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Dance and movement courses
Creative dance for mature moversRY691
Every Tuesday, 10am - 11am £3.50 until the end of September.
Tuesdays, 10am – 11am |
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Specially designed for the over 55s, this class combines yoga and pilates-style warm-ups with contemporary movement to music from the 1940s to the present day. A great way to experience contemporary dance in a safe, fun and creative environment, it also provides practical suggestions on how to stay active at home. No specialist kit required though it’s a good idea to wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes. |
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Latin American dance for beginners RY692
Tuesdays, 6pm – 7.30pm |
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Get on your feet and have a go at this fun, energetic and exciting dance style. Improve your health, fitness and well-being. For adults interested in learning the basic skills, this informal course led by an experienced dance facilitator requires no specialist clothing or footwear. |
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Intermediate Latin American dance RY693
Tuesdays, 7.45pm – 9.15pm |
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Enjoy Latin dance in its many forms and explore some of its more skilled aspects in styles such as salsa, merengue, cha cha cha, cumbia and reggaeton. This course is aimed at those with some experience of Latin American dance. |
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Tiny dancer (for under 4s) RY694
Wednesdays, 2pm – 3pm |
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A fun and friendly class specially designed for children under 4 years and their parents / carers using traditional nursery rhymes and popular party favourites. Dance, move, sing and play games together using all kinds of music and props, including scarves and the very popular stretchy band (provided). No special clothing or equipment necessary. |
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The art of yoga RY695
Wednesdays, 5pm – 6pm |
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Discover how yoga can help achieve balance in mental and physical health and be an art form in itself. Features a creative combination of different techniques, postures to suit you, the development of precise breathing, chanting and imagination (bhavana). All tailored to each person’s unique needs and interests. |
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Contemporary dance for everyone RY696
Thursdays, 2pm – 3.30pm |
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Improve your fitness and increase the flexibility of your body in this enjoyable and energetic course. In the fun and positive classes, participants work as a group, learning and performing movement to upbeat music. Suitable for adults of all ages. No previous dance experience is needed, just a positive attitude and some comfy clothes. |
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