Here is the first in a run of our new infographics that explore the place and nature of creativity in learning, teaching and improvement here in Scotland.
The Big Picture infographic offers a complete overview that can be scrolled through on screen or printed onto a pull-up banner. It’s HUGE! Enjoy!
All of this information can be found on our website here http://www.ydance.org/training/ along with our online booking forms.
Dance for Core PE for Secondary Teachers
Wednesday 27 April 2016
9.30am – 4pm
£75 (+ VAT)
Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre, 13 Whitevale Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G31 1QW.
With a focus on contemporary and street dance 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 your pupils to develop their confidence, creativity and co-operation skills. These sessions for secondary teachers also address some of the CfE Health and Well-being outcomes.
Nat 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.
(Please note the National 5 Choreography & Contemporary days are fully booked however we are happy to take your details and add you to a reserve list)
All courses will run from 9.30am – 4pm.
Mad Studios, 13 Main St, Coatbridge ML5 3AJ
Costs
National 5 single day costs – £85 (+ VAT)
Choreographic DVD – £95 (+ VAT)
OR
YDance National 5 Package costs £300 (+ VAT). This includes 2 dance style days, the Choreography day and a copy of the Choreographic DVD resource.
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.
Two 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.
Training Courses Available
All courses run from 9.30am – 4pm.
Mad Studios, 13 Main St, Coatbridge ML5 3AJ
Costs
Higher Dance single unit costs – £150 (+ VAT) per 2 day course
Choreographic DVD – £95 (+ VAT)
OR
YDance Higher Dance Package costs £500 (+VAT). This includes 2 dance style courses (2 days each), the 2 day Choreography course and a copy of the Choreographic DVD resource.
Venue
To be confirmed
Saturday 7 May 2016
3.30-5.30pm
New Auditorium
RSNO Centre 19 Killermont Street
Glasgow G2 3NX
CPD sessions are £20 per person and include a ticket to your choice of one of the following RSNO season concerts:
Dundee
Dvorák Cello Concerto: Thu 28 Apr 2016: 7.30pm
Oundjian Conducts Shostakovich Eight: Sun 22 May 2016: 3pm
Glasgow
The Stravinsky Project: Symphony in C: Sat 30 Apr 2016: 7.30pm
The Stravinsky Project: Rite of Spring: Sat 7 May 2016: 7.30pm
Edinburgh
The Stravinsky Project: Symphony in C: Fri 29 Apr 2016: 7.30pm
The Stravinsky Project: Rite of Spring: Fri 6 May 2016: 7.30pm
For more information or to book, please contact RSNO Engage at engage@rsno.org.uk or by calling 0141 225 3552.
What songs, stories, dance steps and seasonal customs should every child in Scotland know? What belongs to them regardless of origin, culture or language? Presented in a simple online format incorporating text, audio, video and helpful guidelines, Gifting Every Child provides a manageable and accessible introduction to the traditional arts that can easily be put to use in the classroom, club, community hall or family sitting room.
View or download the resources for free at: http://www.tracscotland.org/resources/gifting-every-child
Each year Catherine Wheels tours one of our productions into school gym halls in the spring term. These productions will then go on to tour around the world.
In 2014, our production of The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk left Sighthill in Edinburgh to be performed on a Broadway stage! In 2015, two casts performed Lifeboat simultaneously in Scottish school halls and in large theatres across the USA.
We also regularly present productions in Scottish theatres and schedule a variety of schools performances.
All in-school performances are designed to fit into school facilities with tight schedules. Costs to schools are by fee at £3 per child (by capacity).
Primary 4-7: Lost at Sea (in schools)
This week, Catherine Wheels premiered a new production at the Edinburgh International Science Festival. Lost at Sea was commissioned as part of EISF ‘Science in the Spotlight’ project which aims to bring together the wonder of theatre with science communication.
Suitable for P5-7, this production will be on tour into schools next spring.
The journey begins with a boy and a girl, fascinated by the story of 28,800 bath toys that accidentally ended up flung into the unrelenting currents of the Pacific Ocean.
