Interested in finding out more about the DanceEast CAT?
We are opening the studio doors to observe the DanceEast CAT in action. You will get the chance to see our current CAT students in action in their contemporary and ballet midweek classes. You will also have a tour of the world-class facilities at the Jerwood DanceHouse.
The evening is designed so that everyone can find out more about the DanceEast CAT regardless of previous dance experience, and is a great way to meet the CAT team, experience a taste of our training, and learn more about the programme.
You will gain an insight into CAT training, meet current CAT students and tutors, and observe classes accompanied by our musicians. There will also be a Q&A session with CAT students at the end of the day.
KEY INFORMATION
Location
DanceEast, Jerwood DanceHouse, Foundry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1DW
Date
Tuesday 12 March | 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Age
10 – 16 years
Cost
Free
You are encouraged to arrive from 5.45pm onwards to allow plenty of time for sign-in ahead of the Open Evening commencing at 6pm. The CAT team will welcome you to the building on arrival.
Participants will watch our Tuesday CAT classes which include Ballet and Contemporary. You will also have time to chat with the CAT team and tutors, as well as some CAT students.
TIMETABLE
| Time | Activity |
| 6.00pm – 6.15pm | Arrival and building tour |
| 6.15pm – 6.45pm | Information talk with Tom |
| 6.45pm – 7.15pm | Contemporary with Lucy |
| 7.15pm – 7.45pm | Ballet with James |
| 7.45pm – 8.00pm | Q&A with CAT team |
HOW TO GET HERE
The Open Evening will be held at the Jerwood DanceHouse, Foundry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1DW.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Ipswich Train station is a 12-minute walk from the DanceHouse and provides great links to the rest of the country with London just over an hour away.
If you are travelling by bus, both the Cattle Market Bus Station and Tower Ramparts Station are within 15 minutes walk. Buses run frequently, connecting the town centre with the rest of Suffolk.
DRIVING
Ipswich is conveniently located just off the A14 and the A12, making it easy to get here from London, Chelmsford, and Colchester (A12 northbound), Southwold, Aldeburgh, and Woodbridge (A12 southbound) and Felixstowe (A14 westbound).
Once you arrive, there are plenty of car parks around the town, but the closest ones to us are:
- St Peter’s Dock Car Park
- Cardinal Park
- Green Parking, Grafton Way
For those that hold a blue badge permit, disabled parking is available on a first come first served basis in the lay-by at the front of the building. Please contact our Box Office team for further information on 01473 295230.
The Jerwood DanceHouse is designed to be as accessible as possible to visitors and participants – if you would like to make us aware of any access requirements, please get in touch to let us know.
FIND OUT MORE
To learn more about the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training, please use this link to be directed to our website. There you can read more about the programme, who we work with, and the next steps you can take this year!
Please contact cat@danceeast.co.uk if there are any questions about the above, we can’t wait to welcome you!
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