Category Archives: Dance

Dance, Early Learning, Health and Wellbeing

Career-long Professional Learning Opportunities for Nursery or Early Years Teachers

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Dance for Early Years

 

Monday 25 April 2016

9.30am – 4pm

£75 (+ VAT)

Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre, 13 Whitevale Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G31 1QW

 

Develop your teaching skills for delivering dance with early years children in this one day course covering creative ideas for dance classes inspired by stories and topics, planning and structuring a lesson plan or creative workshop and using props and music.

Discovering the Olympics

 

Discovering the Olympics

 

Wednesday 23 March 2016

10am – 1pm

£45 (+ VAT)

Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre, 13 Whitevale Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G31 1QW

 

Sessions are aimed at teachers working in nurseries or early years settings and will cover sport themed dance, Japanese inspired cultural dance using fans and parasols and carnival inspired session.

 

All courses can be booked via our website www.ydance.org or by contacting Lauren@ydance.org for more information.

 

 

 

Dance, Secondary

Dance – Career-long Refresher Courses for Secondary teachers

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YDance is delighted to offer Career-long Professional Learning Refresher Courses for secondary teachers in Scotland, designed as an introductory session or to enhance the skills of teachers who have already attended YDance CLPL sessions for the National Qualifications in Dance (NPA, Nat 5 and Higher).

refresher

If however you haven’t attended any previous YDance CLPL sessions, these Refresher Courses could be used as an introductory session for those teachers who are interested in understanding the level of technical skills required if they are considering adding dance to their curriculum.

These sessions can also be adapted to work as part of the broad general education PE lessons and will meet the experiences and outcomes laid out in the Curriculum for Excellence for Dance and Health and Wellbeing at Third and Fourth Stages.

Click below for more information:

http://www.ydance.org/training/refresher-courses-for-secondary-teachers/

Click here for the full list of CLPL available from YDance:

http://www.ydance.org/training/

 

Colleges, Dance, Research and Strategy, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

Spectacular A grade results for dance students at Eden Court

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This week, Eden Court have revealed another year of consistently high exam results from their trio of SQA drama and dance courses, and have been earmarked as an exemplar of best practice by the Scottish Qualification Authority.

 

Supported by Highland Council and Highlife Highland, Eden Court CREATIVE provides tuition in National 5 Drama, Higher Drama and Higher Dance courses for students whose schools often can’t provide these qualifications. All of the classes, assessments and performances take place over weekends and holidays to fit around regular schooling, and students can attend from all corners of the Highlands; so participation requires a lot of dedication and the results seem to speak for themselves!

 

Among the 35 students who took one the courses in 2014-15, the theatre has announced a 100% pass rate, with at least 21 students achieving an ‘A’. This shows even further improvement on the results in 2013-14, which also returned a 100% pass rate and saw 12 ‘A’ grades from the 28 student intake.

 

The Higher Dance students did particularly well, with all six students achieving ‘A’ grades, and the results are being noticed in wider circles. SQA recently contacted Eden Court CREATIVE to request video footage of Higher Dance classes to use as an exemplar of best practice throughout Scotland.

 

Lucy McGlennon, Eden Court CREATIVE Manager said:

Our SQA courses are going from strength to strength, each year we are seeing more students taking part and their work continues to improve. We work hard to provide the best learning opportunities we can for these disciplines, which some students wouldn’t have access to otherwise and it’s wonderful to see those opportunities being recognised – we’re all incredibly proud of our students and the work they’ve produced!

The 2015-16 session started during the summer holidays and this year received the highest number of successful applications to date, all three courses are at full capacity. Details for next year’s courses are published by Eden Court CREATIVE in December and anyone interested in receiving further information is encouraged to email creative@eden-court.co.uk.

Colleges, Dance, Developing the Young Workforce, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

National Youth Dance Company of Scotland Auditions

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We’re holding auditions on Saturday 26 September for the 2015/2016 National Youth Dance Company of Scotland.

 

We’re seeking exceptional contemporary dancers aged 16 – 21 either from or living in Scotland.

 

The new Company will work with Anna Kenrick (YDance Artistic Director) to create a new contemporary dance piece to be toured in venues nationally and internationally.

 

Download an application from the YDance website now and submit to us before the deadline on Friday 11 September.

