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Introduction to Contact Improvisation and Partner Work
Thursday 29 April 2010
10am - 3.45pm
Wildern School, Hedge End
Led by Helen Parlor
This course will give participants a basic understanding of the creative potential of contact and partner work, including safe practice. It will examine the dynamics of different partnering, using dance to communicate themes and characterisation. Time will be given for participants to work creatively to develop movement ideas.
Participants will also have a unique opportunity to see a short performance, Full Circle, which provides the stimulus for the creative work. Full Circle will demonstrate highly physical movement, combining contemporary and contact dance forms to create intricate and challenging duet work.
Full Circle is directed and performed by Helen Parlor, who danced with Motionhouse for six years, touring in Atomic, Fearless, Volatile and Perfect. She is joined by Chris Bradley.
Cost: DASH members £80, other schools £90, freelance dance artists £35
(Includes sandwich lunch)
To book for this course please email, telephone 023 8065 2712 or fax 023 8065 2713.
Starting teaching Btec Level 2 First Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma in Performing Arts: Dance
Tuesday 15 June 2010
10am – 4pm
The Point, Eastleigh
Led by Justine Reeve
Edexcel’s Btec Level 2 First Certificates, Extended Certificates and Diplomas in Performing Arts are designed to provide a broad introduction to working in the sector and offer opportunities for accessing further study.
A Btec First is the fastest growing qualification:
• It helps students develop practical skills ready for the work place
• Encourages students to find out more about their favourite subject and potential careers
• Level 2 qualification can be taught alongside GCSEs
This course will feature:
• What skills, facilities, resources you will need to run the course
• Examples of schemes, handouts, assignment briefs and student work
•What to expect from your Internal Verifier
• Links between the units
Cost: DASH members £80, Other schools £90, freelance dance artists £35
(Includes sandwich lunch)
To book for this course please email, telephone 023 8065 2712 or fax 023 8065 2713.
Participants will be encouraged to stay for the SEYDN (South East Youth Dance Network) hub meeting for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight & Berkshire that follows the course from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
Both this course and the hub meeting are presented with the support of The Point, Eastleigh as part of their annual Dance Festival.
Hampshire Dance supports secondary dance teachers from Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton schools in partnership with DASH (Dance Association for Schools in Hampshire). The association was developed in partnership with Hampshire Inspection & Advisory Service.
Termly DASH meetings provide an opportunity for teachers to network and share good practice. Schools affiliated to DASH can attend Hampshire Dance INSET courses at a reduced price. To join DASH please complete an affiliation form.
At Hampshire Dance we are constantly adding to our database of named dance contacts for schools, so if you think we might not have your current details please contact us.