citymoves autumn programme 2009
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citymoves Autumn Programme 2009TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST > DECEMBER
Workshops and Performances
Drop-In Classes
Dance Courses
2009
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TERM DATESThis term will run for two blocks of 7 weeks:Monday 24 August – Saturday 10 Octoberand Monday 26 October – Saturday 12December.
DROP-IN CLASSESSimply turn up and pay on the door. Admissionis on a first come, first serve basis due tomaximum class numbers.COURSESFor courses it is essential to book and pay inadvance, as these courses are popular and fillup very quickly. Please return the booking formbelow to citymoves with payment (chequesmade payable to Aberdeen City Council).CONCESSION RATESConcession rates, shown in brackets, apply toclaimants, over 60s, under 16s and anyone infull time education.LOCATIONAll classes will take place at citymoves studio,unless otherwise indicated.CITYMOVES STUDIOOpp. Aberdeen Art GallerySchoolhill Aberdeen AB10 1FQ
WHAT TO WEARPlease wear loose, comfortable clothing whichallows you to move freely. T-shirts and tracksuittrousers, leggings or shorts are ideal. Footwearis dependant on class style and for some barefoot is preferable. If you are unsure pleasephone us.CLASS ADMISSIONSPlease arrive 5 - 10 minutes before the classstart time. Late comers may not be admittedto the studio.CLASSES FOR ALL AGES ANDEXPERIENCE!Level 1 For people with little or no dance experienceLevel 2 Some previous dance experience(e.g. two terms at Level 1)Level 3 Suitable for those with a minimum of 1-2 yearsexperience and good technical abilityAdvanced / ProDesigned for professionals, undergraduatestudents and advanced community dancersOpenClass open to everyone
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Citymoves offers variousclasses from Hip Hop toBallet and from Belly Dancingto Yoga, at its dedicatedstudio in Aberdeen CityCentre. Citymoves also runsclasses at venues throughoutthe city and further afield andprovides a range of danceactivities for schools andcommunity projects.Citymoves also runs a seriesof professional classes,workshops and specialprojects as part of itscommitment to supporting anddeveloping new danceinitiatives, strengthening thelocal dance infrastructure andsupporting the creation andperformance of new dance inthe region. The studio isavailable to professional danceartists on a residency basis.Citymoves is the regionaldance agency forNorth East Scotland.Citymoves is part ofAberdeen City Council’sCultural & Learning Serviceand is foundation funded bythe Scottish Arts Council.
CITYMOVES CITYWIDEIf you have difficulty comingto citymoves, we may be ableto come to you.In addition to our studioprogramme, citymovesprovides a range of danceactivities for schools andcommunity projectsthroughout Aberdeen.These range from one-offworkshops to longer-termprojects and often involveother art forms. We workwith all ages and abilitiesfrom pre-school childrento adults to senior citizensand also people withspecial needs.For further informationtelephone Claire Reid(01224) 523706 oralternatively pleasedownload our workshoprequest form fromwww.citymoves.org.uk.
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How to Book 2
Booking Form 2
Aboutcitymoves 3
Classesfor YoungDancers 4-5
Classesfor Adults 6-10
Advanced/Professional 11
Diary 12
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TuesdaysBRIGHTSPARKSTutor: Alison MacBeth
16:15-17:30 • Ages 8-11 yrsBlock 1: £22 / Block 2: £22
Learn some new dance moves, make youown dances and be creative. You don’t needany dance experience, but you do need lotsof energy!
WednesdaysHIP HOP ADVANCEDTutor: Linzy McAvoy
16:15-17:15 • Ages 12-16 yrsBlock 1: £24 / Block 2: £24
Funky Street Style. Keep up to date withall the latest moves and learn high energyroutines. Book early as this is one of ourmost popular courses! (For those whohave completed at least 2 terms ofBeginners Hip Hop)
HIP HOP BEGINNERSTutor: Linzy McAvoy
17:15-18:15 • Ages 12-16 yrsBlock 1: £24 / Block 2: £24
Funky Street style – learn to dancelike they do in pop videos.
FridaysPULSETutor: Lynn Brown / Claire Reid
16:30-18:00 • Ages 12-16 yrsBlock 1: £28 / Block 2: £28
A creative dance group where you willuse a variety of styles and work towardsperformances.