Dance, Health and Wellbeing, Primary, Secondary

FREE – Postgraduate Course in Effective Teaching and Learning in 3 – 14 Dance

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This new 20 credit course at Masters level has been developed by YDance and the University of Glasgow to support teachers who have little or no training in how to teach dance and to deliver a rounded subject which falls under expressive arts and physical education.

 

The course is funded by Creative Scotland, therefore places are free to all participants.

 

Teachers who wish to apply must be General Teaching Council (GTC) qualified and working in a Scottish school.

 

The first course will take place in the Highlands from 26 September – 29 November 2015 and the deadline for this round of applications is Monday 31 August 2015.

 

A second course in Glasgow will run from 30 January – 19 March 2016 and the application deadline is Monday 2 November 2015.

 

Click here to read more about the course and download an application.

Community Learning and Development, Dance, Primary, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

Latest Newsletter from YDance

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2015 Project Y Tour

In less than two weeks the 2015 Project Y tour opens at Tramway, Glasgow on Wednesday 29 July.

This tenth year of Project Y showcases an exquisite collection of new and diverse contemporary dance works created by Anna Kenrick (YDance Artistic Director) and guest choreographers Yael Flexer, Jürg Koch and Errol White & Davina Givan.

At the Stirling and Aberdeen performances audiences will have the extra treat of an opening performance by the talented young dancers of the Project Y Foundation Courses, choreographed by our BBC Performing Arts Fellow Emma Smith and Dance Development Officer Sara Kemal.

Buy tickets now

Tramway, Glasgow

Wednesday 29 July, 7.30pm

Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock

Thursday 30 July, 7.30pm

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Friday 31 July, 7.00pm

Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling

Saturday 1 August, 7.30pm

Postgraduate Course in Effective Learning and Teaching in 3 to 14 Dance

YDance in collaboration with the University of Glasgow has announced a new Postgraduate Course in Effective Learning and Teaching in 3 to 14 Dance, funded by Creative Scotland.

The 20 credit course at Masters level is open to General Teaching Council (GTC) qualified teachers working in Scottish schools.

There are fifteen places available for each of two courses running in the Highlands and Glasgow and YDance is now accepting applications.

For more information on how to apply please visit the YDance website here

2015 World Gymnastics Championships

YDance is the Official Dance Company for the 2015 World Gymnastics Championships, which will be held at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow in October.

As well as performing during the Opening Ceremony and throughout the championships, YDance has created a Championships Dance, which has been filmed for local gymnastic clubs and schools to learn and perform along with the YDance team when they come to see the competition.

Yesterday marked the 100 day milestone and we were thrilled to welcome Gymnast Louis Smith to join us in teaching the dance to participants

Dance, Early Learning, Primary, Secondary

A New Step for Scotland’s Teachers: YDance and Glasgow University announce a new Postgraduate Course

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A new Postgraduate Course has been declared open to teachers across Scotland and promises a step forward for dance as part of the national Curriculum for Excellence. The Postgraduate Course in Effective Learning and Teaching in 3 – 14 Dance was created in collaboration between YDance, Scotland’s national dance organisation for children and young people, and the University of Glasgow, and is funded by Creative Scotland.

 

The first of its kind, this 20 credit course at Masters Level will support General Teaching Council (GTC) qualified teachers working in Scottish schools, who have little or no training in how to teach dance, deliver a rounded subject which falls under expressive arts and physical education.

For the first time educators will be able to achieve an SCQF Level 11 qualification covering the fundamentals of dance education, allowing them to develop the skills and knowledge needed to teach dance lessons in line with the experiences and outcomes of the Curriculum for Excellence and allow students to develop socially, emotionally, physically and artistically through dance.

 

Anna Kenrick, YDance Artistic Director said: “Dance is growing in popularity in Scottish schools and the introduction of the Postgraduate Course in Effective Learning and Teaching in 3 – 14 Dance is an important step to ensure our young people receive the best possible dance education in school, just as they do for any other Curriculum subject. For years YDance has been working to support teachers deliver quality dance in school and is very excited to be leading on this important new development.”

 

YDance will run the Postgraduate Course in Effective Learning and Teaching in 3 – 14 Dance this autumn in the Highlands and again in Glasgow, January – March 2016.  Places are limited to 15 in both areas and are free to applicants thanks to funding from Creative Scotland.

