SPRING 18 STEP IT UP! Courses, drop-in classes & workshops for eve ryone

6 January – 30 March Dance Base 14 –16 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU 0131 225 5525 dance @dancebase.co.uk dancebase.co.uk

BOARD Chair Edward A Crozier Members Paul Blair, Simon Guest, Christopher Hampson, Cllr David Key, Kirstee Macbeth, Elizabeth Mitchell, Ashley Shannon

DANCE BASE STAFF Chief Executive Jenny Langlands Patron: HRH Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay KT KG Artistic Director Morag Deyes MBE Artistic Patron: Mark Morris Head of Finance Fiona Dick Finance Officer Stef Skinner Dance Base is a registered charity that encourages and celebrates Head of Catalyst Bush Hartshorn the potential for dance in everyone. Donations from individuals, trusts, foundations and companies are all vital to our work. If you General Manager Matt Roe would like to support Dance Base, please contact Sarah Johnston, Participation Manager Allan Irvine Development Manager on 0131 225 5525. Programme Manager Helen McIntosh Dance Base is a Registered Scottish Charity No. SC022512 Programmes Coordinator Sarah Quinn Great Feats Youth Worker Heather Marshall Dance Base gratefully acknowledges support from: Marketing & Communications Manager John Lyndon Marketing & Communications Officer Mira Knoche Press & Communications Officer Joy Parkinson Development Manager Sarah Johnston

Bookings & Front of House Manager Caroline Mansfield Dr Guthrie’s Bookings & Front of House Deputy Managers Association Kathryn Miller, Zoë Shaw

The Martin Connell Bookings & Front of House Assistants Charitable Trust Jen Cunningham, Kathryn Farrelly, Rachel Gorry, Mirna Higueras Calvo, Christina Liddell, Axe Marnie, Linsey McEwan-Smith, Adrienne O’Leary, Pamela Tait

Facilities Manager Barney Strachan Miss K.M. Cleaning Operator John Wood Harbinson's WCH Trust Charitable for Children Trust Cover Dancers: The Nancie Massey Richard Beauchamp, Jack Green and Gillian Scott Charitable Trust Front cover photographer: Amy Sinead Photography Photography: Amy Sinead Photography and Maria Falconer The Russell Trust Design: Emma Quinn Print: Streamline I page 2 WE LCOME

CONTEN TS Going into 2018, Dance Base would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year which we hope will be full of Welcome 3 dance and fun times. Professional 4 As always, we have an abundance of dance options for you Community 5 / 6 to enjoy. We would like to offer a warm welcome to some Christmas Giving 7 new teachers this term teaching Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tree Appeal and Cuban Salsa. New to our programme are Breakdance How to book 8 / 9 with Nico Major and Ballet P7+ with Jennifer Bloe.

Access & Inclusion 10 We are especially excited about the selection of workshops,

Lothian Youth 11 each of which offers an opportunity to try something new. Dance Company Beat up those January blues in our Stage Combat sessions Workshops 12 / 13 for teenagers and adults, then in February come and explore Dabkeh, the traditional Palestinian dance style Ballet 14 / 15 inspired by the folklore of the Middle East. We are also Celtic 16 / 17 thrilled to announce that Northern Ballet will be visiting in Contemporary 18 / 19 March. Dive into the wonderful world of their new production The Little Mermaid and explore the hidden depths of the Hip Hop 20 / 21 characters, themes and choreography from the show. Jazz 22 / 23 As always, April will see the next edition of our ever-popular Just for Fun 24 / 25 Dance Bootcamp including new additions of Pilates, Partner Dances 26 / 27 Bollywood, Lyrical Jazz and Musical Theatre. Likewise, we

Tap 28 / 29 have some changes in our Easter School line-up which this year features feature dance, puppetry, parkour and art. Wellbeing & Workout 30 / 31 It’s always a pleasure to programme such a wide and World Dances 32 / 33 varied selection for you all. We hope you find something to enjoy. Young Dancers 34 / 35 / 36

Easter School 37

Day Planner 38 / 3 9

Allan Irvine Sarah Quinn Participation Manager Programmes Coordinator

I page 3 PROFESSIO NAL PROG RAMME

Hello and Happy New Year! This term we have some of the most original minds and enquiring bodies in Scotland (and beyond) in residence, and this should be an inspiring season for us all. The showcase we know and love will shift in its shape thanks to Dance Base’s own Bush Hartshorn being let loose on the concept of scratch. We are always happy to offer space time and our hospitality to the excellent Manipulate Festival – this year in Dance Base from 29th January to 2nd February and we round off the whole bright and Springy residency selection with Luke Murphy of Dublin… or New York? Or Cork? Luke, will you stand still? As always, we have made sure there are open studio showings every Friday to keep you connected to your amazing Scottish dance community and what on earth they are getting up to.

Morag Deyes MBE Artistic Director

Holistic Treatments for optimal pe rformance – in dance and in life > Ease of Movement > Pain Relief > Injury Prevention

Discount for dance card holders On site Treatment Room Variety of days and times available TREATMENT ROOM

I page 4 COMM UNITY

As a Scottish registered charity, we want to Our Professional Programmes also support get more people dancing across Scotland and showcase the best artistic talent in and believe the benefits of high quality, Scotland, who otherwise wouldn’t have the positive dance experiences should be opportunity to shine. Our wide-ranging available to all. programmes include nurturing emerging talent through our Dancers Emerging We actively celebrate and encourage Bursary Scheme (DEBS), the Dance Base people’s potential for dance regardless Associate Artist scheme, and developing of their age, background or ability; help PRIME, Scotland’s first semi-professional professional artists and creative talent dance company for the over 60s. thrive; and, work tirelessly to ensure dance is protected and nurtured for future Your support can help us continue this generations to enjoy. exciting, vital work. The health and wellbeing benefits of dance are enormous as is the breadth of emerging Please consider donating today. and professional dance talent in Scotland that needs a strong foundation to flourish. > Visit dancebase.co.uk/donate to make an online donation Read more about the extensive work we do through our Current Projects which annually > Contact Sarah Johnston, impact the lives of 3,000 people across Development Manager Edinburgh’s diverse communities, including: sarahjohnston @dancebase.co.uk > Sick and terminally ill children for more information about supporting Dance Base > Young people not in education, employment or training > Contact Allan Irvine, Participation > Young carers Manager allan @dancebase.co.uk to learn more about our current > Disabled people projects and how you can get involved > Older people living in care Thank you for your support. > People living with Parkinson’s

