CLASSES
Spring // Summer 2010
MONDAY 4 JANUARY – SATURDAY 27 MARCH // MONDAY 12 APRIL – SATURDAY 17 JULY DanceXchange // Level 5 Birmingham Hippodrome // Thorp Street // Birmingham // B5 4TB
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Welcome to a new term at dx! We hope you’re refreshed and ready for a new term of dance classes. We’ve made a few changes to the timetable, so do check in case your regular class has been amended or you’d like to try something new, such as one of our trial classes in Kathak, Breakin’, Ballet or Bharatanatyam. We look forward to seeing you in our studios soon! The DanceXchange Team p.s. Please note due to three dance festivals we’re hosting in 2010 there will be no classes Mon 1 - Sat 6 February, Sat 8 May or Sat 3 July. Advance block booking costs will therefore vary -- see page 3 for details.
GENERAL INFORMATION 15 MINUTE RULE: 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: Anything comfortable that allows you to move freely. Tracksuit bottoms or leggings and a t-shirt are suitable for most classes. Please remove all jewellery before taking part to avoid injuries. Please note that for all classes we do not allow black-soled trainers or outdoor shoes in our studios because they can damage our floors. LEVELS: It is not possible to attend multiple levels of the same dance style either as a block booker or a pay-as-you-go participant. Please attend the session that is most suited to your level of training/experience. If you’re unsure which level is right for you, you’ll be able to attend two classes at first to make your decision. Our tutors will also be on hand to give
advice. More information about levels can be found on page 5.
ACCESS: We strive to make our classes as accessible as possible to participants with disabilities. Please call us to discuss any support you might need. NEW TO CLASSES? If you’re not sure what to expect and are worried about your first visit, we can pair you up with a regular class-going ‘buddy’. Just call us to arrange. ENQUIRIES: We’re on hand 6 days a week to help you find the right class for you or your children. Call or email us your questions. T: 0121 689 3170 // E: info@dancexchange.org.uk DanceXchange // Level 5 Birmingham Hippodrome // Thorp Street // Birmingham // B5 4TB
DanceXchange also offers weekly classes for professional dancers and vocational dance students. For more details on these, please visit the Professional Development section of our website.
ADVANCE BLOCK BOOKING Booking a term in advance is the perfect solution if you don’t usually miss any sessions during the term. The benefits are:
GUARANTEED ENTRY to your selected class each week. PAY LESS – booking in advance works out £1 per week cheaper for adults (and 50p per cheaper for kids/teens) than pay as you go. AVOID THE QUEUES – unlike pay as you go, you won’t have to queue to pay on arrival each time. HOW IT WORKS Advance booking is open from Monday 30 November until Saturday 16 January, and fees per class for the two terms are:
Spring Term (4 January – 27 March) Adult Advanced/Open Level £60.50/£49.50 conc Adult £55/£44 conc Kids 7-11yrs/Teens £38.50 Kids 3-6yrs £33 Summer Term (12 April – 17 July) Adult Advanced/Open Level £77/£63 conc Adult £70/£56 conc Kids 7-11yrs/Teens (Sat) £42 Teens (Weekdays) £49 Kids 3-6yrs £36 You can book in person (Mon-Sat 10am-6pm) by phone or by post. We accept cash and most credit/debit cards (30p admin fee). If you prefer to send a cheque, please make it payable to DanceXchange Ltd.
PAY AS YOU GO This is our most flexible payment option, ideal if: You’ve never been to DanceXchange before, or you’re trying a new style, and aren’t sure if you want to commit to the whole term straight away. You like dipping in and out of different classes during the course of a term. You know you’re not going to be able to make it every week.
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HOW IT WORKS Just turn up around 15-20 minutes before your class is due to start to register and pay at our reception desk. Pay as you go fees for Spring/Summer are as follows: Adult Advanced/Open Level £6.50/£5.50 conc Adult £6/£5 conc Kids 7-11yrs/Teens £4 Kids 3-6yrs £3.50
CONCESSION PRICES: Adults aged 60 years and above, those on income support, and students in full time education. Proof of ID required. TERMS & CONDITIONS Advance block booking Please note that once you’ve booked for a term, if you miss a week or number of weeks for any reason, we won’t be able to issue a refund. Refunds will only be given if we have to cancel a class due to circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to change a tutor without prior notice if necessary. Advance block booking closes on Sat 16 Jan. You must attend the same class (level and style) for the whole term. Advance booking is subject to availability, so please book early. Pay as you go 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 call before you come along. We reserve the right to cancel classes and/or change tutors if necessary.
