Workshop Format
A structured approach
After a short warm-up, the workshop leaders demonstrate and teach examples of social dances typical of specific periods throughout the 20th Century. Instructors take a fun approach, and use popular, recognisable examples of dance music of the time. Typical sessions presented during the 2006-2007 session had the following themes:
1930s -- ShimSham
1940s -- Jitterbug
1960s -- Sixties dances (most suitable for P1-P3 level - age 5 to 7 approx)
Ballroom -- suitable for teachers, too!
Each workshop includes informal question and answer sessions, discussing the children's perspectives on dance, and addressing some of the issues which might be putting them off participating. We can bring in some of the history aspects of dancing, at a level appropriate to their stage of development. Each session can be tailored to complement classwork in other areas of the curriculum, and can be supported by various learning materials, including extensive video material, especially when a more in-depth classroom presentation is required.
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Above all, dance is FUN!
Dance can be fun for boys
The jazz dance styles in which we specialise:
- Are energetic, athletic and acrobatic
- Are cool, sophisticated and easy-going at times
- Promote fun
- Are fast-moving
- Involve a partner usually, sometimes not
- Are easy to learn – no hard and fast rules
- Do not require previous experience for participants to reach a high level of attainment relatively quickly
- Are particularly encouraging for boys to try dance
 From the point of view of interperso nal skills developme nt, the dance partnershi p example promotes interaction with people, particularl y inter-gender association s, and places great emphasis on respect in relationships.
If you would like further information, or would like to contact us with a view to making a booking, please contact us and let us know your requirements. Or you can take a look at our latest education programme flyer here.
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