Summer14 Courses, drop-in classes & workshops for everyone 26 April – 27 June
SWING INTO
SUMMER
Dance Base 14 –16 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU
0131 225 5525 dance@dancebase.co.uk dancebase.co.uk Dance Base is a registered charity that encourages and celebrates the potential for dance in everyone.
Patron: HRH Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay KT KG Artistic Patron: Mark Morris
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Community
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Professional
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Hire
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How we do it
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Workshops
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Ballet
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Celtic
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Contemporary
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Hip hop
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Jazz
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Just for Fun
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Partner dances
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Tap
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Welcome
Contents
Welcome After an extremely busy spring term, you’d think we’d take a more relaxed approach to summer. However, as the city heats up (hopefully!), so does our programme. We’ve packed our schedule with our most popular classes and some slight re-workings of classic workshops too. If you’re a Gene Kelly fan, you won’t want to miss page 12, and if you’ve got a hectic ‘wedding season’ coming up, our FIRST DANCE workshop will have you waltzing like a pro! With ballet as popular as ever, we’re adding a Modern Ballet class for even more varity, and – due to overwhelming demand – an extra Ballet Vintage class with Vincent Hantam. For the over 60s new to Dance Base, our Golden classes are FREE and give you the chance to try a range of styles over the term. For our younger dancers, Creative Dance classes are now available as a drop-in as well, to give you more flexibility. Make sure you check out our Summer School too for children aged 7 to 12 … an exciting mix of dance, Parkour and graffiti to occupy the first two weeks in July.
Wellbeing & Workout
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World dances
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Please do get involved in our Big Dance weekend [16 – 18 May] and Get Scotland Dancing events too [1 – 15 June] – there’ll be loads of activities to choose from for the whole family. See p5 for more information.
Young dancers
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Here’s to an action-packed summer!
Day planner
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Amy Noble Community Dance Manager
Helen McIntosh Programme Co-ordinator
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Community Dance Base’s Community Dance Programme is fully inclusive, working with a diverse range of people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. We create opportunities for people to be able to see, make and take part in high-quality dance within their local community and on a national level. We take creative dance workshops and projects to schools, youth and community groups in the local area and beyond. Groups and individuals can also access classes, professional residencies and performances in our award-winning building in the Grassmarket. This year is shaping up to be a very busy and exciting time for Community Dance in Scotland. With the launch of Get Scotland Dancing (see opposite) and the new Government Youth Arts Strategy – Time to Shine – our main focus will be on participation. We’re hosting a virtual haka this summer – make sure you’re part of it! We will continue to work with the most vulnerable groups and individuals in our community, supporting their learning, confidence and health through dance, but we will also open our doors to those who have never danced before, offering them unique opportunities and experiences to put their best foot forward, and Get Dancing! If you’d like to help us to continue and expand our community programme, simply buy a Lucky Ticket (see dancebase.co.uk/luckyticket for more info.) For details of some of the projects Lucky Ticket supports, see page 6. To find out more or to get involved with the Community Dance Programme, please feel free to contact me at amy@dancebase.co.uk. Amy Noble Community Dance Manager
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Community
Get Scotland Dancing Get Scotland Dancing encourages more people to get active and get involved in dance. Supported by the Scottish Government, Get Scotland Dancing is part of the legacy of The Commonwealth Games and celebrates dance in Scotland, bringing together those who already have a passion for dance and those who have never danced before. As a National Dance Agency, Dance Base has a fun-packed programme of workshops, performances and events that the whole family can enjoy – including The Big Dance Pledge, led by Scottish Ballet, which gives you the chance to learn, make and perform a dance with the rest of the world! Go to bigdance.org.uk to find out more! You’ll be able to see some of the responses in the ‘Inspired by the Pledge’ section, including a fabulous routine from Central Taxis!
Get Scotland Dancing Weekend 14 – 15 June 2014 Events will include: community classes/workshops, a performance stage in the Grassmarket, a Dance-Along movie, Dance Through the Decades extravaganza, family-focused ‘Tryathon’ at Meadowbank Sports Centre, and a free evening of music and dance at the Ross Band Stand to celebrate the Queen’s Baton Relay. For more info or full listings of events and how to get involved, email amy@dancebase.co.uk or check the community notice board and the community dance pages of the website.
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Current Community Projects
Seated Swing
Breakin’ It Down
Dance keeps older people active and alert, both physically and mentally, and enhances their emotional and social wellbeing. For those older adults who can’t make it to us, we can take dance to them. Our 1920s-style Seated Swing classes are fun and energising and are specially designed to get toes tapping and hands clapping regardless of age or ability. We are currently working in three centres around Edinburgh but would love to get more people involved.
In partnership with The State CIC, a hip hop education organisation, we are visiting schools in North Edinburgh to deliver break dance taster sessions. We are taking a different approach to engaging young people in dance activity – sessions are delivered by a youth worker and a dance tutor to ensure everyone gets the support they need to make the most of their chance to dance! All those involved are now attending weekly classes at Dance Base. At the end of the project the young people will put on a show for friends, family and the local community to demonstrate their new skills.
Supported by The Nancie Massey Charitable Trust
Early Years Dance lets children move freely and expressively. Dancing together with your child can help to build confidence and develop important motor and cognitive skills. We currently sing, dance and play with lots of Early Years groups throughout North Edinburgh and have recently started working with a group of marginalised young mums, helping them to discover the physical, emotional and social benefits of dancing with their children. Supported by Dance Base’s Lucky Ticket
Raising the aspirations of at-risk young people through an intensive programme of dance and education. This includes weekly classes, performances, attending professional rehearsals, attending theatre performances and learning about a healthy lifestyle. So in the next few months the group will be working with Edinburgh Community Food, Glasgow Parkour and taking part in national project, The Close, delivered by Scottish Ballet. We are delighted to announce that we have just received funding from CashBack for Communtities to continue this work for another year.
The Unusual Suspects Everybody Dance Now! We are excited to be continuing our work with special schools in Edinburgh, running a series of dance and movement classes for disabled children. Each term we work with four different school groups, delivering a bespoke programme of dance, movement and music tailored to the needs of the school and the participants.
Dance Base’s very own ‘boys only’ dance crew! This group is free and open to keen, young male dancers who want to take their dancing experience to a new level and get out there and perform. The group meets at Dance Base on Wednesday afternoons to work on varying styles of choreography from breakdance to contemporary. The group has recently performed at Dundee Rep Theatre and Y Dance Connections event in Edinburgh. Now they are working towards creating new work for Get Scotland Dancing. Supported by Get Scotland Dancing
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Welcome to the Summer term, bringing with it the season of warmth and light and an amazing collection of talents into our professional residency studios. Please do come along to our professional showcase, Playground, on the 28 June to see what some of the best have been up to. I’m thrilled to say these showcases are now part of our regular calendar. In the open-minded spirit which embodies Dance Base, we have invited the renegades from Golden – our fabulous elders group – to join us in the professional studio. Dynamode, as they are now called, are mashing up all your stereotypes about ageing, much like our other autonomous group, 24 Carat.
