The DanceEast Academy is recruiting

The DanceEast Academy offers young people with exceptional potential and talent the opportunity to access high quality dance training.

The Academy is looking for enthusiastic, motivated young people aged 10 - 16 from the East of England, who have an interest in pursuing dance as a career. No previous formal dance training is required although experienced dancers are also encouraged to apply.

Open Days for 2012 recruitment

	Ely	Saturday 11 February		Book your place by calling the team on 01473 295230.
	Ipswich	Friday 17 February
	Colchester	Saturday 25 February
	Norwich	Saturday 24 March
	Ipswich	Sunday 15 April

The Academy provides classes in five core areas:

• Technique;
• Creative and choreography;
• Performance;
• Health education;
• Enrichment activity.

The combination of classes gives students a strong basic grounding in a range of relevant dance skills to enable them to apply to full time dance training and education courses. This curriculum is informed by the latest research and complemented by opportunities for students to work with professional artists and companies.

Classes at the DanceEast Academy take place at the Jerwood DanceHouse, Ipswich, on Saturdays (junior level) and Sundays, with mid-week classes in Ipswich, Norwich or Cambridge.

Means-tested grant funding is available for all successful applicants through the Department for Education’s Music and Dance Scheme. The Academy is funded by the Department for Education (DfE).

	Stage 1	Saturday 26 May		Application deadline: Monday 23 April 2012 Download the application form »
		Wednesday 6 June
		Thursday 7 June
		Friday 8 June
	Stage 2	Saturday 16 June
		Saturday 30 June

Contact

The Academy is always looking to meet talented young people who will benefit from the training. To find out more about Open Days and Auditions, call the team on: 01473 295230 / email academy@danceeast.co.uk

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Photos: Rachel Cherry