I page 5 The Royal Hospital CURR ENT P ROJE CTS for Children and Young People Our child-centred vision, dedicated to Dance for bringing a sense of ease, well-being Parkinson’s Scotland and fulfilment within hospital experiences at the Royal Sick Kids, In partnership with Scottish Ballet, spreads immense joy within group we will continue to deliver a weekly and one-to-one interactions. programme of dance workshops for people with Parkinson’s, their Raising the aspirations of young people, caregivers, family members and aged 1 6–25, through an intensive friends. We are also in the process programme of dance and education. of setting up partnerships in If you know a young person who is not cities around Scotland. Email in full-time work or education, there allan dancebase.co.uk to find LGBT Charter of Rights @ are places available with Great Feats. out about our upcoming taster Dance Base is working with LGBT Youth Email heather @dancebase.co.uk for sessions. more information. Scotland toward the LGBT Charter of Rights as part of the organisation’s journey toward inclusion and equality. The Charter helps to demonstrate Dance Base’s commitment to LGBT The Martin Connell Dr Guthrie’s Charitable Trust Association people in our local area and in dance as a cultural sector by supporting them to identify their LGBT rights. lgbtyouth.org.uk/charter-general

WCH Trust The Russell Trust for Children Ignition We are really excited to be Frantic Everybody Dance Now Assembly’s Scottish partner for Dementia We are excited to be continuing our work Ignition, a free national training We are proud to be working with with special schools in Edinburgh, programme for young men aged Alzheimer’s Scotland, Edinburgh running a series of dance and movement 16 –20. Over the coming year, Festival Theatre, University of the classes for disabled children. Each term we will be hosting back up activity West of Scotland, Music in Hospitals, for those who came to the trials. Hearts and Minds and Art in Healthcare we work with different school groups, Workshops will include Theatre, to create a series of workshops for delivering a bespoke programme of Breakin’, Capoeira and South people with early-onset dementia dance, movement and music tailored to African Dance. and their families. the needs of the school and the participants.

I page 6 CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE APPEAL

Support Dance Base this Christmas to spread the festive feeling to those who struggle to participate in dance. Fill up our Giving Tree with a donation and help diverse, community groups in Edinburgh maintain their health and wellbeing during 2018.

Suggested Levels: Candy Cane: £5 buys a disabled young person access to an inclusive class Bauble: £12 provides a Lothian Youth Dance Company member a performance costume Star: £30 pays for a specialist dance tutor to teach an Everybody Dance Now class

All donations make a big difference to our work at Dance Base.

Consider giving this Christmas and supporting something special.

Thank you.

How to donate dancebase.co.uk/donate 0131 225 5525 [email protected] Donation Boxes at Reception

Scottish Registered Charity No. SC022512 I page 7 HOW TO BOOK

Phone 0131 225 5525 In person at 14 –16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU Online at dancebase.co.uk Term Dates Saturday 6 January – Friday 30 March Bookings open on Monday 4 December at 10.00 and enrolment for 12-week courses closes on 19 January. Drop-in classes go on sale the day before the class, but can also be bought at the last minute (subject to availability). Try Before You Buy Love to dance but unsure about which style or level to go for? Try one session of a course absolutely free before deciding if it’s the one for you. Come along to any course in the first two weeks of term and have a go with no obligation! TBYB is subject to availability and can only be booked in person at reception, 30 minutes before the class starts. We’re flexible! Levels C Courses All Levels Know what you want? Book in advance for A fun, relaxed class for everybody to enjoy. the full term and save money Entry Leve l/Absolute Beginner D Drop-in classes Never danced before, or never tried this style before? Not sure what to try or need to be flexible? This is for you. Drop-in is for you. Bookings open a day Level 1 Beginner in advance Some confidence with movement or minimal

CD Some classes are available as both course experience in a particular style. and drop-in Level 2 Improvers G Gentler classes You have at least 2 or 3 terms’ experience of this style Look out for this symbol if you’re returning to or are already an experienced dancer. dance after a long break or injury, or if you’d Level 3 Intermediate like a gentler session You’ve completed at least 3 or 4 terms of Improvers classes or are a physically aware and confident dancer. S Get Sweaty Look out for this symbol if you want to sweat, Level 4 Advanced get fit and fired up through dance Focusing on strong technique, classes will be challenging To find out practical details like what to wear, where and fast paced. For experienced dancers only. you can change and when to arrive, please see Professional dancebase.co.uk For those undertaking professional dance training or for established professional dancers. I page 8 Spread the cost To make things easier, courses can be paid for in three instalments, with the first payment taken on booking. Terms and conditions apply. You must pay all three instalments regardless of whether or not you complete the course, or receive a credit. A £3 card processing fee will be split between the second and third instalments. If purchasing multiple instalment plans in a single transaction, the fee only applies once. Ask at reception or call 0131 225 5525 for details. Feeling lucky? Feeling generous? Win back the cost of your course for just £3! Buy your Christmas Lucky Ticket when purchasing a course. The draw will take place on Monday 29 January. This term only, the Christmas Lucky Ticket will cost £3, WOW! I usually decline the to tie into our Christmas Giving Tree Campaign (see p7). lucky ticket as I don't win much on The Christmas Lucky Ticket is available to over-16s only. raffles … I actually bought the ticket with no dream of winning but to give Dance Base a donation. Barbara, Lucky Ticket winner

Terms & Conditions Concessionary rates are listed in brackets. To find out if you are eligible, visit dancebase.co.uk/about/terms-and-condition-50 . Proof of eligibility will be required. Refunds and Exchanges All courses are non-refundable, but credit will be issued if you notify us in the first two weeks of term that you need to cancel your course. Cancellations for workshop bookings must be requested two days prior to workshop date. Cancellations for drop-in classes must be requested two hours prior to start time. Please note that cancellations are subject to terms and conditions. Please see dancebase.co.uk/about/terms-and-condition-50 Latecomers Please ensure that you arrive in plenty of time for your class, as latecomers may not be admitted. Please note, we do not allow spectators in the studio. Cover Teachers Occasionally, the listed teacher for a class may be unavailable for a session, and a cover teacher may teach in their place. Cover teachers are always carefully chosen by the Dance Base Participation Manager and will be suitable for the class they are covering. Health Participants take classes at their own risk. Please inform reception staff and your teacher about pregnancy or health issues or medical conditions that may affect your participation. In some circumstances, we may require a doctor’s confirmation that your participation is approved. For further details on any of the above, visit the ‘How to book’ pages of dancebase.co.uk

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Dance Base is for everyone . We aim for all classes to be as inclusive as possible and open to everyone aged 14+ unless otherwise specified. Whether you want a buddy for your first class, have specific access needs or would just like an extra helping hand to guide you, we want to help. We have a full access statement on our website, along with information on level access routes to Dance Base. Ask us if you’re unsure about anything. Please tell your teacher about pregnancy, any health issues or medical conditions you might have. Visit dancebase.co.uk/access or ask at reception for more information.