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Indeed, there’s also an open invitation to our free studio showings almost every Friday throughout the term. They are so varied and a real insight into how artists work. Find out what’s on at dancebase.co.uk/residencies. We will soon be revealing all about our international, fabulous (and always surprising!) Festival Fringe programme. There will be professional classes too, so keep your eye on all the updates. Enjoy your summer (dancing) in the city and all that Dance Base has to offer you.
Morag Deyes MBE Artistic Director
Dance Base offers residencies to professional choreographers, companies and individual artists who want to develop their work. Residencies last one or two weeks and artists are invited to share their work in the FRIDAY FREEVIEW, a free showing, then Q&A with the artist. Come along and see what our pro dancers are up to! dancebase.co.uk/residencies
DANCE BASE – YOUR DANCE HQ THIS AUGUST
Dance Base Festival Fringe 2014 1 – 23 August 2014 I Venue 22 Award-winning contemporary dance, camp cabaret and a dazzling assortment of festival surprises from across Scotland, the UK, Europe and New Zealand.
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Hire Dance Base Our beautiful studios, meeting room and other spaces are available to hire, offering flexible options in an amazing central-Edinburgh location. Our award-winning spaces can be used for everything from dance rehearsals to meetings, and from children’s parties or hen parties to corporate events and receptions. Please contact our Venue Manager, Matt Roe, on matt@dancebase.co.uk or call 0131 225 5525. dancebase.co.uk/hires-and-events Dance Base is accessible via a lift from our entrance in the Grassmarket. Dance Base has been awarded the ADAPT Trust Access Award in recognition of our facilities for people of all abilities.
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How we do it
How we do it We’re Flexible!
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Not sure what to try or need to be flexible? Drop-in is for you. Bookings open 24 hours in advance.
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For more on levels and types of class, call us on 0131 225 5525 or visit dancebase.co.uk/howto
It’s for everyone! Dance Base is for everyone and age is no barrier. All classes are open to everyone aged 14+ unless otherwise specified. And, whether you want a buddy for your first class, have specific access needs, or just need a helping hand to guide you, we can help. 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. To find out practical details like what to wear, where you can change and when to arrive, please see dancebase.co.uk/howto
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Summer Sessions
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Wedding Workshop
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Singin’ in the Rain
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Young Dancers
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Older Dancers Summer Sessions
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Ballet Vintage More classes added!
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Platinum
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Golden (FREE to new members)
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Tap for Mature Movers
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Mature Latin Movers
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Get Sweaty Jazz Classes
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80s Icons
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Dance Workout
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Bollylicious
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West African Dance
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Classes for dancers with additional support needs Ceilidh ASN p 17 Contemporary ASN
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Hip Hop ASN
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Creative Movement ASN
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How to book Phone 0131 225 5525 In person at 14 –16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU Online at dancebase.co.uk Term Dates Saturday 26 April – Friday 27 June Booking open on Saturday 29 March 2014 at 10.00, and enrolment for 9-week courses closes on Saturday 10 May 2014. Drop-in classes can be bought from 24 hours in advance to just before class begins.
Try Before You Buy Love to dance but unsure about which style or level to go for? Try a class absolutely free before deciding if it’s the one for you. Drop in to any course in the first two weeks of term and have a go with no obligation! Courses are subject to availability and can only be booked in person at reception. Go to dancebase.co.uk/TBYB for details. Dance Points Be rewarded every time you dance! Sign up for a Dance Card and start earning points straight away. Earn 1 dance point for every £1 spent on courses, drop-in classes and workshops. Redeem points at the equivalent of 10p per point. For example, you can earn enough points for a free drop-in just by buying a term’s course! For terms and conditions, see dancebase.co.uk/dancepoints I page 10
Booking 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. See dancebase.co.uk/spreadthecost for details. 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. Feeling lucky? Win back the cost of your course for just £1! Buy your Lucky Ticket when purchasing your course. The draw will take place on Mon 26 May. All proceeds go to the Community Programme – see page 6 for details of our projects. Lucky Ticket is available to over 16s only. Details at dancebase.co.uk/luckyticket
I was over the moon to hear I had the Lucky Ticket. It’s only £1 and is for a brilliant cause... Jo Pearce, Spring 2014
The small print Concessionary rates are listed in brackets. To find out if you are eligible, visit dancebase.co.uk/terms-a-conditions. 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. Please note that cancellations are subject to terms and conditions. Please see dancebase.co.uk/terms-a-conditions Latecomers will not be admitted to class more than 15 minutes after it is due to start. This is both for safety and to prevent disruption to the class. I page 11
Workshops Breakdance Open Sessions Sun 11 May and Sun 8 Jun I 13.00 – 15.00 I All Levels The State CIC I £2 Open training space for hip hop dancers to practise skills learned in class. A chance to meet and train with other hip hop dancers on the scene in an informal session without specific tuition. All styles and ages welcome, under 16s should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Ballroom & Latin Practice Sessions Sun 11 May and Sun 8 June I 15.00 – 17.00 I All Levels Jane Bell and Marina Delicata I £10 (£8) We provide the floor, the music and expert help – you bring your partner and dance! Whatever your level of competence in either some or all of the classic dances – waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba, cha-cha-cha, samba or jive, Jane and Marina will explain, coach and correct to increase your confidence and knowledge to dance. This session is for anyone who has some ballroom experience. Single dancers attending may be partnered with others where possible.
Save the First Dance Sun 11 May & Sun 1 June I 15.00 – 18.00 (package of two sessions) £80/£70 per couple (price for two sessions) Are you preparing for your big day? Is the thought of the first dance making you more nervous than the vows themselves? This package of wedding dance workshops is for couples who want to gain confidence for their first dance together. The first of two three-hour sessions will cover the basics of partner dancing, including posture, hold and musicality and cover the most common wedding dance styles. Your second class will build on the steps from last time: learn how to enter and exit the dance floor in style, combine traveling swivels, dips, turns, hand-to-hand steps and possibly even … a lift! Former International Ballroom and Latin Champion, Dawn-Claire Robertson, will be leading the classes in a relaxed, fun, social environment. There will even be time for couples to get advice on music choice, dancing in heels (and much more) during each session, and we’ll treat you to some cakes and bubbly too! A photographer will be present throughout each workshop so you will have another wonderful experience to add to your wedding album. Workshops will teach couples enough to feel at ease on the floor but if you want to book any follow up private lessons with Dawn-Claire, you will be offered a fabulous 10% discount on the standard prices for a limited period after the course date.
