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11:30 am Zumba Fitness Party
Latin inspired, calorie burning, fitness party. Tuition by Miguel Ramirez. Professional dancer from the Caribbean. Fridays 11.30am - 12.30pm. £6
www.starlightdancecompany.com Location 6:00 pm Sing Out!
A hairbrush holding, loud and lively singing group for absolutely everyone, singing your way from ABBA to Queen to U2 and even having a go at song writing and 3 part harmonies! The Sing Out group now numbers 30 singers and meets up at the Firestation every Friday evening at the end of a long week to relax, de-stress and Sing Out! The group will be doing their second public performance on Friday 6th July Every Friday
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11:35 am Hawthorne School of Dance
Tap Dance Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Street Timetable Mini Street (4-6 years) Middle Street (7-10 years) ISTD Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years) ISTD Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years) Location Instructor 1:00 pm Kids Club Cinema screens The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012) U Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the Year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London. Tickets: £5 adults / £2.50 children / £1 Members or Advantage Card Holders
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12:00 pm The Big Picnic
Celebrate the Jubilee weekend and kick start your summer in style at The Firestation’s Big Picnic! Part of the nationwide Big Lunch, this is a lazy, hazy Sunday treat for all ages! Lie back in the sunshine and enjoy a scorching line up of live bands, spoken word events and readings, stalls, kids activities (including face painting and a bouncy castle!), artists and bars. There is no better way to spend this commemorative Sunday then at The Big Picnic! More information, announcements and line-up additions to be announced: keep an eye on our website, or follow us on Twitter (#BigPicnic) for more information! Line up includes: Young Kato Plus much more! Location |
1:30 pm Play! @ The Firestation
Play! is a multi-disciplinary, one day micro-festival of the performing arts, lectures and film, developed in a partnership between The Firestation and Royal Holloway, University of London. With events from a wide range of departments, including Drama, Music, Media Arts, Classics, English and History, there truly is something for everyone! Play! sees us open up all of our spaces to the use of students, academic staff and practitioners to showcase work in progress, final pieces, talks, dance, music, opera, theatre and film. Forget your usual theatre tickets – Play! allows you to roam between spaces and events at your leisure, giving you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the whole line-up. With a wide selection already on offer, The Firestation and Royal Holloway, University of London are also proud to announce the inclusion of composer Brian Lock (Senior Lecturer in Music at Royal Holloway, and composer of film, media and experimental music) and flautist Susan Milan (Former Principal Flute of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra), presenting a Concerto for Clarinet, Percussion and Screen and the UK premiere of Dreams and Memoryscapes for Flute, iPad and Birds. The piece marries together technological thought and ideas from the cutting-edge of fusion, cross-genre and electronica modern music into a meaningful composition that you can easily connect with and respond to emotionally. What are you waiting for? Come and Play! Featuring A full timetable is available to view below. Entry to this fantastic event is absolutely free! To reserve your place, please register HERE Play! Timetable Basement: Patchwork Puddle: The Lonely People (2:30pm - 3:45pm) Third Year English/Drama: Mythologies (3:45pm - 5:00pm) Classical Society: The Bacchae (5:00pm - 6:15pm) The Underground Clown Club: The Ball, or How to Dance (6:15pm - 7:30pm) Brian Lock: Sonata for iPad and Flute - World Premiere (7:30pm - 8:45pm) Second Year English/Drama: Shakespeare, Page to Stage (8:45pm - 10:00pm) The Signum Jazz Quartet (10:00pm - 11:15pm)
Auditorium: Opera Holloway (2:00pm - 4:00pm) Prudence Chamberlain: and Her II Regime (4:00pm - 5:15pm) Student Workshop: There is a War (5:15pm - 6:30pm) Marc Isaacs: A5 The World on a Road (6:30pm - 7:45pm) Innocent as a Child: A Psychological Thriller and Twentieth Century Dance (7:45pm - 10:15pm) Film Selection (10:15pm - 11:30pm)
The Loft: Professors J. Champion and J. Phillips: The Historian’s Place in Media (2:00pm - 3:15pm) Charlotte Lewis: The Man Who (3:15pm - 4:30pm) Debate and Philosophy Society: Rhetorical Techniques (5:30pm - 6:45pm) The Student Workshop: Scratch Night (6:45pm - 8:00pm) Creative Writing Students: Speaker’s Corner (8:00pm - 9:15pm)
Foyer/Terrace: Screen Documentary Students: Live Documentary (2:45pm - 4:00pm) Lucy Algar: Drawing Drama (4:00pm - 5:15pm) Becky Cremin: and Her II Regime (5:15pm - 6:30pm)
Location 2:15 pm Blossom Ballet Sapling
The Blossom Ballet Programme Mondays 2.15-2.45pm Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 2:50 pm Blossom Ballet Buds
The Blossom Ballet Programme
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 3:45 pm Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap
Hawthorne School Of Dance Inspirational dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Street Jazz and Adult Dance. Hawthorne School of Dance presents fun and friendly classes from age 5 to adults with annual performances and optional examinations in the ISTD syllabus.
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12:30 pm Ska B-Q
Back due to popular demand, and a definite staple of the Summer season, DJ Si ‘The Eye’ and The Firestation present Ska B-Q. A day of the very best ska, dub, dancehall, reggae, soul and on-u-sounds, not to mention the return of The Firestation’s famous jerk bar b-q and very special guests! The Firestation opens its big red doors and lets the sun shine in as we while away the day to great tunes, great food and a great vibe! Ska B-Q events are completely FREE to attend, so come along and enjoy a day in the sun! Other Ska B-Q dates are: Mon 07 May Location |
10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling
The Blossom Ballet Programme Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 8:00 pm Starlight Dance - Salsa
Starlight Dance Company provides Authentic Latin Dance Tuiton for all ages, suitable for beginners and more advanced dancers. The classes are led by professional dance instructor Miguel Ramirez from the Dominican Republic. Salsa is a fun and flirtatious Latin American dance, fuelled by Afro-Caribbean rhythms and all-night partying. The dance fuses Cuban, Puerto Rican and Columbian styles into fun and lively movements. Salsa dancers fill venues all over the UK, revelling in this hot Latin dance. Salsa Weekly Classes: All classes begin at 8pm
6 Week Beginners course : £35
Contact Zoe Ramirez on: 07929 168 886 www.starlightdancecompany.com Location Instructor 8:00 pm Action Drama
Drama class for adults exploring theatre through games, performance and discussion. Each week the class will focus on relaxation techniques, vocal exercises and improvisation. The course will explore the creative process leading to performance, looking at the ideas of practitioners such as Peter Brook, Laban and Stanislavsky. This is a social forum where you can build your confidence, learn about theatre and meet like-minded people. This relaxed class will approach drama in new and interesting ways.