Block 1: Monday 24 August - Saturday 10 OctoberBlock 2: Monday 26 October - Saturday 12 DecemberSPECIAL OFFER – book both blocks of any course on these pages and geta £5 discount
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Classes for young dancers
SaturdaysRSCDS SCOTTISHCOUNTRY DANCINGTutor: Heather McKenna
10:00-11:00 • Ages 12-16 yrs£3.50 (drop-in)
Come and join our fun and friendly ScottishCountry Dance class open to male &females of secondary school age –Keeping Scottish Traditions alive.
JUMPING BEANSTutor: Linzy McAvoy
11:15-11:45 • Ages 2-5 yrs£2.50 (drop-in)
A fun & creative class for pre-schoolchildren and parents /carers.
SATURDAY STREET JAZZTutor: Linzy McAvoy
12:00-12:45 • 5-7 yrsBlock 1 £22 / Block 2 £22
13:00-14:00 • 8-11 yrsBlock 1 £24 / Block 2 £24
An exciting and energetic youthStreet Jazz class with a Hip Hop feel.
Mondays
Tutor: Lynn Brown / Claire Reid / Guest
16:00- 18:00
Citymoves Youth Dance Company hasbeen running since September 2008 andhas already been involved in some excitingopportunities. The company has workedwith Natasha Gilmore of GilmoreProductions, Smallpetitklein and BareBones Dance Company. The companyhas also made a site specific piece atThe Academy Shopping Centrechoreographed by Lynn Brown andperformed at Woodend Barn.
Entry is by audition, to find out moreabout how to join please contactClaire Reid (01224 523706).
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FUSION YOUTHDANCE COMPANY
Block 1: Monday 24 August -Saturday 10 October
Block 2: Monday 26 October -Saturday 12 December
MondaysRRR 50+Tutor: Claire Reid
10.00 – 11.00 • £3.00 (drop-in)
Revitalise, Rejuvenate & Relax; a sociableand enjoyable dance class for over 50s.
LUNCHTIME CLASSTAI CHITutor: Tina Faulkner
13.00 – 13.45£4.00 (£3.00) (drop-in)
A dynamic yet gentle class whichstimulates harmony of the mind and body,as well as developing flexibility, strengthand toning muscles.
CONTEMPORARYTutor: Alison Macbeth
18.00 – 19.00£4.50 (£3.50) (drop-in)
An open level contemporary classdeveloping fluidity, co-ordination andenjoyment of movement.
Alison’s teaching style draws on herbackground of Cunningham, Limon andclassical ballet techniques. A loose,relaxins style of natural movement.
HIP HOP BEGINNERSLevel 1Tutor: Lynn Brown
18.30 – 19.30Block 1 £30 (£24)@ HMT Studio(Block 2 Venue TBC)
Improve your confidence, fitness andbasic dance coordination, and learn manyof the moves seen in modern urbanmusic videos.
BEGINNERS JAZZLevel 1Tutor: Linzy McAvoy
19.00 – 20.00 £4.50 (£3.50) (drop-in)
Fun & funky class which will introducedifferent styles of jazz dancing.
SPECIAL OFFER - Do both theBeginners Jazz & Contemporary forthe special price of £8.00 (£6.00).
Classes for adults 16yrs+
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TRIBAL BELLYDANCETutor: Maureen Phyfer
19.30 – 20.30Block 1 £30 (£24) @ HMT Studio(Block 2 venue TBC)
Group belly dancing for woman. Havefun, learn combinations and learn cue todirect the moves.
Previous bellydancing is advantageousbut not essential as we will learn excitingnew belly moves.
Big skirts, harem pants, bare feet, coinbelts, smiles and sense of humour is allyou need!!!! Come and join the fun.(Women only)
HIP HOP Level 2Tutor: Linzy McAvoy
20.00 – 21.00Block 1 £30 (£24) / Block 2 £30 (£24)
Intermediate Adult Funky Street Class.For those who have completed at least2 terms of Hip Hop Level 1.
TuesdaysLUNCHTIME CLASS YOGATutor: Fiona Gibson
13.00 – 13.45£4.00 (£3.00) (drop-in)
A gentle approach to improving yourfitness, energy levels & well-being.This lunchtime session will help you tobuild strength, focus and flexibility.
BALLET BASICS Level 1Tutor: Audrey Fraser
17.30 – 18.30Block 1 £30 (£24) / Block 2 £30 (£24)
Learn the basic ballet steps and discoverthe joy of dance whilst improving yourposture and co-ordination. For thosewho have never danced a step or arereturning to ballet.