Their investigation sees them uncover the mysteries of the sea and discovering its importance to every one of us on earth.
Primary 5-7: Pondlife (in schools and theatres) A new adaptation of Pondlife will be touring Scotland in the autumn. This is available for theatres, halls and schools (with larger facilities where space can be made available for longer set up period and black out can be achieved).
When Martin moves to a new school he feels lost in a sea of strange faces, especially when class bully Sharon takes a dislike to him. That is until he meets Simon McGurk and forms a friendship that not only changes Martin, but curses Simon for the rest of his school days. A poignant coming of age tale about just how difficult it can be to stay true to your friends.
Audience and Press Reviews Absolutely brilliant. Great performance. Wonderful storytelling. Very memorable. What a treat! (Edinburgh Fringe Audience 2012) The teachers of P5, P6 and P7 were very impressed with the performance. The actor was extremely skilled and engaging. The children could not take their eyes off him! It generated lots of interesting discussion back in the classroom. We would wholeheartedly recommend this performance to other schools. (Alyson Wier, Head Teacher, Tweedbank Primary)
Primary 1-3: The Story of the Little Gentleman (in schools)
The Story of the Little Gentleman is currently on tour into Scottish primary schools. By the time we reach the Imaginate performances at the end of May, we will have delivered 110 performances in 66 venues in 13 Scottish local authority areas.
Just had classes back from Little Gentleman performance – resounding triumph. Response from ALL kids and staff most positive I’ve ever seen (Head Teacher, Aberdeen Primary) The story was a powerful one. It grabbed the children’s attention from the outset and held it throughout. Pupils understood and could relate to the message it sent out and were eager to talk about it once back in class, linking it to their own experiences. The story was beautifully performed and was efficiently run by the company. Julie Conlan, Principal Teacher, St Mun’s PS (Dunoon)
Booking is open for all three productions. Schools performances are booked in a variety of ways, through Local Authorities or direct with schools themselves. Some schools come together to share a performance.
Please contact us if you require further information on any of the above.
Anna Derricourt
Touring & Schools Development Manager
Catherine Wheels Theatre Company
Tel: +44 (0)131 653 5255
Our holiday courses during the Easter, Summer and October school holidays are open to all young people, not just LYT members. There are no auditions for our holiday courses – all we ask is that you are committed and enthusiastic!
Some young people have lots of previous experience so we work to develop their skills and provide new opportunities. Other young people are complete beginners who want to try drama for the first time and we deliver our activities to provide them with support and encouragement.
SUMMER ON STAGE 2016 – RECRUITING NOW!
Be ‘scene’ on one of Scotland’s most revered stages this summer! All Summer on Stage courses culminate in performances on The Lyceum stage.
LYT Kings and Queens (7-10 years)
Four day performance course
You are cordially invited to come and show us how you would rule the world if you were a King or Queen.
When: 5 – 8 July 2016; 10am – 4pm. Performance 5pm on 8 July.
Early Bird Discount: £135 (£120 for LYT Members) (£175 / £160 after Fri 29 April)
Partial Bursary: £60
King Matt by Stephen Greenhorn (11-13 years)
Two week intensive performance course
Benjamin Button grew younger. Peter Pan didn’t grow up at all. Did King Matt grow up too fast?
When: 11 – 23 July 2016; 10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday.
Early Bird Discount: £285 (£265 for LYT Members) (£325 / £310 after Fri 29 April)
Partial Bursary: £105
Macbeth by William Shakespeare (14-18 years)
Three week intensive performance course
An exciting LYT first: An adaptation of the Scottish Play. Macbeth will never be the same again.
When: 5 – 23 July 2016; 10am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday.
Early Bird Discount: £390 (£365 for LYT Members) (£430 / £405 after Fri 29 April)
Partial Bursary: £150
TWO WEEK TECHNICAL COURSE (14-18 years)
For those who want to work behind the scenes, making it all happen!
When: 11 – 23 July 2016; 10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday.
Early Bird Discount: £285 (£265 for LYT Members) (£325 / £310 after Fri 29 April)
Partial Bursary: £105
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! Call Box Office on 0131 248 4848
SUMMER ON STAGE BURSARIES
LYT is for everyone; don’t let cost be a barrier.