Drawing on the works of innovative pioneering practitioners of theatre in order to tap into our individual creativity
Performing and interacting with others can be a great confidence boost that feeds into our outside lives
At the beginning of each class we will focus on breathing and vocal warm-ups to develop the voice in readiness for performance
We will cover a selection of both modern and classic plays culminating in a performance that will be open to the public.
£80 for the term.
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10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling
The Blossom Ballet Programme Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 10:00 am Youth 1/2 Term Breakdance Day
Brand New Breakdance Classes Learn the foundations of break dance; from top rock to foot work to power moves and freezes. Learn how to put your own twist on some cool moves, Dirty Feet style! Dirty Feet, aka Didge and Becci, are The Firestation’s newest resident company, developing an exciting and high energy hybrid of Breakdance and contemporary dance. They have performed and taught around the country and bring their phenomenal talents to The Firestation from this season on. 9-16 years. £14 10am-3pm Please bring a packed lunch
Location Instructor 8:00 pm Preview: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Following its sell-out success last year, The Faction’s energetic and physical production of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy returns throughout summer 2024. A Duke and an Amazon celebrate their engagement but can’t persuade Hermia to marry Demetrius. She and Lysander elope, but are pursued by their respective rivals. An amateur dramatics group of local tradesman rehearse the unexpectedly hilarious tale of tragic lovers Pyramus and Thisbe. They all end up in the mystical Athenian woods, where the fairy kingdom is in turmoil: the King and Queen of the fairies are at war over a beautiful Indian boy. ”An expertly concocted magic potion that combines spellbinding performance and a wonderful translation of Shakespeare’s language into onstage physical action. Brilliant.” - Venue Magazine “As a travelling ensemble company, Faction Theatre present the classics pared down to the basics allowing words and actions dominate.” ★ ★ ★ ★ - The Bristol Evening Post “the multi-talented Faction Theatre Co. delivers a superbly entertaining version of Shakespeare’s lyrical masterpiece” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - RemoteGoat “a new, refreshing and energetic production” - London Theatre Guide “I left beaming from ear to ear” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Ellie Buchdahl, South London Press Tickets: £12 / £10 concessions / £9 Members / £8 schools
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11:30 am Zumba Fitness Party
Latin inspired, calorie burning, fitness party. Tuition by Miguel Ramirez. Professional dancer from the Caribbean. Fridays 11.30am - 12.30pm. £6
www.starlightdancecompany.com Location 6:00 pm Sing Out!
A hairbrush holding, loud and lively singing group for absolutely everyone, singing your way from ABBA to Queen to U2 and even having a go at song writing and 3 part harmonies! The Sing Out group now numbers 30 singers and meets up at the Firestation every Friday evening at the end of a long week to relax, de-stress and Sing Out! The group will be doing their second public performance on Friday 6th July Every Friday
Location Instructor 8:00 pm Millar and Spencer: Jazz Duo
Playing together for a number of years, Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer play melodic improvisations on Jazz standards and originals. Based in Edinburgh, the duo has regularly and extensively toured rural Scotland, bringing jazz to small communities in intimate settings. The beautiful Scottish scenery that they have seen on their travels has inspired the writing of many pieces of music - their latest CD is called “The Isle of Skye”. Their style of jazz concentrates on developing melodic ideas within the framework of a tune whilst maintaining the concept and groove behind it. The result is a very accessible, melodic style which allows them to explore, improvise and develop ideas without losing the essence of the piece. The Basement will become a smoky 1920′s jazz bar, complete with themed cocktails, a designated ‘Speakeasy’ and suitable accompanying playlists. ‘…expect warm, intelligent, reflective, human music…’ Tickets: £12 / £10 concessions / £9 Members
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1:00 pm Kids Club Cinema screens Koyaanisqatsi
Koyaanisqatsi (1982) U A movie with no conventional plot: merely a collection of expertly photographed scenes. Subject matter has a highly environmental theme. A perfect introduction for children into art house films and international cinema. Tickets: £5 adults / £2.50 children / £1 Members or Advantage Card Holders
All Kids Club Cinema screenings are kindly supported by Grundon. Location 4:00 pm An Afternoon Tea with Salley Vickers
London based best selling author Salley Vickers has worked as a teacher of literature and Jungian psychologist and has lectured widely on the subjects of literature, psychology, religion and art. Her study of the finest writers forced her to set herself the highest standards when starting out as a writer herself. This together with her training as a psychologist ensured her characters actions and motives were real, deeply understood, and beautifully described. She was Man Booker Prize judge in 2024, when the winner was The Life of Pi.
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5:30 pm Life Drawing
A fun and dynamic life drawing session is for all abilities, with a great atmosphere, music and stage lighting to enhance the definition and features of the subjects. You can be left to your own devises or alternately tutor, Patrick Palmer, is happy to give advice. Each week there is a nude model to study holding various timed poses of different lengths. You will need to bring a range of drawing materials with you each week:
Patrick is a professional artist with over 20 years of experience in life-drawing. He was classically-trained at Heatherley’s School of Art (Chelsea) and at The National College of Art and Design (Dublin). He was also given extensive personal tuition by Michael Clark a close friend of Francis Bacon and by Bobby Gill an honourary lecturer at The Royal Academy. He now exhibits at galleries and art fairs across the UK. He is happy to share his experience and techniques with you at the classes. You can see his work here: www.patrickpalmer.co.uk £80.00 for 10 week course or £10.00 per session.
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2:15 pm Blossom Ballet Sapling
The Blossom Ballet Programme Mondays 2.15-2.45pm Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 2:50 pm Blossom Ballet Buds
The Blossom Ballet Programme
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 3:45 pm Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap
Hawthorne School Of Dance Inspirational dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Street Jazz and Adult Dance. Hawthorne School of Dance presents fun and friendly classes from age 5 to adults with annual performances and optional examinations in the ISTD syllabus.