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AT-A-GLANCE SPRING//SUMMER CLASSES
MONDAY Club Jazz Teens Hip Hop & Funk Styles Club Jazz Advanced Musical Dance Hip Hop & Funk Styles Ballet Advanced Pilates
5.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 7.45pm 7.45pm
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6.00pm 6.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 9.15pm 9.15pm
12-17yrs 12-17yrs 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+
Karen Kelly Kashmir Leese Karen Kelly Ami Radcliffe Kashmir Leese Jonathon Payn (BRB)/Annette Pain Ruth Jacombs
11.00am 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm
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12.15pm 6.00pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.30pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 9.00pm
50yrs+ 12-17yrs 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+
Sarah-Jane Carter-Dornan TBC Maria Blundell TBC Leah Hadley Maria Blundell TBC Instrutor Mascote – Cordão de Ouro
5.00pm 6.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm
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6.00pm 7.15pm 8.45pm 9.00pm
12-17yrs 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+
Mickael Riviere/BBoys Attic Mickael Riviere/BBoys Attic Mickael Riviere/BBoys Attic Jonathon Payn (BRB)
Contemporary Teens Advanced 5.15pm - 6.15pm Club Jazz Beginners 6.00pm - 7.15pm Contemporary Advanced 6.15pm - 7.45pm Tap Beginners 6.00pm - 7.15pm Club Jazz Improvers 7.30pm - 8.45pm Tap Improvers 7.30pm - 8.45pm Breakin’ Freestyle TRIAL 7.45pm - 9.15pm This is an open session with a tutor, but is not a taught class. Cost £3
12-17yrs 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+
Maria Blundell Karen Kelly Maria Blundell Dot Scattergood Karen Kelly Dot Scattergood Mickael Riviere/BBoys Attic
12-17yrs 18yrs+
Sonia Sabri Sonia Sabri
TUESDAY Dance into Fitness Ballet Teens Advanced Contemporary Beginners Ballet Improvers Tap Advanced Contemporary Improvers Ballet Beginners Capoeira Beginners
WEDNESDAY Breakin’ Teens Breakin’ Improvers Breakin’ Beginners Ballet Advanced TRIAL
THURSDAY
FRIDAY Kathak Teens TRIAL Kathak TRIAL
5.30pm 6.30pm -
6.30pm 8.00pm
DanceXchange is running these classes on a trial basis, subject to change based on attendance.
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SATURDAY Bollywood Bhangra Tap Kids Tiny Tappers Bollywood Bhangra Ballet First Steps Club Jazz Kids Club Jazz First Steps Ballet Beginners Kids Parents & Tots Ballet Improvers Kids Breakin’ Kids Creative Dance Creative Contemporary Ballet Beginners Teens Ballet Improvers Teens Bharatanatyam Kids TRIAL Contemporary Beginners Teens Bharatanatyam Teens TRIAL Contemporary Improvers Teens Hip Hop & Funk Styles
9.00am 9.15am 10.00am 10.30am 10.45am 10.45am 11.30am 11.15am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.15pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.45pm 3.00pm 5.00pm
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10.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.30am 11.15am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.00pm 12.15pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 1.00pm 1.45pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 2.45pm 3.00pm 3.45pm 4.00pm 6.30pm
18yrs+ Hina Chavda 7-11yrs Dot Scattergood 3-6yrs Dot Scattergood 12-17yrs Hina Chavda 3-6yrs Leah Hadley 7-11yrs Karen Kelly 3-6yrs Karen Kelly 7-11yrs Leah Hadley 6months-3yrs Ruth Jacombs 7-11yrs Leah Hadley 7-11yrs Bboy Sketch 3-6yrs Rose Gordon/Kate Talbot 7-11yrs Rose Gordon/Kate Talbot 12-17yrs Leah Hadley 12-17yrs Leah Hadley 7-11yrs Anusha Subramanyam/Beeja's dancers 12-17yrs Laura Dredger 12-17yrs Anusha Subramanyam/Beeja's dancers 12-17yrs Laura Dredger 18yrs+ Kashmir Leese
To ensure we’re providing everyone involved with a quality experience, and to minimise the risk of injury, we ask that you only attend classes advertised for your age and taught at a level equivalent to your own experience. The following guide can be used to help you decide the level that’s right for you: Beginners Improvers
-- fun classes learning the basics, no previous experience required -- a faster pace class aimed at those with a basic understanding of the dance style and knowledge of technique, wanting to develop their skill Advanced -- technically demanding classes suited to those with a high level of fitness and stamina that have significant dance experience or training Open Level -- adult classes without a specific level, such as Pilates or Musical Dance are open to all levels of experience
HIRES MONDAY Nu Style Choreography
7.45pm -
9.00pm
16yrs+
WEDNESDAY Urban Fusion Teens Urban Fusion Beginners Urban Fusion Improvers
5.00pm 6.00pm 7.30pm -
6.00pm 7.15pm 8.45pm
12-17yrs 18yrs+ 18yrs+
6.15pm 7.45pm -
7.45pm 9.15pm
16yrs+ 50yrs+
FRIDAY Creative Performance Group Advanced Movement & Dance For more information see page 11
Reasonable Thoughts (Bboys Attic) Shaun Cope Shaun Cope Shaun Cope Shirley Shergold Edna Bayliss
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KASHMIR LEESE AND HIS SMASH BRO’Z CREW BUST SOME HIP HOP AND FUNK STYLE MOVES
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CLASSES If something’s caught your eye in our timetable, but you’re unsure about what that particular class is about, here’s a handy A-Z explanation of all our classes. You can also check our website for more details www.dancexchange.org.uk
BALLET These classes range from an introduction to the basics of classical ballet (Beginners) to challenging barre and centre work (Improvers/Advanced).
