Category Archives: CPD

Aberdeen, CLD, CPD, Dance

Dance and Social Inclusion Training, 21-24 August 2012

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Dance United is running a four-day training course in Aberdeen from 21-24 August which looks at how to deliver high quality dance when working with challenging groups in the community.

This Stage 1 training course has been accredited by National Open College Network (NOCN) so course participants will be able to achieve recognition at level 3 in Social Inclusion Practice in Dance.

Click here to download course details: Dance United Training Course flyer

The course is organised by Citymoves, Aberdeen in partnership with Dance United.

CPD, Dance, West Lothian

Higher Dance CPD

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FOUR DAY INTENSIVE COURSE – Monday 15 until Thursday 18 October 9.30 – 4.30pm

This four day intensive training programme will cover all the elements involved in the Higher dance course. This course is highly practical in nature and aimed at dance specialists or individuals currently teaching or about to deliver the Higher dance course. Each day will focus on one of the different techniques to be covered and the participants will learn six different set dances contained within the SQA NABs. There will be time allocated to the written element with examples of students work and a practical session on the choreographic element focusing on use of themes, choreographic structure and choreographic devices.

Standard rate                                         £70 per day or £240 for four days

Freelance artists / students                £60 per day or £200 for four days

The course will be held at Inveralmond Community High School, Willowbank, Ladywell, Livingston EH54 6HN

Download more information and the booking form here:

Higher dance training leaflet 2012

BOOKING FORM Higher dance training 2012

CPD, Dance, Young People

Learning & Development with David Hughes Dance

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David Hughes Dance is passionately engaged in presenting a comprehensive programme of education and outreach work to increase knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of modern dance theatre.

They offer high quality dance masterclasses, workshops and residencies for  schools and colleges, working with young people and practitioners of all ages and levels of ability.

Find out more about David Hughes Dance at: http://www.davidhughesdance.co.uk

Download information about their educational programmes and tours here:

David Hughes Dance Education

Educational Tours 2012

CPD, Events, Music

Jazz Education Conference

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Take part in the first ever Scottish conference on jazz education.

For everyone involved in jazz education in Scotland – teachers, instrumental instructors, bandleaders, jazz musicians or organisers – the Scottish Jazz Federation (SJF) is running two one-day events with group discussions, presentations of teaching materials and expert speakers from Scotland and Europe.

Delegate one day fee – £25 including lunch and refreshments

The conference takes place on Friday 31st August at Glasgow’s Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

The same programme is repeated on Saturday 1st September at The Ironworks in Inverness.

To book a place, click here

CPD, Events

Festival of Politics 17-25 August 2012

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Politics. Culture. Creativity – A Force for Positive Change

Can  politics  be  creative?    Can  creativity  be  used  as  a  means  of  making   a  real  difference  to  our  culture?    The  2012  Festival  of  Politics  seeks  to   explore  some  of  these  issues  through  debate,  discussion,  drama  and  art.

A rich and varied programme includes sessions on ‘Creativity and Social Change’ and ‘Untangling Article 31 – Children’s Right to Play, Culture and the Arts’, and explores questions such as ‘What has been the most creative force in Scottish politics?

Download the Festival brochure here2012_Festival_of_Politics_Programme

CPD, Education News, Events

Scottish Learning Festival – 19 & 20 September 2012

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Register for the Scottish Learning Festival 2012

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/slf/?dm_i=LQE,V041,3GU5HR,2JYCT,1

SLF 2012 takes place on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 September in the SECC, Glasgow.  The theme for this year’s festival is Creative Learning…Creative Thinking and a number of CLNs are taking part in the seminar programme and the Education Showcase. The full programme of keynotes and seminars, along with details of the range of additional activities, is available on the SLF website.

CPD, Dance, Drama, Music, Young People

Short Courses – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has published its 2012-13 programme of short courses for artists at all ages and stages to develop their skills in the performing and production arts. The programme offers specialist creative learning and teaching in dance, drama, music, production and screen, in a variety of formats ranging from weekly classes to learning events and summer schools.

The Conservatoire’s website www.rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses gives further information on the content of their courses and how to apply. Alternatively, you can download the programme here: Short Courses – Portfolio 12-13