This month we had a great time delivering LeaderFest and Jump In and we’ve got two great new courses for dance teachers, students & recent graduates.
LeaderFest Success…
Over 100 Dance Leaders from 14 local authorities flocked to Edinburgh College last weekend to take part in LeaderFest.
We put this event together to celebrate all of the Dance Leaders in Scotland who have achieved an Award in Dance Leadership through the YDance Active project.
We organised a full day of dance with Waacking, Fosse and Swing dance workshops, inspiring performances by – Ihayami Fusion, Mini Jackers, The Honeys and the National Youth Dance Company of Scotland, and even an Awards ceremony to celebrate those Dance Leaders who have shown outstanding Leadership skills.
The event ended with a mass Flashmob performance by all. Watch it here.
#YDanceActive
Dance Students & Recent Graduates…
Are you a dance student or recent graduate? Or perhaps a dance teacher? Then take a look at the Teaching Dance Artist course we’re running for you.
This two day course is perfect for final year students and graduates and covers the following:
– Curriculum for Excellence dance outcomes
– Teaching methodologies
– Health & Safety in practice
– Fundamentals of dance in education
– Games & tasks to use
– Planning & structuring a lesson
Spaces on this course are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
We were thrilled to deliver the first Jump In performance of 2015 at the Lochgelly Centre in Fife.
Our dance tutors spent weeks working with classes from 6 different primary schools in Fife to create an outstanding performance by all. Parents, relatives and friends filled the auditorium to see 6 fun and unique performances created around a ‘Position in Space’ theme. We delivered this particular performance in partnership with Fife Youth Arts Hub and are now running weekly dance sessions at the Lochgelly Centre for young people in primaries 4 – 7 and aged 12 – 18. Sign-up & join in
We created Jump In to develop youth dance activities in areas with limited provision for young people aged 7 – 11. The project is funded by the Creative Scotland Time to Shine fund.
Inclusive Dance Practice Day…
We’re delivering another great course for dance practitioners who want to expand their knowledge and develop their teaching skills for delivering dance with children and young people with additional support needs.
This one day course covers:
– Methods of inclusive practice
– Creative ideas for pupils with and without
additional support needs
– Planning & structuring a lesson plan and/or
creative workshop
Spaces on this course are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Our friends at The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are currently offering £2.50 tickets for young people under 25. Check out the upcoming dates and where to book –
