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photo © Kirst Wilson

Autumn at a Glance

Sun 19 Sep Improv ExchangeSun 19 Sep First Aid for DanceSun 26 Sep Protein DanceSun 3 Oct Introducing 

FORMotion6 - 7 Oct Fleur Darkin CoSun 10 Oct Improv ExchangeSun 17 Oct Aerial20 - 22 Oct MotionManualSun 24 Oct RODA workshopSun 31 Oct Dancing the MoviesSun 7 Nov Practising CreativitySun 14 Nov New York Style SalsaSun 21 Nov Improv ExchangeSun 12 Dec Relax for Christmas

Ability Levels

A All Levels Welcome

B Beginner Level

C Continuation Level

for people with a good basic level

ability wanting to try a higher level

D Dancer Level

for professionals, dance students

and those with advanced ability

All workshops are for those aged 12and over unless otherwise specified.

How To Buy Tickets

4 in person at Yorkshire Dance

4 by calling 0113 243 8765

4 at www.yorkshiredance.com

What to Wear

Wear comfortable clothes that youcan move in and suitable shoes. If indoubt, call 0113 243 8765 for advice.

Keeping Safe

Dance is a naturally strenuous exerciseand you should take responsibility forensuring that you are fit to take part. Ifyou have any health concerns or arepregnant please seek advice from yourdoctor before attending.

A large print, Braille or audioCD version of this brochureis available. Please call us ore-mail us if you’d like one.

Yorkshire Dance has goodaccess for wheelchair users.

http://improvisationexchangeleeds.ning.com

Improvisation ExchangeSun 19 Sep, 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Sun 10 Oct, 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Sun 21 Nov, 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Ability Level A

Come and learn, explore, play andshare creative ideas throughmovement. Fine-tune your senses andwake up your ability to listen andrespond to what is happening in themoment. Sessions are directed byvarious leaders. See website for details.£4.50

First AidSun 19 Sep, 9.00am – 5.30pm

Ability Level A

An essential basic level First Aidcourse led by a registered tutor fromUnderwood Training. Cover a range oftechniques including cardio-pulmonaryresuscitation (CPR) and learn how todeal with injuries that may confrontyou in dance or other practical classsituations. You will receive a First Aidmanual to take away and a certificatewill be sent to you later. Lunch and

refreshments provided – please inform us

of any allergies. £60 / £52

photo © Adam Elliston

Protein DanceSun 26 Sep, 1.00pm – 6.00pm

Ability Level A

Award-winning Protein is looking forpeople of any age and level ofexperience to take part in the creationof a new piece, L.O.L (lots of love).

Protein takes everyday issues andsubjects them to a deep, witty analysisthrough idiosyncratic and distinctivedance theatre. For its new piece,Protein explores the promises of anonline life and the complexity of realrelationships, to put love, wanting and

Luca Silvestrini photo © Johan Persson

https://underwood-training.co.uk/

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Introducing FORMotionSun 3 Oct, 2.00pm – 5.00pm

with Jacqueline Smith-Autard

For dance teachers. Also suitable fordance makers and performers thispractical workshop demonstratesexciting new interactive software anduses technology resources to teachdance composition and performanceof set dances. Find out how suchtechnologies help to enhance andspeed-up learning in composition,performance and appreciation.£10 / £8

connectedness centre-stage.

L.O.L (lots of love) dissects the effectof electronic communication on ourrelationship attitudes, uncovering thepotential for an evolutionary shift inthe way we live, love one another andbelong to society in general.

L.O.L (lots of love) will be presentedat the West Yorkshire Playhouse inFebruary 2011.  You can contribute tothe creation of the piece by sharingyour stories of online experienceswith choreographer Luca Silvestriniand award-winning film-maker RachelDavies in a full afternoon’s workshopof dance and ideas.

Download an application form fromwww.yorkshiredance.com or call0113 243 8765. Deadline forapplications is Fri 3 Sep; participantswill be informed by Fri 17 Sep, when apayment will be requested. Danceexperience is not necessary. £20 / £18

DISGOwith Fleur Darkin Company

Wed 6 & Thu 7 Oct

10.00am – 4.00pm

Ability Level D

Dancers and performers with aninterest in making work, a love ofchoreography and an individual, boldperformance streak are invited to jointhe core cast of five internationaldancers in DISGO. The acclaimedcompany is returning to Leeds on itssecond tour of the adrenaline-filledintimate spectacle, performing at The

www.proteindance.co.uk www.dance-interactive.com

Movement Generation

Systems with MotionManual’s

Manuela Berndt

Wed 20 – Fri 22 Oct, 10am – 4pm

Ability Level C/D

A 3-day intensive workshop for danceprofessionals and advanced studentsintroducing Forsythe Improvisationand Real Time Choreography methodsas valuable tools for movementgeneration and analysis. You will workwith a series of exercises andmovement combinations, improvisationtasks and compositional assignmentsto create individual, inventive andresourceful dance vocabulary, searchingfor sources within the body and thespace around it. £30

photo © Sarah Barbasch

Carriageworks on Friday 8 October.

In this residency you will do daily classand be immersed in the choreographictechnologies that underpin the show.You will perform as part of the castand play a critical role in the deliveryand performance of the show as partof Leeds Light Night.