Location Instructor 4:25 pm Hawthorne School of Dance
Tap Dance Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Street Timetable Mini Street (4-6 years) Middle Street (7-10 years) ISTD Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years) ISTD Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years) Mon 23 April - Sat 14 July (exc. week commencing 04 June) Location Instructor 8:00 pm Windsor Photographic Society
The Windsor Photographic Society is one of the largest photographic societies in the UK. Members enjoy a friendly atmosphere with a varied and stimulating programme of practical help, creative sessions, speakers, competitions and social evenings. While fully supporting traditional photography, we also enthusiastically embrace digital imaging, with our more experienced members very keen to share their skills in this, and many other, areas. If you wish to join a club as a stimulus for personal excellence and satisfaction in photography, the Windsor Photographic Society is certain to meet your needs. Do come and try us out! Contact: Steve Bishop on 07788 594975, info@Windsor-photographic-society.co.uk www.Windsor-photographic-society.co.uk Location 8:00 pm Swing and Jive
Learn the original swing dance from the 1930s, 40s and 50s (aka the Lindy hop or Jitterbug)! Can be danced to everything from Big Band swing (Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie) through Rock’n'Roll, the lounge swing of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack and modern artists like Michael Bublé! See Martin and Ruth dance at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wstpHYwRuE (their First Dance!) and some high-energy choreography from Martin here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVbF0W3FOmA Beginners 8pm-9pm Intermediates 9pm-10pm £30 per 5 week block (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive!)
Joint sessions (8-10pm) £45 per 5 week course (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive)
Friday Night Jive! Friday 03 Feb & 06 Apr Classic Swing, Jive and boogie all night long, with resident DJs and exhibitions. 8pm till midnight £5 To book, please call the Box Office on [01753] 866 865, or click the link below.
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4:20 pm 4Motion Youth Dance Theatre Classes
4Motion Youth Dance Theatre Classes Every Tuesday: 24th April – 3rd July 2024 (excluding 5th June), Basement Studio. Led by 4Motion’s Creative Workshop Team On Your Marks 4Motion warms up to prepare for the final sprint to this summers dancing extravaganza – 4Motion’s biggest Dance Festival yet! This summer we will be embracing the spirit of the Olympics exploring the history of the games, the eclectic range of sports and cultures, and how team spirit can unite us through dance, theatre and film. 4Motion will work with every youth group to produce a unique performance inspired by this year’s biggest event! 4Motion classes are packed with energy, originality, and fun, and are fully inclusive to anyone who has that ‘give it a go’ attitude. Our classes focus on contemporary dance, dance fitness, choreography, and performance skills, with the aim of developing creative minds, confident voices, and versatile performers. SPARKS 5-7 yrs 4.20-5.10pm £60.00 FLAMES & HEAT 8-10yrs & 11-12yrs 5.10-6.20pm £65.00 BLAZE 13yrs+ 6.20-7.30pm £65.00 Contact 4Motion: To find out more about 4Motion and to book on any of our classes please visit www.4motiondancetheatre.co.uk and contact 4Motion on info@4motiondancetheatre.co.uk or 07792 859254. Class information: SPARKS (5-7 years old) SPARKS class is jam packed with fun, laughter, and heaps of energy! Children will develop confidence through movement story telling, choreography games and performing as a team. Creative play is at the heart of this class and we welcome everyone to join in the dancing adventure! FLAMES (8-10 years old) FLAMES class is for young people who are interested in dance, movement, and drama. The workshops are action packed and focus on learning fun routines, gaining confidence and devising interesting new choreography. Children are encouraged to input their ideas, explore their creativity, and experience the value of working as a team. HEAT (11-12 years old) HEAT is a class for enthusiastic young people who have experience of dance, theatre, and performance. This is the transitional class from FLAMES to BLAZE, involving an intermediate approach to dance technique and choreography skills. HEAT dancers will have the opportunity to become 4Motion Dance Assistants if they wish to develop young leadership skills. BLAZE (13 years plus) BLAZE is an advanced dance theatre company for young people interested in creating original dance. This class is ideal for GCSE Dance, Theatre and Performing Arts students, and those with a genuine passion and dedication for creative arts. BLAZE classes involve an advanced approach to dance technique, contact work, and choreography and performance skills. BLAZE dancers will have the opportunity to complete the Dance Leadership Award course - a recognised qualification accredited by Sports Leaders UK to develop young leadership skills in dance. All 4Motion youth groups will be part of the end of term 4Motion Dance Festival at The Firestation, performing to family and friends. Location 7:35 pm 4Motion Adult Dance Classes
4Motion Adult Dance Every Tuesday 7.35-8.45pm Tuesday 24th April – 3rd July 2024 (no session 5th June) £60 for 10-weeks/ £7 drop-in Do you want an alternative to the gym this summer, something that’s fun, energetic and original? Then join 4Motion Adult Dance for an all new dance and fitness experience. The Firestation’s professional resident dance company are leading an inclusive 10-week adult course this summer; working on fitness and dance technique - it’s time to shake up those old school dance moves! Contact 4Motion: To find out more and to book onto the course please contact Elaine at elaine@4motiondancetheatre.co.uk or call 07792 859254. Location 8:00 pm A Dangerous Method
A look at how the intense relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud gives birth to psychoanalysis. Starring Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortenson and Michael Fassbender. Tickets: £7.25 / £5.75 concessions / £4 Members
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10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling
The Blossom Ballet Programme Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 5:45 pm 4MDT Youth Company
4MDT Youth Company Every Wednesday: 25th April – 4th July 2024 (excluding 6th June). Led by Artistic Directors Elaine & Dean 4MDT Youth Co. is an award winning youth dance theatre company for 15-23 year olds. This term 4MDT will be making a unique urban dance film and will be reworking their most popular performances to date. 4MDT workshops are for dedicated young people who enjoy dance and theatre, have an interest in exploring advanced choreographic methods, and are passionate about creating original performances. 4MDT tour and perform every term, and assist in teaching our younger youth groups. 4MDT Youth Co. 15-23 years 5.45-7.30pm £80.00 Contact 4Motion: To find out more about 4MDT Youth Co. please contact Elaine and Dean at 4Motion on info@4motiondancetheatre.co.uk or call 07792859254. More info about 4MDT Youth Co: 4MDT Youth Co. is an award winning youth dance theatre company. The Company has won awards for Best Choreography (British Red Cross, Dance for Life 2024) and Diversity (2010), performed at the 2024 Big Dance event in London and South Hill Park as part of Lift Off, were invited to perform at Eton Chapel at the annual Christmas Service in 2024, and have been invited to be involved in events linked to the Culture Olympiad this summer. 4MDT will also be shooting another dance on film to add to their portfolio of projects. 4MDT workshops are for dedicated young people who enjoy dance and theatre, have a passion to explore advanced choreographic methods, and a drive to create and perform original performances. We have an exciting year ahead for 4MDT Youth Co, with a large scale performance tour planned for the Cultural Olympiad, the Dance in the Park summer event, a charity performance and much much more! Location 8:00 pm Action Drama
Drama class for adults exploring theatre through games, performance and discussion. Each week the class will focus on relaxation techniques, vocal exercises and improvisation. The course will explore the creative process leading to performance, looking at the ideas of practitioners such as Peter Brook, Laban and Stanislavsky. This is a social forum where you can build your confidence, learn about theatre and meet like-minded people. This relaxed class will approach drama in new and interesting ways.