BHARATANATYAM One of the most popular South Asian dance styles that has energy, attack, fluid movement and expression in a class led by members of Beeja Dance Company.
BOLLYWOOD BHANGRA An energetic Indian contemporary dance class set to the latest pop, classical and Bhangra music.
BREAKIN’ Unleash your inner bboy/bgirl in this high energy class involving street moves, acrobatics, popping and locking (Breakin’ Kids focuses on Top Rock, Bottom Rock (footwork) and Power Moves, the foundation moves essential for any breaker).
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CAPOEIRA An Afro-Brazilian artform, containing elements of dance, martial art, music, song, acrobatics and trickery.
CLUB JAZZ Funky moves to the latest chart sounds make these classes a must if you want to make an impact on the dance floor!
CONTEMPORARY A dynamic and physical class exploring the principles of coordination, strength, body alignment and flexibility.
CREATIVE CONTEMPORARY Explore dance through a range of fun movement exercises, and start to develop a basic knowledge of contemporary technique.
CREATIVE DANCE A fun way to explore creative movement, balance and body co-ordination through a range of dance styles.
DANCE INTO FITNESS A gentle way to exercise the body using fun dance and fitness sequences.
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PARTICIPANTS FROM OUR BALLET BEGINNERS TEENS CLASS
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HIP HOP & FUNK STYLES This class will give you an understanding of popping and locking movement, as well as incorporating house dance steps and hip hop routines.
KATHAK Develop your technique in this classical dance form characterised by fast footwork and spins.
MUSICAL DANCE Learn dance moves inspired by the musicals in this entertaining and lively class.
PARENTS & TOTS A playful class to enjoy with your child, stimulating expression and developing body co-ordination.
PILATES A conditioning and relaxation class focusing on body alignment, posture and breathing. Bring a towel or small cushion with you. If you haven’t been to this class before, you’ll need to attend 2 core principle sessions (4 & 11 January, 12 & 19 April).
TAP Get those toes a tappin’ with these fun sessions, great for developing rhythm.
TUTOR MARIA BLUNDELL TEACHING STUDENTS IN HER CONTEMPORARY ADVANCED CLASS
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These classes are taught in our studios but all enquiries and management of them is handled by the tutors that run them rather than by DanceXchange. If you’d like to try any of these classes, or you’re currently attending and would like to ask questions or give feedback, please contact the tutor directly using the details below.
Nu Style Choreography Tutor Reasonable Thoughts (Bboys Attic) // Tel 07729 289981 // 18yrs+ Monday // 7.45pm-9pm // £5/£4 concession A diverse dance class exploring the fundamentals of nu-style and how you can relate to it through other styles such as poppin and lockin (funk styles).
Urban Fusion Tutor Shaun Cope // Tel 07977 055303 // Email shauncope@spiritarts.co.uk Wednesday // Teens 12-17yrs // 5pm-6pm // £3.50 Beginners 18yrs+ // 6pm-7.15pm // £5/£4 concession Improvers 18yrs+ // 7.30pm-8.45pm // £5/£4 concession Learn fast and funky routines to the latest broken beats sounds in this energetic class combining street dance, break dance, martial arts and African dance. Please note this class isn’t part of the advance booking scheme.
Creative Performance Group Tutor Shirley Shergold // Tel 0121 475 6031 // 16yrs+ // Friday // 6.15pm-7.45pm Run by the Keep Fit Association, this class uses a range of music to create and perform choreographed pieces. Contact the tutor direct for prices.
Advanced Movement & Dance Tutor Edna Bayliss // Tel 0121 472 5582 // 50yrs+ // Friday // 7.45pm-9.15pm Also run by the Keep Fit Association, these sessions incorporate creative routines using props such as ribbons, hoops and balls. If you haven’t attended before, please contact the tutor first before coming along, and for prices.
DanceXchange (dx) is a power house of dance
Through its class programme, DanceXchange strives to provide a diverse range of high quality, accessible and enjoyable dance opportunities, enabling people of all backgrounds and abilities to participate in regular healthy activity.
0121 689 3170 // info@dancexchange.org.uk // www.dancexchange.org.uk
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Following on from the great success of International Dance Festival Birmingham 2008, dx and Birmingham Hippodrome are planning another four-week festival of fantastic dance performances and activities from across the globe, from Monday 19 April to Sunday 16 May 2010. Check out www.idfb.co.uk for more information.
Images: Tim Cross / Image pg 6 courtesy of Smash Bro’z
A partner organisation with Birmingham Hippodrome and Birmingham Royal Ballet, dx creates exciting opportunities for people of all walks of life to engage in dance, either as participant, performer or audience member.