 

Joan Parr, Head of Creative Learning at Creative Scotland, said: “Creative Scotland is pleased to support this new development and is committed to ensuring that all children and young people have access to high quality dance teaching in schools. Through the ‘Dance Sector Review’, priority areas were identified, one being to improve the quality of dance offered in the curriculum. We believe that YDance working with a cohort of committed teachers will contribute significantly to fulfilling this goal.”

Applicants have until Monday 31 August 2015 to apply for the course in the Highlands and until Monday 2 November 2015 for the Glasgow course. More information about the course and downloadable application forms are available from www.ydance.org.

Colleges, Dance, Early Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Primary, Secondary

YDance – CPD opportunities still available!

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  • DANCE FOR CORE PE
  • NATIONAL 5 DANCE
  • INCLUSIVE DANCE PRACTICE DAY
  • DANCE FOR NURSERY EDUCATION

 

DANCE FOR CORE PE

With a focus on Contemporary and Streetdance styles learn how to warm up your pupils, play creative dance games, teach a simple sequence, develop a sequence, use stimulus to create dance material and encourage the participants to develop their confidence, creativity and co-operation skills. These sessions also address some of the CfE Health and Wellbeing outcomes.

Friday 29 May, 9.30am to 4pm at Mad Studios – £85 (Look out for our special discount codes or recommend a friend)

NATIONAL 5 DANCE

This SQA qualification requires students to study 2 different dance styles and choreography to achieve this national qualification. Choose from the options listed below to build your own National 5 Dance course:

Contemporary – Mon 11 May Jazz – Tue 12 May Hip-hop – Wed 13 May Choreography – Thu 14 May

Individual Costs – £85

YDance National 5 Package – £285

(includes 2 dance style days, the Choreography day and a copy of the Choreographic DVD resource)

Each of these sessions take place at Mad Studios from 9.30am to 4pm (Mad Studios, 13 Main Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3AJ)

 

INCLUSIVE DANCE PRACTICE DAY

Develop your teaching skills for delivering dance with children and young people with additional support needs in this one day course:

  1. Methods of inclusive practice
  2. Creative ideas for pupils with and without additional support needs
  3. Planning & structuring a lesson plan / creative workshop

Wednesday 29 April, 9.30am to 3.30pm – £85 (Look out for our discounts or recommend a friend for 10% off)

DANCE FOR NURSERY EDUCATION

Develop your teaching skills for delivering dance with early years children:

  1. Creative ideas for dance classes inspired by stories and topics
  2. Planning and structuring a lesson plan / creative workshop
  3. Using props and music

Thursday 28 May, 9.30am to 3.30pm – £85 (Look out for our discounts or recommend a friend and receive 10% off)

Dance, Early Learning, Music, Primary

Imaginate Festival – dance for early learning and 6+

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With less than 4 weeks to go until this year’s Imaginate Festival, we thought you may like to know a little bit more about some of the gems we have in store for you and your family and, as always, the rare opportunity to see some of the best international theatre and dance performances made especially for young audiences. From Denmark The Gold Digger from Teatret Møllen (for 10 + years) Laced with live blue-grass music, songs and stories, The Gold Digger tells the tale of urban legend, Laust Eriksen and his fellow gold diggers who travel to America in search of gold and the dream of a better life.

  • “The Gold Digger is a performance you will want to see twice.” Jydske Vestkysten

From the Netherlands

Dream City (Droomstad) from De Dansers (for 6 + years) De Dansers excel in creating the most stunning and invigorating dance and live music. Join them for a roller-coaster ride of a show that will have you bouncing in your seat!

  • “A fabulous, exciting and fast-moving mix of rock concert and dance performance” Panopikum Festival Nurnberg

And from Scotland We Dance, wee groove from Stillmotion A dance experience like no other for 6 months – 5 year olds. Made especially for the very young dancer (and we all know one of those), take the floor with your own special moves as you join the musical journey around the world and into space. Think Salsa meets Hip-Hop, think Scotland meets space…

  • “We Dance, wee groove is crammed with all kinds of motivational/developmental stuff that tots thrive on, what makes it a winner is the feel good factor that it uncorks…” The Herald

Hup from Starcatchers and RSNO A relaxed and comfortable performance made especially for babies, Hup features a quirky quartet of playful musicians creating an enchanting classical music experience for 0 – 2 year olds and their families.

