Island Open Weekend 2021 Taster Classes

Aerial Circus Taster with Bristol Circus Fitness and Flexibility

Date : Sunday 3rd October
Times : Sun on 11.45 am – 12.45 am and Sun on 1 pm – 2 pm
Free class (booking required)

A Mixed Circus Taster, with a gymnastic warm up and a stretch cool down.
With equipment ranging from silks, rope, trapeze. The class will be taught by Donna MacLean and Sian Mace.

Martha Graham Technique with Herbert DesLauriers

Date : Saturday 2nd October
Time : 1 pm – 2 pm
Free class (booking required)

Movement starts with a breath… the breath releases the core… a strong core manifests the energy to create resistance and fluidity in dance.
Herbert’s Graham based, modern dance class trains, strengthens and prepares the dancer for many genres of dance.
The class is open to all levels and will begin with the Martha Graham basics starting with floor work.
This is an excellent opportunity for dancers of all levels to either be introduced to or continue the pursuit of the Graham

Irish Dance

Date : Saturday 2nd October
Time : 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Free class (booking required)

Irish dance is an exciting art form that is loved throughout the world. We will learn choreography in light shoe style Irish dancing, working as a team to create a fantastic show piece. This workshop is suitable for people with no previous Irish dance experience.

Lyrical Contemporary Dance

Date : Sunday 3rd October
Time : 11 am – 12 pm
Free class (booking required)

Lyrical contemporary is a fusion of contemporary, modern, ballet and jazz. It’s gained a lot of popularity in recent years, thanks to shows like So You Think You Can Dance and World of Dance. And it’s perfect for anyone who wants to move freely and with feeling!

Vogue Femme session

Date : Sunday 3rd October
Time : 1 pm – 2 pm
Free class (booking required)

The class will break down the history of ballroom culture, explain the different categories and then teach all the five elements of vogue femme and have a little runway tens at the end to show.

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