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NCLN at SLF 2012

Members of the NCLN are contributing to this year’s Scottish Learning Festival – ‘Creative Learning…Creative Thinking’ – in a number of ways, whether presenting on creative initiatives or sharing Creative Learning Network news. The programme includes the following:

Seminar Programme

Creative Learners, Creative Thinkers, Creative Careers – Modern Apprentices and Student Councillor, Edinburgh

Showcasing Fife’s Creative Learning Network ­– Michelle Sweeney, Fife

What’s the Past got to do with us? – David Atherton, Aberdeenshire

Visit the SLF website to view the full seminar programme

Education Showcase

Arts and Culture as a Catalyst for Learning: The Aberdeen Arts Across Learning Festival – Jacky Hardare, Aberdeen City

Inspiring Creativity – Amy McLeod, Highland

Supporting Drama through Literacy – Learners with Mild to Severe and Complex Needs – Lesley Sloan, Dumfries & Galloway

Challenging Creativity Creatively – Linda Lees, Edinburgh

The Big Drum Experiment ­– Susanne Batchelor, Scottish Borders

Little Rabbit – Pauline Meikleham, Angus

Teachers Realising their Creative Potential – Jacky Hardacre, Aberdeen

Write a Song in 30 Minutes – Marco Rea, Stirling

To view the full Education Showcase programme click here

Dance and Social Inclusion Training, 21-24 August 2012

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.

Higher Dance CPD

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

Learning & Development with David Hughes Dance

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

Short Courses – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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

Shetland CLN – creative learning through dance and visual arts


The Creative Learning Network is the opportunity for artists, school staff and community based staff to come together for inspiration on new creative learning experiences to inform their practice. These fun sessions have a bit of chat but also offer hands on practical exercises. All welcome.

The  session held in partnership with Shetland Arts is on 28 November at Bonhoga Gallery. It will give everyone a chance to hear from an artist featured in the current exhibition and dancer John Morris who has put together a dance unit for non dance teachers. There will also be a chance to make something for Christmas with artist Chloe Garrick and have an exclusive look at the Christmas Exhibition. A fun informal creative learning opportunity!

Title: Cold Hands Warm Heart
Date:28 November
Place: Bonhoga Gallery
Time: 4.30-6.30
Refreshments; tea, coffee,treats
Activity: make something for christmas
Speakers: Artist from exhibition, John Morris dancer & Clair Aldington, Shetland Arts
Cost: FREE
How to book: contact   Noelle Henderson, Creative Links Officer, Children’s Services Noelle.henderson@shetland.gov.uk 01595 744013