New Blog - come and visit and join in

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CPD for Dance Teachers is dance and health educator, Sho Botham's new blog. It aims to offer bite-sized snippets of CPD (continuing professional development) for dance teachers and student teachers. It will cover a whole range of topics and you are welcome to visit the blog and get involved in discussion or commenting on the topics and matters raised. A great way to develop additional understanding and skills at your fingertips. At the blog site you can subscribe to the RSS feed so that you get informed when new blog posts are uploaded.

If the link for further information does not work then go to www.cpdfordanceteachers.wordpress.com

Original: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:58:00 GMT

Edited: Tue, 24 Jan 2012

World Tap Title for England

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15 year old Matthew Hill was recently crowned Junior Male World Tap Champion at the 2011 IDO World Tap Championships.
Matt from West Sussex was one of 31 dancers in the Tap Attack England Team, who competed in various categories at this year’s championships, held in Riesa, Germany from 29th November – 3rd December 2011.

This was the fourth consecutive year that England has been represented at the Championships which featured over 3000 tap dancers from 33 countries including Canada, USA, China and host country Germany.

Head coach and Guinness World Record Breaker, Jo Scanlan commented “After just four months of preparations the Tap Attack England Team achieved excellent results, including 30 medals, 9 trophies, and a world title for Matthew Hill in the Junior Male category. Other stand out results include silver medal in the Adult Small Groups, bronze medals in the Adult formation and Junior Duo’s and Trio’s”.

The team are a true representation of England with dancers travelling up to 4 hours to attend training sessions. The team have had a busy year seeing them reach the live semi finals for series 2 of Got to Dance and making their US debut in “United We Tap” in Boston.

Auditions will commence in February for tap dancers to join the company and associates.

Tap Attack

Tap Dance

Dance Review, Event Report



Edited: Thu, 19 Jan 2012

FREE Safe Dance Practice for Dance Teachers Course

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The Safe Dance Practice for Dance Teachers course beginning in April 2012 is being offered to dance teachers and student dance teachers FREE - yes FREE.

The Safe Dance Practice for Dance Teachers course has been developed by Dance & Health Educator Sho Botham MA to prepare teachers for the Certificate in Safe and Effective Dance Practice - a level 5 qualification developed from collaboration between Trinity College London and the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS).

Applications are welcome from teachers in all dance genres whether teaching leisure and social dance or competitive or elite performers.

Full details are available from www.decodanz.co.uk

Places are limited so apply asap to avoid missing this great opportunity.

Dance Event, Dance Newsletter, Dance Teach List, New Dance Course

Original: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:08:00 GMT

Edited: Tue, 17 Jan 2012

Calling all dancers

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Amy Ireland B A Hons will be choreographing for Amici's performance for The Lost Hour celebrations for the New Theatre Royal 24th March 2012.

Performing to 'Rich Mans Frug' from 'Sweet Charity' the style will fuse subtle Burlesque and Fosse together for a sophisticated performance.

Dance experience essential, over 18 years a must. Note this is a free event. Rehearsals start 29th January 2012.

Get in touch

Sun 29 Jan - Sat 24 Mar

amici

Burlesque, Jazz Dance

Charity Event, Dance Event



Edited: Sun, 08 Jan 2012

Argentine Tango weekend Break in Bournemouth with Leonardo & Tracey

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If you would like to think beyond Christmas, then join us, Leonardo & Tracey on one of our popular Argentine Tango weekends at the Connaught Hotel in Bournemouth.

This break is from the 13th - 15th January and the price of £145pp has accommodation, workshops, social dance evenings and a performance by Leo & Tracey included in the price. We play a mix of music in the evenings so that even if you haven't done any Argentine Tango before, you will still be able to enjoy yourself. Of course, as the weekend goes on, you will be able to get up and dance the authentic Argentine Tango!

Our weekends are popular and many of our people return for future breaks. The weekends are suitable for Beginners and Improvers as we tailor the level of tuition depending on who attends. However, one thing for sure, is that they will be fun!

For more information please visit our web site at www.2tango.co.uk or to book, please contact the hotel directly at http://www.theconnaught.co.uk/

We look forward to seeing you there!

