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Beats International BIG Dance
2008
Experience exciting and uplifting
dance workshops in a variety of styles from across the globe. Managed
by essexdance, Beats International is essexdance’s contribution
to Big Dance 2008. This free event showcases regional talent and
provides the local community of Southend-on-Sea with opportunities
to both demonstrate and learn new skills in an inclusive, fun and
friendly environment.
Please see below or click here for
opportunities to participate.
Boys Dance Project
27 - 29 May
A boys dance project for approximately ten boys and young men aged
13 - 18 years to work with Earthfall Dance Company's Cai Tomos creating
a new piece of work. The piece will be performed at Victoria Shopping
Centre, Royals Shopping Centre and Southend Pier on Sunday 6 July
as part of Big Dance 2008.
Schools and Colleges Workshops
30 June - 3 July
Dance workshops are being held at local secondary schools and colleges
in Southend-on-Sea. The workshops are in the dance styles of Contemporary,
Bollywood, Hip Hop and African. Taking part are young people aged
13 - 19 years and the classes are being held at Eastwood School
in Leigh on Sea, South East Essex College and St Bernard's High
School.
FUZE Breakdance Project
30 June - 4 July
5.00pm - 8.00pm £15 per person
Young people aged between 13-18 years will be coming together at
2K Dance Studios, Rayleigh to create a B-Boy/ B-Girl dance crew.
Over a 5-day residency the crew will work to create a dance piece
which will be shared with friends and family and performed on the
final Big Dance day on the 6 July. To book your place please email:
bookings@essexdance.co.uk
or download a booking form by clicking
here.
Opportunities to participate in Beats
International, part of Big Dance 2008
Tango workshop
2 July
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Introduction to Tango for adults (18+) who have not previously taken
part in dance activity. Venue: St Bernard's High School, Southend
on Sea. To register for this free event email: bookings@essexdance.co.uk
or download a booking form by clicking
here. Workshop participants are invited to perform their work
at the Finale on Sunday 6 July.
Egyptian workshop
3 July
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Introduction to Egyptian for adults (18+) who have not previously
taken part in dance activity. Venue: St Bernard's High School, Southend
on Sea. To register for this free event email: bookings@essexdance.co.uk
or download a booking form by clicking
here. Workshop participants are invited to perform their work
at the Finale on Sunday 6 July.
Finale Event of Beats International in Southend on Sea,
Essex.
6 July 2008
The final day of Beats International is the day Big Dance 2008 is
celebrated across England. It is a whole day of celebration with
workshops, demonstrations and performances taking place at three
locations in Southend on Sea, Essex. There are opportunities for
people of all ages to get involved, and the events are free of charge
and do not need booking, so just come along and join in at: Southend
Pier, The Royals Shopping Centre and Victoria Shopping Centre.
Beats International includes performances from participants taking
part in Beats International events, together with a performance
of a specially commissioned dance piece by professional dance company
Hofesh Shechter. Hofesh Shechter Dance Company is performing in
the six towns across the Eastern Region that are participating in
Big Dance 2008, and is funded by Arts Council England, East.
'Hofesh Shechter Company present an explosive extract of audience
favourite 'Uprising' - a chance to see Shechter's acclaimed work
for 7 men up close as the dancers wash the stage with boyish energy
and distinctive style. Young and urban and very much in Shechter's
own world of fluid movement and complex dance sequences this highly
charged work, set to a throbbing percussive score composed by Shechter
himself, leaves audiences buzzing.'
To get involved email bookings@essexdance.co.uk
or call essexdance on 01245 346036. Check this webpage again in
the lead up to Big Dance 2008 for more details of where to go and
what to do.
Beyond Borders
May 2008 - August 2009
Chelmsford, Essex
Working in partnership with Chelmsford Borough Council, Essex County
Council, Essex Race Equality Council, Arts Council England East,
and a professional dance company, Beyond Borders is a 15-month programme
to promote race equality through community engagement in dance activity.
Beyond Borders will present a wider community understanding of
Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) issues, practices, and arts culture
in Chelmsford.
Beyond Borders will provide significant training and career development
opportunities to local dance leaders, ensuring the retention of
a developed skills base in the county.
essexdance is interested in hearing from community groups/schools
in the local area that would like to experience dance/host cultural
dance workshops/events within their groups.
Email admin@essexdance.co.uk
putting Beyond Borders Project in the heading or call 01245 346036
to speak to essexdance.
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