Performance Group Auditions

DanceEast has a range of performance groups for people of all ages across Suffolk. Each group develops choreographic and creative skills, alongside contemporary technique. Auditions take place at the Jerwood DanceHouse.

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Boyz United

Boyz United is an energetic company led by Tom Hobden, where boys develop their dancing in a relaxed and fun, male only environment. No previous dance experience is necessary but energy and enthusiasm is a must! Sessions are based on improving dance technique and developing choreographic and creative skills.
Weekly sessions: Mondays, 5.30 - 7.00pm
Age: 10 - 14yrs
Cost: £32 per term
Audition: Monday 13 September, 5.30pm

Suffolk Junior Dance Company

Led by Caroline Mummery, Suffolk Junior Dance Company (formally JS) is for young people with dance experience looking to develop their contemporary technique alongside choreographic and creative skills. Company members also have the chance to work with guest choreographers and on collaborative projects with other artists to broaden their experience.

Weekly sessions: Wednesdays, 5.00 - 6.30pm
Age: 11 - 15yrs
Cost: £35 per term
Audition: Wednesday 15 September, 5.00pm

DanceEast Performance Company

Starting in September 2010, this new performance group led by Caroline Mummery is for current members of DanceEast's companies who want additional performance experience. All group members will perform at least twice a year at a variety of events across the region. Please note that members of this group may be required for extra rehearsals and may need to be excused from school for some performances.
Sessions: Friday evenings - regularity dependent on performance dates
Age: 12 - 18yrs
Cost: £10 membership fee

Suffolk Youth Dance Company*

This county youth company is ideal for experienced dancers and those studying dance. Suffolk Youth Dance Company develop contemporary technique, choreographic and performance skills, and members are encouraged to push themselves both creatively and technically in order to develop as both individual dancers and as a company.
Weekly sessions: Saturdays, 11.00am - 1.00pm
Age: 16 - 20yrs
Cost: £50 per term
Audition: Saturday 18 September, 11.00am

*Please note, for applications to Suffolk Youth Dance Company you will need to send a supporting statement explaining why you would like to become a member and what you would contribute to the company.

Dance Unlimited

Dance Unlimited brings together dance teachers, students, practitioners and dance artists with at least two years dance experience. This company encourages members to explore creativity, improve technique and develop new work in a relaxed environment. Weekly sessions include Cunningham and Graham based technique and creative work stemming from a collaboration of ideas between the dancers and company leader Mary Davies.
Weekly sessions: Mondays, 7.15 - 9.15pm
Age: 18yrs+
Cost: £40 per term
Audition: Monday 13 September, 7.15pm

Spin Off Dance Company

This performance group is for adults with additional needs, and membership is by invitation only. Led by Lynnette King, sessions include dance technique and the development of choreographic and performance skills, whilst responding to the needs of the group. Current members share between them a wealth of dance and performance experience and perform together at least twice a year.
Weekly sessions: Mondays, 7.30 - 9.30pm
Age: 18yrs+
Cost: £35 per term
By invitation only
 

Members of all these groups have the opportunity to work with guest choreographers and be involved in various performance projects throughout the year.
 

Bury St Edmunds

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This youth dance company led by Sarah Franklin is for those living in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding areas. Company members focus on improving contemporary dance technique, alongside developing their choreographic, creative and performance skills in a safe and relaxed environment.
Weekly sessions: Tuesdays, 6.30 - 8.00pm
Age: 13 - 18yrs
Cost: £32 per term
Audition: Tuesday 21 September, 6.30pm
 

Stowmarket

Stowmarket Youth Dance Company

This company is for young people in Stowmarket and the surrounding areas looking to develop their contemporary dance technique. Members work to improve skills in choreography, creativity and dance, alongside developing performance skills. No previous contemporary dance experience is necessary.
Weekly sessions: Thursdays, 7.30 - 9.00pm
Age: 13 - 18yrs
Cost: £32 per term
Audition: Thursday 23 September, 7.30pm
 
 
If you join these groups you will have the opportunity to perform at least twice a year on stages across Suffolk including the Jerwood DanceHouse.


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Life is a Cabaret

Fundraising Fashion Show, Friday 1 October, Jerwood DanceHouse

Support DanceEast's community participation and education work with schools, hospitals and looked after children

The evening will be hosted by Dancing on Ice judge Nicky Slater, and special guests include:

    * Volupté Lounge Burlesque Performers
    * DanceEast Academy
    * DanceEast Performance Company
    * Spin Off Dance Company

Plus lots of other surprises!

Hair:
Antonio Giovanni Hairdressing
Makeup:
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Participating Boutiques
Cake & Catwalk | Caramel | Carma | Claudia's Collection | Coes | Frippery | Hospice Vintage | M Design | Marianna | Holly Blue & Nyx | Out & About | Trotter & Deane

Times:
7pm / 9pm shows
Tickets:
£20 (including a champagne reception)

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