Find all our Inclusive Classes in the brochure: Inclusive Contemporary Tue 11.00 – 12.00 (p19) Inclusive Ceilidh Thu 11.00 – 12.00 (p17) Inclusive Hip Hop Fri 10.00 – 11.00 (p21) Inclusive Party Playlist Fri 11.00 – 12.00 (p25)

I page 10 LOT H IAN YOUTH DANCE COMPANY

Lothian Youth Dance Company (LYDC) is now entering its third year, with new members starting in 2018. The company aims to give talented dancers from Edinburgh and the Lothians opportunities to broaden their contemporary dance and performance experience as part of a nationally touring dance company. LYDC meet monthly to work on technique and creative skills with new mentor Emma Smith and participate in several week-long intensives with professional choreographers throughout the year during which they create new repertoire for performance. In 2017, LYDC worked with Steinvor Palsson, Tony Mills and Lewis Normand to create work which was performed at Dundee Dance Festival in the Dundee Rep Theatre, Perth Concert Hall’s Great Big Dance Show, the Traverse Theatre and a sell-out run in Dance Base’s Festival Fringe. LYDC are keen to hear about any upcoming performance or workshop opportunities which might be open to them. Please email allan dancebase.co.uk @ with information and queries.

I page 11 WORKSHOPS Stage Combat Sun 28 Jan I Cameron Hall 11 – 16 year olds: 12.00 – 13.30 I £12 Adults: 14.00 – 15.30 I £18 (£15) Slice, stab and bludgeon your foe dramatically to death! Combat for stage covering sword and spear. These workshops will focus on the physicality of combat movement and basic choreography. Dabkeh Sun 25 Feb I 14.00 – 16.00 I Jamal Bajali I £15 (£12.50) I All Levels Dabkeh is a folk dance from the Middle East. It is based around a group dancing in unity, primarily dancing in circles or lines. The style is danced to the music of instruments such as ‘Mijwiz’ (a type of seed clarinet) and ‘Tableh’ (a hand-drum). This workshop will be led by Jamal Bajali, of El-Funoun Dance Troupe. Jamal will be covering the basics of Dabkeh and apply it to the song Daloona – a traditional Palestinian composition that uses the Mijwiz and Tableh. Northern Ballet’s The Little Mermaid Workshops Over 60s Workshop Sun 25 Mar I 11.00 – 12.30 I £10 Inspired by Northern Ballet’s new production The Little Mermaid , this creative workshop is accessible to all regardless of previous experience. The workshop will begin with a gentle ballet warm-up before moving on to explore key characters and learn steps from the show. Adult Beginners Workshop Sun 25 Mar I 13.30 – 15.00 I £12 (£10) This workshop is suitable for adult beginners aged 14 and over. The workshop will begin with a warm-up focusing on basic ballet techniques before moving on to explore key characters and learn steps from the show. Adult Intermediate Workshop Sun 25 Mar I 15.30 – 17.00 I £12 (£10) Suitable for adults aged 14 and over with some previous dance experience, the workshop will begin with a ballet technique class before exploring key characters and learning repertoire from the show. Make a splash with Northern Ballet this Spring!

West African Dance Workshops with Mixed Roots Scotland Mixed Roots Scotland present a unique immersion of West African dance, music and performance, exploring the interaction between contemporary and traditional African dance culture. For the first time in Scotland, students of West African dance will receive professional development through introductory and masterclass level instruction. These workshops are taking place at Dance Base but can only be booked by visiting the web addresses below. Acogny Afro-Contemporary Technique Sun 4 Fe b I 11.00 – 13.00 I Alesandra Seutin I £15 I All Levels I ticketsource.co.uk/date/HFKIIM Senegalese Sabar Dance Sun 4 Feb I 14.00 – 16.30 I Aida Diop I £15 I Advanced/Professional ticketsource.co.uk/date/HFKIJD

I page 12 DANCE BOOT CAMP Sat 7 & Sun 8 April 1 day I £70 (£60) 2 days I £120 (£100) Dance Bootcamp is back for Spring 18! This two-day intensive is designed to get you fit, flexible, and pack the most fun into your weekend. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a kick-start to your dance fitness regime, or a more experienced dancer wanting to test your limits, each class will give options for either level. With fifteen hours of dance over a huge range of styles, we challenge you to complete the course and emerge a lean, mean dancing machine. Lunch is on us. Just bring water and a change of clothes – you’re going to get sweaty !

Sat 7 Apr Sun 8 Apr 09.30 – 10.30 Ballet with Katie Miller Ballet Floor Barre with Abby Warrilow 10.30 – 11.30 Contemporary with Alan Greig Commercial with Jo Richards 11.30 – 12.30 Dance Workout with Paul Wood Werk It with Jo Richards 12.30 – 13.30 Lunch Lunch 13.30 – 14.30 Pilates with Jeanine Byrne Bollywood with Rajani Ravikumar 14.30 – 15.30 Reggaeton with Pirita Tuisku Lyrical Jazz with Jill Morton 15.30 – 16.30 Hip Hop with Kiara Pascale Musical Theatre with Jill Morton 16.30 – 17.00 Cool Down Cool Down

Lunch will be provided on both days so you can concentrate on your moves!

For more information, visit dancebase.co.uk/bootcamp BALLET

Elegant, beautiful, and one of the best body conditionings you could ask for, ballet is as popular now as ever. Right from beginner level, ballet helps build muscle tone and improves posture through graceful and expressive movement.

For more information on appropriate levels, or to find out which ballet class is for you, go to dancebase.co.uk

Ballet Absolute Beginners C Ballet Intermediate Entry Level I £78 (£62) Level 3 Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Mar I 20.30 – 21.3 0 I Andrea Jensen Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Ma r I 19.30 – 21.00 I £105 (£83) C Thu 11 Jan – Thu 29 Mar I 17.30 – 18.30 I Katie Miller Lucy Ireland For those who have never been to a ballet class before. Thu 11 Jan – Thu 29 Mar I 19.00 – 20.30 I £9 (£7.50) This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of D Vincent Hantam / Lucy Ireland ballet technique, the basic positions and steps, proper Vincent and Lucy will be teaching as follows:: posture and alignment. Learn simple jumping, turning Thu 11 Jan – Thu 1 Mar: Vincent Hantam and travelling sequences, while developing your poise, Thu 8 – Thu 29 Mar: Lucy Ireland style, grace and musicality. Fri 12 Jan – Fri 30 Mar I 19.00 – 20.15 I £98 (£78) C C Jonathan Burnett Ballet Beginners An experienced dancer, you will consolidate Level 1 I £78 (£62) your technique, build up your confidence and Thu 11 Jan – Thu 29 Ma r I 18.00 – 19.00 I Matthew Hawkins enhance your artistry. This class will refine your Fri 12 Jan – Fri 30 Mar I 17.00 – 18.00 I Jonathan Burnett performance while you learn gems from ballet’s By linking basic steps together, you will continue to glorious repertoire. build a vocabulary of ballet steps and movement phrases that will develop your strength, confidence C and poise. Ballet Advanced Level 4 I £98 (£78) Ballet Improvers Fri 12 Jan – Fri 30 Mar I 20.15 – 21.30 I Jonathan Burnett Level 2 I £78 (£62) I £7 (£6) In this class, the focus will be on refining your technique and developing artistry and musicality. Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Mar I 20.30 – 21.30 I Matthew Hawkins CD Unlock the wonderful world of classical ballet’s Fri 12 Jan – Fri 30 Mar I 18.00 – 19.00 I Jonathan Burnett C repertoire by learning sequences from well-loved Want to brush up on your basics? This class will classics such as Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. continue to develop your movement vocabulary using the principles and techniques introduced in Ballet Beginners. Through barre work and centre practice, you will strengthen your core, develop presentation skills and delve deeper into technique and more expressive approaches to movement. I page 14 B A L

