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Applications for Party in the Park 2019

Following on from the much celebrated success of Encounters and Party in the Park 2018 which saw over 11,000 people enjoy these free family festival days; Dance Woking will be continuing to curate the dance programmes and welcomes applications from different dance groups within the borough and surrounding areas. Visitors will be treated to an array of free performances and activities.

2019 signifies a number of celebrations which both Encounters and Party in the Park will be used to highlight, showcasing the variety of dance in Woking and Surrey as well as some of the community projects and activities we have been developing. 2019 see’s Dance Woking celebrate 25 Years of Dance in Woking and we want to celebrate this milestone with a carnival style parade, developing pride of place.

To apply: Expression of Interest 2019

For further information go to: https://www.dancewoking.com/event-category/encounters-22-june-2019/

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Apply to perform at SLAM – 1 week to go!

There is only one week left to submit your applications to perform at Dance Woking’s annual urban dance platform SLAM! Applications close on Monday 4th February.

SLAM is a community led dance platform that showcases performances using urban dance styles such as street, hip hop, breaking and popping.

Featuring some of the best groups in Woking and Surrey this platform highlights the depth and breadth of this movement style.

We welcome applications from local dance and community groups of all ages and abilities who would like the opportunity to perform in a friendly and supportive platform that celebrates these dance styles!

When: Saturday 23rd March 2019, 7.00pm 
(Technical/Dress rehearsals will run from 9am)

Where: Rhoda McGaw Theatre, The Ambassadors, Peacock Centre, Woking, GU21 6GQ

To Apply:

Please download and complete the application form return to theresa@dancewoking.com:
Woking SLAM Application Form 2019

For further information visit SLAM’s webpage, email theresa@dancewoking.com or  call 01483 495460.

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NEW! Professional Class and Youth Company – Mondays

Come and join Dance Woking each Monday for our two new classes

Monday 28 we have a great guest teacher who will take class whilst Natalie is away.

Venue: The Kemp Room, H.G. Wells Centre in Woking, see below for details on both classes!

For more information and to book, please email Kate at kate@dancewoking.com

Youth Dance Company

When: Monday’s 5-6:30pm
Where: H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre, GU21 6HJ
Spring Term Dates: 21st January – 1st April (No class 18th Feb for half term)

Professional Class

When: Monday’s 7-8:30pm (Warm up from 6:30)
Where: H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre, GU21 6HJ
Spring Term Dates: 21st January – 1st April (No class 18th Feb for half term)
Fee: £12 Drop In / £70.00 for 8 Sessions

For those driving: Parking: Flat rate after 7pm £1.40

About: Youth Dance Company for 12 years + in contemporary dance. The company will have opportunities to perform and will give dancers a chance to improve their technique and develop choreographic skills!

Professional Class for dance teachers, recent graduates and professionals – perfect for keeping on top of technique and networking with other local artists!

 

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Rotate Parkour Sessions – New for 2019!

Dance Woking are delighted to offer brand new Rotate Parkour sessions in Woking and Addlestone next session is Thursday 31st January! 

Led by Momentum Parkour and assisted by Dance Woking, sessions will be run in a safe and supportive environment, allowing progression of movement skills including running, jumping, vaulting, crawling, balancing, swinging, diving and rolling.

Parkour Sessions Addlestone
Thursdays, 6.00pm – 7pm
Where: Addlestone Youth Centre, 121-125 Church Rd, Addlestone KT15 1SH
Spring term Dates: 24th January – 4th April (No class 21st Feb – Half Term)

Parkour Sessions Woking
Thursdays, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Where: Sheerwater Youth Centre, Blackmore Crescent, Woking, GU215NS
Spring Term Dates: 24th January – 4th April (No class 21st Feb – Half Term)

Both sessions are suitable for 11 years+

Sessions cost £1, a registration form must be completed – please see the registration forms to download and complete on our Parkour webpage here.

For more information please contact Kate at kate@dancewoking.com.

The sessions are run in partnership with Active Surrey and Runnymede Families Team. Momentum Parkour are based in Leatherhead and are experienced in teaching the fundamentals of Parkour to young people.

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Call Out: Guest artists/groups for Dance Woking’s Boys Platform!

Dance Woking are looking to hear from guest artists or groups interested in performing at our Boys Platform on Monday 18th March 2019!

The platform gives boys from local schools and colleges the opportunity to perform and engage in dance. This term schools will be working with Dance Woking artists over 8 weeks to create pieces linked to science!

We are looking for guest groups to enhance our platform and really inspire the audience and boys participating to continue to develop their dance practice!

The platform is on Monday 18th March 2019, 7pm at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre in Woking, GU21 6HJ.

Apply:

Please download and complete the application form below and send to theresa@dancewoking.com to apply!

Application deadline: Tuesday 12th February 2019

Guest Group Application

Dance Woking is looking for groups to take part in