Leo & Tracey

2Tango

Tango (Argentine) Dance

Dance Event



Edited: Tue, 20 Dec 2011

Jump Jive and Shout 10th December Live Jive Aces Skiffle Combo

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Fun fun fun Fun Fun with vinyl Dj Jeniffer Jackson spinning some of the very best in pulsating 1940s/50s rhythm n blues, jump jive, boogie woogie, blues shouters, doo wop and more at this lively, fun friendly retro style jive night where everyone is welcome. Live blues performance from Florence Joelle’s Kiss of Fire, and as an added attraction. The Jive Aces Skiffle Combo performing tracks from their EP ‘It’s Skiffle Time’. Bring your dancing shoes.

Saturday 10th December
8pm -12.30
Entry £5.00 on the door
Kennedy’s Bar
297 Caledonian Road
Islington
London N1 1EG

Boogie Woogie, Jazz, Jitterbug, Jive, Jive (50s & American), Jive (Ballroom), Le Roc, LeJive, Lindy Hop, Rock 'n' Roll, Swing, West Coast Swing Dance



Edited: Sat, 10 Dec 2011

Dance auditions - Street Dance / Cheerleading

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Dancers wanted (no professional experience necessary) to be part of a new Street Cheer troupe in conjunction with Aldershot Town FC. Regular performances at home games. Age 16+.

First round of auditions is SUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER, 10.30-11.30am at Connaught Leisure Centre, Aldershot.

Second round is MONDAY 12TH DECEMBER, 7.30-9.00pm at Aldershot Town FC.

See www.albanydance.co.uk for details or contact 08452 600182 / albany@ukdancenetwork.co.uk for an information pack. Dancers don't need to prepare anything for the audition.

Sun 4 Dec - Mon 12 Dec

Albany Dance Academy

Cheerleading, Street Dance

Dance Call List, Dance Event, New Dance Class



Edited: Mon, 28 Nov 2011

Biodanza Classes every Thursday night at the Mansion, Totnes

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From 3rd November 2011 -15 Dec 2011, a regular weekly Biodanza Movement Class is being run at the Mansion in Totnes between 7 and 9pm, taught by Julia Hope Brightwell who trained for the 3 years at The Dorset School of Biodanza, and IBF registered school.

Biodanza is an international system of dance/movement/connection exercises that help integrate the system. Research has shown that regular attendance at Biodanza increases well-being and joie de vivre, as well as improving health. The music from Bach to Beatles, has been carefully selected to create the exact emotional ambience to connect with each exercise.

The exercises are demonstrated and include solo, pair, small group and whole group - just as in life, reflecting different ways of connecting.

To get more information and find out about regular classes :
www.jewellsbiodanza.com

Thu 3 Nov - Thu 15 Dec

Exercise, Fitness, International Dance

Dance Event, New Dance Class

Original: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:36:00 GMT

Edited: Fri, 21 Oct 2011

Workshop for Int/Adv students at Pineapple with Leo & Tracey

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Please join us this Saturday the 22nd October for a Workshop on Technique and unusual embellishments for both men and women.

This Workshop is aimed at Intermediate and Advanced students who wish to explore more fully Tango Technique. We will also be looking at unusual embellishments for both men and women.

The number for this workshop is limited so that we can give as much attention as possible to all our students, so pre-registering is advisable.

About us
Leonardo comes from an Argentinian Tango family and has danced Tango for over 40 years. He has lived and taught in this country for 10 years and is a talented milonguero who teaches in a traditional and authentic manner. Tracey has danced for most of her life and has been trained exclusively by Leo.

Sat 22 Oct - Sat 22 Oct

2Tango

Pineapple Studios, Covent Garden, London

Tango (Argentine) Dance

Dance Event



Edited: Wed, 19 Oct 2011

Belly Dance Taster Lesson Beginners - High Wycombe, Bucks

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An evening for ladies to learn some basic Belly Dance moves and a fun routine, in a relaxed atmosphere. Canapes and refreshments will also be served. Suitable for complete beginners. Instructed by professional Belly Dancer Tina-Louise, principal of The Tina-Louise School of Egyptian Belly Dance & Hawaiian Hula.

Friday 14th October 2011 - 7.30pm
Wycombe Swan Theatre - Oak Room, St Mary Street, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP11 2XE

Tickets £22 from Swan Hospitality on 01494 552885
See also www.wycombeswan.co.uk

Fri 14 Oct - Fri 14 Oct

Tina-Louise School of Egyptian Belly Dance & Hawaiian Hula

Belly, Egyptian, Fitness, Middle Eastern, Raqs Sharqi Dance

Dance Event, New Dance Class

Original: Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:15:00 GMT

Edited: Sun, 02 Oct 2011