FREE. A deposit of £20 will be requested

on booking and returned to you when you

arrive for the workshop.

To book, call Lauren Houghton on

0113 243 9867 or e-mail

admin@yorkshiredance.com

http://darkinensemble.com www.urbanangelscircus.com www.motionmanual.com

Aerial Workshopwith Urban Angels Circus

Sun 17 Oct

10.00am – 12.00pm (Level B)

1.00pm – 3.00pm (Level B)

3.30pm – 5.30pm (Level C)

Whatever your level of experience,take yourself to thrilling new heightswith a fun session of static trapeze,aerial hoop and other aerial skills. Trysolo and partner work, expertly guidedby Deborah Sanderson. Only eight

places are available on each workshop.

Early booking recommended. £20 / £18

photo © Amanda Crowther

photo © Brian Cross

Practising Creativitywith Gerry Turvey & Kim Gregory

Sun 7 Nov, 11.00am – 5.00pm

Ability Level D

A practical training workshop forprofessionals and community danceteachers and practitioners, with anemphasis on developing good practicein the field of dance and mental health.Learn to use creativity to build positiveframeworks for good practice incommunity dance, and how this canimprove vulnerable adults’ well-being.The workshop will cover planning,process and evaluation of projects, aswell as information and discussion ofissues around mental health. Dance tomake you feel good! £25 / £20

photo © Brian Slater

Dancing the Movieswith Sarah Mellor

Sun 31 Oct, 12 noon – 3.00pm

Ability Level A

Celebrate your favourite dirty dancemovie with this fabulous workshopinspired by the legendary moves ofPatrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Getyour friends together, get your placesbooked; we’ll turn up the soundtrackand turn up the heat. You’ll have thetime of your life. £18 / £16

www.turveyworld.co.ukwww.hootmusic.co.uk

photo © Kevin Hickson

RODA WorkshopSun 24 Oct, 11.00am – 6.00pm

Ability Level D

Expect great challenges and buckets ofsweat. Andile Sotiya, Douglas Thorpeand Tiia Ourila, all ex-Phoenix dancers,will lead the day, starting with acontemporary class, followed by threeworkshops led by each of the RODAdirectors. Each has a differentapproach to movement and creating,but they share a desire for greatphysicality.  An excellent opportunityto challenge your skills in a buzzing,inspiring atmosphere. £12 / £10

Classes & Coursesat Yorkshire Dance

Every week, over 700 people come toYorkshire Dance to take part in one ofour 54 classes and courses.

Expert teachers, beautiful studios, abusy, creative vibe – and veryaffordable prices – make YorkshireDance the perfect place to dance.

We cater for all ages and abilities –from beginners to professionals – andoffer a safe, supportive and funenvironment in which to dance.

We run a number of classes designedfor people aged 50 and over,  for adultswith learning disabilities, and a Saturdayprogramme for children.

To find out more call 0113 243 8765

and ask for a brochure, or see it onlineat www.yorkshiredance.com

Relax for ChristmasSun 12 Dec, 11.00am – 3.30pm

Ability Level A

Take time out from the mayhembefore Christmas and find sanctuary inthis relaxing workshop with MirandaWells. Through a blend of pilates, yoga,stretching and massage techniques,you’ll feel calm, refreshed and ready toenjoy the festive season. £20 / £18

Makes a perfect gift!

www.elementdance.co.uk

New York Style Salsawith Ella Mesma, Element Dance

Sun 14 Nov, 11.00am – 5.00pm

Ability Level A

Experience one of the world’s mostpopular salsa styles, also known asMambo. Ella offers an irresistibleworkshop of sexy, sassy moves and hotLatin rhythms. £15 / £12

photo © BG Knight

Yorkshire Dance  Registered 2319572 EnglandRegistered Charity No. 701624  VAT No. 418 0193 70

Finding Yorkshire Dance

Yorkshire Dance is situated in thecultural quarter of Leeds citycentre, opposite the BBC buildingand Leeds College of Music, next tothe Wardrobe bar, two minutes’walk from Leeds city bus stationand 15 minutes’ walk from the trainstation.

There is limited on-street parkingoutside Yorkshire Dance, but thereare plenty of public car parkswithin easy walking distance.

Yorkshire Dance

3 St Peter’s Buildings

St Peter’s Square

Leeds LS9 8AH

All weekend customers ofYorkshire Dance are entitled toa special discount in The MarketsNCP.  Please ask our Front ofHouse staff for details.

The Small Print

Yorkshire Dance is grateful for yourcontribution to the safe, friendlyatmosphere of the building. To protect ourstaff, teachers and all our visitors fromverbal and physical abuse, we reserve theright to refuse entry.

Late entry

If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for aworkshop, Yorkshire Dance may have torefuse you entry. This is to protect you fromthe possibility of injury through insufficienttime warming up with the rest of the groupand to avoid disrupting the class.

Refund policy

Workshop fees are not refundable. 

Cover photography © Kirst WilsonDancer Paul Wilkinsonin rehearsal at Yorkshire Dance for Gary Clarke’s COAL

Map: Andy Edwards Design 0113 242 8350

Yorkshire Dance is funded by Arts Council England, Yorkshire, Leeds City Counciland by West Yorkshire Grants, a Joint Committee of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield Councils