Singin’ in the Rain Workshop Sat 7 June I 16.00 – 18.00 I £14 (£11.50) If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a movie legend, here’s your chance. This fabulous two-hour session is for anyone who’s a fan of MGM musicals, tap, jazz, and the maestro himself, Gene Kelly. You’ll learn routines to the music of this iconic film, while learning about old Hollywood style and what made this film so magical. I page 12
Sunday 25 May Community workshop I 10.30 – 12.30 £14 (£11.50) I Age 14+
Join Scottish Ballet’s education team for an enjoyable dance workshop inspired by Scottish Ballet and Krzysztof Pastor’s beautiful production of Romeo & Juliet. Participants will enjoy a ballet based warm up and then explore some of the repertoire from the production. The class will be a relaxed and rewarding session. No previous ballet experience necessary. Behind the Scenes I 12.45 – 13.15 Free to workshop participants
Come along to find out more about Scottish Ballet’s iconic and vivid reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s greatest love story. Using images, film and costume, we will give you an insight into this wonderful production, including a question and answer session with one of Scottish Ballet’s dancers. Professional workshop I 13.30 – 15.30 I £8
An advanced technique and repertoire-based creative session, taught by a Company dancer, where participants will learn elements of choreography from Scottish Ballet’s dramatic and touching production of Romeo & Juliet, choreographed by Krzysztof Pastor. A minimum of four years’ ballet experience is necessary.
Want to keep dancing after term ends? Fear not: Edinburgh Summer Sessions and Dance Base have teamed up to offer an exciting programme of dance in July. Since 2012, the Edinburgh Summer Sessions has been filling the gap between summer and autumn by offering community dancers and dance students the unique opportunity to continue dancing throughout the summer months. Dance every day! Designed for those who want to learn a little more intensively, you come along every evening for five days to build a stronger technique, increase your fitness and have fun with other dance enthusiasts! There will be something for everyone – including Ballet Vintage PLUS and Contemporary PLUS for our over 60s – so there is no need (or excuse!) to hang up your dancing shoes this July. Dancebase.co.uk/summer-sessions
Workshops
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Summer Sessions
Mon 30 Jun – Fri 4 Jul I All levels unless specified 10.00 – 11.30 I Ballet Vintage PLUS 18.00 – 19.30 I Ballet Beginners I Jazz 19.45 – 21.15 I Ballet Intermediate I House Mon 7 Jul – Fri 11 Jul I All levels 10.00 – 11.30 I Contemporary PLUS 18.00 – 19.30 I Contemporary I Hip hop 19.45 – 21.15 I Tap I Pilates £36 (£33) per course £128 (£118) for all 4 courses Over 60s £33 per course £60 for both courses
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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 builds 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/balletfocus
Ballet Absolute Beginners
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Entry Level I £57 (£45.50)
Level 2 I £57 (£45.50)
Thu 1 May – Thu 26 Jun I 17.30 – 18.30 I Lauren Porter-Worth
Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 20.30 – 21.30 I Lauren Porter-Worth
For those who have never been to a ballet class before. It will introduce you to the fundamentals of ballet technique, the basic positions and steps, proper posture and alignment. You will learn simple jumping, turning and travelling sequences, while developing your poise, style, grace and musicality.
Ballet Beginners
Wed 30 May – Wed 25 Jun I 20.30 – 21.30 I Matthew Hawkins Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 18.00 – 19.00 I Jonathan Burnett
Want to brush up on your basics? This class will 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.
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Level 1 I £57 (£45.50)
Ballet Intermediate
Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 19.30 – 20.30 I Lauren Porter-Worth
Level 3 I £71 (£60)
Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 17.00 – 18.00 I Jonathan Burnett
Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 19.00 – 20.15 I Jonathan Burnett
By linking basic steps together, you will continue to build a vocabulary of ballet steps and movement phrases that will develop your strength, confidence and poise.
Consolidate your technique, build up your confidence, explore your artistry and join the famous Friday night class. Enhance your performance while learning gems from classical ballet’s glorious repertoire.
Ballet Advanced Level 4 I £71 (£60) Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 20.15 – 21.30 I Jonathan Burnett
In this class, the focus will be on refining your technique and developing artistry and musicality. Unlock the wonderful world of classical ballet’s repertoire by learning sequences from well-loved classics such as Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. I page 14
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Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 08.00 – 09.00 I Charlotte Jarvis
Thur 1 May – Thur 26 Jun I 19.00 – 20.30 I Charlotte Jarvis
Wake up your body and mind with a simple, invigorating ballet warm up followed by a revitalising full-body stretch. Leave feeling refreshed, re-aligned and prepared for the challenges of the day ahead.
A dynamic, feel-good ballet class with focus on the spine, breath and musicality. This class takes you through 40 minutes of barre work, followed by centre practice that aims to get you moving, whilst never forgetting the expressive quality and essence of classical ballet.
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Level 2 I £57 (£45.50) Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 20.30 – 21.30 I Charlotte Jarvis
Using the basics of ballet and contemporary technique in a relaxed environment, you will improve and develop your posture, balance, flexibility, co-ordination and strength. The class brings awareness to breath, fluidity of movement, while focusing on the joy of ballet.
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All Levels I £45.50 Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 10.00 – 11.00 I Vincent Hantam Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 10.00 – 11.00 I Lauren Porter-Worth
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Level 2 I £6.50 (£5.50) Wed 30 May – Wed 25 Jun I 12.30 – 13.30 I Charlotte Jarvis
Specially designed for dancers over 60, this session will take the structure of a traditional ballet class. Emphasis will be on alignment and balance to produce ease of movement and develop body awareness, musicality and an understanding of your body’s own artistic possibilities. Perfect for those coming back to ballet after time away and those who have never done ballet before!
A fun weekly class that being with traditional barre work before progressing to centre. Covering the foundations of classical ballet technique, the focus is on fun, joy and musicality. Leave feeling light and invigorated for the rest of the day.
Barefoot Ballet
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Level 2 I £8.50 (£7) Thu 1 May – Thu 26 Jun I 10.00 – 11.30 I Charlotte Jarvis
Balance, alignment and precise legwork make up an integral part of ballet technique, but they are nothing without the use of breath and upper body. With socks or bare feet, feel connected to the floor, your breath, and the expansive fluidity of ballet in this easy going class.
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Level 2 I £8.50 (£7) Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 11.00 – 12.30 I | Vincent Hantam
A class with all the right ingredients for a fun does of ballet. From Barre work to centre practice, your muscles will be reminded to lengthen and turn out. Musicality, length of line and working to beyond your abilities will leave you feeling great.
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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/celticfocus
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Celtic
Highland Beginners
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Level 1 I £57 (£45.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)
All Levels I £57 (£45.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)
Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 17.30 – 18.30 I Veronica Jackson
Thu 1 May – Thu 26 Jun I 19.30 – 21.30
Enjoy the energetic, rhythmic steps of our country’s national dances. Veronica, former World Champion, will teach you the way to enjoy all the swirling sounds of not just the bagpipes, but all the great up-tempo music Scotland has to offer.
