DanceXchange Classes 2011 by danceXchange

CLASSES SPRING/SUMMER 2011

TUESDAY 4 JANUARY – SATURDAY 9 APRIL // TUESDAY 26 APRIL – SATURDAY 16 JULY DanceXchange // Level 5 Birmingham Hippodrome // Thorp Street // Birmingham // B5 4TB

P2 It’s a brand new year, and that means a new term of classes here at DanceXchange. If, like me, you’ve had a nice relaxing break and are looking forward to getting back in shape, we’ve got over 40 classes every week in styles ranging from hip-hop to ballet, for all ages and abilities, including some brand new short courses designed for you to learn something new in just 4 weeks (see p9 for details). So whether you’re returning to an old favourite or you feel like trying something new, we have something for everyone. Please take a few minutes to read through this brochure; you’ll find information on the costs of classes, ways to book, and more detail on each dance style. If you have any questions, or just want to chat to someone about a class, give us a call or pop in and see us. Please remember – we don’t open on Bank Holidays (and there are a few throughout the Spring and Summer terms), and there won’t be any regular classes on Saturday 21 May, as we will be hosting our third annual Family Weekend. It’s a great chance for all the family to come along and get involved in workshops and watch some really exciting dance created especially for children. Keep an eye on our website for details, or sign up to our mailing list, and we’ll keep you up-to-date with everything coming up. We look forward to seeing you in class soon! Cat Class Coordinator

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.

decision. Our tutors will also be on hand to give advice. More information about levels can be found on page 5.

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.

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.

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

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. 0121 689 3170 // info@dancexchange.org.uk

Professional Dance Artists and Teachers We also provide classes, workshops and CPD opportunities for people working in dance. Visit the Professional Development section of our website for more information.

ADVANCE BLOCK BOOKING

Booking a term in advance is the perfect solution if you don’t usually miss any sessions during the term. You will benefit from guaranteed entry to your class as well as being able to bypass the queues at reception. 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 week 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 TO BOOK 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. ADVANCE BLOCK BOOKING FEES SPRING 2011 Adult Advanced/Open Level Adult Beginners/Improvers Kids (7-11yrs)/Teens (12-17yrs) Kids (3-6yrs)

MONDAY £71.50/58.50 concession £65/52 concession £45.50 -

SUMMER 2011 Adult Advanced/Open Level Adult Beginners/Improvers Kids (7-11yrs)/Teens (12-17yrs) Kids (3-6yrs)

MONDAY £49.50/40.50 concession £45/36 concession £31.50 -

REST OF WEEK £77/63 concession £70/56 concession £49 £42 SATURDAY £38.50 £33

REST OF WEEK £66/54 concession £60/48 concession £42 -

PAY AS YOU GO This is our most flexible payment option, ideal if:

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 Autumn 2010 are as follows:

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 Adult Advanced/Open Level £6.50/£5.50 concession during the course of a term. Adult £6/£5 concession You know you’rePRICES: not going to beaged able60 toyears makeand it above, Kids 7-11yrs/Teens £4 CONCESSION Adults those on income support, and students in full time every week. Proof of ID required. Kids 3-6yrs £3.50 education. 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 2 weeks after the start of each term. 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.

AT-A-GLANCE CLASSES DIARY MONDAY SHORT COURSES -- Teens Hip Hop & Funk Styles Club Jazz Advanced Musical Dance Hip Hop & Funk Styles Ballet Advanced Pilates Kathak

5.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 7.45pm

6.00pm 6.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 9.15pm 9.15pm 9.15pm

12-17yrs 12-17yrs 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+

11.00am 6.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm

12.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.30pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 9.00pm

50yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+

5.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 7.45pm

6.00pm 6.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 9.15pm

12-17yrs 12-17yrs 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+

6.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

7.15pm 7.30pm 7.15pm 8.45pm 8.45pm

18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+ 18yrs+

Various Kashmir Leese Karen Kelly Ami Radcliffe Kashmir Leese Jonathon Payn/BRB Ruth Jacombs Sonia Sabri

TUESDAY Dance into Fitness Contemporary Beginners Ballet Improvers Tap Advanced Contemporary Improvers Ballet Beginners Capoeira Beginners

Karen Kelly Maria Blundell Olivia Pickford Leah Hadley Maria Blundell Olivia Pickford Instructor Mascote – Cordão de Ouro

WEDNESDAY Bollywood Bhangra -- TRIAL Breakin’ Teens Breakin’ Ballet Advanced SHORT COURSES -- Adults

Hina Chavda Mickael Riviere/BBoys Attic Mickael Riviere/BBoys Attic Jonathan Payn/Jenny Murphy (BRB) Various

THURSDAY Club Jazz Beginners Contemporary Advanced Tap Beginners Club Jazz Improvers Tap Improvers

Karen Kelly Various Dot Scattergood Karen Kelly Dot Scattergood

TRIAL CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON ATTENDANCE

FRIDAY There are no dx classes on a Friday, but please see Pages 5 and 10 for details of hires. If you’d like to hire our studios on Fridays, please call 0121 689 3170 or email info@dancexchange.org.uk

SATURDAY Tap Kids Ballet First Steps -- TRIAL Tiny Tappers Club Jazz Kids Creative Dance Ballet First Steps Ballet Beginners Kids Club Jazz First Steps Parents & Tots Ballet Improvers Kids Club Jazz Teens Breakin’ Beginners Kids Ballet Beginners Teens Breakin’ Improvers Kids -- TRIAL SHORT COURSES -- Kids Ballet Improvers Teens Contemporary Beginners Teens Contemporary Improvers Teens

9.15am 9.45am 10.00am 10.30am 10.30am 10.45am 11.15am 11.15am 11.15am 12.00pm 12.00pm 12.15pm 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm

