DanceXchange // Autumn 2014 Brochure

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At a glance – performances Overview of our Autumn 2014 season

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The Autumn 2014 season Details, dates and times for dx performances

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How to book

Buy tickets and see offers for dx performances

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Partner performances

Birmingham Hippodrome & Birmingham Royal Ballet

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Opportunities for young people

Schools Workshops & Centre for Advanced Training

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At a glance – participate

Autumn term class timetable

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A-Z of dance

Check out the different styles available to learn

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Class FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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Ways to pay

Choose how to pay and find ways to save!

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Venue hire

Hiring The Patrick Centre or a dx studio

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Support us

Corporate and individual opportunities

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How to find us

Map and contact details

Book for 3 performances at once – get 30% off* tickets *Offer only available via telephone booking or in person, not online. Offer available for all dx shows 25 Sept – 29 Nov (exc. Fierce Festival performances & B-Boy Championships World Finals).

This offer cannot be used in conjunction with Family Tickets or Educational Group Discounts.

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Welcome

At a glance //

After the huge success of International Dance Festival Birmingham earlier in the year, we have a terrific line up this autumn.

All performances in The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome unless indicated.

There truly is something for everyone – dark, gothic dance theatre, hip-hop fused with contemporary dance, and work that will appeal to young families.

See pages 4-5

This season, ticket prices and showtimes vary for each performance. Check the show pages for details, and save with our special offers.

HEAVENS WHAT HAVE I DONE

We’re also working in partnership with the ground-breaking Fierce Festival to present two cutting edge performance pieces, and are once again proud to be the official partner of one of the most important events in the international hip-hop calendar – the 2014 B-Boy Championships World Finals at O2 Academy Birmingham. It’s sure to be a weekend to remember.

Alongside the season programme, look out for our wide range of education and corporate opportunities, and our full programme of dance classes to suit every age, experience level or preferred style. Classes take place in our dedicated professional dance studios and, new to this season, include, a fun Swing Dance class.

I hope you can join us for what promises to be a very special season.

David Massingham DanceXchange Artistic Director

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Avant Garde Dance // The Black Album Thursday 25 – Friday 26 September // 8pm ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

DanceXchange & Fierce Festival present

UK PREMIERE Miguel Gutierrez // Sunday 5 October // 7pm

UK PREMIERE Dana Michel // Yellow Towel Friday 10 October // 8pm See pages 6-7 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Mark Bruce Company // Dracula Wednesday 15 – Saturday 18 October // 8pm See pages 8-9 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Alexander Whitley Dance Company // The Measures Taken (plus preview of The Grit In The Oyster)

Thursday 23 – Friday 24 October // 8pm See pages 10-11 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Sony B-Boy Championships World Finals 2014 at O2 Academy // Plus workshops at DanceXchange

Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 October See pages 12-13 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Company Chameleon // Beauty Of The Beast Thursday 13 – Friday 14 November // 8pm See pages 14-15 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Arthur Pita // The Little Match Girl P.S. For regular updates from our monthly e-newsletter join our mailing list.

Visit dancexchange.org.uk or email your details to info@dancexchange.org.uk

Thursday 27 – Saturday 29 November // 1.30pm & 7pm (Thurs & Fri), 3pm (Sat) See pages 16-17 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

0844 338 5000 // dancexchange.org.uk/performance

Performance //

Avant Garde Dance //

The Black Album Thursday 25 – Friday 26 September // 8pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

In this exceptional triple bill of effortlessly stylish dance, three distinctly different hip-hop choreographies are seamlessly woven together like a concept album.

In Omega five dancers and five columns of light improvise and respond to experimental DJs Jazzanova. A Classical Break presents a cheeky and humorous partnership between break dance and Beethoven, Mozart and Mendelssohn. Dark Matter is abstract and visually captivating, and unleashes the inner darkness of eight powerful dancers.

Experience a new way to listen to dance and a new way to watch music.

Avant Garde Dance is at the forefront of innovative hip-hop/contemporary dance theatre. Artistic Director Tony Adigun was awarded Best Choreographer at the BEFFTA Awards in 2011 and 2012, and is also the Artistic Director of Sky’s Got to Dance.

Tickets: £12 // £8 concessions Save 30% when you book for 3 shows this season – see page 18 Age guidance: 11yrs+ // Running time: 80mins inc. interval FREE post-show talk: Thursday 25 September //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Schools Workshops // Contact and booking details – page 20 School group offer: £6 tickets for 5 or more plus free chaperones.