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Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 18.30 – 19.30 I Veronica Jackson
This class is a chance to learn those traditional Scottish dances, enjoy live music and join in the ceilidh! There will be a variety of dances taught throughout the evening with a natural progression 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. This is a new, longer session, so you can really get into the swing.
The class is energetic, fast and introduces a higher standard of Highland dance steps. Enjoy an hour of fun to the sounds of Scotland, dancing our national hornpipes and jigs.
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Irish Dance
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All Levels I £57 (£45.50) Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 17.30 – 18.30 I Jennifer Roxburgh
Learn traditional and modern Irish dance steps as well as performance skills and have a great time getting fit! The class begins with an appropriate aerobic warm up, before moving on to soft shoe technique and choreography, where your skills will improve week by week.
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Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 11.00 – 12.00
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Ceilidh dancing is possibly the most social of all dances. Dance with your partner, dance with others in a group and join in the party! The pace of this class will be led by the dancers with live accordion accompaniment. Prepare for a lot of fun and a lot of laughs.
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Contemporary 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 about which class is for you, go to dancebase.co.uk/contemporaryfocus
Contemporary Beginners Level 1 Thu 1 May – Thu 26 Jun I 20.30 – 21.30 I Emma Park D £6.50 (£5.50) Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 17.30 – 19.00 I Alan Greig £75 (£61.50)
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These classes will introduce you to the fundamental elements of alignment, strength, flexibility, rhythm, momentum and expression. From centre exercises to travelling across the space, you’ll experience a mental as well as physical challenge while working up a sweat and enjoying the buzz that comes from dancing.
Level 2 Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 11.00 – 12.00 Steinvor Palsson I £57 (£45.50)
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Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 17.30 – 18.30 Emma Park I £6.50 (£5.50)
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Level 3 I £75 (£61.50) Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 19.00 – 20.30 I Steinvor Palsson
This technique class focuses on placement, control, breath and musicality. Emphasis is on finding a strong centre from which to explore movement with care, efficiency and fluidity. Technique exercises lead into longer travelling sequences and jumps to get you moving in the space to the rhythms of wonderful live music.
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Level 4 – Pro I £4.50 Wed 30 Apr – Wed 25 Jun I 18.00 – 19.30 I Steinvor Palsson
These classes emphasise placement, strength, breath, momentum and musicality. Enjoy a thorough technical warm-up followed by travelling sequences that combine the fundamental elements of contemporary dance to rhythmic live music. I page 18
Contemporary Intermediate
Throughout this class, emphasis is on moving with ease, efficiency and fluidity. Focusing on alignment, breath, clarity of movement and musicality, the class moves from standing exercises for technique and stability, through to movement sequences and jumps that explore space, rhythm and shifting dynamics.
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All Levels I £45.50 Thu 1 May – Thu 26 Jun I 15.30 – 16.30 I Emma Park
A contemporary class designed for dancers over 60, the session will introduce you to the fundamental elements of alignment, strength, flexibility, rhythm and momentum. From centre exercises to travelling across the floor, the session will present the opportunity to challenge both the mind and body. It’s best if you have had some dance experience in the past, and a fitness level that means you are comfortable with little jumps and a spot of rolling around on the floor!
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All Levels I £5.50 Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 11.00 – 12.00 Emma Park and Matthew Hawkins
We will focus on safely preparing the body to move, travelling through the space and creatively building movement patterns as well as working with rhythm, expression and fun! All movements will have a number of variations so whatever your experience or ability, you’ll be able to enjoy developing your own skills. Support workers are encouraged to participate in the session to explore recreational benefits and increase rapport.
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Hip hop 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! For more information on which class is for you, or to find out more about hip hop, go to dancebase.co.uk/hiphopfocus
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Level 1 I £6.50 (£5.50)
All Levels I £6.50 (£5.50)
Thu 1 May – Thu 26 Jun I 19.00 – 20.00 I Ashley Jack
Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 18.30 – 19.30 I Jo Richards
If you love music and dance, then get involved! Learn a funky new routine each week and challenge the body and mind at a relaxed pace. In this class you will go through the basic moves and rhythms to different styles within hip hop, street and social dance. This class keeps you fit and up to date on the latest styles and hottest tracks, as well as introducing you to old skool technique and classic jams.
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 all your diva attitude.
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Do you enjoy dancing? And would you like to have a really good time with other young dancers? Then this is the class for you – hip hop with an emphasis on fun. Make Friday the funkiest day of the week.
Thu 1 May – Thu 26 Jun I 18.00 – 19.00 I Ashley Jack
In this class, we will be pushing the boundaries a little further, progressing into learning more advanced technique, choreography and, most importantly, working on musicality. Come and learn a new, fresh routine each week and explore the history of hip hop culture along the way. This class will push each person to find their own style and most of all … have fun!
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If you like trying a bit of everything within the hip hop genre, then this is the class for you! From funk styles lockin’ and poppin’, to old skool hip hop and house, this is your essential mix.
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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!
Wear indoor trainers and comfortable clothing. For more details, go to dancebase.co.uk/jazzfocus
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Entry Level I £57 (£45.50)
Level 3 I £75 (£61.50)
Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 18.00 – 19.00 I Jo Richards
Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 20.00 – 21.30 I Jo Richards
Taking your first steps into the wonderful, versatile style that is jazz? With a laid-back approach, Jo will guide you, covering many facets of jazz including musicals, street jazz, swing, lyrical and much more. So come along, have a giggle and have a go!
If you already have the basics down, it’s time to step it up! Focusing on developing technical skill and understanding of the various styles within the jazz spectrum, this class is gonna make you sweat! Covering six different routines over the term, it’ll keep your brain and body working.
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Level 1 I £57 (£45.50) Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 19.00 – 20.00 I Jo Richards
For those with a little understanding of the style and following the same basis as Absolute Beginners, we’ll develop your jazz-tastic skills even further! Bring bags of confidence – and be prepared to have a laugh or two – in a relaxed environment.
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All Levels I £6.50 (£5.50)
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Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 18.00 – 19.00 I Jo Richards
Wed 30 Apr – Wed 25 Jun I 19.30 – 20.30 Chris Stuart-Wilson I £57 (£45.50)
Wannabe pop idols take serious note: here’s the best high-energy jazz class for your development as a dance floor diva/dude!
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All Levels I £75 (£61.50) Sat 26 Apr – Sat 21 Jun I 14.00 – 15.30 I Chris Stuart-Wilson
Fancy a bit of everything? Here at DJ Travel we aim to provide you with a varied tour programme. Take a flap-a-tap into the 20s, or swing into the 60s. Maybe a saunter down the Carnival in Rio or some hip hop in Harlem? This fast-paced course crams every second with so many surprises and wonders, make sure you leave enough space in your case for your new-found confidence!
