Workshop Archive

Grad Lab

If you are an emerging artist graduating this academic year or reaching the end of your training, Grad Lab will continue your development through high-quality workshops.

CAT AUDITION APPLICATION

Application to Audition for the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training, for entry in September 2019, is open. Application Deadline Sunday 5 May 2019, 5pm

Pre-Audition Workshop

If you have little dance experience, we hold a free pre-audition workshop with the aim of dispelling any worries that you may have.

THE LITTLE PRINCE WORKSHOP

Ahead of Protein’s performance of The Little Prince, join artists from the company for a fun exploration of the much-loved story using movement, storytelling and props.

James Wilton Workshop for Boys

A fun, physical and fast paced workshop based on The Storm. You will learn extracts of the martial arts and break dance inspired contemporary work, as well as creating your own material.

GCSE Workshop Day: Phoenix & Boy Blue

GCSE Workshop Days for school years 10 & 11.

Baby Loves to Boogie

Join us at the Jerwood DanceHouse for our Diwali festival of lights disco and craft activities!

GCSE Workshop Day: James Cousins & Stopgap

GCSE Workshop Day for school years 10 & 11.

Central Dance Day

Central School of Ballet‘s Dance Day is an opportunity for young dancers aged 12 - 16 years to learn more about life in full-time dance training.

Jasmin Vardimon Company Workshop for 55+ Years

Delve into the Greek mythology of the snake-haired gorgon through Jasmin Vardimon’s epic new theatrical piece Medusa.

SUMMER INTENSIVE (50 YEARS+)

If you are aged 50+ years with any level of dance experience this opportunity is for you.

SUMMER SCHOOL (7 – 11 YEARS)

The Junior Summer School will be a fun-packed week of dance, building friendships, learning new skills as well as completing your Explore Level Arts Award.

Baby Loves To Boogie

Dance away your morning with us in an exciting disco (at a baby friendly volume, of course).

Summer Lab

If you are an emerging artist graduating this academic year or reaching the end of your training, Summer Lab will continue your development through high-quality workshops.

SUMMER SCHOOL (12 – 18 YEARS)

The Senior Summer School will be nonstop dance and creativity, making new connections, learning new skills and gaining your Bronze Level Arts Award.

SUMMER SCHOOL (4 – 7 YEARS)

In this brand-new mini Summer School, the children will start each morning experiencing different dance styles.

NATIONAL YOUTH DANCE COMPANY EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP

If you want to find out more about National Youth Dance Company (NYDC) and how to become a company member then book your place on this free workshop.

JOSEPH TOONGA WORKSHOP

Joseph Toonga’s fast paced and physically challenging class will look at tension within the body alongside isolation and intention with movements.

FREE Boys’ Only CAT Taster Workshop

Come along to the Boys Taster Workshop to find out more about the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT).

What The Moon Saw Tots Class

Enjoy a day of activity for the whole family. The foyer will be alive with arts and crafts pre- and post-performance, including sock-dragon and moon mobile making.

STOPGAP DANCE COMPANY TASTER WORKSHOP FOR DISABLED DANCERS

Stopgap is holding a workshop for prospective candidates for Sg2, the company’s three-year training programme. Sg2 aims to support, develop and prepare emerging talent for contemporary dance career.

DANCE & PHYSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP WITH TILTED PRODUCTIONS (55YRS+)

Join Tilted Productions for a unique dance and physical theatre workshop. You’ll be guided through playful, creative explorations in this workshop, based on the company’s new work.

SWEETSHOP REVOLUTION’S INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY TALK

Sally Marie will be talking and inviting discussion on women’s experiences of relationships across the last 300 years.

Scottish Dance Theatre post-show focus group

Attend DanceEast and Scottish Dance Theatre's focus group after Friday’s performance, and share your thoughts about the company's Double Bill of Dreamers by Anton Lachky and TuTuMucky by Botis Seva.

Come along post-show on Friday 20 October, and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine while providing valuable, in-depth feedback for the company.

Baby Loves to Boogie at the Maritime Festival

Get your arts & crafts hats and dancing shoes on for a fun-filled morning at the DanceHouse - with a disco at a baby friendly volume and arts & crafts activities for all the family to enjoy.

GCSE WORKSHOP DAY

School Booking only- Years 10 & 11

This a great opportunity to work with professional companies from the AQA GCSE Dance Anthology: StopGap and James Cousins. Students will attend two workshops and have the chance to learn from industry professional and ask questions ahead of their GCSE exams.

Please note this is for school groups only.

LONDON STUDIO CENTRE AUDITION PREPARATION DAY

London Studio Centre, in partnership with DanceEast, is offering the opportunity to gain experience in the dance technique classes that make up the primary audition of the LSC application process; ballet, contemporary dance and jazz dance. Each class will incorporate specific feedback on the criteria the panel will be looking for ineach technique class of the audition.