Workshops offer: Half day + ticket offer for up to 25 students. Suitable Key Stage 4+. Available in week commencing 22 Sept. (Cost available on application.)

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“Bold, inventive dance …

An adventure in hip-hop.”

The Stage

Image: Irven Lewis

TICKET SALES: 0844 338 5000 // dancexchange.org.uk/performance

Image: Ian Douglas

Performance //

Miguel Gutierrez //

HEAVENS WHAT HAVE I DONE UK PREMIERE

Sunday 5 October // 7pm

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One of the most provocative choreographers of the New York scene, Miguel Gutierrez performs in the UK for the first time as part of Fierce Festival.

In this solo, a rambling and comic monologue unspools into a bold and ferocious dance.

Set to music sung by renowned soprano Cecilia Bartoli, HEAVENS WHAT HAVE I DONE pulls the audience through the costuming and preparations for the artist’s piece, all while addressing the high stakes of artistic practice. From ruminations on teaching and travel to the hypocrisies of an unstable world, Gutierrez reveals dreams and desires of a far more personal and turbulent nature.

HEAVENS WHAT HAVE I DONE was first performed for the Queer Conscience Festival at the Center for Performance Research and was made possible with support from Foundation for Contemporary Art.

Tickets: £12 // £8 concessions Age guidance: 16yrs+ // Running time: 55mins – no interval /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

These performances are part of Visit wearefierce.org for more information and to

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Dana Michel //

Yellow Towel UK PREMIERE

Friday 10 October // 8pm

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As a child, Dana Michel would drape a yellow towel on her head so she would resemble the blonde girls at her school. As an adult, she revisits the imaginary world of her other self in a ritual performance without cover-ups or censorship. With a blend of gravity and buffoonery she digs into the stereotypes of black culture, turning them upside down to see what is revealed. From these deep memories a strange creature slowly emerges, and it adjusts to its surroundings in a slow and disconcerting metamorphosis that the audience follows with fascination.

Initially attracted by the aesthetics of fashion, video clips, queer culture and comedy, Montreal based Dana Michel has rapidly made her mark as an innovative dance artist.

Lighting design: Karine Gauthier. Production: Marie-Andrée Gougeon for Daniel Léveillé danse. Co-produced by Festival TransAmériques, Studio 303, M.A.I. WITH THE SUPPORT OF Conseil des Arts et des Lettres de Quebec, Canada Council for the Arts. Administratrive support from Daniel Léveillé danse company (Montreal) as part of his touring sponsorship project – www.danielleveilledanse.org

Tickets: £12 // £8 concessions Age guidance: 16yrs+ // Running time: 75mins – no interval /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Fierce Festival 2-12 October 2014 // find out about ticket deals and Fierce Festival passes.

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Mark Bruce Company //

Dracula Wednesday 15 – Saturday 18 October // 8pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Simmering passion and primal power mix in an atmospheric, award winning production.

Jonathan Goddard plays the infamous Vampire Count, whose sinister and ruthless ambitions challenge the fabric of Victorian society. As his victims and opponents rally against him they must face the darkness and savagery within themselves.

Winner of the prestigious South Bank Sky Arts Award for Dance, this critically acclaimed production brings Bram Stoker’s haunting, erotic tale to life in a heart wrenching, visually stunning production. Featuring an eclectic mix of music from Bach and Mozart to Ligeti and Fred Frith, Bruce explores choreographic styles ranging from the subtlety of classical etiquette to visceral contemporary dance.

Presented by Mark Bruce Company in association with Tobacco Factory Theatres, Pavilion Dance South West and Wilton’s Music Hall.

Tickets: £15 // £10 concessions Save 30% when you book for 3 shows this season – see page 18 EARLY BIRD OFFER: £12 // £8 concession (Buy before 7 September; subject to availability) Age guidance: 14yrs+ // Running time: 120mins inc. interval FREE post-show talk: Wednesday 15 October //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Schools Workshops // Contact and booking details – page 20 School group offer: £6 tickets for 5 or more plus free chaperones.

Workshops offer: Half day + ticket offer for up to 25 students.

Suitable Key Stage 4+. Available 6–24 October. (Cost available on application.)