Wed 30 Apr – Wed 25 Jun I 20.30 – 21.30 Chris Stuart-Wilson I £57 (£45.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)
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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!
Want more jazz? See page 12 for our Singin’ in the Rain workshop.
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Just forFun You’re sure to find something to your taste in this eclectic section. With the emphasis very much on fun, our 80s Icons class will make you feel atomic; Aerial Skills will teach you to fly; and Burlesque is sure to release the inner show-girl.
To find out more, go to dancebase.co.uk/funfocus
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Level 1 I £57 (£45.50) I Age 18+
Level 3 I £57 (£45.50) I Age 18+
Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 19.30 – 20.30
Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 20.30 – 21.30
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Academy of Burlesque & Cabaret
Think Dita von Teese, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bettie Page – slip on your seamed stockings and opera gloves as you are led through the glamorous world of retro burlesque-striptease. Teaching technique and incorporating it into dance routines, this class is guaranteed to make you feel confident and sassy!
Burlesque Intermediate builds on the burlesque essentials of concept, character and choreography in a class that uses advanced peeling techniques, props (including chair and fan dance) and troupe work honed in the Improvers class. A fun-filled class that concentrates on individual and group performance techniques and works on developing acting, as well as dance and peeling skills.
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Level 2 I £57 (£45.50) I Age 18+
80s Icons
Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 20.30 – 21.30
All Levels I £57 (£45.50)
Academy of Burlesque & Cabaret
Sat 26 Apr – Sat 21 Jun I 13.00 – 14.00 I Chris Stuart-Wilson
Burlesque Improvers is designed for those already initiated in the world of old-fashioned burlesque and concentrates on the ‘3 Cs’ of burlesque – concept, character and choreography – as well as advanced peeling, posing and teasing techniques! This class will challenge the individual performer as well as offer fun-filled troupe work.
They were so bad they were good! Unleash the beast 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 brand spanking new, 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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Level 1 I £94 (£76)
Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 15.00 – 16.00 I Dance Base teachers
Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 15.00 – 16.30 I All or Nothing
Golden is a taste of the wonderful dance delights on offer to the over 60s at Dance Base. This entry-level course will give those who have never danced before, and those who already enjoy dancing, the chance to learn new styles or revisit long-forgotten steps. With a sampling of ballet, contemporary and Latin, whet your dance appetite and exercise both your body and mind. This course is free to dancers who have never participated in a Dance Base class before and is a great introduction to our programme for over 60s.
Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 17.15 – 18.45 I All or Nothing
Dance at the Festival
All Levels I £94 (£76)
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Climb, swing, hang and suspend your way through this class. Starting with a warm-up and conditioning, the class will focus on learning the very basics of aerial skills, spending time on silks, rope and trapeze. This is suitable for complete beginners but we advise that you should have a good level of fitness and upper-body strength to get the most from the class.
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Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 13.30 – 15.00 I All or Nothing
All Levels I £38 (£31) I 6-week lecture series
Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 18.45 – 20.15 I All or Nothing
Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 11.30 – 13.00 I Agnes Ness
Come and find out about the dance coming to the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year. This course offers a chance to study and discuss some of the works on offer, and could help you choose what to see in the world’s biggest arts festival. A perfect excuse to delve into the rich histories of some of the world’s finest dance companies before seeing the very best they have to offer this August. D Creative Movement for dancers with additional support needs
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Suitable for both beginners and those with more experience in the air. The beginners group will focus on learning the very basics of aerial skills, while the improvers will push their existing skill base. You’ll be learning moves and sequences on various aerial apparatus including static trapeze, silks and ropes. We advise that you should have a good level of fitness to get the most from the class.
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All Levels I £5.50 Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 11.00 – 12.00 Roberta Beakbane and Julie Chilvers
Join this lively and fun class for people of all abilities and ages. To music from around the world, you will explore and celebrate your own personal dance movements. Through dance you will develop awareness of your body, express yourself and make connections with others in a supportive environment.
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Partner 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. However, individuals are also welcome as 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.
To find out which class is for you, visit dancebase.co.uk/partnerfocus
Ballroom Beginners
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Level 1 I £57 (£45.50)
Level 3 I £75 (£61.50)
Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 19.00 – 20.00
Wed 30 Apr – Wed 25 Jun I 20.00 – 21.30
Chris Malone and Dawn-Claire Robertson
Chris Malone and Dawn-Claire Robertson
Chris (an international coach) and Dawn-Claire (former British and World Champion) will take you through the basics of the waltz, quickstep, cha-cha-cha and jive. Whether you want to learn for a particular occasion or just for fun, this class will get you moving on any dance floor with style.
A class suitable for those with a sound knowledge of ballroom and Latin, with experience in all rhythms, who would like the challenge of higher-grade figure work and choreography. This class pays the same attention to style and technique as our other classes.
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Level 2 I £75 (£61.50) Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 20.00 – 21.30 Chris Malone and Dawn-Claire Robertson
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Level 1 I £57 (£45.50) Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 18.00 – 19.00 Yamil Cuedo Ferrera and Kath Bateman
Cuban Salsa is a joyous expression of life and the feel-good factor in these classes is guaranteed! Gradually learning the basic steps and turns, you will learn how to move to fabulous Cuban rhythms and will soon be dancing elementary salsa routines with confidence.
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Tango Argentino Beginners
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Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 19.00 – 20.00
Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 18.30 – 19.30
Jane Bell and Marina Delicata
Willie and Louise Green and guest teachers Jenny and Ricardo Oria (Rumbos de Tango)
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!
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A course to introduce you to the wonders of Argentine tango in a fun and relaxed way. Rumbos de Tango will guide you through the foundations of the dance and help you discover how to embrace your partner and to walk and dance with elegance.
Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 20.00 – 21.30
Tango Argentino Improvers
Jane Bell and Marina Delicata
Level 2 I £57 (£45.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)
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.
Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 19.30 – 20.30
Level 3 I £75 (£61.50)
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Willie and Louise Green and guest teachers Jenny and Ricardo Oria (Rumbos de Tango)
Now you’re hooked … so this is the time to start enjoying the magic of improvisation that tango offers. In this class you will be exploring connection and creativity as you master key steps and develop your dance even more.
Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 20.30 – 21.30 Fly Right Dance Company
Called the Folk Dance of America, this social dance is the original swing dance and evolved from 20s and 30s jazz music. It is a madcap fusion of jazz, Charleston, tap and breakaway. Cool and sophisticated or wild and energetic – the emphasis is always on fun.
Wedding bells ringing? Save the First Dance workshop could be for you … see page 12.
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Tap If you’ve ever been envious of Fred Astaire’s poise and Gene Kelly’s pizazz, 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/tapfocus for more details.
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Entry Level I £57 (£45.50)
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Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 17.30 – 18.30 I Dawn Turner
Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 20.30 – 21.30 I Dawn Turner
For those who have never tapped before. This class introduces basic tap steps along with technique for rhythm and style, and builds a fun routine each week. This is a relaxed class with time to practise and chat.
