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Spring Term
Starts: Mon 9 Jan 2012
Half Term: Mon 13 Feb - Sat 18 Feb 2012
Ends: Sat 31 Mar 2012
All term dates...
Starts: Mon 9 Jan 2012
Half Term: Mon 13 Feb - Sat 18 Feb 2012
Ends: Sat 31 Mar 2012
All term dates...
Our centres
Adult Community Learning Centre (ACLC)
Australia Road
W12 7PT
020 8753 6252
Macbeth Centre (MAC)
Macbeth Street
W6 9JJ
0845 839 7912
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Australia Road
W12 7PT
020 8753 6252
Macbeth Centre (MAC)
Macbeth Street
W6 9JJ
0845 839 7912
All centres and maps...
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Performing Arts
Amici Dance, Ballet, Ballroom Dancing, Contemporary Dance, Rock 'n' Roll, Salsa, Drama and Theatre
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Programme managerJane Sutton0845 839 7912 alssinfo@lbhf.gov.uk The performing arts programme can be enjoyed by everyone whatever your level. Try something new or develop and build upon skill you already have. We have Salsa and Contemporary Dance plus additional Ballet classes for complete beginners, and Guitar for those who are more advanced. We encourage performing arts students to take part in end of year performances. We are proud to work in close partnership with both the Lyric Theatre and the internationally renowned AMICI Dance Theatre group. It may be possible to pay course fees by regular installments throughout your course, instead of paying the full amount at the start. Please ask about installment plans when you enrol. |
Further education/qualification classes Courses leading to a qualification will require an interview before you can enrol. Concessions To help pay for course fees and materials, it may be possible to apply for the Learner Support Fund. |
Complete course list
| Amici dance group |
| The course will cover warm up techniques, physical and social interaction with group members (pair and group work) developments of teaching, performing and choreographic skills. Students must talk to the tutor first before enrolling. The course is aimed at people who want to learn basic dance theatre skills in an all inclusive environment studying among people with learning difficulties, physically challenging and slight impairement. More information... |
| Fees: | full £45 | conc £16 | non EU £260 |
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| Wed | 18:30-21:00 | 10 | LYR | 18/01/12 | 21/03/12 | PD2100 | Wolfgang Stange Nearly Full | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wed | 18:30-21:00 | 10 | LYR | 25/04/12 | 04/07/12 | PD3100 | Wolfgang Stange Nearly Full |
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| Ballet - beginners |
| On this course you will be taught classical ballet from scratch. Ballet technique, such as: correct posture, footwork, use of turnout, placing and correct shape of the arms. Focus will be placed on gaining strength, control, flexibility and core stability essential for ballet technique. Basic ballet steps such as: demi-plié, battements tendu, battements glissé, rond de jambe, battements fondu, and ports de bras. Basic ballet terminology will also be covered. More information... |
| Fees: | full £105 | conc £41 | non EU £188 |
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| Mon | 18:45-20:15 | 11 | MAC | 09/01/12 | 26/03/12 | PD2200 | Debbie Shine Nearly Full | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mon | 18:45-20:15 | 11 | MAC | 23/04/12 | 16/07/12 | PD3200 | Debbie Shine |
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| Ballet - level 1 improvers |
| "On this course you will improve on the skills gained in the Beginners ballet course. The course will focus on developing knowledge of ballet technique and broadening the participants knowledge-base of ballet steps. The course will help to develop the learner’s ability to perform ballet steps and sequences accurately. " More information... |
| Fees: | full £89 | conc £35 | non EU £156 |
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| Tue | 18:15-19:30 | 11 | MAC | 10/01/12 | 27/03/12 | PD2220 | Sarah Golding Nearly Full | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tue | 18:15-19:30 | 11 | MAC | 24/04/12 | 10/07/12 | PD3220 | Sarah Golding |
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| Ballet level 2/3 - elementary/intermediate |
| Building on what you have learned so far we will cover technique, musicality and performance quality. Practice and improve traditional steps and learn new combinations. More information... |
| Fees: | full £105 | conc £41 | non EU £187 |
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| Tue | 19:30-21:00 | 11 | MAC | 10/01/12 | 27/03/12 | PD2230 | Sarah Golding Nearly Full |
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| Ballroom Dancing - beginners |
| Basic skills in Ballroom and Latin American dancing. Variations in Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango Quickstep, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha. The emphasis is on Ballroom dancing. More information... |
| Fees: | full £105 | conc £41 | non EU £187 |
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| Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 11 | MAC | 23/04/12 | 16/07/12 | PD3300 | AMELIA WALSBY |
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| Ballroom Dancing - improvers |
| Ballroom and Latin American dancing. Pre bronze Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, Jive, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba and Paso Doble. More information... |
| Fees: | full £105 | conc £41 | non EU £188 |
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| Mon | 19:30-21:00 | 11 | MAC | 09/01/12 | 26/03/12 | PD2305 | AMELIA WALSBY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mon | 19:30-21:00 | 11 | MAC | 23/04/12 | 16/07/12 | PD3305 | AMELIA WALSBY |
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| Contemporary dance |
| The basics of contemporary technique and introduction to dance terms and movement styles. Body and spatial awareness and how to move correctly without causing injury. Exercising the body to improve and strengthen physically. Using the techniques Release, which is all about releasing the tension from the body and moving in harmony, allowing the weight of the body to take you where you are going; and Limon, which involves using the breath to enhance the movement quality. More information... |
| Fees: | full £105 | conc £41 | non EU £187 |
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| Thu | 19:00-20:30 | 11 | MAC | 26/04/12 | 12/07/12 | PD3400 | Debbie Shine |
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| Salsa - mixed ability |
| This course will cover a complete Salsa, Merengue and Bachata routines which is divided into progressive learning of dance moves and sequences during each session so you will be able to enjoy taking part and performing this exciting dance. More information... |
| Fees: | full £138 | conc £52 | non EU £247 |
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| Wed | 19:00-21:00 | 11 | MAC | 11/01/12 | 28/03/12 | PD2505 | Faisal Hameed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wed | 19:00-21:00 | 11 | MAC | 25/04/12 | 11/07/12 | PD3505 | Faisal Hameed |
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| Guitar - beginners |
| The course will cover the basic scales and chords up to the dominant 7th chord needed to play modern Pop/Rock/Country or Blues songs. Rhythm patterns, fingerstyle and plectrum guitar techniques. Barre chords. How to read music in tablature form and how to maintain your guitar. There will also be an introduction to classical guitar techniques and reading notated music. More information... |
| Fees: | full £141 | conc £53 | non EU £247 |
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| Sat | 13:00-15:00 | 11 | MAC | 14/01/12 | 31/03/12 | PM2700 | Terry Peaker Full | |||||||||
| Sat | 13:00-15:00 | 11 | MAC | 28/04/12 | 14/07/12 | PM3700 | Terry Peaker |
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