Evening & Weekend ClassesOur adult Evening & Weekend classes are managed by the Public Engagement (Dance) team. Further information about the dance classes and other classes being held, can be found on the main website. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the team at [email protected]
You are eligible to pay the concession fee if you can provide evidence that you are: a full-time student, receiving unemployment or disability benefits, a senior citizen, or if you are experiencing financial hardship. Please get in touch if you have any further enquires: [email protected] WednesdaysContemporary - Level 1DescriptionContemporary technique class for adults with some previous Contemporary Dance experience. The course focusses on strength, resistance, coordination, and musicality, to encourage freedom of movement and most importantly a sense of fun and enjoyment! This lively and engaging and fast paced class is influenced by release-based technique using a combination of falling, shifting, and creative improvisation. Time18:45 - 20:15
ThursdaysBallet - BeginnersDescriptionA class for adults with no previous experience of classical ballet. A great place to start if you are new to ballet or if you have limited dance experience. The course will introduce and guide you through the basics of Classical Ballet technique with an emphasis on enjoyment. If you have never done any dance before, we recommend joining at the start of a term for Block 1 - this will give you the best possible experience of taking part in the sessions. Time18:45 - 20:15
Ballet - Level 1DescriptionBallet technique class for adults with basic knowledge of classical ballet (please note if you haven’t done ballet before you should join our Ballet Beginners class). The course will build confidence, improve technique, and increase your dance vocabulary. Class will consist of a barre and centre practice. Time18:45 - 20:15
Thursday Night Hype!DescriptionThis general level street class caters for all abilities. Fun filled sessions to get you moving, playing music that will make you smile with feel good vibes. Thursday Night Hype covers a combo of 80s – 00s Hip-Hop Grooves, Contemporary flow, Jazz Technique, plus so much more. A good mix of styles to open the mind and get the body ready for the weekend ahead. Icy Ice 54 will help build your self-confidence and fitness week by week, and aims to give participants a high-energy and fun experience in a relaxed atmosphere. After all, Thursday is the new Friday – Let’s Get Hype! Time18:45 - 20:15
SaturdaysContemporary - BeginnersDescriptionA class for adults with no previous experience of contemporary dance. The course is a great introduction for those who have never danced before, would like to revisit dancing, or try a new style. You will have the opportunity to learn and develop your understanding of the foundations of contemporary dance, as well as express yourself and explore your creativity. The class will focus on developing confidence through short exercises, learning movement sequences, travelling across the studio, and creative explorations. Time09:00-10:30
Contemporary - General LevelDescriptionThis is a mixed level release-based class for those with previous Contemporary Dance experience. The classes focus on alignment, co-ordination, use of weight, and musicality, to encourage freedom of movement. The class will include a warm up and a cool down, and may include a combination of technical exercises, travelling, and a more complex phrase of movement. Time10:30-12:00
PilatesDescriptionThis matwork course is suitable for beginners as well as those with more experience. The Pilates method is a system of exercises designed to promote body alignment, strength and flexibility. The work is focused around the abdominal muscles and the use of breath to support spinal alignment and promote muscular efficiency. The pace of the class is gentle and focuses the body and the mind on simple actions to increase control. This will allow time for the body to change habitual patterns in order to promote more efficient movement and increase suppleness. Time09:00-10:15
YogaDescriptionYoga class at general level, no experience necessary. Our Yoga classes combine both dynamic sequences and restorative exercises. The emphasis is on breath, awareness, and safe-practice. A non-competitive atmosphere is encouraged so that you can practise at your own level and ability. The class begins with a series of simple exercises to prepare the whole self for the practice. A series of sun-salutations will encourage you to experience the more dynamic aspect of Yoga followed by standing and sitting asana (postures) to emphasise alignment and balance, while working on the relation between strength and stretch. The class ends with relaxation and a short sitting meditation. Time09:00-10:15
Drop-in PlacesDrop in sessions (£12.50 standard / £11 concession) are available for Saturday morning Yoga. Places will be payable in person by card only on Saturday mornings before the class. Drop-in places will be offered on a first come first served basis, depending on the amount of available spaces. Drop in places ARE NOT available to book online.
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