Develop your vocabulary of steps and fast footwork through challenging exercises, and increase your rhythmical awareness with complicated cross-rhythm work. Then put it all into practice in a fantastic routine which we will build week-by-week. Come to this class ready for an exciting, fun challenge.
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Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 18.30 – 19.30 I Dawn Turner
Have fun while increasing your ability. Suitable for those who have done at least one term of Absolute Beginners or equivalent. You should be able to shuffle-ball-change, tap-step-ball-change, tap-step-heel, etc. Building on previous technique, we will produce more challenging combinations.
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This class teaches you all the lovely things about tap – steps, rhythm and fun – without the exhaustion! There is a warm-up, technique exercises and a routine which builds week-by-week. Designed for dancers aged 60 and over who have done Tap Absolute Beginners, Beginners or equivalent.
Level 2 I £57 (£45.50) Wed 30 Apr – Wed 25 Jun I 19.30 – 20.30 I Susan Harvey
For those who wish to enhance their tap skills and learn more advanced steps in a relaxed and fun way. After a warm-up combination, we will create a fun routine throughout the term using new steps and rhythms. Then you can enjoy a gentle cool down!
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Level 3 I £57 (£45.50) Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 19.30 – 20.30 I Lucy Tulloh
This is a challenging class designed to tighten skill and timing. Each week, the class will work on rhythm and technique exercises that will develop the link between the brain and feet. We will also work towards routines that showcase what we learn in different combinations and across different music genres.
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Wellbeing & Workout 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 find out which class will most compliment your fitness regime, go to dancebase.co.uk/workoutfocus
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All Levels I £57 (£45.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)
Level 1 I £57 (£45.50)
Wed 30 Apr – Wed 25 Jun I 18.00 –19.00 I Robert Robertson
Tue 29 Apr – Tue 24 Jun I 19.30 – 20.30 I Polly Rewt
The Alexander Technique analyses your whole movement pattern and helps you to become aware of balance, posture and co-ordination while performing everyday actions. This brings into consciousness tensions throughout your body that have previously gone unnoticed.
Ashtanga Yoga is a physically-demanding sequence of Sun Salutations and postures that work with a powerful style of breathing. You’ll learn how to do individual postures safely, to flow through the sequence and improve your strength, energy and flexibility.
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Level 3 I £57 (£45.50) / £6.50 (£5.50) Wed 30 Apr – Wed 25 Jun I 17.30 – 18.30 I Linda Douglas
Aimed at students who have completed a beginner’s Ashtanga course, this is the ideal class if you are keen to improve and learn more about the technique and benefits of this challenging style of yoga. It is essential that you have a basic knowledge of the sequence to attend this class.
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All Levels I £57 (£45.50) / £6.50 (£5.50) Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 18.00 – 19.00 I Paul Wood Wed 30 Apr – Wed 25 Jun I 19.00 – 20.00 I Paul Wood
A fun, dynamic, dance workout. Learn routines set to a variety of music styles – including funky soul, salsa, disco, and hip hop. Dancing is beneficial to all the main muscle groups, while building up a sweat and getting your heart rate going. The class is designed to be accessible to those who have never danced before, but it will also push more experienced movers. Tone up, lose some weight, or simply have fun.
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Thu 1 May – Thu 26 Jun I 17.30 – 18.30 I Lucie Francis
Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 08.00 – 09.00 I Pamela Day
This class is aimed at anyone who would like to focus on rebalancing the whole body through improving posture, muscle strength, bone density, balance and flexibility. Pilates can be beneficial and fun for just about everyone, regardless of physicality, age and fitness level. This class is ideal for those recovering from most injuries, as exercises will be adapted to suit individual needs.
Pilates is a great way to maintain your physical health. It is an exercise system that focuses on stretching and strengthening the whole body. As well as improving posture, muscle tone, flexibility, core strength and joint mobility, Pilates can also relieve stress, tension and nurture wellbeing. A great way to start the day!
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Wed 30 Apr – Wed 25 Jun I 09.30 – 10.30 I Jeanine Davies
Thu 1 May – Thu 26 Jun I 18.30 – 19.30 I Lucie Francis
For those new to Pilates. A beginners class focused on rebalancing the body by working to improve posture, strength and flexibility. Just about everyone can benefit from Pilates, regardless of physicality, age and fitness level.
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‘Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness’ – Joseph Pilates. A wonderful mind and body form of exercise, Pilates will improve your posture, develop strong, lean muscles and increase suppleness. These exercises and breathing techniques focus and calm the mind, and enliven the whole being.
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Level 2 I £57 (£45.50) Thu 1 May – Thu 26 Jun I 19.30 – 20.30 I Lucie Francis
For those who have experience in Pilates and understand the basic principles. This class will work on strengthening and stretching the body with a focus on breath, fluidity, postural alignment, and stability.
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World Dances 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/worldfocus
Level 1 I £57 (£45.50)
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Wed 30 Apr – Wed 25 Jun I 18.30 – 19.30 I Linda Skakel
All Levels I £5.50
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An introduction to basic flamenco techniques and choreography. This is an energetic, no-frills class designed to build a strong foundation in essential flamenco skills and develop understanding of the intricate compas (rhythms) and expression at the heart of undiluted flamenco.
Belly Dance Beginners
Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 12.00 – 13.00 Yamil Cuedo Ferrera
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Level 1 I £57 (£45.50) I Elspeth Swishandhips Wed 30 Apr – Wed 25 Jun I 18.30 – 19.30
Learn basic belly dance moves, get shimmying to Egyptian music and enjoy the energy and elegance of belly dance, modern Cairo style! We will learn basic hip work, fabulous foot patterns and rudimentary rhythms. This moderately energetic class will work your body all over.
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All Levels I £57 (£45.50) Wed 30 Apr – Wed 25 Jun I 17.30 – 18.30 I Rajani Ravikumar
Bollylicious takes you on a dance journey, offering a unique blend of traditional Indian dance moves with a splash of hip hop, free style, jazz, belly dance and others. Come in comfortable clothing and be prepared to sample diverse rhythms, wriggle your shoulders and swing your hips to this contagious fusion!
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All Levels I £57 (£45.50) / £6.50 (£5.50) Sat 26 Apr – Sat 21 Jun I 13.00 – 14.00 I Raquel Ribes
Come and enjoy traditional, vibrant West African dance combined in a creative way. The live drumming and energetic movements will leave you uplifted and buzzing for the rest of the weekend!
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In this class you will learn different styles of Egyptian belly dance, as well as improve your technique, travelling, interpretation and confidence. There will be new moves and an emphasis on modern Cairo style belly dance. Later in the term you will need to bring a veil.