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Ballet Fusion Ballet Vintage E T Level 2 I £78 (£62) All Levels I £62 Tue 9 Jan – Tue 27 Ma r I 20.30 – 21.30 I Matthew Hawkins Thu 11 Jan – Thu 29 Ma r I 09.30 – 10.30 I Katie Miller With backbone and with breath, this class simply Thu 11 Jan – Thu 29 Ma r I 16.30 – 17.30 I Lauren Bryden incorporates flavours of contemporary dance, to Fri 12 Jan – Fri 30 Mar I 10.00 – 11.0 0 I Katie Miller motivate basic ballet moves from a fresh perspective. Specially designed for dancers over 60, this session will take the structure of a traditional ballet class. C Emphasis will be on alignment and balance to Ballet Floor Barre produce ease of movement and develop body All Levels I £78 (£62) awareness, musicality and an understanding of your Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Mar I 17.30 – 18.30 body’s own artistic possibilities. Perfect for those Vincent Hantam / Abby Warrilow coming back to ballet after time away and those who Vincent and Abby will be teaching as follows: have never done ballet before! Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Feb: Vincent Hantam Wed 7 – Wed 28 Mar: Abby Warrilow G C Ballet from a new angle. Ballet Floor Barre is a Ballet Vintage Improvers conditioning class incorporating ballet exercises Level 2 I £83 usually done at the barre but on the floor. With gravity Tue 9 Jan – Tue 27 Mar I 09.30 – 11.00 making exercises more challenging, this is a great Vincent Hantam / Lewis Normand class for those who want to tone and have a basic Vincent and Lewis will be teaching as follows: understanding of ballet placement. Tue 9 Jan – Tue 27 Feb: Vincent Hantam Tue 6 – Tue 27 Mar: Lewis Normand D For dancers over 60 who are ready to progress their Morning Ballet technique, musicality and artistry. This class will Level 2 I Thu 11 Jan – Thu 29 Mar I 10.00 – 11.30 improve your balance, alignment and precision while Lucy Ireland retaining all the joy and humour that has made Level 2 I Fri 12 Jan – Fri 30 Mar I 11.00 – 12.30 Ballet Vintage such a hit. Vincent Hantam / Sophie Laplane Vincent and Sophie will be teaching as follows: Fri 12 Jan – Fri 2 Mar: Vincent Hantam Fri 9 – 30 Mar: Sophie Laplane £9 (£7.50) A class with all the right ingredients for a fun dose of ballet. From barre work to centre practice, your muscles will be reminded to lengthen and turn out. We will focus on musicality and artistry, working to further your abilities to leave you feeling great.

Check out Northern Ballet’s The Little Mermaid Workshops on page 12

CD C D G S I page 15 12-WEEK COURSE DROP-IN COURSE OR DROP-IN GENTLER CLASSES GET SWEATY LIVE MUSIC CELTIC

Scottish dancing is alive and well! Join the revelry at our highland and ceilidh classes, then show off to your friends. With live music, and a strong social element, these dances are the original toe-tapping floor fillers.

Footwear depends on the class. To find out more, visit dancebase.co.uk

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Highland Fusion S C Ceilidh CD Entry level / Level 1 I £78 (£62) All Levels I £78 (£62) I £7 (£6) Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Mar I 17.30 – 18.30 I Veronica Jackson Thu 11 Jan – Thu 29 Mar I 19.30 – 21.30 Join Veronica, a former World Champion, for this Cathy and Eric Wood introduction to Scotland's national dances with a twist. This class is a chance to learn those traditional In this fun, energetic class Veronica will combine the Scottish dances, enjoy live music and join in the basics of Highland Dance with other styles including ceilidh! There will be a variety of dances taught ballet, tap and Irish jig – all set to a varied soundtrack throughout the evening with a natural progression featuring traditional, folk and contemporary music. to more complex dances by the end of the class. A great way to have fun, meet new people and experience an integral part of Scottish culture. S C Highland Improvers This is a longer session than our other classes, Level 2 I £78 (£62) so you can really get into the swing. Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Mar I 18.30 – 19.30 I Veronica Jackson D The class is energetic, fast and introduces a higher Inclusive Ceilidh standard of Highland dance steps. Enjoy an hour of All Levels I £6 fun to the sounds of Scotland, dancing our national Thu 11 Jan – Thu 29 Mar I 11.00 – 12.00 hornpipes and jigs. Rebecca Wallace Ceilidh dancing is possibly the most social of all S C Irish Dance dances and this class is designed for both disabled All Levels I £78 (£62) and non-disabled dancers. Dance with your partner, dance with others in a group and join in Tue 9 Jan – Tue 27 Mar I 17.30 – 18.30 the party! The pace of this class will be led by the Jennifer Roxburgh / Rebecca Carridice dancers with live accordion accompaniment. Enjoy learning traditional Irish Dance technique Prepare for a lot of fun and a lot of laughs. fused with modern choreography, building up your repertoire and team routines. Join us for this fun and relaxed class as we take you through ceilidh dances and traditional hard shoe set dances. Perfect for returning and new dancers alike. Brush up on your technique or learn a new skill in a friendly environment.

C D CD G S I page 17 12-WEEK COURSE DROP-IN COURSE OR DROP-IN GENTLER CLASSES GET SWEATY LIVE MUSIC CONTEMPO RARY Individuality and freedom of creativity really flourish in contemporary dance, all the while giving you a firm foundation in technique, strength and balance. Bare feet are best for contemporary, along with comfortable clothing.