We offer concessionary and full bursary places. If you would like further information on these places please click here or contact Rachael Esdale LYT Producer on resdale@lyceum.org.uk or 0131 248 4823.
http://lyceum.org.uk/youth-theatre/take-part/holiday-courses/
As part of our Creative Learning offer to our school and family audiences we have created additional material which will support your visit to the productions, here at The Lyceum. Each pack has before and after your visit activities with the aim of enabling young people to find out more, explore the story, ideas, themes of the show.
The packs below are focussed on the Scottish Higher Drama curriculum and aim to support students who are studying the play, author or production:
This pack is for anyone who came to see The Lion, Witch and Wardrobe and would like to find out more, see behind the scenes, explore some of the characters or take part in activities inspired by the show. This can be used by schools, communities, individuals and families alike:
http://lyceum.org.uk/creative-learning/schools-programme/schools-resources/
The Scottish Civic Trust has announced the winners of its annual My Place Photography Competition which is supported by Historic Environment Scotland. Certificates and prizes for the winning and commended photographs were presented by David Middleton, Chief Executive of Historic Environment Scotland at a special ceremony at The Lighthouse in Glasgow on Tuesday 22nd March.
The winner of the primary school category is Scott McFadzean of Gargieston Primary School, Kilmarnock for his photograph ‘The Path Beyond’ and the winner of the secondary school category is Fin Siderfin of Kirkwall Grammar School, Orkney for his photograph ‘Golden Solitude’.
Follow the link to see the winning photographs:
http://www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk/news/my-place-photography-competition-winners-2016/
Tuesday 26 April 2016
9.30am – 4pm
£75 (+ VAT)
Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre, 13 Whitevale Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G31 1 QW.
Come and explore what dance could be in your classroom. Using simple games, tasks and sequences your YDance tutor will help you achieve the Curriculum for Excellece experiences and outcomes required for planning your dance session for early – upper primary.
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 for 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.
Thursday 28 April 2016
9.30am – 4pm
£75 (+ VAT)
Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre, 13 Whitevale Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G31 1QW.
Develop your teaching skills for delivering dance effectively with children and young people with additional support needs. In this one day course you will explore –
Wednesday 27 April 2016
9.30am – 4pm
£75 (+ VAT)
Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre, 13 Whitevale Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G31 1QW.
With a focus on contemporary and street dance 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 your pupils to develop their confidence, creativity and co-operation skills. These sessions for secondary teachers also address some of the CfE Health and Well-being outcomes.
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.
(Please note the National 5 Choreography & Contemporary days are fully booked however we are happy to take your details and add you to a reserve list)
All courses will run from 9.30am – 4pm.
Mad Studios, 13 Main St, Coatbridge ML5 3AJ
National 5 single day costs – £85 (+ VAT)
Choreographic DVD – £95 (+ VAT)
OR
YDance National 5 Package costs £300 (+ VAT). This includes 2 dance style days, the Choreography day and a copy of the Choreographic DVD resource.
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.
Two 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 courses run from 9.30am – 4pm.
Mad Studios, 13 Main St, Coatbridge ML5 3AJ
Higher Dance single unit costs – £150 (+ VAT) per 2 day course
Choreographic DVD – £95 (+ VAT)
OR
YDance Higher Dance Package costs £500 (+VAT). This includes 2 dance style courses (2 days each), the 2 day Choreography course and a copy of the Choreographic DVD resource.
The Creativity Portal has two new pieces of content this week from the RSA that educators at both a school level and a senior management, strategic level will find fascinating and transformative.
A summary paper on how schools can best develop pupils’ creative capacities by the RSA. The paper includes 12 design principles for action and offers a clear overview of the international picture on creativity skills.
http://creativityportal.org.uk/?q=giving+schools
A report from the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) and WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) that asks how school system leaders can create the conditions for system-wide innovation. The report sets out nine first steps to re-orient the role public system leaders might play.
http://creativityportal.org.uk/?q=creative+public+leadership
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