Newness all round!
The summer is coming to a close and Dance City A/W term begins and so do all of our classes, including some great new ones! We have a fantastic breadth of professional dance performances too, along with comedy and other events, which are all available to book on our website.
NEW CLASSES
Tai Chi (Adults and 55+ Classes available)
Teacher: James Carrs
Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for self-defence and health. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese art that has a history of hundreds of years. It’s based on martial art moments but low impact and excellent for health and longevity. Many people across China and Asia practice these exercises every morning with great results.
In the classes you will be taught a special rare form of tai chi which is almost unheard of the West called water boxing. It is suitable for all ages and is excellent for dancers and movers to enhance body mechanics and help prevent and rehabilitate injuries.
55+ classes Thursday 1pm. Tickets here.
Adults classes Wednesday 5pm.
Tickets here.
Blues Dance
Teacher: Melissa Davy
Blues dancing is an African-American social dance which developed alongside blues music – and there’s so much depth and variety to the music, which also influences the style of the dance. We’ll be partner dancing, ranging from a close ‘hug’ hold, to just grooving alongside our dance partner. We don’t gender roles, so everyone learns to lead and follow. You don’t need to turn up with a partner as you’ll learn with others in the class. It’s a relaxed dance which is more about moving to the music, than learning specific ‘moves’.
Fridays at 6pm. Tickets available here.
Zumba
Teacher: Alessandra
Zumba® is often called ‘exercise in disguise’ & you’ll see why when you come along! A full body work out using high and low intensity moves & Latin and world rhythms to make it the ultimate fitness party! All you need to bring is yourself & I’ll bring the energy!
Thursdays at 7pm. Tickets available here.
Rave HIIT
Teacher: Kristin Kelly Abbott
Get your glow sticks ready for this fast-paced, euphoric rave dance fitness experience. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a rave party complete with disco lighting. Enjoy pushing yourself to your cardio limits to the sounds of 1980/90’s rave music across genres including house, acid house, techno and breakbeat. Come and sweat like you mean it…
Wednesday 6pm. Tickets available here.
Capoeira
Teachers: Jimi McAvoy
A Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influence, probably beginning in the 16th century. In this class you’ll develop endurance, physical conditioning and mental balance through a unique mix of martial arts, dance, game, music and acrobatics. Capoeira is open to everyone and during this class you will learn complex moves using power and speed to leverage leg sweeps.
Thursday 7pm. Tickets available here.
Sensory Dance
Teacher: Phoebe Corner
Sensory Dance is a SEND focused class. The class is inclusive, creative and welcomes everyone with open arms! We will focus on different themes each week, such as Disney to Under the Sea. We also utilise a range of different movement styles and use a range of props to help with our creativity and focus. Sensory Dance allows children to explore dance, create and explore. with adaptations tailored towards SEND.
Every Saturday 12pm. Tickets available here.
Argentine Tango
Teacher: Luz Buratti
From the backstreets of Buenos Aires to Parisian high society, this is the extraordinary dance that captivated the world – a tale of politics and passion, immigration and romance. The Tango was the cornerstone of Argentine culture, and has lasted for more than a hundred years, popular today in America, Japan and Europe. Born in the poverty stricken Buenos Aires, the craze of the early 20th century, right up until its revival today, thanks to shows such as Strictly Come Dancing. This lesson offers history, heritage and knowledge of the Traditional Argentine Tango. It is an elegant and cohesive session of the fascinating tale of the Tango.
Monday 5pm. Tickets available here.
Tap Absolute Beginners
Teacher: Sue Gow
No experience is necessary as this class will be working on the very basic steps of tap and building up from there .We will cover a ranges of styles and moves but the pace will be slower in comparison to the Beginners class.
Wednesday 6pm. Tickets available here.
BREAK CITY
Dance City’s Break City open day is just around the corner!
Break City is a brand new breaking company ran by Alex Rowland and Eroy Chan at Dance City. Break City will launch to be the best next step in improving your child’s skills and abilities and taking their breaking to the next level. Suitable for ages 8-15.
Saturday 14 September, 2pm
Find out more and book here.
PERFORMANCES
Tickets for our September shows are selling fast – so don’t miss out and book today!
Bombay Superstars – Phizzical Productions
12 September 7:00pm
Bombay Superstars is a glittering concert musical about the disco, the divas, and the drama that created Bollywood icons.
In the heart of 1970s Bombay’s film industry, a scandalous battlefield of ambition, passion, and treachery is about to unfold. Shunned by society, Rani, an orphaned young girl lands in the city of dreams in a quest for her identity. She challenges the famed film director Pavan Pucturewalla who is desperate to protect his secrets. Pavan’s cherished daughter Mala falls for aspiring actor Vijay, while superstar Bunty schemes to seize it all.
Created by Sâmir Bhamra, this colourful and delicious romantic musical about anguished love, master manipulation and the unbreakable bonds of family in the dazzling golden era of Bollywood cinema features iconic Bollywood classics hits like Bachna Ae Haseeno, Dum Maro Dum and Chura Liya, and new songs by homegrown talent Robby Khela with musical arrangements by Hinal Pattani.
Bombay Superstars features an exceptional cast of British Asian talent including Rekha, Chirag Rao, Amar, Robby Khela and Omar Khan, with live music performed by the electrifying 515 Crew, and energising dances choreographed by Leena Patel.
For one-night only, this dazzling concert musical by the award-winning Phizzical Productions will debut on the West End on Sun 15 September at His Majesty’s Theatre. Bombay Superstars will be the fourth ‘made in the UK’ South Asian musical to have a West End presence and is the first by an independent producer.
In association with Gem Arts
Please note: This is a work in progress
Tickets available here. Members discounts available.
The Flock and Moving Cloud – Double Bill – Scottish Dance Theatre
25 September 7:30pm
This Autumn, Scottish Dance Theatre set the stage on fire with two of their most physically
daring and dynamic works in an unforgettable evening of dance by two of the most exciting female choreographers in the European dance scene: Roser López Espinosa and Sofia Nappi.
Fasten your seat belt and get ready to take off as the dancers embark on a fascinating journey inspired by the migration of birds in The Flock, then experience the fusion of contemporary dance and traditional Celtic music in Moving Cloud.
Roser López Espinosa’s The Flock made its first UK premiere in 2023 landing on Dundee Rep Stage with the fascinating migrations of birds. It is an adventure to move on together and reach a shared goal: to fly through immense landscapes, through the vast open sky . This mesmerising journey returns us to the animal nature of the body. To effort, tenacity, endurance, teamwork, beauty and the spirit of freedom. Moving Cloud, is an exhilarating meeting of contemporary dance and traditional music showcasing new choreography by internationally acclaimed choreographer Sofia Nappi , and an irresistible musical score of Scottish folk music composed by TRIP, LYRE LYRE, Cormac Byrne, Greg Lawson, Charlie Stewart and Innes Whitefusion of contemporary dance and traditional Celtic music.
Tickets available here. Members discounts available.
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