Dance Development in Bath and North East Somerset
Welcome to the dance development page. Below, you will find
information and contact details to help you access dance activity
in the area.
Further down the page you will find helpful links to a
range of dance related information, including the regional and
national dance agencies.
Elevation, an ambitious two-year programme of dance development
activity to take place in Bath and North East Somerset between
April 2006 and March 2008.
The Elevation programme is managed by
Tiago Gambogi
Dance Development Co-ordinator (Freelance)
Bath & North East Somerset
Tel: 01225 463042
Email: tiagogambogi-ddcbanes@hotmail.co.uk
Elevation is jointly funded by Arts Council England, South West
and Bath and North East Somerset Council.
The main objectives of Elevation are
- to support and develop dance activity in B&NES
- to raise the profile of dance in B&NES
to develop the audience for dance in B&NES
- to connect dance in B&NES with existing dance networks in
the South West region.
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BATH DANCE FORUM
Bath Dance Forum is a not-for profit group of contemporary dance
artists, teachers and choreographers from across B&NES eager to
continuously re-energise their practice and exchange fresh ideas to
enrich their teaching, performance and choreographic work.
What BDF does
- We provide regular professional development classes and an adult beginner’s class.
- We encourage and support existing and emerging dance
artists by providing networking, artistic partnership and
collaboration opportunities
- We provide advice on teaching and general information
about dance opportunities in the region.
- We create opportunities for perfomance in local venues,
including SHIFT our annual showcase as part of the Bath Fringe
Festival.
- We lobby on behalf of the dance constituency for the
support of local dance activity
- We contribute to the development of local dance
development strategies.
Advanced Contemporary Technique classes
When: every Wednesday (except during school
holidays and during choreographic development periods) from
6.30-8pm
Where: St Gregory Catholic College, Combe Hay
Lane, Odd Down, Bath BA2 8PA
Teachers: High quality professional teachers
working locally and regionally. We believe dancers’ practice and
experience can greatly benefit from exploring different
contemporary dance styles and techniques. We therefore organise a
rotating programme of teachers who led 4 sessions each. Ever month
we welcome a new guest teacher.
For whom: Classes are open to dance artists,
teachers and choreographers as well as dance students and graduates
who want to develop their dance technique and choreographic skills.
We also offer opportunities for performances.
Price: £5 per session
Contact: Tiago Gambogi
Tel: 01225 463042
Email: tiagogambogi-ddcbanes@hotmail.co.uk
Adult Beginners class
When: Every Thursday (except during school
holidays) from 6.30-7.30pm
Where: St Gregory Catholic College, Combe Hay
Lane, Odd Down, Bath BA2 8PA
Teachers: Members of Bath Dance Forum lead this
simple and engaging class for adults with little or no contemporary
dance experience. A fun and creative workout in a friendly and
welcoming environment. We recommend that you wear comfortable
clothing (for exemple a track suit bottom and a T-shirt) and bring
some water.
Price: £4 per session
Contact: Kara Herbert
If you are interested in BDF and would like to know more about
our programme of classes or our performances please contact
Caroline Thibeaud
Contact: Kara herbert
Tel: 07919
923405
Email: karaherbert@hotmail.com
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