Techniques and styles differ in contemporary, so to find out more, go to dancebase.co.uk

Contemporary Beginners Contemporary C Entry level / Level 1 Intermediate Tue 9 Jan – Tue 27 Mar I 17.30 – 18.30 C Level 3 I £105 (£83) Alan Grei g I £78 (£62) Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Mar I 19.00 – 20.30 I Steinvor Palsson Thu 11 Jan – Thu 29 Mar I 20.30 – 21.30 C This Cunningham-based technique class focuses on Carolina Ravaiol i I £78 (£62) placement, control, breath and musicality. Emphasis Tuesday: Learn the basics of technique in a fun, is on finding a strong centre from which to explore challenging and dynamic class influenced by movement with care, efficiency and fluidity. Technique Cunningham and Nikolais technique. The session exercises lead into longer travelling sequences and explores improvisation and choreography, a full body jumps to get you moving in the space to the rhythms workout and travelling sequences. of wonderful live music. Thursday: An introduction to contemporary dance that explores coordination, strength and movement and will D get your self-confidence going! The class will blend Contemporary release and Cunningham technique with floor work Advanced -Pro and interactive exercises. Level 4–Pro I £4.50 Contemporary Improvers Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Mar I 18.00 – 19.30 I Steinvor Palsson CD Throughout this Cunningham-based class, emphasis Level 2 is on moving with ease, efficiency and fluidity. Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Mar I 11.00 – 12.00 Focusing on alignment, breath, clarity of movement CD Steinvor Palsson I £78 (£62 ) I £7 (£6) and musicality, the class moves from standing Fri 13 Sep – Fri 8 Dec I 17.30 – 19.00 exercises for working on technique and stability Alan Greig I £105 (£83 ) I £9 (£7.50) through movement sequences and jumps that explore Monday: This Cunningham-based class emphasises space, rhythm and shifting dynamics. placement, strength, breath, momentum and musicality. With a thorough technique warm-up followed by travelling sequences that combine the fundamental elements of contemporary dance to rhythmic live music! Friday: Build on your knowledge of technique in a fun, challenging and dynamic class influenced by Cunningham and Nikolais technique. The session explores improvisation and choreography, a full body work out and travelling sequences. I page 18 9 1 CONTEMPORARY e g a p

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Hip hop started on the streets. Inspired by the famous Manhattan Cotton Club, dancers expressed the hardship and grit of daily life through this innovative and spirited dance form. Nowadays, with its countless different styles – such as house, lockin’ and poppin’ – it is still as funky, energetic and fun as ever. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and indoor trainers, and be prepared to sweat!

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Entry level / Level 1 I £7 (£6) All Levels I £6 P Thu 11 Jan – Thu 29 Mar I 19.00 – 20.00 I Kiara Pascale Fri 12 Jan – Fri 30 Mar I 10.00 – 11.00 If you love music and dance, then get involved! Christina Liddell Learn a funky new routine each week and Do you enjoy dancing? Would you like to have a challenge the body and mind at a relaxed pace. really good time with other dancers? Then this is In this class you will go through the basic moves the class for you – hip hop with an emphasis on fun. and rhythms to different styles within hip hop, Make Friday the funkiest day of the week. Support street and social dance. This class keeps you fit and workers are encouraged to join in. up to date on the latest styles and hottest tracks, as well as introducing you to old skool technique S C and classic jams. Breakdance All Levels I £78 (£62) Hip Hop Intermediate CD S Sat 6 Jan – Sat 24 Mar I 16.00 – 17.00 I Nico Major Level 3 I £78 (£62) I £7 (£6) From the Bronx to the Burgh, Breakdance has come a long way since the early 1970s. Here we will Thu 11 Jan – Thu 29 Mar I 18.00 – 19.00 I Kiara Pascale retrace the evolution of this dynamic dance form, In this class, we will be pushing the boundaries a starting with the early Block Party ‘foundation’ little further, progressing into learning more steps and progressing right through classic advanced technique, choreography and, most footwork patterns, floor tricks and spins to funky importantly, working on musicality. Come and freezes. Alongside routines and ‘combos’ you will learn a new, fresh routine each week and explore soon discover your own freestyle flow to ‘bust a the history of hip hop culture along the way. This groove’ on the dance floor. class will push each person to find their own style and most of all… have fun!

Experimental Hip Hop CD S All Levels I £78 (£62) I £7 (£6) Thu 11 Jan – Thu 29 Mar I 20.30 – 21.30 I Kiara Pascale Hip hop pushed to the limit and beyond: we will experiment with a base of hip hop but without restricting ourselves to traditional hip hop music and moves. Experimental Hip Hop moves to any kind of music and fuses other styles of dance with more recognisable hip hop moves and music.

Commercial Hip Hop D S All Levels I £7 (£6) Tue 9 Jan – Tue 27 Mar I 18.30 – 19.30 I Jo Richards We know Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé and Shakira can shake it, but now it’s your turn to take over! In this fast-paced, fun class, you will cover styles from music video to reggaeton to pure pop – make sure you bring some serious attitude.

C D CD G S I page 21 12-WEEK COURSE DROP-IN COURSE OR DROP-IN GENTLER CLASSES GET SWEATY LIVE MUSIC JAZZ The broadest of the traditional dance categories, jazz means anything from Fosse to Fame to Footloose . And with a healthy dose of high-energy drama, jazz is one of the most enjoyable and inclusive dance genres. Bring your inner diva to the party and release the attitude!

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Jazz Absolute Beginners C Jazz Intermediate C S Entry Level I £78 (£62) Level 3 I £105 (£83) Fri 12 Jan – Fri 30 Mar I 18.00 – 19.0 0 I Hayley MacDonald Fri 12 Jan – Fri 30 Ma r I 20.00 – 21.30 Taking your first steps into the wonderful, versatile Jade McEwan-Smith style that is jazz? With a laid-back approach, Hayley If you already have the basics down, it’s time to step will guide you, covering many facets of jazz including it up! Focusing on developing technical skill and musicals, street jazz, swing, lyrical and much more. understanding of the various styles within the jazz So come along, have a giggle and have a go! spectrum, this class is gonna make you sweat! Covering six different routines over the term, it’ll Jazz Beginners C keep your brain and body working. Level 1 I £78 (£62) D S Fri 12 Jan – Fri 30 Mar I 19.00 – 20.00 I Aimee Fraser Jazz Turn Up & Dance For those with a little understanding of the style and All Levels I £7 (£6) following the same basis as Absolute Beginners, Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Mar I 18.00 –19.00 I Hayley MacDonald we’ll develop your jazz-tastic skills even further! Drop in and join us for this fun, high-energy class that Bring bags of confidence – and be prepared to have will bring the best styles that Jazz has to offer to your a laugh or two – in a relaxed environment. Monday evenings. No fuss, just jazz in this class for dancers of all levels.

