DanceXchange // Level 5 Birmingham Hippodrome // Thorp Street // Birmingham // B5 4TB

SPRING/SUMMER 2011CLASSES

TUESDAY 4 JANUARY – SATURDAY 9 APRIL // TUESDAY 26 APRIL – SATURDAY 16 JULY

15 MINUTE RULE: To prevent injury, participantsmore than 15 minutes late are not allowed into class,as the warm up section will have been missed.

WHAT TO WEAR: Anything comfortable thatallows you to move freely. Tracksuit bottoms orleggings and a t-shirt are suitable for most classes.Please remove all jewellery before taking part to avoidinjuries. Please note that for all classes we do not allowblack-soled trainers or outdoor shoes in our studiosbecause they can damage our floors.

LEVELS: It is not possible to attend multiple levelsof the same dance style either as a block booker or apay-as-you-go participant. Please attend the sessionthat is most suited to your level of training/experience.If you’re unsure which level is right for you, you’ll beable to attend two classes at first to make your

decision. Our tutors will also be on hand to giveadvice. More information about levels can be found onpage 5.

ACCESS: We strive to make our classes asaccessible as possible to participants with disabilities.Please call us to discuss any support you might need.

NEW TO CLASSES? If you’re not sure what toexpect and are worried about your first visit, we canpair you up with a regular class-going ‘buddy’. Just callus to arrange.

ENQUIRIES: We’re on hand 6 days a week to helpyou find the right class for you or your children. Call oremail us your questions.

0121 689 3170 // info@dancexchange.org.uk

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GENERAL INFORMATION

It’s a brand new year, and that means a new term of classes here at DanceXchange. If, like me, you’ve had a nice relaxing break and are lookingforward to getting back in shape, we’ve got over 40 classes every week in styles ranging from hip-hop to ballet, for all ages and abilities, includingsome brand new short courses designed for you to learn something new in just 4 weeks (see p9 for details). So whether you’re returning to an oldfavourite or you feel like trying something new, we have something for everyone.

Please take a few minutes to read through this brochure; you’ll find information on the costs of classes, ways to book, and more detail on each dancestyle. If you have any questions, or just want to chat to someone about a class, give us a call or pop in and see us.

Please remember – we don’t open on Bank Holidays (and there are a few throughout the Spring and Summer terms), and there won’t be any regularclasses on Saturday 21 May, as we will be hosting our third annual Family Weekend. It’s a great chance for all the family to come along and getinvolved in workshops and watch some really exciting dance created especially for children. Keep an eye on our website for details, or sign up to ourmailing list, and we’ll keep you up-to-date with everything coming up.

We look forward to seeing you in class soon!

CatClass Coordinator

Professional Dance Artists and TeachersWe also provide classes, workshops and CPD opportunities for people working in dance.Visit the Professional Development section of our website for more information.

ADVANCE BLOCK BOOKINGBooking a term in advance is the perfect solution if you don’t usually miss any sessions during the term. You willbenefit from guaranteed entry to your class as well as being able to bypass the queues at reception. The benefitsare:

GUARANTEED ENTRY to your selected class each week. PAY LESS – booking in advance works out £1 perweek cheaper for adults (and 50p per week cheaper for kids/teens) than pay as you go. AVOID THE QUEUES –unlike pay as you go, you won’t have to queue to pay on arrival each time.

HOW TO BOOK You can book in person (Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm), by phone or by post. We accept cash and mostcredit/debit cards (30p admin fee). If you prefer to send a cheque, please make it payable to DanceXchange Ltd.

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CONCESSION PRICES: Adults aged 60 years and above, those on income support, and students in full timeeducation. Proof of ID required.

PAY AS YOU GOThis is our most flexible payment option, ideal if:

You’ve never been to DanceXchange before, oryou’re trying a new style, and aren’t sure if you wantto commit to the whole term straight away.

You like dipping in and out of different classesduring the course of a term.