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“Kill for a ticket.”  The Observer

 The Guardian  The Times  The Sunday Telegraph

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 The Express

TICKET SALES: 0844 338 5000 // dancexchange.org.uk/performance

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Alexander Whitley Dance Company //

The Measures Taken plus preview of The Grit In The Oyster Thursday 23 – Friday 24 October // 8pm /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Ex-Birmingham Royal Ballet star Alexander Whitley has been described as a “dancer turned one to watch choreographer” (The Metro). South Bank Award nominee, Sadler’s Wells New Wave Associate and fresh from a triumphant IDFB 2014 premiere, Whitley showcases two works in his company’s inaugural tour.

The Measures Taken is a commission by The Royal Opera House in collaboration with digital artists Marshmallow Laser Feast. Visually striking and kinetically charged, the work is both a dialogue and a duet between human movement and the digital world.

Commissioned by Sadler’s Wells for Thomas Adès See the Music, Hear the Dance, The Grit In The Oyster is a preview performance ahead of its world premiere at Sadler’s Wells on 30 October.

With influences spanning technology to philosophy and architecture to design, Whitley is a fresh new presence on the UK dance scene.

Tickets: £10 // £6 concessions Save 30% when you book for 3 shows this season – see page 18 Age guidance: 10yrs+ // Running time: 90mins inc. interval FREE post-show talk: Thursday 23 October /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Schools Workshops // Contact and booking details – page 20 School group offer: £6 tickets for 5 or more plus free chaperones.

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“Scene-

-by-scene it’s extraordinary.”

The Guardian

“Scintillating inspiration born of clever science.”

Image: Simon Annand

The Times

TICKET SALES: 0844 338 5000 // dancexchange.org.uk/performance

Performance //

Morning of Owl, World B-Boy Crew Champions 2013, and stars of IDFB 2014’s B-Town. Image: Kien Quan Photography

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Sony B-Boy Championships World Finals 2014 in partnership with DanceXchange

Saturday 25 October // 1pm – 9pm & Sunday 26 October // 3pm – 11pm O2 Academy Birmingham /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Witness The World’s Greatest Dancers Battle On The Ultimate Stage!

Top break dancers, poppers and hip-hop dancers bring their best moves, routines and unique style to Birmingham, in a spectacular weekend hosted by hip-hop legends Crazy Legs and Afrika Islam.

Once again held in partnership with DanceXchange, the 2014 World Finals will showcase the greatest crews and soloists from around the globe displaying their raw talent, flavour and mind-blowing moves to impress a judging panel of leading international pioneers and former world champions.

In between the explosive battles there will be feature performances from Japanese Kids Hip-Hop Crew Champions, plus the ever popular Crazy Legs, Fresh Awards and more…!

Day 1 // Saturday 25 October Open qualifier for dancers to compete for the remaining spots in the Top 16 line up.

Day 2 // Sunday 26 October The World Finals with the best of the best vying for victory.

Tickets: Sat £15 // Sun £17.50 // Weekend £25 Buy tickets from bboychampionships.com/tickets or call 0844 477 2000 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

B-Boy Championships World Finals 2014 Workshops // Throughout the weekend dx will be hosting dance workshops, led by the world’s masters of street styles, for anyone with some dance experience. The programme will include breaking, locking, voguing and waacking, plus footwork with Crazy Legs.

Full details and ticket information for these workshops will be published on our website in September.

0121 689 3170 // dancexchange.org.uk

Performance //

Company Chameleon //

Beauty Of The Beast Thursday 13 – Friday 14 November // 8pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

A funny, moving and subversive look at male group dynamics, Beauty Of The Beast reveals the many faces of man – strength, camaraderie, vulnerability and hostility; and what happens when affiliation becomes identity.

Choreographed by Company Chameleon’s Artistic Director Anthony Missen, this dynamic new work is an exciting mix of collaborators, as five exceptional performers showcase the company’s unique physical style, combining dance, theatre and live music to hold a mirror to our times.

Company Chameleon Dance Theatre was founded

by Anthony Missen with Kevin Edward Turner in 2007.

The company brings histories, stories and archetypes to life with beauty, force and intensity.

Commissioned by The Lowry, DanceXchange and Live at LICA. DanceXchange support made possible with funds from the John Feeney Charitable Trust.

