Introduction to Dance Styles (ages 13-17)

Overview

This fun and energetic five-day in-person dance summer school allows young people age 13 – 17 to experience a variety of dance genres and improve their overall technique.

Participants will be taught by professional teaching artists and will study non-syllabus technique classes in a selection of dance styles that may include jazz, ballet, contemporary dance, musical theatre, commercial, street dance, dance theatre and choreography.

You will be taught short pieces of repertoire in a safe and encouraging environment, with opportunities to develop basic choreographic skills.

You will be expected to creatively engage with other students in the group and also complete some partner work and solo tasks.

By the end of this course participants will have:

• Explored a variety of dance styles and performance technique
• Experienced a professional approach to practice
• Increased their fitness, strength and stamina
• Gained a basic understanding of creative tools and choreographic devices
• Watched and discussed the work of a variety of professional choreographers

This summer course is aimed at young people who wish to improve their dance technique across a range of dance genres. The course is also suitable for those considering further dance training.

It will take place in one of our beautiful dance spaces at the Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks and will culminate in an informal sharing of the work created during the week for family and friends.

Please note, on the first day teaching staff will observe students as they participate in classes and stream them into groups appropriate to their level. The purpose of this is to ensure everyone gets the most out of the course and is taking part in activities suitable for their experience.

If you have any questions in advance of booking, please contact us at summerschools@rcs.ac.uk

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