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Volunteers needed for performance at Tate Modern

Tate Modern is currently looking to recruit volunteers for a performance project by the artist Sturtevant (http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/eventseducation/musicperform/15980.htm).

The performance consists of a short theatre piece which requires performers for a number of roles.  Tate are especially looking for young people (16-30) to play the ‘rapper’ parts, which would include lip-synching to hip-hop and performing a few dance moves. 

Rehearsals are on Thursday and Friday (30/31 October) and the performance itself is on Saturday 1 November at 7pm.  Travel expenses will be reimbursed and lunch will be provided on the rehearsal days; there will also be a reception to thank everyone after the performance. 

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Dare2Dance: The Finals

Time is drawing close to the final showdown of the Dare2Dance process.

We’ve had the main competition, with its throw-downs, battles and  cheers; the summer workshops, giving young women the opportunity to participate in free dance workshops run by professionals and now its time to find which group will be crowned the overall Dare2Dance winner.

Dare to Dance is a pilot project which aims at increasing participation in physical activity through Street Dance. The first event took place at the South Bank in summer this year and seven groups emerged victorious:-

1. Vanity
2. Distinctive
3. Myself
4. Static
5. Trixterz
6. Funky Divas
7. Retaliation

Having had dance mentoring during the summer from members of D-Clash, the groups will all be competing again on

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Level 2 Class Routines [Videos]

The first two Level 2 classes were small, but big on routines!

 

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Mixed routine course Sept 08[Video]

We’ve finally reached the end of our course, where we worked to different songs each week building on performance, ability to pick up and retain movement.

Overall this format proved successful because the class was able to experience different styles of street as well as dance to different music throughout. However sometimes it would have helped to go over the routine again and perform it the following week so that the dancers have time to practice and refine it and perform it to the best of their ability.

What shall we do for the next course?! Same format, the one before or different?

Below is the video for this set of classes. Music used is as follows:-

New Thursday Classes!

Brand new evening classes starting this week!

On Thursday from 6 – 7pm we have new classes starting at Reynolds Sports Centre in Acton, next to Acton High School London W3.

These Level 1 classes are for everyone and anyone – those new to street dance or those returning after a long break. It is a perfect class to have fun and release stress, while learning different routines to a mixture of music.

More info can be found on our website www.inspiredmotion.co.uk but these classes are proving to be popular so book your place now!

Dance Class Review – Dance 2xs

Where: Pineapple Dance Studios
When: Fridays 5 – 6pm
Cost: £6 plus Pineapple membership

This class has style and attitude and helps you to develop the Dance 2xs style in your own body. About two or three different people teach this class so you never really know who’s going to be teaching each week. It is fast-paced and involving, with the use of good hip hop, rnb or pop music and impressive choreography.

The Good
As this is a general level class, it is filled with dancers of different abilities. The teachers encourage questions, so you can always feel free to ask for them to go over something or do it slower. The moves are so drenched with style that you can only come away with the class having developed how you execute the movement technique, which is of course the point of this particular type of nu style. The teacher encourages you to perform what you know of the routine well and to the best of your ability. You can get the best of this class if you follow the teachers’ advice.

The Bad
This class is not for basic beginners. The general level tag isn’t realistic of what you are expected to do as a beginner. The routine is taught quickly (class is only an hour) and is usually tightly choreographed to a song you may or may not know. If you are not used to the style you will be even further alienated. The studio is quite small for the numbers that can turn up (20+) and everyone wants to be in the mirror, so you have to do the movements small, get to the front first or dance on top of people.

Do this class if –

West London Beginners Evening Classes

We are starting brand new evening classes for Beginners from Thursday 2nd October 2008!

Who is it for?
Anyone and everyone! Whether you are completely new to street dance or returning after a break, or simply want to go a bit slower, this class will gently introduce you to street dance.

What does it involve?
Each class begins with a warm-up and ends with a cool down. This is important as it helps your body prepare and recover from the exertion of the class. A street dance routine is taught, practiced and performed during the main part of the class.

When and where?
The class will run from 6.00pm to 7.00pm on Thursdays at Reynolds Sports Centre in Acton. For more details about the venue please visit our website. This course falls in line with our current prices.

How do I book?
Please visit our booking page to book your place.