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Greenwich Musical Theatre Academy
Greenwich Theatre would like to announce an exciting one-year full time musical theatre foundation course for twenty young people aged 16-19. This is a unique and innovative course led by Greenwich Theatre and Negus Sixth Form Centre that will include the completion of a BTEC First, and a Trinity School of London Musical Theatre Qualification.
We are looking to recruit talented young performers from across South and South East London. Students do not need a background in musical theatre to get onto the course. For more information about the Academy, or to book an audition (which are being held on Thursday July 24th), please contact Lorna Rees, Education Officer at Greenwich Theatre, on 020 8858 4447 or email education@greenwichtheatre.org.uk.
M6 production of Spark
M6 Theatre is currently taking bookings from schools and colleges in the North West and North East for its new production Spark, touring Spring and Autumn 2004. Spark will explore conflict between teenagers and their parents and what happens when trust breaks down. Aimed at audiences of 13 +, Spark will be the third production in a trilogy of work written by Mary Cooper focusing on parent/child relationships.
M6 Theatre is one of the UK's most creative providers of theatre for young people and is recognised as a leader in its field.
For more information, please contact Julia Turpin on 01706 355898 or at marketing@m6theatre.co.uk.
PlayWrite 2003/Finding a Voice
PlayWrite's fourth season begins on 7 July. This popular activity is part of the now year-round Masterclass programme at Theatre Royal Haymarket, London, and brings together young people aged 16-19 and professional playwrights to explore the craft of writing a play. The two week event culminates on Friday, 18 July when the four resulting short plays will be performed as rehearsed readings using professional actors and directors. The performance takes place on the Haymarket stage from 2.30-5.30 and all are welcome. Just let us know if you are coming by ringing 020 7389 9660. The 2003 playwrights are Diane Samuels, David Eldridge, Steve Waters and Nicholas McInerny and the schools are Copthall School (Mill Hill); Burntwood School (London SW17) and Beaumont School (St. Albans). The fourth group is made up of ten young individuals selected from a long list of applicants.
Further information from Anne Mayer/Publicist: 020 7389 9675/020 7254 7391
Phoenix Dance Education takes to the road
Phoenix Dance Education take their acclaimed programme of workshops and residencies on tour this autumn. They focus on developing young people's awareness of social, moral and ethical concerns relating to human rights through creative dance activities. The workshops are designed to make strong, cross-curricular links, particularly with Citizenship and can be adapted for students from Year 5 upwards. They use dance to bring a fresh perspective to students' exploration of issues including:
Every human's basic rights and the differences between needs, wants and rights; The rights that come with responsibilities; The importance of honesty, trust, tolerance and respect.
For information and bookings, call 0113 242 3486.
The programme links directly with Phoenix Dance Theatre's autumn tour of Planted Seeds by Darshan Singh Bhuller. Inspired by reports from the Yugoslavian civil war, this powerful, full-length contemporary dance work combines the tragic tale of two lovers with a sensitive portrayal of the fate of many women. The company also presents a lecture demonstration at several venues. The tour opens at The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury on 14 October and ends at The Lowry, Salford on 29 November. Full details are at www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk.
Minerva Group
Two musicians from Minerva Group will be leading a music workshop at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School in the London Borough of Bexley on Monday 7th July. The workshop will be based on the music from Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" and the two musicians will be working with 30 Year 8 children for the day. At the end of the day the children will be performing their own composition based on the "Rite of Spring". Further information about Minerva Group can be found at www.minervagroup.org.uk.
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Northern Ballet Theatre: Seeking Partners
Northern Ballet Theatre is looking for schools in the Yorkshire, Nottingham and Norwich areas to develop strategic relationships with. We are currently developing a range of imaginative projects with elements ranging from creative movement to cross curricular and multi disciplinary work, teacher inset, and dedicated website access with resources.
We will be able to work on a frequent input over a number of years in which we aim to make a significant, long lasting contribution to children and teacher's lives. Centred on creating narrative dance, our education work aims to challenge pupils creative potential, encouraging self esteem, physical development and offer an insight into the entire workings of a national touring dance company (including for example wardrobe, production and marketing.) This autumn will be a chance to meet up, whilst we are touring half-day and full day workshops following Northern Ballet Theatre performances in your local theatre (for details see www.nbt.co.uk).
If you are interested in finding out more, please contact education@nbtdance.demon.co.uk or call 0113 274 5355.
Step into Summer! with Rambert Dance Company
A Summer dance course for young people aged 11 - 16, Monday 4 - Friday 8 August 2003, 10am - 3.30pm each day
Who is it for?
The summer course offers young people aged 11 - 16 with some dance experience a chance to learn and create dance with Rambert Education's team of teachers and musicians.
What does it involve?
The week course will include a contemporary class, a street dance class and a choreographic workshop each day. Over the week the participants will learn dance sequences and create their own work to perform in an informal performance for family and friends on the last day.
How much does it cost?
Full price £110
Low income families £10 (with proof of Income Support)
Booking is on a first come, first served basis. Please complete a booking form available to download from www.rambert.org.uk.
Where is it?
Rambert Dance Company, 94 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 1SH (Nearest tube: Turnham Green or Stamford Brook - District Line)
For more information please go to the website; email education@rambert.org.uk or ring Rambert Education on 020 8630 0615.
Union Dance summer course
Union Dance invite you to take part in our summer course. Over a week of specialist training, learn high energy, urban edged dance skills taught by professional dancers from internationally acclaimed Union Dance. Sample styles from contemporary dance to hip hop, martial arts and Capoeira, the ancestor of modern day break dancing. Learn repertoire from the Company's
latest productions and help to create a performance piece, shared with an audience at the end of the week.
Senior/Adult Course
Age: 14+; Level: Beginners and Intermediate
Dates: Mon 4th - Fri 8th August; Times: 11.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Studio Theatre, North Wharf Road, London NW2
Costs: Full = £75 Westminster residents £60 *conc £48
Junior Course
Age: 7-9 / 10-13; Level: General
Dates: Mon 4th -Fri 8th August; Times: 7-9s: 11am-1pm; 10-13s: 2pm-4.30pm
Venue: Marylebone Dance Studio, 12 Lisson Grove, NW1
Costs: Full = £45 Westminster residents £35 *conc: £26
*concessions are offered to parents receiving benefit, students and for siblings attending the same course
For more information contact Union Dance 12 Lisson Grove, Marylebone NW1 6TS; tel 0207 724 5765; email: union.danceco@virgin.net; web: www.uniondance.co.uk.
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