Community classes Term 4, Saturday 6th August to 25th September 2011
These classes will be at St Columbus Church Hall, 92 Surrey Cres, Grey Lynn.
A fun workshop focused on developing contemporary dance skills and games that encourages creativity and spontaneity. Participants explore movement through use of props, relevant themes and interacting with others. These workshops are for people with and without a disability taught by highly skilled Touch Compass tutors.
ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY CLASSES Auckland, 7th May - 2nd July 2011
These classes include people with and without disabilities and focus on developing communication through movement and dance. Based on Contact Improvisation a dance form whereby two or more people move together, sharing weight and balancing by following a point of contact that flows between them. A spontaneous dance emerges as participants with diverse movement capabilities discover a common ground for self expression and creativity.
Where:Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland
When:7th May - 2nd July 2011 (no class on 4th June)
Time:1pm - 3pm Saturdays
Enquiries:catherine@touchcompass.org.nz or M 021 989 447 P (09) 550 6464
Cost:$150 (8 weeks)
Integrated Dance Wellington Community Classes ~ May - June 2011
Tutors:Sumara Fraser and Guy Ryan
Where:Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre, 11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington.
When:14th May -25th June 2011 (no class on 4th June)
Time:1pm - 3pm Saturdays
Enquiries:sumara@paradise.net.nz or M 021 050 1565 P 04 905 3143
Cost:$90.00 waged, $60.00 unwaged (6 weeks)
The trust is grateful for partial funding from IHC Wellington
Tutor Training weekend workshop
Next training planned for 10, 11 Dec in Auckland
With guest tutor disabled choreographer/tutor Marc Brew (UK/AU) plus other tutors TBC.
To be put on the mailing list for this workshop please email: catherine@touchcompass.org.nz
YOUTH PERFORMANCE PILOT PROJECT UPDATE, 27 Sept - 9 Oct 2010
Choreographers Sue Cheesman and Suzanne Cowan will create a short work to be performed in the "Teen Show" in the Tempo Festival on 7 & 8 Oct at 4pm. It is anticipated that a youth dance company can be launched at the same time.
ENCOMPASS YOUTH WEEKEND WORKSHOP Auckland, Revised Dates 30 & 31 Oct, 2010
This is a two-day weekend workshop for youth aged 14 - 24 years, which offers participants an opportunity to extend their performance skills in an integrated dance environment. To find out more contact catherine@touchcompass.org.nz . Touch Compass is grateful for funding of this project by Auckland City Council's Community Group Assistance Fund.
TUTOR TRAINING, Auckland, open for enrolments, 20 & 21 Nov, 2010
Tutors Sue Cheesman, Suzanne Cowan and Susie Tate will lead this next tutor training weekend workshop at TAPAC in Auckland. There are limited spaces so early expressions of interest are essential. You will be required to complete a questionnaire to ensure the workshop matches your needs. Email catherine@touchcompass.org.nz for more information.
TAKAPUNA GRAMMAR SCHOOL MENTORING
For the past two terms Susie Tate has been working closely with Takapuna Grammar dance teacher Juliet Cryns guiding and advising on integrated dance as well as supporting her class work. An outcome was that a large group of disabled and non-disabled students created a piece that was performed at the annual school dance show which was well received by students, staff and families. Over term 3 the disabled students continued their twice weekly classes working towards the NCEA Unit Standard: Dance Performance - Experience Dance. The work with the students has been enlightening for all involved with students, teachers and support staff learning and embracing the impact that integrated dance can have on people's lives.
ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY CLASSES Auckland, 23 Oct- 11 Dec, 2010
Coming up school term 4 sees more Touch Compass Saturday community classes. Last terms classes had a diverse range of participants from teenage to mature adult and made for a great learning environment where everyone contributed. Working with contemporary and contact improvisation techniques participants will explore their body moving in space, solo and with others. The sessions build body awareness, self esteem and are loads of fun.
Where: Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland
When: 23rd October - 11th December 2010
Time: 1pm - 3pm Saturdays
Enquiries: catherine@touchcompass.org.nz or M 021 989 447 P (09) 550 6464
Cost: $150 (8 weeks)
The trust is grateful for partial funding by Auckland City Council's Community Group Assistance Fund.
WILSON SCHOOL CLASSES TERM 4
In school term 4 Susie Tate and Alisha McLennan will carry out a series of workshops for students at Wilson School, Takapuna. Working one-to-one students will experience and develop their sense and enjoyment of dance and movement, building awareness and confidence. This project is partially funded by the North Shore Mayoral Fund.
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