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Wed 30 Apr – Wed 25 Jun I 19.30 – 20.30
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This is the perfect way to start your week. An early lunchtime class with Yamil Ferrera from Cuba, showing you how to dance salsa, cha-cha-cha and merengue to the smooth sounds of Latin music. No partner required, just a sense of fun and a ‘can-do’ approach to dance. Fun, friendly and especially for the over 60s!
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Thu 1 May – Thu 26 Jun I 18.30 – 19.30 Yamil Cuedo Ferrera
Learn to dance authentic Afro-Cuban dances such as Gagá, Vodú and Palo with Yamil Ferrera from Santiago de Cuba. In this all-level class you will learn how to dance to a number of key Afro-Cuban rhythms and work on overall body movements and technique. No previous experience or partner required, just plenty of energy! Great fun and a great workout too.
World dancing for two? Try our Cuban Salsa classes on page 26.
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Young Dancers
Exploring your child’s natural physicality can not only be important to their development, but can be a great bonding experience for you. 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. Find out more about kids classes at dancebase.co.uk/kids-classes
Baby Steps 0–1 yrs
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Thu 1 May – Thu 26 Jun I 13.00 – 13.45 I Roberta Beakbane
Wed 30 Apr – Wed 25 Jun I 10.45 – 11.30 I Gemma Williams
We’ve developed a baby dance class for both mums and babies to enjoy together. Incorporating stimulation and one-to-one interaction using sensory props, music and baby yoga. This also gives parents a chance to stretch and enjoy movement with their babies. Research now shows that the major learning period is in the first 12 months of life – what better way to learn than through an explosion of colour, sound and rhythm to stimulate your baby and aid cognitive development.
Sat 26 Apr – Sat 21 Jun I 10.00 – 10.45 I Janine Wyse
Baby Steps Café
for Baby Steps Participants Thu 13.45 – 15.00
Spending time with other parents and babies is important too, so we’re creating an informal baby café after each session. We’ll provide tea and home baking for parents and toys for babies. A great chance to relax together in our sensory area. Donations go to support community projects.
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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. Parents attend with children.
Creative Dance PreSchool 3–5 yrs
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£36 / £4.50 Sat 26 Apr – Sat 21 Jun I 11.00 – 11.45 I Gemma Williams
This class will offer young dancers the opportunity to hop, bound, run, dive, leap, turn, kick and stretch. Creative dance uses rhythm and movement, giving young dancers the chance to express ideas through their bodies and develop self-confidence and social skills in a relaxed and fun environment. Parents attend with children. Toddlers and preschool prices are for one adult and one child – bring an extra child or adult for £1.50 more.
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Dance School with a Difference We don’t do exams or follow a syllabus – we’re all about fun, creativity and trying different dance styles so children can discover dance for themselves in an out-of-school setting. It’s about choice and challenge, encouraging every child 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! To read more about how our dance school is different, go to dancebase.co.uk/youthfocus
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It’s all here in one class! A world of dance in easy-to-learn chunks which will allow young dancers to try a variety of styles. From the basics of ballet and contemporary, to the rhythm of tap and jazz, our mini dancers will be ready for anything!
Following on from Mini Dance Academy, this combination class allows young dancers to develop their dance styles further and explore stage performance. Covering ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary, this is a fun and fast-paced class for any budding performer.
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£38 I Sat 26 Apr – Sat 21 Jun I 12.00 – 13.00 I Janine Wyse £38 I Sat 26 Apr – Sat 21 Jun I 14.00 – 15.00 I Janine Wyse
In this class young dancers will be introduced to the basic street and hip hop moves and techniques. During each class dancers will learn street routines to hip hop sounds old and new, while enhancing self-confidence, fitness and self-discipline.
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£38 I Sat 26 Apr – Sat 21 Jun I 13.00 – 14.00 Ashley Jack
This class will focus on developing technique, musicality, co-ordination and confidence in street dance and hip hop. Young dancers will be encouraged to be creative and express themselves through movement.
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A chance to move and dance while developing your imagination, dexterity, cognitive and physical strength. Explore the possibilities of expression through movement whilst gaining creative confidence, working with others and having fun in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.
Further developing their imagination, in this class young dancers will learn short pieces of choreography, and be encouraged to input their own creative ideas. Building confidence in self-awareness, movement and imagination, this class will inspire young dancers to get creative!
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Summer school Tue 1 – Fri 4 July Ages 10 – 12 (Grades 3 & 4) I 13.30 – 15.30 I £80
Summer camp
This summer, step into the magical world of Scottish Ballet’s fairytale productions.
Mon 7 Jul – Fri 11 Jul I 10.00 – 17.00
Ages 7 – 9 (Grades 1 & 2) I 10.30 – 12.30 I £80
Join us over four days and take a closer look at the choreography and costumes of some of our most popular storytelling ballets. Leap into the land of The Nutcracker and learn the secrets of the corps de ballet, delve into the wondrous wardrobe of Cinderella’s ugly sisters before exploring The Sleeping Beauty’s enchanted forest. Finally, create your own ballet hero or heroine, as you are invited into the undiscovered world of Hansel & Gretel. These classes are aimed at young dancers with previous ballet experience. Attendees must have passed their Grade 1 exam. All sessions will be led by a Scottish Ballet Education Officer and accompanied by a musician. I page 36
Dance: Parkour: Graffiti Ages 7 – 9 & 10 – 12
£125 (£100 for additional children from the same family)
This week of summer activities offers so much more than just dance. Edinburgh Parkour have teamed up with us for an amazing set of sessions that will teach kids to jump and move safely and securely through space. Coupled with the great dance teaching that we’re famous for, and with a graffiti artist on board for the street art experience, we’ll give them a week to remember.
Contemporary
FREE I Fri 2 May – Fri 27 JunI 15.00 – 16.30 I Allan Irvine CD
£38 / £4.50 I Fri 2 May – Fri 27 Jun I 16.30 – 17.30
Our dance performance group is for everyone between 15 and 19 looking to make good use of their time, energy and dance passion. A fun and energetic group which learns different dance styles, builds on technique and works towards performances. Free!
Gemma Williams
Introducing dancers to basic contemporary dance techniques to improve strength, flexibility, rhythm and momentum. Learning centre exercises, travelling sequences, choreography and performance skills, dancers can explore their own creative voice and develop their personal dance style.
Street & Hip Hop
Contact allan@dancebase.co.uk to join
Young Dancers
RUNamuck
Youth Dance P7+
Mini Jackers Invite only I Age 8+ I FREE Mon 28 Apr – Mon 23 Jun I 17.00 – 18.00 I Ashley Jack
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£38 I Sat 26 Apr – Sat 21 Jun I 15.00 – 16.00 £38 I Sat 26 Apr – Sat 21 Jun I 16.00 – 17.00 Ashley Jack
This class will help you to better understand the history of the hip hop dance style and movements. It will focus upon improving technique, co-ordination and performance skills. You will develop creativity, confidence and dance attitude while building strength and fitness in a fun environment!