Drawing on the works of innovative pioneering practitioners of theatre in order to tap into our individual creativity
Performing and interacting with others can be a great confidence boost that feeds into our outside lives
At the beginning of each class we will focus on breathing and vocal warm-ups to develop the voice in readiness for performance
We will cover a selection of both modern and classic plays culminating in a performance that will be open to the public.
£80 for the term.
8:00 pm Starlight Dance - Salsa
Starlight Dance Company provides Authentic Latin Dance Tuiton for all ages, suitable for beginners and more advanced dancers. The classes are led by professional dance instructor Miguel Ramirez from the Dominican Republic. Salsa is a fun and flirtatious Latin American dance, fuelled by Afro-Caribbean rhythms and all-night partying. The dance fuses Cuban, Puerto Rican and Columbian styles into fun and lively movements. Salsa dancers fill venues all over the UK, revelling in this hot Latin dance. Salsa Weekly Classes: All classes begin at 8pm
6 Week Beginners course : £35
Contact Zoe Ramirez on: 07929 168 886 www.starlightdancecompany.com Location Instructor |
10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling
The Blossom Ballet Programme Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 8:00 pm Edinburgh Comedy Preview: Gareth Richards and WitTank
We have two fantastic acts performing at The Firestation before they embark on their Edinburgh runs. This promises to be a night of talented performances, laughter and general silliness. Gareth Richards: Introvert – Never Been To Disneyland Join Gareth Richards, 2024 Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee for his brand new show of jokes and songs about being an introvert stuck in an extrovert’s world. Gareth’s parents could not afford to take the whole family to Disneyland, so they went without him. Gareth has never recovered, always feeling that he has been shut outside of life’s theme park. “His material has a delicious otherworldly quality.”**** (Chortle). “A delightful hour of comedy” The Guardian. “He’s a quietly clever craftsman with a big future” (Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard).
WitTank Like a battering ram to the funny-bone, stars of BBC3’s ‘Live at The Electric’ rocket back to the Fringe with a lavish parade of inventive characters and sketch magnificence. Hotly tipped as ones to watch for the future, why not catch them now, in the present? ‘A definite must-see’ ***** British Comedy Guide ‘Hilarious’ Independent Wittank.com Tickets: £10
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11:30 am Zumba Fitness Party
Latin inspired, calorie burning, fitness party. Tuition by Miguel Ramirez. Professional dancer from the Caribbean. Fridays 11.30am - 12.30pm. £6
www.starlightdancecompany.com Location 6:00 pm Sing Out!
A hairbrush holding, loud and lively singing group for absolutely everyone, singing your way from ABBA to Queen to U2 and even having a go at song writing and 3 part harmonies! The Sing Out group now numbers 30 singers and meets up at the Firestation every Friday evening at the end of a long week to relax, de-stress and Sing Out! The group will be doing their second public performance on Friday 6th July Every Friday
Location Instructor 8:00 pm Steven Berkoff's Graft: Tales of an Actor
We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed. We will contact those who have pre-booked with more information. If you have any enquiries, please contact boxoffice@firestationartscentre.com
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11:35 am Hawthorne School of Dance
Tap Dance Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Street Timetable Mini Street (4-6 years) Middle Street (7-10 years) ISTD Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years) ISTD Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years) Location Instructor 1:00 pm Kids Club Cinema screens The Muppets
The Muppets (2011) U With the help of three fans, The Muppets must reunite to save their old theatre from a greedy oil tycoon. Tickets: £5 adults / £2.50 children / £1 Members or Advantage Card Holders
All Kids Club Cinema screenings are kindly supported by Grundon. Location 8:00 pm Three Bonzos and a Piano
The Firestation is proud to announce a visit from the legendary Three Bonzos and a Piano! Diabolical mayhem from the largest number of original Bonzos still playing together anywhere on the surface of the Earth! Born in a distant art school past somehwere in the sixties, Three Bonzos and a Piano unleash their Bonzo classics with energetic zip and palaver. Hunting Tigers Out in India, I’m Bored, Big Shot, Trouser Press, The Sheik or Araby, Monster Mash, Can Blue Men Sing the Whites?, The Head Ballet and many many more (NEW songs too)! Robots, smoke, unsuitable medical technology, ancient theatrical props, the kitchen sink and the audience (you get to join in!) combine to re-create the atmosphere of those formative years of the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah band at such legendary venues as The Tiger’s Head, Catford. Addictive stuff! You have been warned! ‘The undisputed heavyweight champions of comedy pop’ - Daily Express Tickets: £16 / £14 concessions and members
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10:00 am SOTA Sunday Stage School
SOTA Sunday Stage school enables 6-16 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment. Working in three age groups, pupils rotate between three workshops lead by professionally trained workshop leaders and performers. The emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.
Ages 6 to16 Years 8th Jan - 25 March (exc. 12th & 19th Feb) Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email enrol@sota.uk.com
Instructor 5:30 pm Life Drawing
A fun and dynamic life drawing session is for all abilities, with a great atmosphere, music and stage lighting to enhance the definition and features of the subjects. You can be left to your own devises or alternately tutor, Patrick Palmer, is happy to give advice. Each week there is a nude model to study holding various timed poses of different lengths. You will need to bring a range of drawing materials with you each week:
Patrick is a professional artist with over 20 years of experience in life-drawing. He was classically-trained at Heatherley’s School of Art (Chelsea) and at The National College of Art and Design (Dublin). He was also given extensive personal tuition by Michael Clark a close friend of Francis Bacon and by Bobby Gill an honourary lecturer at The Royal Academy. He now exhibits at galleries and art fairs across the UK. He is happy to share his experience and techniques with you at the classes. You can see his work here: www.patrickpalmer.co.uk £80.00 for 10 week course or £10.00 per session.
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2:15 pm Blossom Ballet Sapling
The Blossom Ballet Programme Mondays 2.15-2.45pm Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 2:50 pm Blossom Ballet Buds
The Blossom Ballet Programme
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 3:45 pm Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap
Hawthorne School Of Dance Inspirational dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Street Jazz and Adult Dance. Hawthorne School of Dance presents fun and friendly classes from age 5 to adults with annual performances and optional examinations in the ISTD syllabus.