Tickets: £12 // £8 concessions Save 30% when you book for 3 shows this season – see page 18 Age guidance: 14yrs+ // Running time: approx 60mins + interval FREE post-show talk: Thursday 13 November //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Schools Workshops // Contact and booking details – page 20 School group offer: £6 tickets for 5 or more plus free chaperones. Boys Residency: 12-13 Nov with a performance pre-Thurs show. Available for groups of 10-15 boys. Fee includes tickets to Beauty Of The Beast. (Cost available on application.) Residency supported by The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust.

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Image: Brian Slater TICKET SALES: 0844 338 5000 // dancexchange.org.uk/performance

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“MAGICAL. Wonderfully inventive. A gem.”  The Observer

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Arthur Pita //

The Little Match Girl Thursday 27 – Saturday 29 November // 1.30pm & 7pm (Thurs & Fri), 3pm (Sat) //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

A magical dance theatre show and festive family treat from celebrated director and choreographer Arthur Pita.

Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story, this touching tale of an impoverished young street girl’s hopes and dreams is beautifully told through dance, song and original live music by Frank Moon.

On an icy Christmas eve the Little Match Girl paces the emptying streets, shivering and desperate, trying to sell her matches. Cold, hungry and with just one final match flame to keep her warm, she sees a vision of her beloved grandmother, who guides her on a journey through the night sky to the moon, leaving her troubled life behind … on a clear night, if you look closely, you might see a shooting star, or is it a match burning brightly?

Arthur Pita was nominated for this year’s Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance for his choreography for Ballet Black – A Dream Within A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House. His celebrated repertoire of work includes the multi award-winning adaptation of Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis.

An Open Heart Productions and DanceEast co-production.

Tickets: £12 // £8 concessions Save 30% when you book for 3 shows this season – see page 18 FAMILY & FRIENDS OFFER: Buy 4 tickets for only £30 – available by telephone or in person only.

(Booking must include one concession. Cannot be used in conjunction with 3 show 30% discount.)

Age guidance: 4yrs+ // Running time: 70mins – no interval FREE post-show talk: Thursday 27 November (following the evening performance) //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Schools Workshops // Contact and booking details – page 20 School group offer: £6 tickets for 5 or more plus free chaperones.

Workshops offer: Reception/ Key Stage 1+. 60-90 minutes per class available week commencing 24 November. (Cost available on application.)

TICKET SALES: 0844 338 5000 // dancexchange.org.uk/performance

How to book DanceXchange performance tickets In person // Box Office, Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street , Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB Online // dancexchange.org.uk/performance Telephone // 0844

(5% transaction fee.)

338 5000

(Calls cost from 5p per min. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm on performance days and 10am-6pm on non-performance days. Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays. 5% transaction fee.) /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Ticket Prices for DanceXchange Season // Check the performance pages for prices and special offers – save £s with the Early Bird Offer for Dracula, the Family & Friends Offer for Little Match Girl, and season discounts.

Payment // We accept most major credit and debit cards. Please make cheques payable to Birmingham Hippodrome. Tickets can be posted for a charge of £1. Please note that we are required to post tickets direct to the registered card address.

Concessions // Under 16s, full time students, over 60s and those on Jobseekers Allowance or Income Support. Concessionary rates are also available for Birmingham Hippodrome Friends and BRB Friends (please quote membership number when booking).

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Age Guidance // Visiting companies provide age guidances, indicating if there are themes or content (e.g. nudity or swearing) in their performances which may be inappropriate for younger audiences. Where possible DanceXchange endeavours to ensure age guidances are correct at the time of going to print. If you have concerns about the suitability of a performance contact info@dancexchange.org.uk Educational Offer // £6 tickets for groups of 5 or more students or youth groups members, with teachers/ chaperones free of charge. Offer only available via telephone. Excluding Fierce Festival performances and B-Boys Championships World Finals.

Group Bookings // Buy 5 tickets and receive one further ticket free. Offer only available via telephone.

Excluding Fierce Festival performances and B-Boys Championships World Finals.

Book for 3 shows at once, get 30% off* *Offer only available via telephone booking or in person, not online. Offer available for all dx shows 25 Sept – 29 Nov (exc. Fierce Festival performances & B-Boy Championships World Finals).

This offer cannot be used in conjunction with Family Tickets or Educational Group Discounts.

DanceXchange is pleased to offer tickets as part of Birmingham Hippodrome’s First Night scheme.

First Night is a FREE membership scheme for 16-23yr olds, giving you the chance to get your hands on thousands of discounted tickets for theatre, musicals, comedy, dance, opera and ballet!

