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“It was fun, amazing, worth my time definitely.”
Posted on February 24, 2012 | 0 Comments
"As a third year dance student, the thought of starting a dissertation was a nerve-racking prospect. The focus of the dissertation is an investigation into the teaching strategies in integrated dance practice for young people with a range of multiple and profound learning difficulties and the issues surrounding this. A case study seemed the best way forward. After contacting Lincolnshire Dance, I was quickly introduced to the Aiming Higher programme. Aiming Higher embodies a creative, innovative and progressive approach to dance. Turning up to the class for the first time, I was welcomed by all and left with a fresh view of dance and movement whilst looking forward to the next week.
Sarah and Katrina are both supportive and attentive to each individuals needs and create a fun learning atmosphere which is adaptable to suit all those taking part. The activities are suitable for everyone and generate imaginative and exciting movement material. The participants have equal input into the activities and music in the class, particularly favouring a certain boy band! The participants show a clear passion in taking part in Aiming Higher. In the few weeks spent observing the class in Lincoln, I have noticed both increased and more defined movement with imaginative ways of creating and choice making in all participants. Working with Aiming Higher has become one of the best parts of my dance learning; I have laughed alongside everyone, discovered exciting ways of teaching and shed a tear of joy at a Christmas performance where one participant performed a beautiful and inspirational solo.
Through the help of Lincolnshire Dance, Aiming Higher has allowed what at first seemed like a daunting part of my academic life, into an enjoyable and fun learning experience in which I want to further research. Sarah and Katrina have continued to be more than helpful. The time spent observing the programme has allowed me to experience dance and movement in a way I never have before, creating a new path in my career. I hope to gain more experience within this field and eventually lead various different classes. It is difficult to put into words exactly how much I have enjoyed spending time with and learning alongside Aiming Higher and hope programmes like this continue to expand and provide young people with learning difficulties and disabilities this amazing opportunity."
Words by Rebecca Niblett
Posted on February 14, 2012 | 0 Comments
The latest Talent Day dance event for young people between 11 – 19 years old in Lincolnshire is to take place next month in Boston.
For just £5 each, keen dancers in Boston and the surrounding areas are invited to take part to develop and share their talent, learn new styles and meet and have fun with new friends who share a passion for dance! Talent Day will take place in The Dance Studio at Haven High Technology College, Boston on Sunday 4th March 2012 from 10am until 3.30pm.
This is a fantastic opportunity for young people who really want to experience new dance styles in an environment where they can practise their talent and allow their skills to grow.
The day will involve 2 workshops in Street/Jazz and a ‘Cultural’ medley, both of which will be led by experienced dance practitioners. There will also be an opportunity for participants to share what they have learnt in a performance to family and friends at the end of the day. Regardless of dance experience, everyone aged 11 – 19 years old is welcome to join in!
Talent Day in Boston is run as part of the Children and Young People’s programme by Lincolnshire Dance. In partnership with CfBT and Lincolnshire County Council, Lincolnshire Dance is dedicated to delivering quality dance workshops and opportunities to perform for young people in the county and beyond.
To take part, please call 01522 811811 or email youth@lincolnshiredance.com to get an application form or for an informal chat.
Posted on February 6, 2012 | 0 Comments
We want to let you know that we have added some new lines to our Lincolnshire Dance shop!
We have new t-shirts for both ladies and gents, designed for comfortable dancing, as well as fashionable hoody tops in navy and grey.
You can be the envy of your dance class as both the t shirt and hoodie feature our recognisable orange and blue logo. They also come in a range of sizes for a very affordable price!
We also have added the Lincolnshire Dance trolley token – a handy companion when you can’t find a spare pound at the supermarket! You can get a token as well as a Lincolnshire Dance shopper bag for just £3.50.
We hope that you consider supporting Lincolnshire Dance by wearing our dance wear and helping us to spread the word so we can continue to develop quality dance opportunities in our county.
Posted on February 2, 2012 | 0 Comments
14 year old Ellie Stocks took part in the Lincolnshire Dance Academy in Louth last year, in which she and 9 others worked intensively with Libby Battaglia to develop their dance skills. Here, she shares her experiences.
"I loved the Lincolnshire Dance Academy programme! Not only has it helped me with my dancing for out of school activities, but it has helped me with actually creating dances too, because at the end we made a 3 to 4 minute dance .
In the audition we had to do various activities set around developing physical and expressive skills, behaviour and social and creative skills. One of the creative skills which I enjoyed the most was making up a short dance using light and shaded elements, for example high kick then a low turn into the floor. During the audition they would mark us on four things the Academy was based on and even though I thought I was rubbish at the physical skills, I became one of the 10 to be chosen for this programme through my confidence and my ‘never give up’ attitude.
The actual classes were hard but fun too, because even though Libby pushed us to more than our limit, we couldn’t help but return the next week to see if we could battle with the planks! Libby gave each of us a sheet of paper to list all the things we needed to focus on during the course, which helped as I knew what I needed to improve on throughout the sessions.
In the classes we usually started with a warm up and then went on to working on physical skills such as core stability, (which I didn’t even think about before the programme) strength, posture, flexibility and more. Libby has taught me loads through the course like staying engaged in the centre when doing planks and using the floor to gain more power through various moves. I’ve also learnt what attitudes are and how to perfect them. I think that I have improved on my turnouts and core stability during the course and that’s thanks to Libby and the Lincolnshire Dance Academy.
I’ve really enjoyed the experience overall and would definitely recommend it to a friend. I’m still hoping if there will be anymore programmes like this in the future. "
If you would like to find out more about the Children and Young People Programme please click here