Location Instructor 4:25 pm Hawthorne School of Dance
Tap Dance Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Street Timetable Mini Street (4-6 years) Middle Street (7-10 years) ISTD Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years) ISTD Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years) Mon 23 April - Sat 14 July (exc. week commencing 04 June) Location Instructor 8:00 pm Windsor Photographic Society
The Windsor Photographic Society is one of the largest photographic societies in the UK. Members enjoy a friendly atmosphere with a varied and stimulating programme of practical help, creative sessions, speakers, competitions and social evenings. While fully supporting traditional photography, we also enthusiastically embrace digital imaging, with our more experienced members very keen to share their skills in this, and many other, areas. If you wish to join a club as a stimulus for personal excellence and satisfaction in photography, the Windsor Photographic Society is certain to meet your needs. Do come and try us out! Contact: Steve Bishop on 07788 594975, info@Windsor-photographic-society.co.uk www.Windsor-photographic-society.co.uk Location 8:00 pm Swing and Jive
Learn the original swing dance from the 1930s, 40s and 50s (aka the Lindy hop or Jitterbug)! Can be danced to everything from Big Band swing (Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie) through Rock’n'Roll, the lounge swing of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack and modern artists like Michael Bublé! See Martin and Ruth dance at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wstpHYwRuE (their First Dance!) and some high-energy choreography from Martin here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVbF0W3FOmA Beginners 8pm-9pm Intermediates 9pm-10pm £30 per 5 week block (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive!)
Joint sessions (8-10pm) £45 per 5 week course (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive)
Friday Night Jive! Friday 03 Feb & 06 Apr Classic Swing, Jive and boogie all night long, with resident DJs and exhibitions. 8pm till midnight £5 To book, please call the Box Office on [01753] 866 865, or click the link below.
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4:20 pm 4Motion Youth Dance Theatre Classes
4Motion Youth Dance Theatre Classes Every Tuesday: 24th April – 3rd July 2024 (excluding 5th June), Basement Studio. Led by 4Motion’s Creative Workshop Team On Your Marks 4Motion warms up to prepare for the final sprint to this summers dancing extravaganza – 4Motion’s biggest Dance Festival yet! This summer we will be embracing the spirit of the Olympics exploring the history of the games, the eclectic range of sports and cultures, and how team spirit can unite us through dance, theatre and film. 4Motion will work with every youth group to produce a unique performance inspired by this year’s biggest event! 4Motion classes are packed with energy, originality, and fun, and are fully inclusive to anyone who has that ‘give it a go’ attitude. Our classes focus on contemporary dance, dance fitness, choreography, and performance skills, with the aim of developing creative minds, confident voices, and versatile performers. SPARKS 5-7 yrs 4.20-5.10pm £60.00 FLAMES & HEAT 8-10yrs & 11-12yrs 5.10-6.20pm £65.00 BLAZE 13yrs+ 6.20-7.30pm £65.00 Contact 4Motion: To find out more about 4Motion and to book on any of our classes please visit www.4motiondancetheatre.co.uk and contact 4Motion on info@4motiondancetheatre.co.uk or 07792 859254. Class information: SPARKS (5-7 years old) SPARKS class is jam packed with fun, laughter, and heaps of energy! Children will develop confidence through movement story telling, choreography games and performing as a team. Creative play is at the heart of this class and we welcome everyone to join in the dancing adventure! FLAMES (8-10 years old) FLAMES class is for young people who are interested in dance, movement, and drama. The workshops are action packed and focus on learning fun routines, gaining confidence and devising interesting new choreography. Children are encouraged to input their ideas, explore their creativity, and experience the value of working as a team. HEAT (11-12 years old) HEAT is a class for enthusiastic young people who have experience of dance, theatre, and performance. This is the transitional class from FLAMES to BLAZE, involving an intermediate approach to dance technique and choreography skills. HEAT dancers will have the opportunity to become 4Motion Dance Assistants if they wish to develop young leadership skills. BLAZE (13 years plus) BLAZE is an advanced dance theatre company for young people interested in creating original dance. This class is ideal for GCSE Dance, Theatre and Performing Arts students, and those with a genuine passion and dedication for creative arts. BLAZE classes involve an advanced approach to dance technique, contact work, and choreography and performance skills. BLAZE dancers will have the opportunity to complete the Dance Leadership Award course - a recognised qualification accredited by Sports Leaders UK to develop young leadership skills in dance. All 4Motion youth groups will be part of the end of term 4Motion Dance Festival at The Firestation, performing to family and friends. Location 7:35 pm 4Motion Adult Dance Classes
4Motion Adult Dance Every Tuesday 7.35-8.45pm Tuesday 24th April – 3rd July 2024 (no session 5th June) £60 for 10-weeks/ £7 drop-in Do you want an alternative to the gym this summer, something that’s fun, energetic and original? Then join 4Motion Adult Dance for an all new dance and fitness experience. The Firestation’s professional resident dance company are leading an inclusive 10-week adult course this summer; working on fitness and dance technique - it’s time to shake up those old school dance moves! Contact 4Motion: To find out more and to book onto the course please contact Elaine at elaine@4motiondancetheatre.co.uk or call 07792 859254. Location 8:00 pm The Songs of Leonard Cohen
Keith James in Concert: The Songs of Leonard Cohen. Revered by the entire music community; Cohen’s sense of prose and wry humour wrestle with the unspoken, forgiving human frailty with the brush of each line. His recent world tour has been successful beyond belief but has not, with regret, exposed the solitary inner strength of the songs in their original form. Keith James, with a reputation of performing in this exact way, having an undying love of the pure song, gives you this; a concert of amazing material in the most intimate way imaginable. Also included are Poems by Federico Garcia Lorca and Leonard Cohen that Keith has set to music. ‘Certainly the UK’s most celebrated and evocative interpreter of golden music’ -The Guardian ‘Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear’ The Independent ‘Keith James has become a pillar of trust. A sublimely intimate and engaging voice’ Sunday Times ‘a sensitive and pleasingly understated delivery, all the better that the songs might speak for themselves’ Acoustic Magazine www.keith-james.com Tickets: £14 / £12 Members The event is sponsored by Bose.
