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Classes and Workshops at the Garage

Weekly classes adults


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Contemporary Dance

For adults 16 years plus

Contemporary Beginners/Improvers 

Refreshing and invigorating sessions with emphasis on ease and effectiveness of movement. Build flexibility and strength through exercises and choreographed sequences.

Tutor: Nicky Gibbs


Contemporary Intermediate

Similar to the beginners/improvers class, but for people with a good level of experience of contemporary dance, wanting to improve and develop their technique and skills

Tutor: Nicky Gibbs

 

Professional Contemporary Class

For dancers, dance artists and practitioners with a minimum of 3 years professional training

A challenging contemporary technique classes for regional dancers, dance artists and practitioners. Classes are led by class members and guest artists. For more information on guest teachers and rota Winter/Spring 2012 click here

 

Contemporary Dance for over 50s

For adults 50 years plus

Contemporary sessions   

Energizing sessions with an emphasis on mobilising the body, improving fitness and developing flexibility. Relaxed, supportive and invigorating.

Tutor: Nicky Gibbs (Mondays) and Laura McGill (Wednesdays)

Mosaic - Over 50's Creative Group

A chance to build skills and to explore creativity, choreography and improvisation. (Only available to those attending Contemporary session)

Tutor: Laura McGill

Extra session! Come to both the contemporary over 50's session and Mosaic Creative Group and pay only £65/concs £55 for the term

 

 


  

 

Adult Ballet

For adults 16 years plus

Ballet Beginners

Graceful movement, strengthening exercises and the chance to develop your co-ordination and alignment. Gentle pace - suitable for beginners and those wishing to work more slowly and methodically.

Tutor: Nicky Gibbs

 


Ballet I
mprovers 

Graceful movement, strengthening exercises and the chance to improve your co-ordination and alignment. Medium pace - for returners and people with some experience, wishing to progress and ready for a bit more of a challenge.

Tutor: Nicky Gibbs or Grace Poole


Ballet Intermediate

Graceful movement, strengthening technique and develop movement quality. Fast pace - for people with good experience and wanting to work on skills and technique.

Tutor:  Nicky Gibbs

Footwear: ballet shoes recommended


 
  


 

 

Pilates

For adults 16 years plus

Gentle focused exercise that tones, stretches and conditions. Relaxing sessions that will increase your mobility and co-ordination, and strengthen your back and abdominal muscles. Nicky Gibbs qualified through the Pilates Institute.

Tutor: Nicky Gibbs

Suitable for all ages including older people.

Pilates mats will be provided

 


D4Dance

For adults 16 years plus

D4Dance is a dynamic dance company especially for adults with Learning Disabilities. It has been successfully running for seven years with a many committed dancers. D4Dance meet once a week during term time. During the sessions we work on building confidence, creativity and making interesting and inspiring choreography. The company often has many exciting performance opportunities, recent examples include performing at the Great Yarmouth Out There! Festival and travelling to Bruges to perform with other dance companies. D4Dance welcomes new members who are committed and enjoy dance!

Weekly sessions and Saturday workshops.

Led by Sarah Lewis and Gaelin Little (Saturdays)

 

 
Adult Street Dance
Beginners
For 16 years plus   

This new class is aimed towards those making their first steps into the world of dance. We will work on general body movement and personal confidence whilst learning routines to old and new chart topping songs. The class will include a range of dance styles focusing primarily on Street and Commercial dance, perfect for gearing yourself up for that first time on the dance floor. in the fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, we will also work on movement memory, as routines from previous weeks will be added and perfected throughout the course.                                                                                                          

Tutor:  Scott Atkins

Footwear:  trainers

 

Adult Street Dance Improvers
 For 16 years plus 

 This new class is aimed at those wishing to push themselves to the next level, based on a high energy, eclectic fusion of varied dance styles, focusing primarily on Street and Commercial dance. The sessions work on building personal confidence and performance skills, whilst improving movement retainment, as routines learnt will be continually revised and expanded. Experience in this style of dance is preferred but not essential.                                                                                                          

Tutor:  Scott Atkins

Footwear:  trainers

Jazz

For 16 years plus

This new Jazz class requires energy and enthusiasm in buckets.  The main focus will be on the development beyond the basics of jazz dance technique and will progress participants knowledge.  Class will include a warm - up aimed to develop strength, flexibility, correct alignment and coordination.  Followed by progressions across the floor and dance combinations of lyrical, traditional and popular jazz dance styles. 

  Tutor: Emma Brady


Footwear: Jazz Shoes 

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