ArtsSpark Youth Dance provides a safe, welcoming environment for young people aged 7 to 18 to develop their dance skills and techniques leading to regular performance opportunities. ArtsSpark Youth Dance is based in the Studio, a brand new professional performance and workshop space for children and young people at Darlington Arts Centre. A number of Youth Dance sessions are available each term exploring a range of styles, led by professional Youth Dance Leaders.
Please note - due to the Arts Centre closing in July 2012 the Youth Dance programme will move to a new space from September 2012 and will continue to be managed by the same staff from the Civic Theatre. More details of the Youth Dance programme from September will be available soon.
Hip Hop and Street Dance - GIRLZ Style
Monday: 7.15pm - 8.45pm - Ages 11-18
£37.50 per term
Learn new and funky moves to the latest beats in this hip hop/street dance class. Tim Smith will teach you all the basics you need to create your own unique style. All abilities welcome.
Breakdance - BOYZ Style
Tuesday: 7pm - 8.30pm - Ages 11-18
£37.50 per term
Learn all the acrobatic moves of this athletic dance with Tim Smith. This class is good for building technique and strength and also learning 'FRESH' moves. Open to all abilities.
‘Mix It Up’ Dance
Monday: 4.30pm - 5.30pm - Ages 7-11
(school years 3, 4, 5 and 6)
£27.50 per term
This fun, friendly class with Debbie Waistell will keep you on your toes by exploring a mix of dance styles, from jazz and contemporary to musical theatre and street dance. All abilities welcome.
'Intermix' Dance - NEW!!
Tuesday: 4.30pm - 5.45pm - Ages 11-14
Intermix Is our newest dance class for 11-14 yrs and is looking for new recruits! This class provides a natural progression from 'Mix it Up' Dance to our oldest. Contemporary class and explores a mixture of dance styles from commercial street to contemporary with a focus on improving dance skills and technique.
Contemporary Dance
Monday: 5.30pm - 7pm - Ages 11-18
£37.50 per term
This fun, energetic class with Debbie Waistell will teach you all the basic dance skills and techniques you need to get creative, and have a go at choreographing your own work. All abilities welcome.
Term Dates - Summer 2012
All courses are based on 10-week terms, dates as follows:
Start date: w/c 16th April
Half term break: w/c 4th June
End date: w/c 25th June
How do I join ArtsSpark Youth Dance?
There is no audition process to become a member of ArtsSpark Youth Dance, and you don't need to have any previous experience. All you need is commitment, enthusiasm, and energy! Please contact the Box Office on 01325 486555 to check availability and to reserve your place for the term for any of our ArtsSpark Youth Dance sessions. You will also need to fill in a booking form, available from the Box Office, or to download as a PDF, below. Young people will then be invited to attend the first Youth Dance session for FREE, after which full payment for the term will be required.
Youth Dance Booking Form [word document, 590kb]
How much will it cost?
All sessions are priced above. Concessionary rates are available for Young People eligible for the LiveDarlington Card providing a 25% discount. This includes all full-time students over the age of 16. To find out more, pick up an application form from the Dolphin Centre or other Council-run venues.
A 25% discount is also available to young people that attend more than one course, on their second course.
ArtsSpark Membership Scheme - FREE Membership
All ArtsSpark Youth Dance participants will receive FREE membership of the ArtsSpark Membership Scheme, providing access to discount theatre tickets and special events for young people.
Want to find out more?
For further information, please contact Lyndsey Middleton, Arts Engagement Officer, on 01325 348874 or e-mail lyndsey.middleton@darlington.gov.uk.