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10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling
The Blossom Ballet Programme Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 5:45 pm 4MDT Youth Company
4MDT Youth Company Every Wednesday: 25th April – 4th July 2024 (excluding 6th June). Led by Artistic Directors Elaine & Dean 4MDT Youth Co. is an award winning youth dance theatre company for 15-23 year olds. This term 4MDT will be making a unique urban dance film and will be reworking their most popular performances to date. 4MDT workshops are for dedicated young people who enjoy dance and theatre, have an interest in exploring advanced choreographic methods, and are passionate about creating original performances. 4MDT tour and perform every term, and assist in teaching our younger youth groups. 4MDT Youth Co. 15-23 years 5.45-7.30pm £80.00 Contact 4Motion: To find out more about 4MDT Youth Co. please contact Elaine and Dean at 4Motion on info@4motiondancetheatre.co.uk or call 07792859254. More info about 4MDT Youth Co: 4MDT Youth Co. is an award winning youth dance theatre company. The Company has won awards for Best Choreography (British Red Cross, Dance for Life 2024) and Diversity (2010), performed at the 2024 Big Dance event in London and South Hill Park as part of Lift Off, were invited to perform at Eton Chapel at the annual Christmas Service in 2024, and have been invited to be involved in events linked to the Culture Olympiad this summer. 4MDT will also be shooting another dance on film to add to their portfolio of projects. 4MDT workshops are for dedicated young people who enjoy dance and theatre, have a passion to explore advanced choreographic methods, and a drive to create and perform original performances. We have an exciting year ahead for 4MDT Youth Co, with a large scale performance tour planned for the Cultural Olympiad, the Dance in the Park summer event, a charity performance and much much more! Location 7:30 pm Hitchin's Lab
Calling all performers It is with great pleasure that I am able to announce the return of my artistic laboratory in the basement bar of the delightful Firestation Centre for Arts and Culture, situated in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. I would like to invite those saddled with an artistic bent, or with an otherwise inquiring inclination to be involved. During the course of the evening we will straddle artistic endeavours and cultural equations, from music to poetry and dance, with new and limitless genres passing through our hands. All are welcome to experiment in my Lab, please introduce yourself to my assistant prior to the night via the email address hitchin@firestationartscentre.com Free admission Location 8:00 pm Starlight Dance - Salsa
Starlight Dance Company provides Authentic Latin Dance Tuiton for all ages, suitable for beginners and more advanced dancers. The classes are led by professional dance instructor Miguel Ramirez from the Dominican Republic. Salsa is a fun and flirtatious Latin American dance, fuelled by Afro-Caribbean rhythms and all-night partying. The dance fuses Cuban, Puerto Rican and Columbian styles into fun and lively movements. Salsa dancers fill venues all over the UK, revelling in this hot Latin dance. Salsa Weekly Classes: All classes begin at 8pm
6 Week Beginners course : £35
Contact Zoe Ramirez on: 07929 168 886 www.starlightdancecompany.com Location Instructor 8:00 pm Action Drama
Drama class for adults exploring theatre through games, performance and discussion. Each week the class will focus on relaxation techniques, vocal exercises and improvisation. The course will explore the creative process leading to performance, looking at the ideas of practitioners such as Peter Brook, Laban and Stanislavsky. This is a social forum where you can build your confidence, learn about theatre and meet like-minded people. This relaxed class will approach drama in new and interesting ways.
Drawing on the works of innovative pioneering practitioners of theatre in order to tap into our individual creativity
Performing and interacting with others can be a great confidence boost that feeds into our outside lives
At the beginning of each class we will focus on breathing and vocal warm-ups to develop the voice in readiness for performance
We will cover a selection of both modern and classic plays culminating in a performance that will be open to the public.
£80 for the term.
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10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling
The Blossom Ballet Programme Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 7:45 pm Firestation Book Swap
Novelist Marie Phillips and publisher Scott Pack continue to host an evening of conversation and banter in this increasingly popular literary event. You won’t hear boring speeches, the same old questions or authors reading from their latest book - but you could witness almost anything else! Audience members are required to bring an unwanted book along with them which they will have an opportunity to swap for another. And there’s tea and cake! Guests will be announced via the website. ‘This is exactly the kind of blog-linked, local event that publishers should be really encouraging, a sort of odd cross between a public reading and a book group’ Emma Townshend, The Independent Tickets: £5
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11:30 am Zumba Fitness Party
Latin inspired, calorie burning, fitness party. Tuition by Miguel Ramirez. Professional dancer from the Caribbean. Fridays 11.30am - 12.30pm. £6
www.starlightdancecompany.com Location 6:00 pm Sing Out!
A hairbrush holding, loud and lively singing group for absolutely everyone, singing your way from ABBA to Queen to U2 and even having a go at song writing and 3 part harmonies! The Sing Out group now numbers 30 singers and meets up at the Firestation every Friday evening at the end of a long week to relax, de-stress and Sing Out! The group will be doing their second public performance on Friday 6th July Every Friday
Location Instructor 8:00 pm The Tin Violin
The life of the violinist and composer Joseph Emidy is one of the most extraordinary of modern times. Born in Guinea, West Africa in 1775, at the height of European colonialism, Emidy was first captured as a slave by the Portugese, then kidnapped by the British Navy, serving as a fiddler on The Indefatigable during the French wars. Landing at Falmouth, Cornwall and being presented with a magical violin made by an illiterate miner, Emidy became a musical genius of the early nineteenth century. Boy Josh finds himself embarking on a thrilling journey through worlds familiar and unknown. His epic adventure demands a resistance against the most savage of oppression before he finds freedom and love in music and song. On the way, he meets sailors, gabbling Cornish fools, crazy fishermen and a woman who softly plays the strings of his heart. Funny, tragic and compelling, the play offers an extraordinary parable of humanity thatraises questions about identity, belongings and place, and also turns upside-down preconceived ideas about West Britain and the continent of Africa. Rich with dialect, dance and decadence, this play will make you jig your heart out… Tickets: £12 / £11 concessions / £10 Members
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11:35 am Hawthorne School of Dance
Tap Dance Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Street Timetable Mini Street (4-6 years) Middle Street (7-10 years) ISTD Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years) ISTD Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years) Location Instructor 1:00 pm Kids Club Cinema screens Hugo
Hugo (2011) U Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton. Nominated for numerous awards: this is not to be missed. Tickets: £5 adults / £2.50 children / £1 Members or Advantage Card Holders
All Kids Club Cinema screenings are kindly supported by Grundon. Location 8:00 pm Kevin Bridges: Work in Progress
Kevin Bridges - Work In Progress with support Trying out new material for his forthcoming 2024 UK and Ireland tour. Having made his debut on BBC 1′s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow in 2024 he has now gone onto host the Bafta nominated Live At The Apollo and Channel 4′s Stand-Up For The Week. Starred in his own show Kevin Bridges What’s The Story on BBC One, which has been critically acclaimed, and a new DVD - Kevin Bridges The Story Continues… will be recorded in Oct 2024 at the Glasgow SECC Arena for a Nov 2024 release. www.offthekerb.co.uk/www.kevinbridges.co.uk “It’s his eye for detail that has elevated him to a MUST-SEE act.” The Daily Mirror “The most exciting talent in Scottish stand-up.” The Herald There will be a support act. This event is now completely SOLD OUT! To place your name on a returns list, please contact the Box office on 01753 866865, or email on boxoffice@firestationartscentre.com Location |
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10:00 am SOTA Sunday Stage School
SOTA Sunday Stage school enables 6-16 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment. Working in three age groups, pupils rotate between three workshops lead by professionally trained workshop leaders and performers. The emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.