Benefits of joining include: Lots of discounted theatre tickets // Invitations to special events for 16-23s // Pre/post show talks, backstage tours and discounted workshops // E-newsletter with all the latest news from Birmingham Hippodrome. And much more!

You can either: Visit dancexchange.org.uk/page/first-night to download a Registration Form; call Ticket Sales on 0844 338 5000 to register over the phone or call in and fill out the form in person DanceXchange is offering a limited number of First Night tickets for performances in The Patrick Centre.

Not available in conjunction with any other ticket offers. Calls from 5p per min.

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Dance at Birmingham Hippodrome Performances from dx partner organisations Birmingham Hippodrome and Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Birmingham Royal Ballet // Beauty & the Beast

Birmingham Royal Ballet // The Nutcracker

Tue 30 Sep-Sat 4 Oct // Tickets from £16

Fri 28 Nov-Sat 13 Dec // Tickets from £18

A beautiful girl, a hideous beast, a golden ballroom full of animals, two haughty sisters and a grumpy grandmother, dance through the unfolding pages of Philip Prowse’s stunning storybook set.

Let yourself get swept up in the excitement of Christmas with one of the most famous classical ballets of all time, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.

Birmingham Royal Ballet // Shadows of War Wed 8-Sat 11 Oct // Tickets from £16 Three one-act ballets, each touched in their own way by the shadow of war: Kenneth MacMillan’s La Fin du jour, Dame Gillian Lynne’s Miracle in the Gorbals and David Bintley’s Flowers of the Forest.

Matthew Bourne // Edward Scissorhands Tue 10-Sat 14 Feb // Tickets from £17 Based on the classic Tim Burton film and featuring the beautiful and unforgettable music by Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Matthew Bourne’s magical production of Edward Scissorhands returns to Birmingham Hippodrome.

Dance Consortium // Grupo Corpo Tue 28 & Wed 29 Oct // Tickets from £10 Brazilian dance company Grupo Corpo perform two pieces. Parabelo sees the dancers sweep across the stage, moving rhythmically from group to solo and back again. Sem Mim is a darker piece which focuses on a group of women who lament the departure of their lovers.

Tickets & Dining: 0844 338 5000 Group Sales: 0844 338 7000 birminghamhippodrome.com Calls cost from 5p per min. 5% transaction charge applies (exc. cash sales in person) plus postage from £1. Prices subject to change.

Opportunities for young people Schools Workshops

Youth Forum

Available for selected DanceXchange performances (pages 4-17).

Aged 14-19? Join our Youth Forum to work with other young people, complete your Arts Award and find out more about developing a future in the dance industry.

Visit dancexchange.org.uk/participate or email education@dancexchange.org.uk

For bookings, fees and further information call us on 0121 689 3170 or send an email to education@dancexchange.org.uk

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CENTRE FOR ADVANCED TRAINING FOR SOUTH ASIAN & CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Centre for Advanced Training The Centre for Advanced Training for South Asian and Contemporary Dance (CAT), run by DanceXchange in partnership with Sampad South Asian Arts, is for young people aged 11-18 with exceptional talent and potential in dance.

Offering training, workshops and performance opportunities for young people pursuing a career in dance, there are two strands to the programme: Contemporary // For young people living in the West Midlands.

South Asian: Kathak and Bharatanatyam // For young people living in England.

Funded by the Dept for Education, Music and Dance Scheme, means tested grants are available to students.

Talent Identification Workshops Including boys’ specific activity, available for prospective students from July-October (and potentially beyond). Limited free and subsidised places are available.

Final Auditions Sunday 12 October is the final audition date for this year’s Contemporary training programme.

(Open to 16 or under on 1 September. Previous applicants need not apply.)

To find out more visit dancexchange.org.uk/cat or email catinfo@dancexchange.org.uk 20

At a glance // Participate Class Timetable: Monday 15 September – Saturday 13 December 2014