I page 22 J A Z CD CD All That Jazz (60+) G Commercial Jazz Z All Levels I £62 / £6 Beginners Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Mar I 16.30 – 17.30 I Jo Richards Entry level / Level 1 I £78 (£62) I £7 (£6) Bringing some class and sophistication to your Sat 6 Jan – Sat 24 Mar I 14.00 – 15.00 I Jill Morton Wednesday, Jo will take you on a journey through The freshest, slickest, smoothest jazz. This class the jazz genre. In this class for people over 60, we’ll will work up a new routine each week, taking cover everything from its modern conception in the influences from hip hop and contemporary. 1920s to the golden era of swing and big band. We’ll Working to music from various genres, the class enjoy the decadence and energy of musical theatre, will be upbeat, energetic and full of personal style. the use of jazz dance in film and look at how it crosses over into other styles of dance. Commercial Jazz CD S Lyrical Jazz D Intermediate Level 3 I £105 (£83 ) I £9 (£7.50) All Levels I £7 (£6) Sat 6 Jan – Sat 24 Mar I 15.00 – 16.30 I Jill Morton Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Mar I 18.00 – 19.00 Jade McEwan-Smith A modern, super-stylish jazz class for dancers with a good knowledge of the form. You will consolidate Lyrical Jazz is a fusion of jazz and contemporary your technique and performance style, while techniques providing an opportunity to release and developing a fresh routine each week. This class let go; expressing yourself through the power of will push you and keep you up to date with the music. Dancers will warm up and work on some latest trends in jazz, while also taking influence technical exercises before dancing it out. This fun from other styles. and high energy class will build your technique, performance and style; making you into a truly confident and dynamic dancer whilst pushing you physically and emotionally. Come set those emotions free and let the music take control!

Musical Madness CD S All Levels I £78 (£62) I £7 (£6) Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Mar I 20.30 – 21.30 Chris Wilson / Guest Teacher Due to Chris’ busy professional schedule, certain weeks of this class will be taught by a guest teacher. Do you like to tango in the Cell Block? Do you shout, ‘Good Morning, Baltimore!’ everyday? Are you Defying Gravity? If you answered ‘Yes!’ or you simply want to learn fun and dynamic dance routines from your favourite shows, this is the class for you. With a diverse range of fabulous musicals per term there really is no business like show business!

C D CD G S I page 23 12-WEEK COURSE DROP-IN COURSE OR DROP-IN GENTLER CLASSES GET SWEATY LIVE MUSIC JUST FOR FUN

You’re sure to find something to your taste in this eclectic section. With the emphasis very much on fun, our 90s Pop class will take you right back to Spiceworld; Aerial Skills will teach you to fly; and Burlesque is sure to release the inner show-girl.

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Burlesque Beginners C Burlesque Intermediate C Entry level / Level 1 I £78 (£62 ) I Age 18+ Level 3 I £78 (£62) I Age 18+ Tue 9 Jan – Tue 27 Mar I 19.30 – 20.30 Tue 9 Jan – Tue 27 Mar I 20.30 – 21.30 Academy of Burlesque & Cabaret Academy of Burlesque & Cabaret Think Dita von Teese, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bettie Burlesque Intermediate builds on the burlesque Page – slip on your seamed stockings and opera essentials of concept, character and choreography in a class that uses advanced peeling techniques, gloves as you are led through the glamorous world of props (including chair and fan dance) and troupe retro burlesque-striptease. Teaching technique and work honed in the Improvers class. A fun-filled incorporating it into dance routines, this class is class that concentrates on individual and group guaranteed to make you feel confident and sassy! performance techniques and works on developing acting, as well as dance and peeling skills. Burlesque Improvers C CD S Level 2 I £78 (£62 ) I Age 18+ 90s Pop Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Mar I 20.30 – 21.30 All Levels I £78 (£62) I £7 (£6) Academy of Burlesque & Cabaret Sat 6 Jan – Sat 24 Mar I 14.00 – 15.00 I Aimee Fraser Burlesque Improvers is designed for those already The 90s are back with a bang. Revisit the era of boy initiated in the world of old-fashioned burlesque and bands, girl bands, and 24-hour party people while concentrates on the ‘3 Cs’ of burlesque – concept, working up fun, energetic routines in different styles. character and choreography – as well as advanced Slam your body down and wind it all around. peeling, posing and teasing techniques! This class will challenge the individual performer as well as offer fun-filled troupe work.

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CD Golden G Inclusive Party Playlist D G F O All levels I £6 or FREE as a course for new dancers All Levels I £6

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offer to the over 60s at Dance Base. This entry-level For disabled and non-disabled dancers. Each week N course will give those who have never danced we’ll be treating you to a different playlist! Want to before, and those who enjoy dancing, the chance to rock‘n’roll, groove on down to Motown, or relive learn new styles or revisit long-forgotten steps. 80s-mania? Using props, great tunes and magic With a sampling of contemporary, jazz, Latin, tap, and moves, the party starts right here. Support workers Pilates, this course will whet your dance appetite and are encouraged to join the fun! exercise both the body and the mind. This course is free to dancers who have never participated in a C S Dance Base class before and is a great jumping off Aerial Skills Beginners point for getting involved in one of our classes. Level 1 I £148 (£119) Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Mar I 15.00 – 16.30 I All or Nothing Dance Makers C Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Mar I 17.15 – 18.45 I All or Nothing Sat 6 Jan – Sat 24 Mar I 15.30 – 17.0 0 I All or Nothing £64.50 (£51.50) I 10-week lecture series Fri 12 Jan – Fri 16 Mar I 11.30 – 13.00 I Agnes Ness Climb, swing, hang and suspend your way through this class. Starting with a warm-up and conditioning, In this course we will discuss the dance performances the class will focus on learning the very basics of coming to Edinburgh this Spring. The Festival Theatre aerial skills, spending time on silks, rope and trapeze. will welcome Ballet Hispanico with Carmen Maquia This is suitable for complete beginners but we advise and Northern Ballet's The Little Mermaid and there is that you should have a good level of fitness and also some interesting work coming at The Brunton upper-body strength to get the most from the class. and Traverse Theatre. We shall take a look at the beginnings of ballet in America with American Ballet Theatre and the New York City Ballet and, of course, C S the dance makers in residence at Dance Base. Aerial Skills Improvers Lots of treats in store! Level 2 I £148 (£119) Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Mar I 13.30 – 15.00 I All or Nothing Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Mar I 18.45 – 20.15 I All or Nothing C S 80s Icons Suitable for those with experience in the air. All Levels I £78 (£62) Starting with a warm up and conditioning, the class Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Mar I 19.30 – 20.30 will focus on pushing your existing skill base. You’ll Chris Wilson / Guest Teache r be learning moves and sequences on various aerial Due to Chris’ busy professional schedule, certain weeks of this apparatus including static trapeze, silks and hoop. class will be taught by a guest teacher. We advise that you should have a good level of They were so bad they were good! Unleash the beast fitness to get the most from the class. that is your inner 80s wannabe and tay-tay-tay-tay take a trip back to double denim, ra ra skirts, leg warmers and more in this high-energy course. Celebrate everything from Flashdance to Footloose , Madonna to MJ and even Jane Fonda. Get physical and let’s put the ham in Wham!

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C D CD G S I page 25 12-WEEK COURSE DROP-IN COURSE OR DROP-IN GENTLER CLASSES GET SWEATY LIVE MUSIC PA RTNER DANCES No longer a reserve of the British tea dance, these classes are a brilliant way of sharing your love of dance with a friend or partner. Booking with a partner is recommended for some classes, but you will be paired up in the class. With a sprinkling of transatlantic flavour, and a dose of South American spice, only the strictly fabulous need apply! For ladies, footwear with a small heel is preferable. Normal trainers should be avoided.