Ages 6 to16 Years 8th Jan - 25 March (exc. 12th & 19th Feb) Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email enrol@sota.uk.com
Instructor 5:30 pm Life Drawing
A fun and dynamic life drawing session is for all abilities, with a great atmosphere, music and stage lighting to enhance the definition and features of the subjects. You can be left to your own devises or alternately tutor, Patrick Palmer, is happy to give advice. Each week there is a nude model to study holding various timed poses of different lengths. You will need to bring a range of drawing materials with you each week:
Patrick is a professional artist with over 20 years of experience in life-drawing. He was classically-trained at Heatherley’s School of Art (Chelsea) and at The National College of Art and Design (Dublin). He was also given extensive personal tuition by Michael Clark a close friend of Francis Bacon and by Bobby Gill an honourary lecturer at The Royal Academy. He now exhibits at galleries and art fairs across the UK. He is happy to share his experience and techniques with you at the classes. You can see his work here: www.patrickpalmer.co.uk £80.00 for 10 week course or £10.00 per session.
Location Instructor 8:30 pm Lie Back and Think Of... Steve Reich's 'Tehillim / Three Movements'
Lie Back and Think Of… returns this Summer with another great selection of classic albums, all played loud and uninterrupted for your ultimate pleasure! Bring a cushion, bring your duvet, grab a drink and Lie Back and Think Of… Steve Reich. Steve Reich is a pioneering American composer, specialising in minimal music. His innovations include tape loops to create phasing patterns and the use of simple, audible processes to explore musical concepts. Check out the YouTube video above for a taster from these albums! Remember, this is a recession busting event and is completely FREE! If you like this, you may also like our other Lie Back and Think Of… events. Location |
2:15 pm Blossom Ballet Sapling
The Blossom Ballet Programme Mondays 2.15-2.45pm Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 2:50 pm Blossom Ballet Buds
The Blossom Ballet Programme
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 3:45 pm Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap
Hawthorne School Of Dance Inspirational dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Street Jazz and Adult Dance. Hawthorne School of Dance presents fun and friendly classes from age 5 to adults with annual performances and optional examinations in the ISTD syllabus.
Location Instructor 4:25 pm Hawthorne School of Dance
Tap Dance Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Street Timetable Mini Street (4-6 years) Middle Street (7-10 years) ISTD Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years) ISTD Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years) Mon 23 April - Sat 14 July (exc. week commencing 04 June) Location Instructor 8:00 pm Windsor Photographic Society
The Windsor Photographic Society is one of the largest photographic societies in the UK. Members enjoy a friendly atmosphere with a varied and stimulating programme of practical help, creative sessions, speakers, competitions and social evenings. While fully supporting traditional photography, we also enthusiastically embrace digital imaging, with our more experienced members very keen to share their skills in this, and many other, areas. If you wish to join a club as a stimulus for personal excellence and satisfaction in photography, the Windsor Photographic Society is certain to meet your needs. Do come and try us out! Contact: Steve Bishop on 07788 594975, info@Windsor-photographic-society.co.uk www.Windsor-photographic-society.co.uk Location 8:00 pm Swing and Jive
Learn the original swing dance from the 1930s, 40s and 50s (aka the Lindy hop or Jitterbug)! Can be danced to everything from Big Band swing (Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie) through Rock’n'Roll, the lounge swing of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack and modern artists like Michael Bublé! See Martin and Ruth dance at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wstpHYwRuE (their First Dance!) and some high-energy choreography from Martin here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVbF0W3FOmA Beginners 8pm-9pm Intermediates 9pm-10pm £30 per 5 week block (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive!)
Joint sessions (8-10pm) £45 per 5 week course (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive)
Friday Night Jive! Friday 03 Feb & 06 Apr Classic Swing, Jive and boogie all night long, with resident DJs and exhibitions. 8pm till midnight £5 To book, please call the Box Office on [01753] 866 865, or click the link below.
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4:20 pm 4Motion Youth Dance Theatre Classes
4Motion Youth Dance Theatre Classes Every Tuesday: 24th April – 3rd July 2024 (excluding 5th June), Basement Studio. Led by 4Motion’s Creative Workshop Team On Your Marks 4Motion warms up to prepare for the final sprint to this summers dancing extravaganza – 4Motion’s biggest Dance Festival yet! This summer we will be embracing the spirit of the Olympics exploring the history of the games, the eclectic range of sports and cultures, and how team spirit can unite us through dance, theatre and film. 4Motion will work with every youth group to produce a unique performance inspired by this year’s biggest event! 4Motion classes are packed with energy, originality, and fun, and are fully inclusive to anyone who has that ‘give it a go’ attitude. Our classes focus on contemporary dance, dance fitness, choreography, and performance skills, with the aim of developing creative minds, confident voices, and versatile performers. SPARKS 5-7 yrs 4.20-5.10pm £60.00 FLAMES & HEAT 8-10yrs & 11-12yrs 5.10-6.20pm £65.00 BLAZE 13yrs+ 6.20-7.30pm £65.00 Contact 4Motion: To find out more about 4Motion and to book on any of our classes please visit www.4motiondancetheatre.co.uk and contact 4Motion on info@4motiondancetheatre.co.uk or 07792 859254. Class information: SPARKS (5-7 years old) SPARKS class is jam packed with fun, laughter, and heaps of energy! Children will develop confidence through movement story telling, choreography games and performing as a team. Creative play is at the heart of this class and we welcome everyone to join in the dancing adventure! FLAMES (8-10 years old) FLAMES class is for young people who are interested in dance, movement, and drama. The workshops are action packed and focus on learning fun routines, gaining confidence and devising interesting new choreography. Children are encouraged to input their ideas, explore their creativity, and experience the value of working as a team. HEAT (11-12 years old) HEAT is a class for enthusiastic young people who have experience of dance, theatre, and performance. This is the transitional class from FLAMES to BLAZE, involving an intermediate approach to dance technique and choreography skills. HEAT dancers will have the opportunity to become 4Motion Dance Assistants if they wish to develop young leadership skills. BLAZE (13 years plus) BLAZE is an advanced dance theatre company for young people interested in creating original dance. This class is ideal for GCSE Dance, Theatre and Performing Arts students, and those with a genuine passion and dedication for creative arts. BLAZE classes involve an advanced approach to dance technique, contact work, and choreography and performance skills. BLAZE dancers will have the opportunity to complete the Dance Leadership Award course - a recognised qualification accredited by Sports Leaders UK to develop young leadership skills in dance. All 4Motion youth groups will be part of the end of term 4Motion Dance Festival at The Firestation, performing to family and friends. Location 7:35 pm 4Motion Adult Dance Classes