Adult Classes (18yrs+) MONDAY

Contemporary Advanced 6.00-7.30pm

Musical Dance

Musical Dance

6.00-7.30pm

Street Dance Styles Beginners

6.00-7.15pm

Street Dance Styles Improvers

7.30-8.45pm

Ballet Advanced

7.45-9.15pm

Swing Dance

7.45-9.15pm

TUESDAY

Dance into Fitness (50yrs+) Yoga Contemporary Advanced

11.00-12.15pm 12.30-1.15pm

Ballet Improvers

6.00-7.15pm

Contemporary Beginners

6.00-7.15pm

Tap Advanced

6.00-7.30pm

Ballet Beginners

7.30-8.45pm

Contemporary Improvers

7.30-8.45pm

WEDNESDAY

Tap Beginners

6.00-7.15pm

Ballet Advanced

6.15-7.45pm

Tap Improvers

7.30-8.45pm

Argentine Tango

7.45-9.15pm

THURSDAY

Pilates 12.30-1.15pm

Yoga

Ballet Beginners

6.00-7.15pm

Modern Jazz Dance Beginners

6.00-7.15pm

Ballet Improvers

7.30-8.45pm

Modern Jazz Dance Improvers

7.30-8.45pm

For details of class content and session teachers, please see A-Z of Dance pages 23-25.

0121 689 3170 // dancexchange.org.uk/classes

Young Peoples’ Classes (3-17yrs)

Ballet Improvers Kids

SATURDAY

Tiny Tappers (3-6yrs)

9.15-9.45am

Ballet First Steps (3-6yrs)

9.45-10.15am

Tap (7-11yrs)

9.45-10.30am

Modern Jazz Dance (7-11yrs)

10.30-11.15am

Tap (12-17yrs) 10.30-11.30am Ballet First Steps (3-6yrs) 10.45-11.15am Ballet Beginners (7-11yrs) 11.15-12.00pm Modern Jazz First Steps (3-6yrs) 11.15-11.45am Ballet Improvers (7-11yrs) 12.00-12.45pm Modern Jazz Dance (12-17yrs) 12.00-1.00pm Street Dance Styles (7-11yrs) 12.15-1.00pm Ballet (12-17yrs) 1.00-2.00pm Street Dance Styles (12-17yrs) 1.00-2.00pm Contemporary (12-17yrs) 2.00-3.00pm

Street Dance Styles Kids

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Professional Classes DanceXchange, in partnership with Birmingham Dance Network, also offers regular classes for professional dancers and vocational dance students, led either by visiting companies or experienced dance teachers working in the West Midlands.

Classes run September – December 2014, based in our studios at dx.

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0121 689 3170 // dancexchange.org.uk/classes

Ballet Advanced

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Argentine Tango Adult Open Level Teachers: Sandra Bernard & Loyd Vidal Our tutors guide you through a warm up and the basics, gradually increasing the pace and difficulty as you develop. At the end of each session a 30 minutes “practica� will enable you to socialise with other class attenders, practise your moves and improvisation skills and learn from each other as well as the tutors. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

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Ballet Kids / Teens / Adult Levels Our adult ballet classes are mostly taught by current or former members of Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Beginners //

Teachers: Andrea Tredinnick (Tues), Juliana Moraes (Thurs), Leah Hadley (Sat) An introduction to the basics of classical ballet, the concepts of core stability, turn-out, flexibility, posture and placement.

Improvers //

Teachers: Andrea Tredinnick (Tues), Juliana Moraes (Thurs), Leah Hadley (Sat) Introducing more complex techniques, to further develop strength and stamina.

Advanced //

Teachers: Sylvia Jimenez (Mon), Jenny Murphy (Wed), Leah Hadley (Sat) Ideal for dance students and professional dancers looking to maintain a high standard of technique, these classes provide challenging barre and centre work. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

0121 689 3170 // dancexchange.org.uk/classes

Contemporary Advanced

Tap Improvers

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Contemporary

Modern Jazz Dance

Teens / Adult Levels

Kids / Teens / Adult Levels

Teachers: Various (Mon & Tues), Adam Rutherford (Sat)

Teacher: Karen Kelly

Beginners // Learn the basics of contemporary

dance, exploring the principles of coordination, strength, body alignment and flexibility.

Improvers // Develop your technique with more challenging movements and techniques, including floor work and more difficult travelling and jumping sequences.

Advanced // Aimed at 2nd/3rd year dance

vocational students and professional dancers, this is a fast paced and challenging class for participants with strong technique and experience in the style. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Dance into Fitness (50yrs+) All abilities and levels of mobility Teacher: Karen Kelly

Beginners are introduced to the principles of jazz in an aerobic and fun workout.

Progress to learning longer sequences that challenge stamina and strength, and help expand your movement vocabulary. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Musical Dance Adult Open Level Teacher: Ami Radcliffe Learn sequences from popular musicals.