FAGIN’S TWIST WORKSHOP

Avant Garde Dance offers participants a fascinating insight into the company’s practice and choreography. Artists from the company will lead repertory sessions focusing on their current production, Fagin’s Twist. This workshop is suitable for 11 – 16 years with some dance experience.

BABY LOVES TO BOOGIE

Get your dancing shoes and arts & craft hats on for a fun-filled morning at the DanceHouse! As well as a baby-friendly volume disco, craft activities include pumpkin decorating, making cress-heads and wheat dollies, plus storytelling, face-painting and more – all with a Harvest theme!

THE BORROWERS WORKSHOP

Explore the story of The Borrowers through movement, design and music. No prior experience or special clothing required. Perfect for children aged 7 - 11 years.

GET DANCING WITH NDCWALES

Connect with award-winning National Dance Company Wales’ Artistic Director, Caroline Finn, in this special workshop which will focus on a warm-up and contemporary technique work, followed by the chance to learn an excerpt of Caroline’s distinctive work Folk which will be performed at DanceEast.

CREATIVE CHOICES

Are your students in years 10–13, with an interest in a career in the arts? DanceEast opens its doors for an inspiring introduction to a wide range of careers in the creative industries, ‘have a go’ hands-on workshops, and the latest information and advice direct from industry professionals. Through practical sessions facilitated by expert venue staff, students will gain a unique insight into working in the creative industries; one of the UK’s only growth industries and worth almost £10m an hour to the economy.

SUMMER LAB IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIT

Aimed at young artists graduating or reaching the end of their training, this Summer Lab is led in partnership with UNIT.

50 YEARS+ SUMMER INTENSIVE

This is an exciting opportunity for people aged 50yrs+ with any level of dance experience to work intensively with professional dance artists over two days.

SUMMER SCHOOL (12–18YRS)

Summer Schools are an opportunity for people to take part in intensive dance activity during the summer holiday. With classes taught by our professional tutors in conjunction with guest teacher, each Summer School offers the chance for participants to experience a range of dance styles and work creatively with others.

SUMMER SCHOOL (7–11YRS)

Summer Schools are an opportunity for people to take part in intensive dance activity during the summer holiday. With classes taught by our professional tutors in conjunction with guest teacher, each Summer School offers the chance for participants to experience a range of dance styles and work creatively with others.

BALLET BLACK LEVEL 2

Recommended for those aged 10-19 years who are working towards or in vocational training, working at an Intermediate – Advanced 2 or the equivalent.

BALLET BLACK LEVEL 1

Recommended for those aged 10-19 years who have had some Ballet experience and are in Grade 3 + or the equivalent.

CAS PUBLIC FAMILY WORKSHOP

4YRS+ & ACCOMPANYING ADULT

A playful and fun workshop for young people & their parents/guardians where participants can learn an excerpt from Cas Public's latest show with a dancer from the company.

COMPANY CHAMELEON WORKSHOP

Based on themes from their latest production Witness, Company Chameleon's workshop will explore mental health through dance and introduce the company's distinctive movement language and style.

JAMES COUSINS OVER 55S WORKSHOP

Participants will experience James' unique style through a workshop based on the company's latest production, Rosalind. Led by James and a company dancer the session will include a contemporary warm-up, the opportunity to learn repertoire from Rosalind and a creative exploration of the work.

A Healthier Dancer Day on The Adolescent Dancer

A HEALTHIER DANCER DAY ON THE ADOLESCENT DANCER_A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN DANCEEAST AND ONE DANCE UK

This day-long IADMS Regional Meeting is aimed at dance educators, private dance school teachers, community artists, parents and anyone involved in the dance teaching and learning of children and young people.

LINDY HOP WORKSHOP

Part of Ipswich Jazz Festival and Move|Be Moved Festival

Learn some great social, partner and solo dance skills in this two hour Lindy Hop workshop with one of the most experienced Jazz and Lindy Hop dancers in the UK; Grounded Movement's Temujin Gill.

YOUTH PERFORMANCE PROJECT

DanceEast is looking for 15 dancers aged 16-21yrs to join Tavaziva live on stage at the Jerwood DanceHouse.

SHOBANA JEYASINGH OVER-55s WORKSHOP

Inspired by Shobana's unique dance style and approach to choreography, participants will explore the world of Material Men redux.

JOSÉ AGUDO’S REPERTOIRE & RHYTHM MASTERCLASS

A fast-paced workshop which aims to improve stamina through precise and simple movement patterns.

NORTHERN BALLET GOLDILOCKS WORKSHOP 4-6yrs

Participants will have the opportunity to work with a professional ballet company and explore the story and characters of Goldilocks & the Three Bears.

NORTHERN BALLET GOLDILOCKS WORKSHOP 7-10yrs

Participants will have the opportunity to work with a professional ballet company and explore the story and characters of Goldilocks & the Three Bears.

GCSE WORKSHOP DAY

School Bookings Only_Years 10 and 11

This GCSE Workshop Day is a great opportunity for dance students to work with two professional dance companies from the AQA GCSE Dance Anthology: StopGap and James Cousins.