4Motion Adult Dance Every Tuesday 7.35-8.45pm Tuesday 24th April – 3rd July 2024 (no session 5th June) £60 for 10-weeks/ £7 drop-in Do you want an alternative to the gym this summer, something that’s fun, energetic and original? Then join 4Motion Adult Dance for an all new dance and fitness experience. The Firestation’s professional resident dance company are leading an inclusive 10-week adult course this summer; working on fitness and dance technique - it’s time to shake up those old school dance moves! Contact 4Motion: To find out more and to book onto the course please contact Elaine at elaine@4motiondancetheatre.co.uk or call 07792 859254. Location |
10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling
The Blossom Ballet Programme Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 5:45 pm 4MDT Youth Company
4MDT Youth Company Every Wednesday: 25th April – 4th July 2024 (excluding 6th June). Led by Artistic Directors Elaine & Dean 4MDT Youth Co. is an award winning youth dance theatre company for 15-23 year olds. This term 4MDT will be making a unique urban dance film and will be reworking their most popular performances to date. 4MDT workshops are for dedicated young people who enjoy dance and theatre, have an interest in exploring advanced choreographic methods, and are passionate about creating original performances. 4MDT tour and perform every term, and assist in teaching our younger youth groups. 4MDT Youth Co. 15-23 years 5.45-7.30pm £80.00 Contact 4Motion: To find out more about 4MDT Youth Co. please contact Elaine and Dean at 4Motion on info@4motiondancetheatre.co.uk or call 07792859254. More info about 4MDT Youth Co: 4MDT Youth Co. is an award winning youth dance theatre company. The Company has won awards for Best Choreography (British Red Cross, Dance for Life 2024) and Diversity (2010), performed at the 2024 Big Dance event in London and South Hill Park as part of Lift Off, were invited to perform at Eton Chapel at the annual Christmas Service in 2024, and have been invited to be involved in events linked to the Culture Olympiad this summer. 4MDT will also be shooting another dance on film to add to their portfolio of projects. 4MDT workshops are for dedicated young people who enjoy dance and theatre, have a passion to explore advanced choreographic methods, and a drive to create and perform original performances. We have an exciting year ahead for 4MDT Youth Co, with a large scale performance tour planned for the Cultural Olympiad, the Dance in the Park summer event, a charity performance and much much more! Location 8:00 pm Starlight Dance - Salsa
Starlight Dance Company provides Authentic Latin Dance Tuiton for all ages, suitable for beginners and more advanced dancers. The classes are led by professional dance instructor Miguel Ramirez from the Dominican Republic. Salsa is a fun and flirtatious Latin American dance, fuelled by Afro-Caribbean rhythms and all-night partying. The dance fuses Cuban, Puerto Rican and Columbian styles into fun and lively movements. Salsa dancers fill venues all over the UK, revelling in this hot Latin dance. Salsa Weekly Classes: All classes begin at 8pm
6 Week Beginners course : £35
Contact Zoe Ramirez on: 07929 168 886 www.starlightdancecompany.com Location Instructor 8:00 pm Action Drama
Drama class for adults exploring theatre through games, performance and discussion. Each week the class will focus on relaxation techniques, vocal exercises and improvisation. The course will explore the creative process leading to performance, looking at the ideas of practitioners such as Peter Brook, Laban and Stanislavsky. This is a social forum where you can build your confidence, learn about theatre and meet like-minded people. This relaxed class will approach drama in new and interesting ways.
Drawing on the works of innovative pioneering practitioners of theatre in order to tap into our individual creativity
Performing and interacting with others can be a great confidence boost that feeds into our outside lives
At the beginning of each class we will focus on breathing and vocal warm-ups to develop the voice in readiness for performance
We will cover a selection of both modern and classic plays culminating in a performance that will be open to the public.
£80 for the term.
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10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling
The Blossom Ballet Programme Wed & Thurs 10.40-11.10am
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Location Instructor 8:00 pm Selah! D'or feat John Gordillo
The Firestation continues its monthly comedy night, Selah! D’or this season: with even more comics at each night and some very recognizable faces, this is a great night not to be missed! John Gordillo with Special Guests Isy Suttie, Guy Manners, Pat Cahill and MC Iszi Lawrence John Gordillo is a Perrier Award-nominated English director and comedian who has directed shows by Eddie Izzard and Reginald D. Hunter. John is an expert performer with amazing talent, passion and intellect. Isy Suttie is probably best known for playing Dobby - the IT geek - in Channel 4′s Peep Show. Isy is also an acclaimed live performer, with two sell-out Edinburgh runs to her name. Guy Manners’ upbeat anacdotes come from his unique personal experiences which, amongst other things, include: being a single man working in the beauty industry, and having a gay father and brother. Pat Cahill is silly and surreal, more in a Vic and Bob than a Mighty Boosh way, and capable of holding his own. Tickets: £9 / £7.50 concessions / £6.50 Members
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11:30 am Zumba Fitness Party
Latin inspired, calorie burning, fitness party. Tuition by Miguel Ramirez. Professional dancer from the Caribbean. Fridays 11.30am - 12.30pm. £6
www.starlightdancecompany.com Location 6:00 pm Sing Out!
A hairbrush holding, loud and lively singing group for absolutely everyone, singing your way from ABBA to Queen to U2 and even having a go at song writing and 3 part harmonies! The Sing Out group now numbers 30 singers and meets up at the Firestation every Friday evening at the end of a long week to relax, de-stress and Sing Out! The group will be doing their second public performance on Friday 6th July Every Friday
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11:35 am Hawthorne School of Dance
Tap Dance Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Street Timetable Mini Street (4-6 years) Middle Street (7-10 years) ISTD Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years) ISTD Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years) Location Instructor 1:00 pm Kids Club Cinema screens Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) 12A A nine-year-old amateur inventor, Francophile, and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2024. Starring Tom Hanks. Tickets: £5 adults / £2.50 children / £1 Members or Advantage Card Holders
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