wells |
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StreetdanceThur, 8.00pm – 9.00pm (Level A) INTRODUCTORY TASTER SESSION 25th April 2013: £5 Whether you want to gain continuous dance development, improve fitness or to engage in a recreational activity to gain confidence within an art form. On this Street Dance course you will learn different choreography each week that will give the opportunity to build confidence through dance and develop your dance skills/techniques. You will be working in groups developing and sharing your skills and working towards an end of course performance. The main focus of this course is to have fun, enjoy learning new and fresh street dance moves and express your inner dance child to music that make you want to “bust a move”. Shoes: comfortable Tutor: Leonna Johnson |
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Streetdance & HipHopMon, 7.00pm – 8.00pm (Level B) The beginners street dance class is suitable for people with little or no experience and those wanting to get back into dancing after a break away. Classes are relaxed and fun and are a great way to get fit whilst having fun, making friends and learning some cool moves at the same time. You will be taken through a short warm up and then learn a routine to the hottest track right now! Shoes: non-marking trainers Tutor: Junior |
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Streetdance LA StyleWed, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Level C) The main focus will be musicality and finding the ‘inner you’. Dance is all about having fun – you will take away more than just dance moves – it’s about learning to relate to music and how to express yourself as a person. You’ll develop strong skills and techniques such as musicality, strength, movement dynamics, performance skills and much, much more. Get on the hype and find out for yourself! Clothing: comfortable Tutor: Sid Raphael |
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Total Body FitnessMon, 8.00pm – 9.00pm (Level A) Do you want to get fit and achieve Total Body perfection? This one hour fitness class involves body weight training, team work exercises, cardio, interval training and much more for the ultimate Total Body workout. If you want to improve your fitness, get in great shape and have fun at the same time this challenging class is for you. Join the Total Body Team – make new friends and achieve your fitness goals at the same time. Shoes: trainers Tutor: Tonie Browne |
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Zumba® FitnessThu, 5.30pm – 6.30pm (Level A) Dani has over 6 years experience working in dance and fitness and is highly qualified. She is a professionally trained dancer specialising in Latin styles. Her experience and training means you get a safe and challenging workout, as well as a real dance experience within your Zumba Fitness Party!! Zumba with Dani provides a fun and friendly means to get fit and feel great! Recent testimonials: Shoes: trainers Tutor: Dani Byars |
Details of the Saturday Superstars programme for children aged 0-12 here
