Dance Woking is once again preparing to host this very popular community dance platform which focuses on urban style dance.
For Tickets click HERE
Groups confirmed and performing from:
Tuffney Performing Arts Academy
Surrey Dance Squad
Capoiera Nago
Vital Signz
Westfield Primary SChool
What Is Written
Urban Dance School
Holly School of Dance
We are seeking Expressions of Interest for PITP2017
Following on from the now much celebrated success of Party in the Park, which in 2016 saw an amazing 20,000 visitors, Woking Borough Council will be hosting this event again in 2017. Dance Woking will be leading on the dance programme 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 set within areas and tents around Woking Park.
The emphasis for 2017 will be about celebrating Woking’s depth and breadth of Arts and Culture and in particular focusing on two decades, the 1960’s and 1970’s; paying tribute to Rick Parfitt of Status Quo who passed away on 24 December and The Jam who celebrate 40 years since the release of their hit single ‘In The City’. There will be a main stage featuring music and dance plus the Encounters dance stage dedicated to all things dance from workshops, professional dance companies to community dance groups. We are keen for groups to use music/fashion from the1960’s or 1970’s and in particular we are keen to have applications from anyone wanting to use music from Status Quo or The Jam.
The week before Party in the Park, we will be leading Encounters, a day of dance in Woking Town Centre, Jubilee Square with a mix of both professional and community led dance. This event has grown in recent years and a great way to introduce your group to new audiences. The theme for 2017 will follow on from the above and we would encourage groups to use this as an opportunity to be creative with this theme.
For an application click Expression of Interest 2017
Highlights in pictures from Party in the Park 2016 click HERE
Handmade Theatre at PITP 2016 in the Children’s Field
BellyFunk Fusion On the main stage at PITP 2016
Dance Woking is preparing for an exciting Spring 2017!! With a mix of Professional Dance & a Community Platform on offer we hope that there will be something here to suit. More details to follow..
Following a very successful Winter Shorts season that has seen Dance Woking host 3 platforms at Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking, Young Dancemakers on Monday 21 & Tuesday 22 November and Innovate on Saturday 26 November. Over the three days: 17 community dance groups, 10 Schools, Colleges & Universities took part, which amounted to 332 performers and 663 watchers.
Three professional Dance Companies at Rhoda McGaw Theatre:
This series forms part of Dance Woking’s Happenchance Project and is being supported by Ambassador Theatre Group, Arts Council England’s Grants for the Arts Scheme & Woking Borough Council
Photo Credit-DILLIONROSE; Dancers-Lisa-Rowley & Theo-Samsworth (Tavaziva Dance – Africarmen)
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For details visit: https://www.dancewoking.com/opportunities/volunteers/
We have spaces available for February half term suitable for 8-11 year olds
Dance style: Street dance, creating a piece to perform at Woking SLAM 18 March at Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking
Aimee Bevan will be leading the sessions: Starts at 9.30am – 12.30pm
HG Wells conference & Events Centre, Church Street East, Woking GU21 6HJ
Fee for the two days: £20.00
To book click HERE
Rotate – Thursday 16 February
Suitable for 11 years plus
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Venue: HG Wells Conference & Events Centre, Church Street East, Woking, GU21 6HJ
Fee: £15.00
Alister from The Urban Playground Team will lead the session; participants will have the opportunity to use a scaffold frame and one of the company’s coaching blocks to develop technique and performance skills as well as work on small group choreographies and sequences. Whilst lots of high energy required, this will have a fun element too.
For further information and to book click HERE
DanceWoking is hosting its annual contemporary based community dance platform Innovate, on Saturday 26 November at Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking.
A contemporary dance platform showcasing some of the best local dance groups in Woking & Surrey.
Dance Woking is seeking applications from community dance groups interested in taking part, please complete: INNOVATE application form 2016 by Friday 30 September 2016
If you require any further details please email Theresa James: office@dancewoking.com
Dance Woking is pleased to welcome you to our Shorts 2017 Season programme
The programme is being supported by funding from Arts Council England’s Grants for the Arts Scheme and working in partnership with Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) and Woking Borough Council to introduce a series of professional dance companies to Rhoda McGaw Theatre as well as our outdoor festival programme.
The dance programme has strong narrative themes which we hope you will find engaging; opening on 14 March Tavaziva Dance perform Africarmen based on the story of Carmen with an African themed twist; 16 March Amina Khayyam Dance Company perform A Thousand Faces with live music; 9 May State of Emergency bring Where Is Home? Exploring themes of human migration and displacement
The very successful community platforms continue, 17 March Boys Only a Schools & Colleges platform showcasing Boys dance 18 March Woking SLAM, an urban style dance platform
SAVE £’s Buy 1 Show get 1 Half Price + UNDER 25’s only £8
Dance Woking Season Offer: Buy 2 shows in the season and SAVE 50% on your ticket for the second show. Offer only available via Dance Woking telephone 01483 673271. All tickets must be booked in one transaction. Discount applies to the lowest price ticket
Under 25: Special ticket price of £8 limited availability per show. You will be asked to prove eligibility on entry.
Education Offer: All performances £6 tickets. Available for groups of 5+ students/youth group members with chaperones free of charge. Offer only available via Dance Woking telephone 01483 673271 and cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.
Standard Concession: Under 16s, Full-time students, over 60s and those on Jobseekers Allowance or Income Support.
Saturday 1 October saw Dance Woking take part in Woking Arts Fair in Jubilee Square, Woking Town Centre. Despite the wet start when the sun shone just after 1pm we were ready!
Chinese Association of Woking performed in their traditional dress, a beautifully, flowing and elegant dance.
This was followed by an interactive performance led by Aimee Bevan and supported by Hannah Gibbs. Once again despite the weather we managed to showcase great dance!
If you are interested in joining us we are hosting a taster session for 8-11 year olds and 12 plus at HG Wells conference & Events Centre on Wednesday 19 October, for details click HERE
Woking Arts Hub is hosting its annual fair on Saturday 1 October in Woking Town Centre
9.30am – 4pm
Dance Woking will be promoting Dance in and around Woking by directing visitors and anyone interested to our Dance Directory. We are inviting community dance groups in and around Woking who would like to perform to complete the form by following this link arts-fair-application-form-2016 by Friday 23 September.
Key dates to note:
Friday 23rd September: Application forms must be returned to Dance Woking
Monday 26th September: Confirmation of whether your group’s application has been successful
Wednesday 28th September: Last date to SEND your music and programme notes
Saturday 1st October: Woking Arts Hub Dance Platform 12noon – 2pm
If you have any queries please contact Theresa by email on office@dancewoking.com
