Contemporary Dance Education by Ascendance Rep

New Packages - 'My Leeds / My Bradford'
> 'My Leeds' packages download here Workshops and packages are now available for Primary and Secondary schools in Leeds and Bradford . ‘My Leeds/ My Bradford’ is a new and exciting dance and heritage project delivered by Ascendance Rep, which aims to explore and celebrate local and personal heritage through dance and creative movement. The project began in January 2010 with schools from the Open XS Cluster (Dance XS) taking part. This was delivered through weekly dance and creative movement sessions culminating in a performance with the family of six schools coming together. We are now giving all young people from across the city an opportunity to get involved in through a variety of one off workshops, residencies or a termly project.	>'My Bradford' packages download here "The diversity of the project has not only increased the fitness and self confidence in the children but raised their awareness of the community around them. Teamwork, collaboration, listening skills and empathy together with self control and self discipline have driven the programme which has been delivered by highly professional, enthusiastic and approachable staff. Thank you". Jill Wood (Head teacher – Little London Primary School Leeds)
Join Ascendance Youth Dance Company [Leeds]
With new funding from Healthy Leeds Ascendance Rep is setting up a new Youth Dance Company in Leeds at John Smeaton Community College. Open to Years 7 , 8 and 9 Wednesdays 3.00- 4.30pm New Term Starts 21st April John Smeaton Community College, Smeaton Approach, LS15 8TA Learn new dance skills \| Take part in performances \| Meet new people Telephone 0113 2454693 or email education@ascendance.org.uk for further details Follow us on.. Facebook Twitter
Dance Classes in Cottingley, Bradford
New Term Starting Monday April 19th 2010 Dance Youth Group (7 - 16yrs) 4.15pm - 5.15pm (£1) Adult Dance Fitness Class (16yrs+) 5.30pm - 6.30pm (£4) You are never too old to give it a try, all ages and abilities welcome, come for one week or all term - just turn up for a free trial session. at Cottingley Cornerstone Centre, Littlelands, Cottingley, Bingley BD16 1RS, 01274 512800 Ascendance Rep Tel: 0113 2454693 / education@ascendance.org.uk www.ascendance.org.uk	Youth Dance Group Only £1 Join the Youth Dance Group this term with an exciting combination of street dance and a range of dance styles including jazz, salsa and contemporary. You will create a new dance piece over 10 weeks, as part of the Telling Tales project, to be performed at Cottingley Cornerstone Centre, Lister Park and as part of Cottingley Fun Day. Get involved in designing the costumes and making the music. . Enrol now on 0113 2454693. Adult Dance Class £4 Take part in contemporary dance classes which concentrate on health & fitness. These fun and enjoyable dance exercises will increase stamina and shed pounds. The sessions involve a series of dance exercises which strengthen every muscle in the body and increase flexibility. Suitable for those new to dance or for those wanting to brush up on your dance technique.You are never too old to give it a try, all ages and abilities welcome. Come for one week or all term - just turn up for a free trial session.
My Leeds Dance XS
Ascendance Rep is working with 5 primary schools in the little London Cluster based on Leeds to inspire a new dance piece.
Telling Tales An arts and heritage project
	Ascendance Rep is currently resident at Cottingley Cornerstone Centre (CCC), a newly developed community centre near Bingley, delivering an exciting heritage and arts project exploring ‘visions and memories’ of the community as part of work funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Watch the Telling Tales DVD here>>

Education Packages

We offer a variety of classes, workshops, residencies and
choreographic commissions.

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PACKAGE 1 - What is contemporary dance?

A one off workshop or course that provides an introduction to contemporary and creative dance techniques. This includes an overview of the company and repertoire led by our Education Department, which includes professional dancers.

PACKAGE 2 - What is heritage?

A one off workshop or tailor-made project exploring the question ‘What is heritage and what does it mean to me?’. This package will help the participants to understand and learn about various types of heritage through dance and the creative arts. Together, the company and participants will explore this creatively through dance.

We work with schools;
key stages 1- 4
further and higher
education institutions
youth and community groups
special needs groups

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