Dance

Bracknell Youth Dance Forum

Dancewise and United!
A regular dance class on Sunday afternoons during term time led by Di Ruddick and Rebekah Slater, which takes place at the Priestwood Youth Centre. In 2008 both groups performed at the Lift Off Dance Festival and United! performed at the BAFTAs.

Dancewise - 12 noon to 2 pm.
For young people from year 4 (ages 8/9) to year 8 (12/13).

United! – 2pm to 4 pm.
For young people from year 9 (13/14) to 21 years of age.

Both groups are fun and lively and involve doing a warm up to make sure the body is ready for dance, learning different styles and creative routines in a range of dance styles such as street dance, jazz, contemporary and modern.

Fees must be paid before the start of each term. No dance experience necessary. Please use the contact details on this page to find out more about these groups.

Term dates for 2008-2009:

7 September to 14 December 2008 : Cost: £39.00
11 January to 29 March 2009 : Cost: £30:00
26 April to 19 July 2009 : Cost: £33.00

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Bracknell Forest Dance Festival

Lift Off Dance Festival Lift Off 2008 in March was a week-long celebration of dance held at South Hill Park Arts Centre. Uniting culture and community, Lift Off 2008 was an inspirational mix of first class international dance, schools and community events. Bode Lawal Sakoba Dance Theatre was on the Wilde Stage, and masterclasses, workshops, dance on screen and a whole host of other activities took place across the building.

We were delighted to host a lecture, demonstration and performance of ‘Any Queen’ by Ann Dickie from the From Here to Maturity Dance Company, an innovative company that exists to give performing opportunities to older dancers. This was followed by an exceptional performance by locally-based older dancers who had been working with Ann and professional dancer Di Ruddick since August 2007. This older dance group continues to meet on a weekly basis. Please contact Kerry Lemon, Assistant Arts Development 01344 351756 Bf.Dance@Bracknell-Forest.gov.uk for details of how to get involved.

Lift Off celebrations culminated with the ever popular Berkshire Schools Dance Gala on the Friday evening and the Youth and Community Dance Gala on the Saturday night, celebrating the best dance from across the borough and the wider region.

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Calling all Dance Teachers

Are you a dance teacher?
Do you run dance classes?
Would you like to join the Creative Network?

The Creative Network is a joint initiative between the Council and South Hill Park, and organises opportunities for practioners to network and exchange information about their professions. We are looking for dance teachers who either live or work in Bracknell, as residents often contact the Council looking for classes or teachers. Please contact us for more information. For more information on any of the above please contact Bf.Dance@Bracknell-Forest.gov.uk