  • “The shows are not about creating mini-Mozarts or baby Bachs of the future, but are about boosting early child development and close bonding” STV News

 

So, if you have a blossoming dancer or musician in your family, why not give their imagination wings and join us for some of the best dance and music Europe has to offer! But, hurry as tickets are selling fast! Tickets are available from the Traverse Theatre Box Office: 0131 228 1404 or at www.traverse.co.uk For more information on the full programme on offer, including trailers, click here. We look forward to welcoming you to the Imaginate Festival 2015 and hope you have a wonderful time! Best wishes The Imaginate Team

Additional Support for Learning, Colleges, Dance, Early Learning, Primary, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

YDance – range of CPD opportunities

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  • DANCE FOR CORE PE
  • NATIONAL 5 DANCE
  • NATIONAL PROGRESSION AWARD IN DANCE (SCQF Level 4)
  • HIGHER DANCE
  • INCLUSIVE DANCE PRACTICE DAY
  • DANCE FOR NURSERY EDUCATION

 

DANCE FOR CORE PE

With a focus on Contemporary and Streetdance styles learn how to warm up your pupils, play creative dance games, teach a simple sequence, develop a sequence, use stimulus to create dance material and encourage the participants to develop their confidence, creativity and co-operation skills. These sessions also address some of the CfE Health and Wellbeing outcomes.

Friday 29 May, 9.30am to 4pm at Mad Studios – £85 (Look out for our special discount codes or recommend a friend)

 

NATIONAL 5 DANCE

This SQA qualification requires students to study 2 different dance styles and choreography to achieve this national qualification. Choose from the options listed below to build your own National 5 Dance course:

Contemporary – Mon 11 May Jazz – Tue 12 May Hip-hop – Wed 13 May Choreography – Thu 14 May

Individual Costs – £85

YDance National 5 Package – £285

(includes 2 dance style days, the Choreography day and a copy of the Choreographic DVD resource)

Each of these sessions take place at Mad Studios from 9.30am to 4pm (Mad Studios, 13 Main Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3AJ)

NATIONAL PROGRESSION AWARD IN DANCE (SCQF Level 4)

This SQA qualification requires students to study 2 different dance styles and choreography to achieve the award. Choose from the options listed below to build your own NPA Dance course:

Contemporary – Tue 5 May Jazz – Wed 6 May Choreography – Thu 7 May Classical (Ballet) – Fri 8 May Alternative (Hip-hop) – Fri 15 May

Individual Costs – £85

YDance NPA Package – £225

(includes 2 dance style days and the Choreography day)

Each of these sessions takes place at Mad Studios from 9.30am to 4pm

HIGHER DANCE

This SQA qualification requires students to study 2 contrasting dance styles and choreography to achieve this national qualification. Choose from the options listed below to build your own Higher Dance course.

Contemporary – Mon 18 May + Wed 20 May (am) Jazz – Tue 19 May + Wed 20 May (pm) Hip-hop – Tue 26 May + Wed 27 May (am) Choreography – Thu 21 May + Fri 22 May

Individual Costs – £85

YDance Higher Dance Package – £450

(This includes 2 dance style courses (1.5 days each), the 2 day Choreography course and a copy of the Choreographic DVD resource)

One and a half days are allocated to each style to allow time for technique class, exploration of sequences and support to develop a centre set performance solo, meeting the outcomes set out in the Higher Dance Performance unit. Two days are allocated for Choreography to cover the Higher Dance Practice Activity Assessment requirements and to demonstrate the progression through the learning outcomes.

All sessions take place at Mad Studios 13 Main Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3AJ

INCLUSIVE DANCE PRACTICE DAY

Develop your teaching skills for delivering dance with children and young people with additional support needs in this one day course:

  1. Methods of inclusive practice
  2. Creative ideas for pupils with and without additional support needs
  3. Planning & structuring a lesson plan / creative workshop

Wednesday 29 April, 9.30am to 3.30pm – £85 (Look out for our discounts or recommend a friend for 10% off)

 

DANCE FOR NURSERY EDUCATION

Develop your teaching skills for delivering dance with early years children:

  1. Creative ideas for dance classes inspired by stories and topics
  2. Planning and structuring a lesson plan / creative workshop
  3. Using props and music

Thursday 28 May, 9.30am to 3.30pm – £85 (Look out for our discounts or recommend a friend and receive 10% off)