10.00am 10.15am 10.30am 11.15am 11.15am 11.15am 12.00pm 11.45am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 1.45pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm

7-11 yrs 3-6 yrs 3-6 yrs 7-11yrs 4-7 yrs 3-6 yrs 7-11yrs 3-6 yrs 6mnths-3yrs 7-11 yrs 12-17 yrs 7-11yrs 12-17 yrs 7-11 yrs 7-11yrs 12-17yrs 12-17yrs 12-17yrs

Dot Scattergood Leah Hadley Dot Scattergood Karen Kelly Rose Gordon/Kate Talbot Leah Hadley Leah Hadley Karen Kelly Ruth Jacombs Leah Hadley Karen Kelly BBoy Sketch Leah Hadley BBoy Sketch Various Leah Hadley Laura Dredger Laura Dredger

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 WEDNESDAY Urban Fusion Beginners Urban Fusion Improvers

6.00pm - 7.15pm 7.30pm - 8.45pm

16yrs+ 16yrs+

Shaun Cope Shaun Cope

THURSDAY Beginners Flamenco

7.45pm - 9.00pm

18yrs+

Ana Garcia

FRIDAY Creative Performance Group

6.15pm - 7.45pm

16yrs+

Shirley Shergold

9.00am

14yrs+

Jane Rosier

SATURDAY Intermediate/Advanced Ballet For more information see page 10

- 10.30am

CLASSES A-Z 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. This information can also be found on our website, 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).

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).

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. In order for participants to experience a wide range of genres within the advanced level contemporary class, the tutors will change throughout the term. Please see the website for more information.

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.

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 (Jan 10 & 17 / May 2 & 9).

TAP Get those toes a tappin’ with these fun sessions, great for developing rhythm.

Pictured: Kathak student from Centre for Advanced Training for South Asian & Contemporary Dance

SHORT COURSES

We’re always looking for ways to introduce new and exciting styles to our class programme, and last term we ran some short courses for adults. This term we’re getting bigger and better, with courses for kids, teens and adults, in styles ranging from kids capoeira to teens pilates. Over just four sessions you can learn the basics of a new style. All courses are aimed at absolute beginners, and are taught by some of the best tutors in the West Midlands. If the courses prove popular we hope to introduce these styles into our main class programme in future terms. Costs: Adults £22/18 concession Teens (12-17yrs) and Kids (7-11yrs) £14 To book your place email cat.boffy@dancexchange.org.uk or call 0121 689 3170

Teens Short Courses Mondays // 5.00pm-6.00pm Styles including Musical Dance, Capoeira and Pilates.

Adults Short Courses Wednesdays // 7.45pm-9.15pm Styles including Yoga and Contact Improvisation.

Kids Short Courses Saturdays // 1.15pm-2.00pm Styles including Capoeira and Creative Dance.

Details correct at the time of going to print. For more information visit www.dancexchange.org.uk or sign up to our mailing list to receive our monthly newsletter.

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If you’re interested in hiring our studios, from as little as £30+VAT per hour, email info@dancexchange.org.uk or call 0121 689 3170.

HIRES 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. Please note these classes are not part of our advance booking scheme.

Beginners Flamenco Thursday // 7.45pm-9.00pm // 18yrs+ // Ana Garcia // 07971 219904 // £8 New regular classes with Birmingham-based flamenco expert Ana Garcia. This course is designed for complete beginners; no previous dance experience is needed. The classes will often be accompanied by a Flamenco guitarist and students will have regular performances to work towards at various venues. This class will commence in February – contact the tutor for details.

Creative Performance Group Friday // 6.15pm-7.45pm // 16yrs+ // Shirley Shergold // 0121 475 6031 Also run by the Keep Fit Association, this class uses a range of music to create and perform choreographed pieces. Contact Shirley direct for prices and information.

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Saturday // 9.00am-10.30am // 14yrs+ // Jane Rosier // Contact Faith Bullivant 07980 588604 Contact Faith for details and prices. These classes also continue over the Summer and Christmas breaks on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Urban Fusion Wednesday Beginners 16yrs+ // 6pm-7.15pm // £5/£4 concession Improvers 16yrs+ // 7.30pm-8.45pm // £5/£4 concession Shaun Cope // 07977 055303 // shauncope@spiritarts.co.uk 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.

CENTRE FOR ADVANCED TRAINING FOR SOUTH ASIAN & CONTEMPORARY DANCE Are you interested in training as a performer? Are you committed to Kathak, Bharatanatyam or Contemporary dance? Our CAT programme is for young people aged 11-16 with exceptional talent and potential in dance. We have two strands -- contemporary (for young people living in the West Midlands) and South Asian, which focuses on Kathak and Bharatanatyam (for young people living anywhere in the country). Funded by the Government’s Music and Dance Scheme, means-tested grants are available for those who get a place. We audition every year in May and June. Go to www.dancexchange.org.uk to find out more!

refleX is DanceXchange’s resident Youth Dance Company, for young dancers with strong technique, who are serious about a career in dance. refleX work with exciting choreographers to create inspiring contemporary works for performance, as well as attending ballet and contemporary technique classes each week. Previous highlights have included performances at the Youth Dance England National Festival (Manchester), the Southbank Centre (London), the Dance Show (NEC, Birmingham) and many other venues across the region. This year the group are fortunate to be working with an artistic team including David Massingham, Toby Norman-Wright, Nathanael Skelton, Elisabetta D’Aloia and Company Chameleon, and will be performing at The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome. If you are interested in joining refleX, contact Cat on 0121 689 3170, or email cat.boffy@dancexchange.org.uk.

DanceXchange (dx) is a power house of dance 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. 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.

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