CAT NORWICH TASTER DAY

DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) is excited to host our Norwich Taster Day.

This will be a day filled with fun, excitement, and practical workshops for young dancers to come together and share their creativity and get a taste of the DanceEast CAT Training. This free taster day is aimed at participants aged 10-16. You will take part in contemporary, creative and hip hop workshops led by the fantastic DanceEast CAT tutors. You will also be accompanied by live music from our CAT musicians. Whatever your previous dance experience, come and take part in an afternoon of inspiring workshops!

All workshops will give young people a chance to develop their confidence, be creative, get moving and to try something new (or hone an existing skill). You will also get the opportunity to talk with the CAT team and find out more about the DanceEast CAT.

We ask that parents/carers also attend the Taster Day to listen to a presentation about the programme, speak with the CAT team and find out more about the DanceEast CAT.

It’s a day to have fun, try something new, work with other like-mined people, and explore creativity in a safe and supportive environment.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to unleash your inner dancer!

There are also CAT Taster Days in Ipswich and Cambridge.

Taster days are FREE to attend, but places must be booked in advance.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Contemporary workshop with Sarah Lewis
• Creative workshop with Sarah Lewis
• Hip Hop workshop with Victoria Shulungu
• The space to build confidence and resilience
• The opportunity to work with industry professionals and choreographers
• The time to develop technical skills in Contemporary, Creative, and Hip Hop
• The chance to develop performance skills
• The opportunity to be creative
• A space to connect with like-minded individuals who love to move and be creative
• An opportunity to take part and get a taste of the DanceEast CAT training.

WHAT TO BRING

• Something comfortable to move in (jeans are not suitable; jogging bottoms and a t-shirt is fine). Please note, participants will be dancing in bare feet so you will not need specific footwear for the workshops.
• A bottle of water.

Refreshments (tea/coffee/juice/biscuits) will be provided during the taster day for participants and their parents/carers.

TIMETABLE

You are encouraged to arrive from 12pm, to allow for plenty of time for sign-in ahead of the taster day commencing at 12.30pm. The CAT team will welcome you to the building on your arrival.

Participants will take part in three fun, energetic workshops in Hip Hop, Contemporary and Creative. There will be time to ask questions to the CAT team and tutors, as well as some of the current CAT students.

HOW TO GET HERE

The Taster Day will be held at the The Garage, 14 Chapelfield North, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NY.

For directions, information about travel, and accessibility, please click here to visit their website.

CAR PARKING

There is no parking on site, but there is a drop-off layby directly outside The Garage on Chapel Field North Street. Nearby parking is available at The Forum, Chapelfield and Chantry Road Car Park. There is blue badge parking on Theatre Street (opposite the Assembly House).

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Norwich Bus Station is a 10 minute walk from The Garage. Visit firstgroup.com or call Traveline on 0345 646 0707 to plan your route.

Norwich Railway Station is a 20 minute walk from The Garage. For more information on timetables visit nationalrail.co.uk or call Rail Enquiries on 0345 745 4950.

Visit norwich.gov.uk for more information on transport in Norwich.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESSIBILITY

Information on public transport can be found on the Norfolk County Council website.

FIND OUT MORE

You can learn more about the DanceEast CAT here. You can find out more about the programme, who we work with, and the next steps you can take this year.

Please email cat@danceeast.co.uk if there are any questions about the above. We can’t wait to welcome you!