The Dance Network Association has a strong passion for supporting the growth of dance provision in youth settings. We provide opportunities for schools to immerse themselves into dance with our Bespoke Programmes and 1 Day, 1 Dance, 1000 Dancers project (please see the menu under 'Dance with us' for more information). However, we also encourage dance within the community and bringing further opportunities to the youth of Essex. See below for what we provide and how to get involved!

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We have two Contemporary dance and Performance Programmes for Young People:
Dance Station & Young Professionals

Working in partnership with Colchester Sixth Form Performing Arts and Dance team.  

Dance Station (10 - 16 years)

We welcome applications from young people with a disability, up to 19 years old.

 

Following the ISTD Contemporary dance syllabus, this company is a fantastic base for young people to begin their training or spark their interest in contemporary technique, and take part in local performance opportunities.

 

When: Classes begin Wednesday 4 March 2020

Time: 16.30 - 18.00

Venue: Colchester Sixth Form, North Hill, Colchester CO1 1SN

Cost: £65.00 per term 

FREE TASTER SESSIONS 

When: Wednesday 5 and 12 February 2020 

Time: 16:30 - 18:00 

At: Colchester Sixth Form, North Hill, Colchester CO1 1SN

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FULL TERM DATES

Spring Term 

Wednesdays 16:30 - 18:00 

4, 11, 18 and 25 March

and 1 April 2020 

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Summer Term

Wednesdays 16:30 - 18:00 

29 April

6, 13 and 20 May

10, 17 and 24 June 

1, 8 and 15 July 2020

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At: Colchester Sixth Form, North Hill, Colchester CO1 1SN

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Young Professionals (15 - 19 years)

We welcome applications from young people with a disability, up to 26 years old.

 

This is an opportunity to be part of a contemporary
dance-based performance company, with sessions delivered by professional dance artists. The company will also take part in regular workshops and intensives from guest artists and professional companies.

No audition necessary

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When: Wednesdays, 18:00-19:30

Where: Colchester Sixth Form, North Hill, Colchester CO1 1SN

Cost: £90.00 per term - this includes additional intensives and workshops

 

We are opening up our intensive to new prospective members, its FREE. Join us for day 2 our intensive (during half term) meet other company members and take part in a full day of dance with Hayley Lemon. 

Tuesday 18 February 2020

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Venue: Abbey Field and is accessible from Circular Road East Lower. For sat-nav users, please enter the destination ‘St John’s Green Primary School’ CO2 7ZS  

Directions:

 

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FULL TERM DATES

Spring Term 

Wednesdays 18:00 - 19:30

15, 22 and 29 January 

5 and 12 February 

4, 11, 18 and 25 March

and 1 April 2020

 

Spring Intensive: Monday 17 and OPEN INTENSIVE Tuesday 18 February 2020

10:00 - 16:00

With Hayley Lemon and Guests 

Abbey Field and is accessible from Circular Road East Lower. For sat-nav users, please enter the destination ‘St John’s Green Primary School’

CO2 7ZS

 Directions:

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Summer Term

Wednesdays 18:00 - 19:30

29 April

6, 13 and 20 May

10, 17 and 24 June 

1, 8 and 15 July 2020

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Summer Intensive: Thursday 16 and Friday 17 April 2020

10:00 - 16:00

With Hannah Redfearn and Hayley Lemon

Abbey Field and is accessible from Circular Road East Lower. For sat-nav users, please enter the destination ‘St John’s Green Primary School’

CO2 7ZS

 

Directions:

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