IMPROVERS BALLETLevel 2Tutor: Audrey Fraser
18.30 – 19.30Block 1 £30 (£24) / Block 2 £30 (£24)
A free-style class which will develop yourtechnique, flexibility and style. For thosewho have completed at least 2 terms ofBallet Level 1.
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IMPROVERS JAZZLevel 2Tutor: Linzy McAvoy
19.45 – 21.15£5.00 (£4.00) (drop-in)
Fun & funky class which will introducedifferent styles of jazz dancing.
SPECIAL OFFER - Do Improvers Balletand come to Improvers Jazz for thespecial price of £4.00 (£3.00).
WednesdaysMATURE MOVES 50+Tutor: Hazel Cameron
10.00 – 11.00 • £3.00 (drop-in)
Gentle exercise, movement & danceclass for the over 50s.
LIGHT LUNCHERSIZETutor: Ani Tchakmakdjian
13.00 – 13.45£4.00 (£3.00) (drop-in)
Lengthen, Strengthen, Tone andDe-stress with a combination of pilatesfitness and dance technique to leave youfeeling great.
HIP HOP ADVANCEDLevel 3Tutor: Linzy McAvoy
18.15 – 19.15Block 1 £30 (£24) / Block 2 £30 (£24)
Advanced Level Adult Funky StreetClass. For those who have completedat least 2 terms of Hip Hop Level 2.
SALSA Level 1Tutor: Javier Chiaraluce
19.15 – 20.15Block 1 £30 (£24) / Block 2 £30 (£24)
Feel the South American rhythms & learnto dance Salsa. Great exercise and afantastic way to meet new friends. Butbeware, salsa can be very addictive!
SALSA Level 2Tutor: Javier Chiaraluce
20.15 – 21.15Block 1 £30 (£24) / Block 2 £30 (£24)
For those who have completed at least2 terms of beginners Salsa.
ThursdaysCREATIVE MOVEMENTTutor: Linzy McAvoy/Audrey Fraser
11.00 – 12.00Block 1 £24 / Block 2 £24
Creative Dance Session for adults withlearning difficulties. These sessions areinclusive and carers must participate inthe session. Carers places free butplease contact us to confirm your place.
LUNCHTIME CLASSTAPTutor: Audrey Fraser
12.30 – 13.15£4.00 (£3.00) (drop-in)
An open lunchtime tap class for mixedabilities.
BELLYDANCINGLevel 1Tutor: Maureen Phyfer
17.30 - 18.30Block 1 £30 (£24) / Block 2 £30 (£24)
Explore the exotic art of Egyptianbellydancing. Have fun, improve yourconfidence and learn all the basic bellydance movements in this sociable andenjoyable class. (Women only).
Classes for adults 16yrs+
BELLYDANCINGLevel 2Tutor: Maureen Phyfer
18.30 – 19.30Block 1 £30 (£24) / Block 2 £30 (£24)
For those who have completed atleast 2 terms of Level 1 Bellydancing(Women only).
TAP Level 1Tutor: Linzy McAvoy
19.30 – 20.30Block 1 £30 (£24) / Block 2 £30 (£24)
For those who have never done tapclasses or who are returning to tap.
TAP Level 2Tutor: Linzy McAvoy
20.30 – 21.30Block 1 £30 (£24) / Block 2 £30 (£24)
For those who have completed at least2 terms of beginners Tap.
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FridaysTAI CHITutor: Tina Faulkner
10.00 – 11.30£5.00 (£4.00) (drop-in)
This ancient Chinese practice is adynamic yet gentle exercise whichstimulates harmony of mind and body.
STEP FORWARDTutor: Claire Reid
18.00 – 20.00Block 1 £30 / Block 2 £30
An integrated dance performance groupfor people with and without learningdifficulties.
CONTEMPORARYCREATIVE WORKSHOPTutor: Alison Macbeth
18.00 - 20.00 • £7.50 (5.50) (drop-in)@ St Marks Church
*4th Sep, 18th Sep, 2nd Oct ,30th Oct, 13th Nov, 27th Nov, 11th Dec
A creative session, including a mixtureof learnt sequences and creative tasks,which will be brought together into apiece of choreography to be shown atthe end of term. Previous contemporarydance experience needed.
TANGOAni Tchakmakdjian
20.00 - 21.00Block 1 £26 (£20) / Block 2 £26 (£20)
This new class will introduce the verypopular and exciting Latin Americandance style.
