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Northgate Arts Centre
Sidegate Lane West
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 3DF
 
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CLASSES

Dance in Ipswich/classes

07 April - 11 July


(No classes during half-term 26 - 30 May)

Welcome to DanceEast's summer programme of community classes and workshops in an eclectic range of dance styles for people of all ages and abilities. As one of England's leading dance organisations, DanceEast offers a range of opportunities to access dance.

No refunds can be given unless a class is cancelled.

Sprinkles

Creative dance for youngsters using props, themes, music and lots of imagination.

Age:
3 - 7 years
Tutor:
Adri Walker Webb
Classes:
4.15 - 5.15pm Mondays
Venue:
Northgate Arts Centre
Cost:
£3.50 (drop-in class)
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Swerve

Imaginative and expressive dance class for young people to have fun and learn new dance skills.

Age:
7-11 years
Tutor:
Rhonda Sparrey
Classes:
4.30-5.30pm Tuesdays
Venue:
Northgate Arts Centre
Cost:
£3.50 (drop-in class)
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Street Jazz

Phil teaches a funky street jazz class to the latest tunes, combining elements of jazz, hip-hop and funk.

Age:
11-15 years
Tutor:
Phil Ormerod
Classes:
5.00-6.15pm Thursdays
Venue:
Northgate Arts Centre
Cost:
£3.50 (drop-in class)
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Kinect

Fun and lively class for young people, learning new skills and working on technique and choreography.

Age:
11-14 years
Tutor:
Tom Hobden
Classes:
5.00-6.15pm Wednesdays
Venue:
Northgate Arts Centre
Cost:
£3.50 (drop-in class)
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Visions

An up-beat, high-energy class that is dynamic and challenging, teaching new skills and choreographic technique.

Age:
14-18 years
Tutor:
Mary Davies
Classes:
6.00-7.15pm Mondays
Venue:
Northgate Arts Centre
Cost:
£3.50 (drop-in class)
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Jazz

An energetic and technical class danced to the up-beat rhythms and styles characteristic of jazz, based on Phil's experience working in West End shows.

Age:
16+ years
Tutor:
Phil Ormerod
Classes:
6.30-7.45pm Thursdays
Venue:
Northgate Arts Centre
Cost:
£5/£4 concessions (drop-in class)
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Contemporary Dance

A fun and energising class, focusing on technique and control to develop flexibility, strength and alignment.

Age:
16+ years
Tutor:
Holly Stubbings
Classes:
8.00-9.30pm Tuesdays
Venue:
Northgate Arts Centre
Cost:
£5/£4 concessions (drop-in class)
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Egyptian Belly Dance

An enjoyable dance form offering a fun workout to authentic music. Learn to move your body with style, gaining fitness and flexibility. Wear loose comfortable clothes and bring a scarf to tie around your hips.

Age:
16+ years
Tutor:
Henrietta Lewis
Classes:
Beginners: 6.15-7.30pm Thursdays
Improvers: 7.45-9.00pm Thursdays
Venue:
Northgate Arts Centre
Cost:
£5/£4 concessions (drop-in class)
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Yoga

Manon Palmieri teaches gentle Hatha yoga to keep the body supple and flexible. Working with alignment and emphasis on breathing in asana (posture work), visualisation and relaxing. Mats are available but bring a towel or blanket.

Age:
16+ years
Tutor:
Manon Palmieri
Classes:
10.30am-12noon Mondays
7.45-9.15pm Thursdays
Venue:
Northgate Arts Centre
Cost:
£5/£4 concessions (drop-in class)
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Pilates

A gentle but effective form of overall exercise offering a holistic approach to body conditioning that improves strength, flexibility, joint mobility, balance, co-ordination and postural alignment. Mats are available but bring a towel or blanket.

Age:
16+ years
Tutor:
Michael Mann
Classes:
Beginners: 6.30-7.45pm Tuesdays
Improvers: 7.45-9.15pm Tuesdays
Venue:
Northgate Arts Centre
Cost:
£5/£4 concessions (drop-in class)
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Glorious!

Using the everyday as an inspiration, these classes give anyone over the age of 55 the chance to enjoy creative and expressive dance in a relaxed environment.

Age:
55+ years
Tutor:
Mary Davies
Classes:
6.30-8.00pm Wednesdays
Venue:
Northgate Arts Centre
Cost:
£5/£4 concessions (drop-in class)
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Tots and Co.

Fun and sociable classes for mums, dads, grandparents and carers to introduce pre-schoolers to dance using stories and musical rhythms.

Age:
12 months - 3 year olds
Tutor:
Claire Findlay
Classes:
10.30 - 11.30am Tuesdays
Venue:
Northgate Arts Centre
Cost:
£5 per adult (max. 2 tots), additional tots £3.50 each
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Adult Ballet

Keep fit and graceful in ballet classes for adults. Enjoy a safe workout focusing on alignment, posture, co-ordination, musicality and lyricism with live piano accompaniment.

Age:
16+ years
Tutor:
Adri Walker Webb
Classes:
Beginners: 6.00 - 7.15pm Mondays
Improvers: 7.15 - 8.45pm Mondays
Venue:
Northgate Arts Centre
Cost:
£5/£4 concessions (drop-in class)
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Springboard

A lively group for people with learning and physical difficulties that provides an opportunity to learn new dance skills and create dances to share. Carers are not required to attend and no previous dance experience is necessary.

Age:
18+ years
Tutor:
Lynette King
Classes:
If you are interested in joining contact Emma Reed on 01473 295232.
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