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Ballroom Beginners C Ballroom Intermediate C Entry level / Level 1 I £78 (£62) Level 3 I £105 (£83) Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Mar I 19.00 – 20.00 Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Mar I 20.00 – 21.30 Chris Malone and Dawn-Claire Irvine Chris Malone and Dawn-Claire Irvine A course for beginners with no experience. During A class suitable for those with a sound knowledge this course Chris and Dawn-Claire will teach the of ballroom and Latin, with experience in all basic steps and rhythms for the waltz, quickstep, rhythms, who would like the challenge of cha-cha-cha and jive. higher-grade figure work and choreography. While aiming to satisfy beginners with the enjoyment This class pays the same attention to style and of ballroom and Latin, Chris and Dawn-Claire also try technique as our other classes. to give a more knowledgeable understanding of some Booking with a partner required. key elements to assist progression into the next level. Booking with a partner required. Lindy Hop C Ballroom Improvers C Entry Level / Level 1 I £78 (£62) Level 2 I £105 (£83) Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Ma r I 20.30 – 21.3 0 Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Mar I 20.00 – 21.30 Cathy Harrison and Michael Joyce Chris Malone and Dawn-Claire Irvine The Lindy Hop is the original partner swing dance originating in the legendary ballrooms of Harlem, If you have learnt the basics, this class will improve your technique and style. Besides developing the New York, in the 1920s and 30s. It’s an infectious, waltz, quickstep, cha-cha-cha and jive, time happy dance which, combined with Big Band Swing permitting, Chris and Dawn-Claire will give a music, is a heady mix. Suitable for all levels, we’ll taste of some of the other dances in this style. build on the basics each week until you’re ready to Booking with a partner required. swing out on the dance floor. In this class, we will rotate partners. I page 26 P A R T N Cuban Salsa Beginners C Tango Argentino C E Entry level / Level 1 I £78 (£62) Beginners R

Tue 9 Jan – Tue 27 Mar I 17.30 – 18.30 Entry level / Level 1 I £78 (£62) D A Yamil Cuedo Ferrera and Yahima Hernandez Morales Tue 9 Jan – Tue 27 Mar I 20.30 – 21.30 N Cuban Salsa is a joyous expression of life and the Jenny and Ricardo Oria C feel-good factor in these classes is guaranteed! Welcome to the world of Argentine Tango! These Gradually learning the basic steps and turns, you E classes cover the basic principles of tango dancing, S will learn how to move to fabulous Cuban rhythms teaching you how to hold your partner and yourself, and will soon be dancing elementary salsa routines how we move and connect, tango techniques and of with confidence. course a range of core steps that we use when we dance tango. In these classes you will start to find Cuban Salsa Improvers CD your tango feet, and to understand and move to Level 2 I £78 (£62) I £7 (£6) tango music. Tue 9 Jan – Tue 27 Mar I 18.30 – 19.30 C Yamil Cuedo Ferrera and Yahima Hernandez Morales Tango Argentino This class follows on from the beginners class. Improvers All students must have taken at least one term of Level 2 I £78 (£62) beginners Cuban salsa or be able to dance the basic Tue 9 Jan – Tue 27 Mar I 19.30 – 20.30 Cuban style salsa moves with confidence in order Jenny and Ricardo Oria to join this level. Each week you will learn a short choreographed sequence, helping you to build up These classes are designed for a broad range your repertoire of Cuban salsa moves and turns. of tango dancers who have done at least one beginners course. We will aim to enhance your C musicality and spacious awareness on the dance Social Ballroom floor as you move as one. We will explore beautiful Beginners and dynamic movements that will take us into a Entry level / Level 1 I £78 (£62) more in-depth dance. These classes are also good for more advanced dancers who wish to look more Fri 12 Jan – Fri 30 Mar I 19.00 – 20.00 in-depth at their dance. Jane Bell and Marina Delicata Strictly Social Dancing! Learn to take the floor with the confidence to lead or follow your partner through waltz, social foxtrot, cha-cha-cha, jive, rumba and more. No routines, just pure dance!

Social Ballroom C Intermediate Level 3 I £105 (£83) Fri 12 Jan – Fri 30 Mar I 20.00 – 21.30 Jane Bell and Marina Delicata Polish, refine and define your ballroom and Latin skills. Learn to lead or follow, adding figures to your beginner-level dances and increasing your repertoire to include foxtrot, tango, samba and more.

C D CD G S I page 27 12-WEEK COURSE DROP-IN COURSE OR DROP-IN GENTLER CLASSES GET SWEATY LIVE MUSIC TAP If you’ve ever been envious of Fred Astaire’s poise and Gene Kelly’s pizzazz, tap will bring you one step closer. A fantastic way to develop your natural rhythm and inventiveness, and, with a satisfying percussive element, tap is one of the world’s most popular dance forms.

Tap shoes or strong, hard-soled shoes will do. Visit dancebase.co.uk for more details.

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The benefits of dance to fitness and health are many, even for those just starting out. In this section you will find classes that will help you heal, workout, lose weight, and tone up while having fun!

To book, visit dancebase.co.uk

Morning Yoga D Dance Workout CD S All Levels I £7 (£6) All Levels I £78 (£62 ) I £7 (£6) Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Mar I 08.00 – 09.00 I Carolina Ravaioli Mon 8 Jan – Mon 26 Mar I 18.00 – 19.00 I Paul Wood Yoga to get your week started! We will begin with a short Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Ma r I 19.00 – 20.00 I Paul Wood meditation to give our minds space for the week ahead. A fun, dynamic, dance workout. Learn routines The class will then go through a series of poses to warm set to a variety of music styles – including funky soul, up, stretch and open up the body. We will finish off with a salsa, disco, and hip hop. Dancing is beneficial to all short section of dynamic flow to get energised. the main muscle groups, while building up a sweat and getting your heart rate going. The class is designed to C be accessible to those who have never danced before, Yoga Beginners but it will also push more experienced movers. Entry level / Level 1 I £78 (£62) Tone up, lose some weight, or simply have fun. Tue 9 Jan – Tue 27 Mar I 19.30 – 20.30 Mohsinah Underwood Werk It! CD S In this course covering the fundamentals of yoga All Levels I £78 (£62) I £7 (£6) practice, each class will have a particular focus, for example standing poses or forward bends, and we will Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Mar I 17.30 – 18.30 I Jo Richards also explore linking poses as in a Vinyasa or Ashtanga Get fit, get sweaty and feel truly alive. A cardio-based class. This class will allow beginners to learn to use class with some core strengthening led by professional each posture safely and effectively while also personal trainer Jo Richards. This is a dance-heavy allowing those with more experience to deepen their exercise class with street style moves, awesome understanding of their practice. You will leave the music and a whole lot of sass. Wear comfortable studio feeling peaceful and centred. clothes and bring buckets of water – you need to be on your A-Game. Get ready to WERK IT! I page 30 1 3 WELLBEING & WORKOUT e g a p

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Our fantastic selection of world dances will transport you across continents from the comfort of Edinburgh city centre, and are a fantastic introduction to the culture of another place.