A fun and energetic class, this will help to build your strength and stamina. No singing required ‌ unless you want to! ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Pilates Adult Open Level

In this gentle dance and exercise class, you’ll build your body awareness and challenge yourself to move in new ways. Each dancer will learn at their own pace with guidance from the tutor.

Teacher: Ruth Jacombs

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Recharge your batteries in the middle of your work day, in our conditioning and relaxation class focusing on body alignment, posture and breathing.

Street Dance Styles Improvers

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Street Dance Styles

Tap

Kids / Teens / Adult Levels

Kids / Teens / Adult Levels

Teacher: Lucie Talbott

Have fun whilst learning some of the moves that made Fred Astaire famous!

This class covers a variety of styles each week from popping, locking, house, hip-hop, waacking and the basics of breakin’. Learn the foundations of each style and then progress to more advanced movement as you gain skills and confidence.

Beginners //

Teacher: Dot Scattergood A fun introduction. Learn some of the basic moves and develop your sense of rhythm and stamina.

Improvers //

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Teacher: Dot Scattergood

Swing Dance

Build on your skills adding more complex steps and longer, faster sequences.

Beginners Level

Advanced //

Teacher: James Hamilton

Teacher: Leah Hadley

Learn the basics of Lindy Hop and Charleston, and a brief look at other styles.

You’ll be amazed at just how quickly you’ll soon be swinging around the studio! A fun, energetic class, there’s no need to bring a partner, but it’s more fun with friends! ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Add more advanced steps to longer, more complex sequences and develop your performance skills and stamina. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Yoga Adult Open Level Teacher: Matty Wagstaff This lunchtime class develops strength, flexibility and body awareness. ‘Yogic Sleep’ at the end of the session will leave you feeling de-stressed and refreshed. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

TICKET SALES: 0844 338 0121 5000 689 //3170 dancexchange.org.uk/performance // dancexchange.org.uk/classes

Class FAQs /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

15 minute rule

Choosing the right skill level

To prevent injury, participants more than 15 minutes late are not allowed into class, as the warm up section will have been missed.

What to wear

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Beginners: Fun classes learning the basics, no previous experience required. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Choose comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely e.g. tracksuit bottoms/leggings and t-shirts. Jewellery must be removed to avoid injuries. Note: black-soled trainers or outdoor shoes are not allowed in the studios as they can damage the floor.

Accessibility We strive to make our classes as accessible as possible to participants with disabilities.

Please call us to discuss any support you might need.

Information for parents

Children under 11yrs must be accompanied at all times whilst at DanceXchange, and a parent/guardian must remain on the premises whilst they are in class.

Improvers: A faster pace class aimed at those with a basic understanding of the dance style, knowledge of technique, and desire to develop their skill. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Advanced: Technically demanding classes suited to those with a high level of fitness and stamina, and who have significant dance experience or training. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Open Level: Available to all. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

If you are still unsure which level is right for you, you may attend two classes from different levels before making your decision.

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Let us know what you think!

Whether you’re a new class participant or a regular attendee, we'd love to hear your class comments, suggestions and feedback: #dxclass @dancexchange //

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Ways to pay // Autumn 2014 For flexibility choose Pay-As-You-Go. Alternatively, bulk buy your classes to earn FREE sessions.

Contemporary Advanced

Ways to pay Autumn 2014

Pay-As-You-Go

Adult Advanced

£6.50 // £5.50 conc.

£58.50 // £49.50 conc.

£97.50 // £82.50 conc.

Open Level

£6.50 // £5.50 conc.

£58.50 // £49.50 conc.

£97.50 // £82.50 conc.

Adult Beginner/ Adult Improver

£6 // £5 conc.

£54 // £45 conc.

£90 // £75 conc.

Teens/Kids 12-17yrs/7-11yrs

£4

£36

£60

Kids under 6yrs

£3.50

£31.50

£52.50

Yoga/Pilates

£5

£45

£75

Buy 9 Classes +1 FREE!

Buy 15 Classes +2 FREE!

TERMS & CONDITIONS Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability. Due to the popularity of some classes, it may not always be possible to allocate you a place, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment. Refunds will not be given for Bulk Buy purchases, and all credits are valid for 6 months from the time of purchase. We reserve the right to cancel classes and/or change tutors if necessary.

