Archive for November, 2010

England: Autumn Tour Workshop Report 2010

Autumn Tour 2010 English Workshop Report “I enjoyed the experience of training with a company. I loved the range of exercises and the dance to finish and I just loved dancing with the cast” Ellen Spence, aged 15, Lytham St Annes   General information about our workshops… We have worked hard over the years to [...]

posted on November 30th, 2010

England & Scotland: Summer Tour Workshop Report 2010

England & Scotland Summer Tour Workshop Report 2010 “The workshop was FANTASTIC! The opportunity to work with dancers who we saw performing was very special. Thank you” John, Teacher at Hambleton CE Primary School General information about our workshops… We have worked hard over the years to build a strong education programme. We have spent [...]

posted on November 22nd, 2010

Wales: Summer Tour Workshop Report 2010

Wales Summer Tour Workshop Report 2010 “The workshops were fantastic, very well explained and led. The children enjoyed them immensely. We look forward to the next!” Teresa Davies, Performing Arts Assistant, Aberystwyth Arts Centre   General information about our workshops… We have worked hard over the years to build a strong education programme in Wales. [...]

posted on November 22nd, 2010

Riverfront Summer Dance 2010 report

Riverfront Summer Dance 2010 Report “I like the fact that you work with dancers, not just teachers. It’s also a very good way to keep dancing in summer and its local, the only one in Wales” Rebecca Haw, aged 17 (Ballet Course 4)  About Riverfront Summer Dance… We began our first Summer Dance programme in [...]

posted on November 22nd, 2010

Mandev’s thoughts on working with Tammy

By dancer, Mandev Sokhi Last week was a really exciting week for the company! On the back of two performances at Sadler’s Wells, Lilian Bayliss, we were lucky enough to work with Tammy Arjona from Tuesday through to Thursday (16th – 18th November). Tammy had brought a big lump of clay with her and we [...]

posted on November 21st, 2010

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Working with Tammy Arjona

By Education Officer and JADE Fellow, Amy Doughty I was delighted to invite Tammy Arjona to Newport to spend some time with the dancers of Ballet Cymru this past week. Tammy was awarded the 4th JADE Fellowship in 2008 and since I was awarded the 5th JADE Fellowship in 2009 I have had the opportunity to spend [...]

posted on November 21st, 2010