Flamenco requires shoes with a small heel; for all other classes wear comfortable clothing and bare feet. For more information, visit dancebase.co.uk

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These early years classes are designed to be fun, sensory and build confidence with expressive movement. Obviously when we say mums, we mean mums, dads, and anyone lucky enough to have time to spend with a baby dancer, can join these sessions!

Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet. For hip hop, wear trainers. Age ranges for classes are a guide. 0 – 18 months is best for babies who aren’t yet walking, 18 months – 3 years are for those standing and walking on their own. Find out more about kids classes at dancebase.co.uk

Baby Steps 0–18 mths D Creative Dance PreSchool D £4.50 3–5 yrs Thu 11 Jan – Thu 29 Mar I 13.00 – 13.45 £4.50 Libby Tamang Sat 6 Jan – Sat 24 Ma r I 11.00 – 11.45 We’ve developed a movement class for both parent Christina Liddell and baby to enjoy together. The class incorporates This class will offer young dancers the opportunity to stimulation and one-to-one interaction using sensory hop, bound, run, dive, leap, turn, kick and stretch. play, props, music and yoga. There is the option to dance Creative dance uses rhythm and movement, giving with baby in a sling or carrier, giving parents/carers a young dancers the chance to express ideas through chance to learn some moves while baby enjoys the their bodies and develop self-confidence and social groove. What better way to learn than through a gentle skills in a relaxed and fun environment.* explosion of colour, sound and rhythm to stimulate your baby and aid cognitive development?

* Prices are for one adult and one child. You can Dance ’n’ Play 18 mths – 3 yrs D bring an extra child for £1.50 more. Extra adults £4.50 are not encouraged but if your child requires extra Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Mar I 10.15 – 11.00 I Jo Jeffries support additional adults will be accommodated. Sat 6 Jan – Sat 24 Ma r I 10.00 – 10.45 I Christina Liddell Using songs, movement and play, children will be encouraged to move freely and expressively in this fun and energetic class. Working together with your child, you will stomp, jump, wriggle and giggle together, helping young dancers to develop important motor skills such as balance and co-ordination, in a creative and imaginative way.*

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We don’t do exams or follow a syllabus – we’re all about fun, creativity and C trying different dance styles so children can discover dance for themselves in an E R

out-of-school setting. It’s about choice and challenge, encouraging every child S to go on their dance journey with us. There are three age-specific stages, with choices of dance style in each, so you can progress with one style over time or try something new every term!

All our classes are bookable onli ne at dancebase.co.uk

Mini Dance P1 –3 Junior Dance P4–6

Mini Dance Academy C Junior Dance Academy C £51.5 0 I Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Ma r I 17.00 – 18.00 £51.50 I Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Mar I 16.00 – 17.00 Teacher TBC Jennifer Bloe It’s all here in one class! A world of dance in Following on from Mini Dance Academy, this easy-to-learn chunks which will allow your young combination class allows your young dancer dancer to try a variety of styles. From the basics of to develop their dance styles further and explore stage performance. Covering ballet, tap, ballet and contemporary, to the rhythm of tap and commercial jazz and contemporary this is a the sass of commercial jazz, our mini dancers will fun and fast-paced class for any budding perform! ready for anything!

Street & Hip Hop C Street & Hip Hop C £51.5 0 I Sat 6 Jan – Sat 24 Mar I 12.00 – 13.00 £51.50 I Sat 6 Jan – Sat 24 Mar I 13.00 – 14.00 Pirita Tuisku Pirita Tuisku This class will focus on developing technique, In this class young dancers will be introduced to the musicality, co-ordination and confidence in basic street and hip hop moves and techniques. street dance and hip hop. Young dancers will be During each class dancers will learn street routines encouraged to be creative and express themselves to hip hop sounds old and new, while enhancing through movement. self-confidence, fitness and self-discipline.

P1 – P3 class assistants: Sula Castle and Silvie Furneaux

C D CD G S I page 35 12-WEEK COURSE DROP-IN COURSE OR DROP-IN GENTLER CLASSES GET SWEATY LIVE MUSIC Youth Dance P7+

Contemporary C Ballet P7+ C £51.50 I Fri 12 Jan – Fri 30 Mar I 16.30 –17.30 £51.50 I Wed 10 Jan – Wed 28 Mar I 17.00 – 18.00 Katie Miller Jennifer Bloe Introducing dancers to basic contemporary A fun, enjoyable class for young dancers keen to learn dance techniques to improve strength, flexibility, more about the world of ballet. Class will focus on rhythm and momentum. Learning centre development of ballet technique, proper body exercises, travelling sequences, choreography alignment, French terminology and musicality. and performance skills, dancers can explore their own creative voice and develop their personal C dance style. Aerial Ages 8 – 10 I Sat 6 Jan – Sat 24 Mar I 13.30 – 14.30 I £84 C Ages 11 – 16 I Sat 6 Jan – Sat 24 Mar I 14.30 – 15.30 I £84 Street & Hip Hop All or Nothing £51.50 I Sat 6 Jan – Sat 24 Mar I 15.00 –16.00 Hang, climb, swing and suspend your way through Pirita Tuisku aerial skills classes with All or Nothing. This class will focus upon improving hip hop Using aerial kit such as silks, rope, hoop and technique, coordination and performance skills. trapeze, you will explore aerial dance techniques You will develop creativity, confidence and dance working towards developing sequences, tricks attitude while building strength and fitness in and choreography linking the air to the floor. a fun environment! Each session will start with a warm up as well as moves on and off the equipment to help you learn new skills, and have fun! Suitable for all abilities – a great introduction to the air or an alternative way to use your dance skills. I page 36 EASTER SCHOOL Danc e: PARKOU R:PUPPETRY

Ages 7 – 9 & 10 – 12 I Mon 2 – Fri 6 Apr I 10.00 – 17.00 £125 (£100 for additional children from the same family) Join us for a fun-filled week of energy, acrobatics and imagination. Participants will explore parkour, puppetry, art and dance before creating a spectacular show for family and friends at the end of the week. The perfect way for your young dancers to spend their Easter break.

I page 37 DAY PLANNER COURSE DROP-IN COURSE OR DROP-IN r r Morning Yoga 08.00 – 09.00 p 30 Ballet Vintage Improvers 09.30 – 11.00 p 15 a a Inclusive Contemporary 11.00 – 12.00 p 19 M M Contemporary Improvers 11.00 – 12.00 p 18

Golden 15.00 – 16.00 p 25 7 6 Mature Latin Movers 12.00 – 13.00 p 33 2 2 Tap Vintage Improvers 16.30 – 17.30 p 29

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