Summer 2010
YORKSHIRE DANCE LEEDS
Workshops
0113 243 8765
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What to Wear
Summer at a Glance
Wear comfortable clothes that you can move in and suitable shoes. If in doubt, call 0113 243 8765 for advice.
Sun 25 Apr Improv Exchange Sat 8 May
Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker at Bradford Alhambra
Sun 16 May Improv Exchange Sun 16 May Sun 23 May Sun 23 May Sun 6 Jun
Hype Dance Janet Smith Burlesque Zumba
Sun 20 Jun
Improv Exchange
Sun 20 Jun Sun 4 Jul
Fan Dancing Rachel Krische
Sun 18 Jul
Improv Exchange (outdoors)
Kaleidoscope photo © Andy Wood
Ability Levels A B C D
All Levels Welcome Beginner Level Continuation Level for people with a good basic level ability wanting to try a higher level Dancer Level for professionals, dance students and those with advanced ability
Keeping Safe Dance is a naturally strenuous exercise and you should take responsibility for ensuring that you are fit to take part. If you have any health concerns or are pregnant please seek advice from your doctor before attending.
How To Buy Tickets
A large print, Braille or audio CD version of this brochure is available. Please call us or e-mail us if you’d like one.
4 in person at Yorkshire Dance 4 by calling 0113 243 8765 4 at www.yorkshiredance.com
Yorkshire Dance has good access for wheelchair users.
All workshops are for those aged 12 and over unless otherwise specified.
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Improvisation Exchange
Rio de Janeiro’s Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker is performing its latest awe-inspiring dancework, Cruel, at Bradford Alhambra on Fri 7 and Sat 8 May.
Sun 25 Apr, 1.00pm – 5.00pm Sun 16 May, 1.00pm – 5.00pm Sun 20 Jun, 1.00pm – 5.00pm Sun 18 Jul (outdoors) 1.00pm – 5.00pm Ability Level A Come and learn, explore, play and share creative ideas through movement. Fine-tune your senses and wake up your ability to listen and respond to what is happening in the moment. £4.50
A member of the company will teach this Movement Workshop based on the Deborah Colker style and repertoire. It is essential that attendees have a high technical standard to achieve maximum benefit. £4 - call Bradford Theatres 01274 432000 to book
http://improvisationexchangeleeds.ning.com/ photo © Flavio Colker
Bradford Theatres, Dance Consortium & Yorkshire Dance present
Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker Movement Workshop photo © Andy Wood
Alhambra Studio, Bradford Sat 8 May, 10.30am - 12noon Ability Level D (ages 16+)
‘Yorkshire Dance’ ticket offer See Cruel for only £10 saving up to £13.50 on Fri 7 May, stalls only Call 01274 432000 to book quoting ‘Yorkshire Dance offer’ Bradford Theatres T&Cs & booking fees apply
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Hype Dance Sun 16 May, 2.00pm – 4.00pm Ability Level C A brilliant opportunity to develop your Hip Hop Dance skills and explore the creation of Hip Hop Dance choreography. If you have some dance and choreography experience and are ready to try out new ideas, this is for you. It is particularly aimed at dance artists, dance teachers, dance practitioners and out of school activity providers. Please wear trainers. £10 / £8
Burlesque
Scottish Dance Theatre’s NQR choreographed by Janet Smith photo © Andrew Ross
Choreographic Workshop with Janet Smith Sun 23 May, 11.00am – 4.00pm Ability Level D Janet Smith, internationally acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director of Scottish Dance Theatre, shares some of her choreographic starting points and guides you towards applying them to your own work. This playful workshop focuses on new approaches to enliven, refresh and inform the choreographic process. For dance artists, dance teachers and community dance practitioners. £20 / £18
with Ministry of Burlesque Academy Sun 23 May, 1.00pm – 6.00pm Ability Level A (for ages 18+) Slip on your seamed stockings and opera gloves as Gypsy Charms and Viva Misadventure lead you through the glamorous world of burlesque. Uncover your inner siren and learn the tantalising art of ‘tease’, tassel-twirling and burlesque bump ‘n’ grind. And don’t worry – no nudity required... Early booking required. Please bring heels, coat and gloves. £25 / £22
photo © Paul Watt
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Leonor Camacho
Zumba Workshop with Leonor Camacho Element Dance Sun 6 Jun, 1.00pm – 3.45pm Ability Level A Get a taste of Latin America’s latest – and most infectious – dance craze. It’s simple: get fit, have fun. Zumba’s the aerobic workout that feels like a party in Havana, using four basic rhythms based on simplified versions of salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton. It’s been described as “a great way to find pure happiness.” Come and find out why... £12 / £10
Fan Dancing with Ministry of Burlesque Academy Sun 20 Jun, 1.00pm – 6.00pm Ability Level A (for ages 18+) Cast aside your inhibitions as you learn skills from original Burlesque fan dancing to cabaret-styles synonymous with the Parisian and Las Vegas revue shows. Using large feather fans, you will learn to ‘hide and reveal’, teasing your audience by never showing too much. And still no nudity required! Please wear comfortable clothing and bring small heels. Only 18 places available. £25 / £22
photo © Cagoule Productions
photo © Chris Nash
Solo Performance Practice with Rachel Krische Sun 4 Jul, 11.00am – 4.00pm Ability Level D A fantastic opportunity to work with accomplished dance artist Rachel Krische, one of the UK’s most experienced performers. Her work includes collaborations with many companies and artists including Akram Khan, La Ribot and Wendy Houstoun. This workshop focusses on the making and devising process of Deborah Hay’s solo The Swimmer which Rachel has been performing at UK and international festivals. £20 / £18
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Finding Yorkshire Dance Yorkshire Dance is situated in the cultural quarter of Leeds city centre, opposite the BBC building and Leeds College of Music, next to the Wardrobe bar, two minutes’ walk from Leeds city bus station and 15 minutes’ walk from the train station. There is limited on-street parking outside Yorkshire Dance, but there are plenty of public car parks within easy walking distance.
Yorkshire Dance 3 St Peter’s Buildings St Peter’s Square Leeds LS9 8AH All weekend customers of Yorkshire Dance are entitled to a special discount in The Markets NCP. Please ask our Front of House staff for details.
The Small Print
Late entry
Refund policy
Yorkshire Dance is grateful for your contribution to the safe, friendly atmosphere of the building. To protect our staff, teachers and all our visitors from verbal and physical abuse, we reserve the right to refuse entry.
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for a workshop, Yorkshire Dance may have to refuse you entry. This is to protect you from the possibility of injury through insufficient time warming up with the rest of the group and to avoid disrupting the class.
Workshop fees are not refundable. Cover photography © Gavin Joynt Dancers Tanya Richam-Odoi, Tiia Ourila & Olivia Secchin in Douglas Thorpe residency, Yorkshire Dance Map: Andy Edwards Design 0113 242 8350
Yorkshire Dance is funded by Arts Council England, Yorkshire, Leeds City Council and by West Yorkshire Grants, a Joint Committee of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield Councils Yorkshire Dance Registered 2319572 England Registered Charity No. 701624 VAT No. 418 0193 70