SaturdaysHIP HOP BEGINNERSTutor: Linzy McAvoy
14.15 – 15.15Block 1 £30 (£24) / Block 2 £30 (£24)
Improve your confidence, fitness andbasic dance coordination, and learn manyof the moves seen in modern urbanmusic videos.
SundaysHIP HOP COMPANYTutor: Linzy McAvoy
6th September, 4th October,1st November, 6th December
Citymoves Hip Hop Company meet onthe first Sunday of the month. If youare interested joining this advancedperformance company please contactcitymoves (01224 523706).
Classes for adults 16yrs+
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MondaysAdvanced ClassTutor: Various
11.15 – 12.45£3.50 (drop-in)
Technique Class for advanced dancers,lead by various dance artists includingcitymoves Artistic Director Ian Spink.Please check the website for up to dateinformation on guest tutors.
TuesdaysSketches09.30 – 12.00 • Free
"Sketches" is designated free studiospace at citymoves where localartists/advanced level dancers can cometogether to work in the space.
We are hoping that these sessions willwork as a "choreographic jam", a placewhere you can come to share ideas withothers, try out different ideas, creatework, etc.
The session will consist of a techniqueclass and choreographic session.
ResidenciesClaire Pençak –Tabula Rasa Dance CompanyLisbon Diaries4 – 11 October
Claire will be in the studio working onthe next installment of a choreographic project called 'Lisbon Diaries', whichwill be performed as part of ourDanceLive Festival on 11 October. Theproject began with a series of one weekcreative labs in Inverness, Aberdeen andDundee.
During this time Claire and a variety ofdancers devised a vocabulary of fortythree phrases inspired by a daily recordof observations, photographs and shortsound recordings made over a 6 weekperiod in Lisbon between May and June2008 – one phrase for each day of thediary. During this week Claire will becollaborating with some of the dancersthat have already been involved in thecreative labs and with music compositionstudents from the University of Aberdeento create a series of miniature dances.
Our website will be updated with detailsof Advanced Class Tutors and anyforthcoming projects and residencies.
Classes for advanced/professional
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MONDAY LEVEL TIMERRR 50+ 10.00 - 11.00Advanced Class Pro 11.15 – 12.45Tai Chi Open 13.00 – 13.45Fusion Level 3 16.30 – 18.00Contemporary Open 18.00 – 19.00Hip Hop Level 1 18.30 – 19.30Jazz Beginners Level 1 19.00 – 20.00Tribal Bellydance Open 19.30 – 20.30Hip Hop Level 2 20.00 – 21.00
TUESDAYSketches Pro 10.00 – 12.30Yoga Open 13.00 – 13.45Bright Sparks Age 8-11 yrs 16.15 – 17.30Ballet Level 1 17.30 – 18.30Ballet Level 2 18.30 – 19.30Jazz Level 2 19.45 – 21.15
WEDNESDAYMatures Moves 50+ 10.00 – 11.00Light Lunchersize Open 13.00 – 13.45Hip Hop Advanced Age 12-16 yrs 16:15 – 17:15Hip Hop Beginners Age 12-16 yrs 17:15 – 18:15Hip Hop Level 3 18.15 – 19.15Salsa Level 1 19.15 – 20.15Salsa Level 2 20.15 – 21.15
THURSDAYSCreative Movement Open 11.00 – 12.00Tap Open 12.30 – 13.15Bellydancing Level 1 17.30 – 18.30Bellydancing Level 2 18.30 – 19.30Tap Level 1 19.30 – 20.30Tap Level 2 20.30 – 21.30
FRIDAYTai Chi Open 10.00 – 11.30Pulse Age 12-16 yrs 16:30 – 18:00Step Forward Open 18.00 – 20.00Contemporary Workshops * Level 3 18.00 – 20.00Hip Hop Company Level 3 20.00 – 21.30Tango Open 20.00 – 21.00
SATURDAYRSCDS Scottish Country Dancing Age 12-16 yrs 10:00 – 11:00Jumping Beans Age 2-5 yrs 11:15 – 11:45Saturday Street Jazz Age 5-7 yrs 12:00 – 12:45Hip Hop Beginners Level 1 14.15 – 15.15* Classes start on the 4th Sep, 18th Sep, 2nd Oct, 30th Oct, 13th Nov, 27th Nov, 11th Dec
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