0121 689 3170 // dancexchange.org.uk/classes

Venue hire We’ve got some great spaces available to hire here at DanceXchange. Centrally located in the city centre and housed within Birmingham Hippodrome, our spaces are suitable for a variety of events and activities, and hiring rates are competitive.

Our 206-seat multi-purpose studio theatre The Patrick Centre (pictured below) is a flexible space, perfect for performances, functions and events.

Our three fully equipped dance studios (one of which is pictured below) are ideal for classes, workshops, rehearsals and small conferences.

Specifications

Specifications

9m x 9m performance area (with raked seating and side wings in)

All studios 12m x 12m

Venue size without seating approx. 12m x 24m

Fully sprung floors with non-slip Harlequin dance flooring

Fully sprung floor

Full length mirrors

Full lighting and sound rig available on request

Air conditioning

Projection facilities Dressing rooms available on request

Sound equipment including CD player and MP3 options Male and female accessible changing facilities including showers and toilets

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Corporate opportunities

Workplace Workout partnership

Sponsorship at IDFB 2016

Promote healthy lifestyles amongst your workforce with a series of dance taster sessions, to take place in your own premises at lunchtime or after-work.

DanceXchange is co-producer with Birmingham Hippodrome of International Dance Festival Birmingham (IDFB). We are already planning partnerships for 2016.

Packages can also include:

IDFB offers businesses the exceptional opportunity to:

Ticket discounts for staff to selected dx performances Reduced price hire of our studios or theatre for seminars or conferences Sessions to form part of team-building or communications’ programmes Marketing and branding benefits

Promote brands regionally and nationally with the one of the largest dance festivals in the world Entertain clients, staff and other stakeholders at high-profile and memorable events Demonstrate corporate values by engaging with IDFB’s participatory programme

To find out more about the benefits of working with us, contact: katie.scott@dancexchange.org.uk // 0121 689 1082

Show dx your support!

Dance can energise, motivate and inspire both those who take part and those who experience it in performance.

At dx we work with the young and old, community groups, those from disadvantaged backgrounds or who have special needs, and with charities and schools. As a UK registered charity, we rely on your support. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Every pound you donate helps us transform lives through dance. Donate online today:

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Thanks to an Arts Council England Catalyst award, individuals’ donations are matched automatically. This means that, combined with Gift Aid, a £10 donation can be worth £22.50.

This is for a limited period only – so please support us today!

How to find us

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DanceXchange // Birmingham Hippodrome // Thorp St // Birmingham // B5 4TB Telephone // +44 (0)121 689 3170 Ticket Sales // 0844 338 5000 Email // info@dancexchange.org.uk

Follow us on Twitter @dancexchange Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/DanceXchange

To receive our brochure in the post and/or regular email newsletters, just send your name and postal/email address details to: info@dancexchange.org.uk And don’t forget to check out our website with even more information about how to get involved with DanceXchange!

dancexchange.org.uk We are located within the Birmingham Hippodrome complex on Hurst St, very near the Bullring and Arcadian Centre.

CREDITS:

For dance classes or meetings with staff Come to Thorp St Reception (not Stage Door) and take the lift/stairs to Level 5 where our studios and offices are located.

Dracula (pages 8-9) image: Farrows Creative

Join our mailing list!

For performances For The Patrick Centre enter by the main entrance of Birmingham Hippodrome on Hurst St and take the lift or stairs to Level 3.

Cover design – Arthur Pita’s The Little Match Girl (pages 16-17). Class images by Tim Cross. Yoga by Mike Hyde.

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By train Birmingham New Street and Moor Street Stations are within easy walking distance of dx.

Visit nationalrail.co.uk for train times and information.

By bus The Bullring is on many major bus routes in and out of the City Centre and is just a few minutes from the Hippodrome.

For local bus enquiries visit networkwestmidlands.com

By car There is no DanceXchange car park but public parking is available in the surrounding areas. The nearest of these is on Thorp Street, opposite our Stage Door entrance.

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DanceXchange [dx] a power house of dance A partner organisation with Birmingham Hippodrome and Birmingham Royal Ballet, dx is a dance house dedicated to creating exciting opportunities for people of all walks of life to engage in dance, either as a participant, performer or audience member.

This brochure can be made available in alternative formats. Please contact us for details. dancexchange.org.uk DanceXchange is a registered charity and receives core funding from Arts Council England and Birmingham City Council. We rely on income from a wide range of trusts, foundations and private sources to deliver our projects. Visit our website to find out how you can get involved.

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