Contact amy@dancebase.co.uk to join
Edinburgh-based dance company Jackin the Box presents a news, exciting opportunity for young dancers. Artistic Director Ashely Jack aims to create and even stronger dance scene within the youth community. The group will develop performances, build skills and work together as a company. Class is by invitation/audition only.
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Ballet Stretch
08.00 – 09.00
p 15
Contemporary Improvers
11.00 – 12.00
p 18
Creative Movement ASN
11.00 – 12.00
p 25
Mature Latin Movers
12.00 – 13.00
p 33
Aerial Skills
13.30 – 15.00
p 25
Aerial Skills Beginners
15.00 – 16.30
p 25
Mini Jackers INVITE ONLY
17.00 – 18.00
p 37
Tuesdays Tue 29 April – Tue 24 Jun
COURSE
DROP-IN
COURSE OR DROP-IN
Ballet Vintage
10.00 – 11.00
Contemporary ASN
11.00 – 12.00
p 19
Golden
15.00 – 16.00
p 25
p 15
Tap for Mature Movers
16.30 – 17.30
p 29
Irish Dance
17.30 – 18.30
p 17
Contemporary Improvers
17.30 – 18.30
p 18
Tap Absolute Beginners
17.30 – 18.30
p 29
Cuban Salsa Beginners
18.00 – 19.00
p 27
Commercial Hip Hop
18.30 – 19.30
p 21
Tango Argentino Beginners
18.30 – 19.30
p 27
Tap Beginners
18.30 – 19.30
p 29
Burlesque Beginners
19.30 – 20.30
p 24
Tango Argentino Improvers
19.30 – 20.30
p 27
Tap Intermediate
19.30 – 20.30
p 29
Ashtanga Yoga Beginners
19.30 – 20.30
p 30
Ballet Fusion
20.30 – 21.30
p 15
Aerial Skills Beginners
17.15 – 18.45
p 25
Highland Dance Beginners
17.30 – 18.30
p 17
Dance Workout
18.00 – 19.00
p 30
Jazz Turn Up & Dance
18.00 – 19.00
p 23
Highland Dance Improvers
18.30 – 19.30
p 17
Aerial Skills
18.45 – 20.15
p 25
Ballroom Beginners
19.00 – 20.00
p 26
Contemporary Intermediate
19.00 – 20.30
p 18
Ballet Beginners
19.30 – 20.30
p 14
Ballroom Improvers
20.00 – 21.30
p 26
Ballet Improvers
20.30 – 21.30
p 14
Burlesque Improvers
20.30 – 21.30
p 24
Burlesque Intermediate
20.30 – 21.30
p 24
Lindy Hop
20.30 – 21.30
p 27
Tap Advanced
20.30 – 21.30
p 29
Pilates Morning
09.30 – 10.30
p 31
Barefoot Ballet
10.00 – 11.30
p 15
Dance ’n’ Play
10.45 – 11.30
p 34
Baby Steps
13.00 – 13.45
p 34
Ballet for Lunch
12.30 – 13.30
p 15
Mini Dance Academy P1 – P3
16.00 – 17.00
p 35
Baby Steps Café
13.45 – 15.00
p 34
Dance Academy P4 – P6
17.00 – 18.00
p 35
Platinum
15.30 – 16.30
p 19
Gentle Pilates
17.30 – 18.30
p 31
Ashtanga Yoga Improvers
17.30 – 18.30
p 30
Bollylicious
17.30 – 18.30
p 33
Contemporary Advanced / Pro
18.00 – 19.30
p 18
Alexander Technique
18.00 – 19.00
p 30
Belly Dance Beginners
18.30 – 19.30
p 33
Flamenco Beginners
18.30 – 19.30
p 33
Dance Workout
19.00 – 20.00
p 31
Musical Madness
19.30 – 20.30
p 23
Belly Dance Improvers
19.30 – 20.30
p 33
Tap Improvers
19.30 – 20.30
p 29
Ballroom Intermediate
20.00 – 21.30
p 26
Ballet Improvers
20.30 – 21.30
p 14
Musical Madness
20.30 – 21.30
p 23
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Thursdays Thu 1 May – Thu 26 Jun
Wednesdays Wed 30 April – Wed 25 Jun
Mondays Mon 28 April – Mon 23 Jun
Day Planner
Ballet Absolute Beginners
17.30 – 18.30
p 14
Hip Hop Intermediate
18.00 – 19.00
p 21
Pilates Beginners
18.30 – 19.30
p 31
Afro Cuban
18.30 – 19.30
p 33
Hip Hop Beginners
19.00 – 20.00
p 21
Modern Ballet
19.00 – 20.30
p 15
Pilates Improvers
19.30 – 20.30
p 31
Ceilidh
19.30 – 21.30
p 17
Contemporary Beginners
20.30 – 21.30
p 18
p 31
10.00 – 11.00
p 15
Hip Hop ASN
10.00 – 11.00
p 21
Ceilidh ASN
11.00 – 12.00
p 17
Morning Ballet
11.00 – 12.30
p 15
Dance at the Festival
11.30 – 13.00
p 25
RUNamuck
15.00 – 16.30
p 37
Contemporary P7+
16.30 – 17.30
p 37
Ballet Beginners
17.00 – 18.00
p 14
Contemporary Beginners
17.30 – 19.00
p 18
Ballet Improvers
18.00 – 19.00
p 14
Jazz Absolute Beginners
18.00 – 19.00
p 22
Hip Hop Mix
18.00 – 19.00
p 21
Jazz Beginners
19.00 – 20.00
p 22
Social Ballroom Beginners
19.00 – 20.00
p 27
Ballet Intermediate
19.00 – 20.15
p 14
Jazz Intermediate
20.00 – 21.30
p 22
Social Ballroom Intermediate
20.00 – 21.30
p 27
Ballet Advanced
20.15 – 21.30
p 15
Saturdays Sat 26 Apr – Sat 21 Jun
Fridays Fri 2 May – Thu 27 Jun
08.00 – 09.00
Ballet Vintage
Dance ’n’ Play
10.00 – 10.45
p 34
Creative Dance PreSchool
11.00 – 11.45
p 34
Street & Hip Hop P1–3
12.00 – 13.00
p 35
West African Dance
13.00 – 14.00
p 33
80s Icons
13.00 – 14.00
p 24
Street & Hip Hop P4 –6
13.00 – 14.00
p 35
Street & Hip Hop P1–3
14.00 – 15.00
p 35
Creative Dance P1–3
14.00 – 15.00
p 35
Destination Jazz
14.00 – 15.30
p 23
Creative Dance P4 – 6
15.00 – 16.00
p 35
Street & Hip Hop P7+
15.00 – 16.00
p 37
Street & Hip Hop P7+
16.00 – 17.00
p 37
Day Planner
Pilates Early Bird
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