Friday 26 March 2010

Team time out

Nice to have a bit of down time with the team today, after a really hectic period lasting ... oh at least since Christmas.

As well as celebrating two birthdays, it was time to say 'au revoir' to Steph who's off on maternity leave. We nearly had to offer her her own sofa at lunch as her wonderful bump is near basketball size now - she looked fantastic though. Good luck Steph and bring the baby in for cuddles soon!

Also we said goodbye to Mary who's been a massive help at Dance4 over the last few weeks, supporting the CAT students adventure in Birmingham and helping out with all and sundry in the office. Thanks Mary and we wish you well in all the wonderful things your career is bound to bring.

Rachel

Monday 15 March 2010

U.Dance East Midlands

Hello!

So it was U.Dance East Midlands at Curve in Leicester yesterday evening and what it treat it was! Some of the best youth dance groups from the East Midlands took part in a phenominal showcase of dance including some street dance, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, south Asian dance, and break dance. There was even some improvisation happening around the building appearing between the crowds of proud parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles etc. The poi artists outside and the procession of Dhol drums and dancing led the audience into the auditorium, and was a really exciting start to the evening!

So much effort and hard work had clearly been put into the pieces performed and U.Dance East Midlands proved how much talent there is in the East Midlands! Well done to Linzi and Sarah for all their hard work of planning and organisation - you really did do yourselves proud! Also well done to the rest of the team and volunteers for all their hard work and effort on the day - it was super!!

So what's next in the youth dance calendar I hear you say......

Well we have our Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) open workshops coming up soon! We will be recruiting for new students to start in September this year. Please see dates and venues below if you would like to come to a free open workshop and get a flavour for what it's like to be in CAT! Book your place in advance.

Northamptonshire, University College Northampton
Sunday 28 March
To book call Northants Dance on 01604 233122

Derbyshire, Déda
Thursday 8 April
To book call Déda on 01332 370911

Nottinghamshire, New Art Exchange
Friday 9th April
To book call Dance4 on 0115 941 0773

Lincolnshire, Meridian Leisure Centre
Sunday 18 April
To book call Lincolnshire Dance on 01522 811 811


We would love to see you there!

Application forms are now available on our website www.dance4cat.co.uk - deadline 30 April. Auditions will be on 9 and 16 May.

Keep you updated soon!

Kirsten x