“I had the best time dancing at DanceEast.” – previous participant
Our Half Term Holiday Club is a fun and exciting way for your child to explore creative dance in an energetic and imaginative way. They’ll be encouraged to learn and express themselves through movement, meet new people, build confidence, and develop fresh skills.
“I made a friend” – previous participant
This February half term, children will explore themes of nature, wildlife and the climate through dance, storytelling, and arts & crafts. Inspired by the current Landscape Rebels Exhibition at Christchurch Mansion, participants will have the opportunity to experience real artifacts and images from the exhibition, dancing among the ancient wildlife of Suffolk whilst learning about the history of East Anglia.
“Fun, wonderful, amazing!” – previous participant
Both days will run from 9am – 3pm at DanceEast.
Places cost £60 and includes both days of activities. A family concession rate of £50 per sibling is available. To book a sibling concession, please call the box office: 01473 295230.
Both days will run as per the following schedule (please note, this is subject to change):
9.00-9.15: Arrival and registration
9.15-10.30: Dance Warm up and Landscape Rebels Discovery Session
10.30-10.45: Break
10.45-12.00: Dance Workshop
12.00-13.00: Lunch (participants need to bring their own packed lunch)
13.00-13.45: Dance Workshop
13.45-14.00: Break
14.00-15.00: Arts and Crafts (Thursday)
14.45-15.00: Sharing for parents/caregivers (Friday)
Items from the Landscape Rebels Exhibition have been kindly loaned to DanceEast by Colchester and Ipswich Museums. Why not experience the collection for yourself! With two days full of free activities, get stuck into some eco-themed fun at Christchurch Mansion. Meet local experts, learn about our local environment and wildlife, and discover how you can help tackle climate change. You can find out more about activities on both days and book workshops here – Events | Ipswich Museums (cimuseums.org.uk)
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