CAT Open Day Tours

Tours of the Jerwood DanceHouse will be running throughout the Open Day on Sunday 30 April 2017.

CAT TASTER WORKSHOP NORWICH

Come along to the Norwich Taster Workshop to find out more about the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT).

CAT TASTER WORKSHOP CAMBRIDGE

Come along to the Cambridge Taster Workshop to find out more about the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT).

CAT TASTER WORKSHOP COLCHESTER

Come along to the Colchester Taster Workshop to find out more about the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT).

CAT TASTER WORKSHOP IPSWICH

Come along to the Ipswich Taster Workshop to find out more about the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT).

AUDITION PREPARATION DAY – CONTEMPORARY

This popular one-day course designed to support dancers auditioning for places at vocational dance schools, conservatoires and universities is back!

JASMIN VARDIMON MASTERCLASS

14YRS+

During this masterclass, explore Jasmin Vardimon Company repertoire from their brand new production Pinocchio,

JASMIN VARDIMON FAMILY WORKSHOP

7YRS+ & ACCOMPANYING ADULT

Delve into the magical story of Pinocchio through a fun movement and creative workshop.

BABY LOVES TO BOOGIE CHRISTMAS DISCO!

MOST SUITABLE FOR UNDER-5's AND THEIR FAMILIES

Get your dancing shoes on for a fun-filled day of Christmas activities especially for under 5's and their families.

ROSEMARY LEE WORKSHOP

TWO DAY ARTIST RETREAT FOR DANCE PRACTITIONERS

Join DanceEast Associate Artist Rosemary Lee on a two day artist retreat.

AUDITION PREPARATION DAY – COMMERCIAL

This popular one-day course designed to support dancers auditioning for places at vocational dance schools, conservatoires and universities is back!

ESSENTIAL ALSTON 55YRS+ WORKSHOP

Especially for those aged 55yrs+, this workshop will be based on two hours of Alston's movement with experienced animateur and professional dancer, Meg Saunders.

JAMES WILTON WORKSHOP

14yrs+

Participants will learn phrases from Wilton's new touring work Leviathan and also allow students to create their own choreography.

Rambert Boys 5-day Summer School

Join Rambert for an exciting week of classes and choreography for boys aged 12-18yrs

DANCEEAST SUMMER SCHOOL (12 – 18 YRS)

Monday 1st – Friday 5th August - 9.00am–3.30pm

This summer school for 12-18yrs is a fantastic opportunity for young people to work as a professional dance company, learn new skills and most importantly have fun!

DANCEEAST SUMMER SCHOOL (7 – 11 YRS)

Monday 1st – Friday 5th August - 9.00am–3.00pm

A fun-packed, energy-filled week of dance for 7-11year olds.

ADVENTURES OF THE LITTLE GHOST WORKSHOP

FOR CHILDREN 4-9YRS + ACCOMPANYING ADULT

Free to The Adventures of The Little Ghost performance ticket holders, this workshop with enhance the audience's experience of the show.

HOST

This event is for older dancers, as well as practitioners, leaders and choreographers, and those working with older people.

HOST is an event about shifting attitudes to older people in dance performance contexts.

Experience Day for The Adventures of The Little Ghost

We are looking for dancers to perform in The Adventures of the Little Ghost!

Dance for Suffolk: Ballet Workshop (13-18yrs)

Inspired by the repertoire of The Royal Ballet led by Gary Avis, David Pickering and Helen Crawford.

Dance for Suffolk: Ballet Workshop (8-12yrs)

Inspired by the repertoire of The Royal Ballet led by Gary Avis, David Pickering and Helen Crawford.

Gecko Autumn Intensive

This three-day intensive provides a unique opportunity to delve into the world of Gecko.

BIG DANCE WORKSHOP

Come along and learn Akram Khan's stunning choreography and be part of the UK's biggest dance event.

CAT Open Day

The Open day will give prospective students and their parents the opportunity to see the DanceEast CAT in action.

CAT Open Day Tours

Tours of the Jerwood DanceHouse will be running throughout the Open Day on Sunday 17 April. The tours are open to people who have been to a Taster Workshop and want to see the DanceHouse and the students in action

Healthy Young Dancer Workshop

School House, Saxtead, IP13 9QP

Practical session for dance teachers exploring the optimisation of efficient leg and hip mechanics, performance enhancement and rehabilitation from injury.

Tring Park Workshop

Workshop & masterlcass led by industry professionals for just £20, and a free performance ticket to Encore Dance.

Vuelos Inspired Creative Dance Workshop

Brought to you by MOKO Dance, this fun-packed creative dance workshop takes inspiration from the production of Vuelos by Aracaladanza.

Norwich CAT Taster Workshop

Come along to the Norwich Taster Workshop to find out more about the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT).

NYDC Experience Day

This NYDC Experience Workshop offers the opportunity to enjoy a workshop day which will be engaging, exciting and informative about dance and dance training with National Youth Dance Company.