You know you’re not going to be able to make itevery week.

HOW IT WORKS Just turn up around 15-20 minutesbefore your class is due to start to register and pay atour reception desk. Pay as you go fees for Autumn2010 are as follows:

Adult Advanced/Open Level £6.50/£5.50 concessionAdult £6/£5 concessionKids 7-11yrs/Teens £4Kids 3-6yrs £3.50

TERMS & CONDITIONSAdvance block booking Please note that once you’ve booked for a term, if you miss a week or number of weeks for any reason,we won’t be able to issue a refund. Refunds will only be given if we have to cancel a class due to circumstances beyond ourcontrol. We reserve the right to change a tutor without prior notice if necessary. Advance block booking closes 2 weeks after thestart of each term. You must attend the same class (level and style) for the whole term. Advance booking is subject to availability,so please book early.

Pay as you go Places are allocated on a first come first served basis and are subject to availability. Due to the popularity of someclasses, it may not always be possible to allocate you a place so please call before you come along. We reserve the right to cancelclasses and/or change tutors if necessary.

ADVANCE BLOCK BOOKING FEES

SPRING 2011 MONDAY REST OF WEEKAdult Advanced/Open Level £71.50/58.50 concession £77/63 concessionAdult Beginners/Improvers £65/52 concession £70/56 concessionKids (7-11yrs)/Teens (12-17yrs) £45.50 £49Kids (3-6yrs) - £42

SUMMER 2011 MONDAY SATURDAY REST OF WEEKAdult Advanced/Open Level £49.50/40.50 concession - £66/54 concessionAdult Beginners/Improvers £45/36 concession - £60/48 concessionKids (7-11yrs)/Teens (12-17yrs) £31.50 £38.50 £42Kids (3-6yrs) - £33 -

MONDAYSHORT COURSES -- Teens 5.00pm - 6.00pm 12-17yrs VariousHip Hop & Funk Styles 5.00pm - 6.00pm 12-17yrs Kashmir LeeseClub Jazz Advanced 6.00pm - 7.30pm 18yrs+ Karen KellyMusical Dance 6.00pm - 7.30pm 18yrs+ Ami RadcliffeHip Hop & Funk Styles 6.00pm - 7.30pm 18yrs+ Kashmir LeeseBallet Advanced 7.45pm - 9.15pm 18yrs+ Jonathon Payn/BRBPilates 7.45pm - 9.15pm 18yrs+ Ruth JacombsKathak 7.45pm - 9.15pm 18yrs+ Sonia Sabri

TUESDAYDance into Fitness 11.00am - 12.15pm 50yrs+ Karen KellyContemporary Beginners 6.00pm - 7.15pm 18yrs+ Maria BlundellBallet Improvers 6.00pm - 7.15pm 18yrs+ Olivia PickfordTap Advanced 6.00pm - 7.30pm 18yrs+ Leah HadleyContemporary Improvers 7.30pm - 8.45pm 18yrs+ Maria BlundellBallet Beginners 7.30pm - 8.45pm 18yrs+ Olivia PickfordCapoeira Beginners 7.45pm - 9.00pm 18yrs+ Instructor Mascote – Cordão de Ouro

WEDNESDAYBollywood Bhangra -- TRIAL 5.00pm - 6.00pm 12-17yrs Hina ChavdaBreakin’ Teens 5.00pm - 6.00pm 12-17yrs Mickael Riviere/BBoys AtticBreakin’ 6.00pm - 7.30pm 18yrs+ Mickael Riviere/BBoys AtticBallet Advanced 6.00pm - 7.30pm 18yrs+ Jonathan Payn/Jenny Murphy (BRB)SHORT COURSES -- Adults 7.45pm - 9.15pm 18yrs+ Various

THURSDAYClub Jazz Beginners 6.00pm - 7.15pm 18yrs+ Karen KellyContemporary Advanced 6.00pm - 7.30pm 18yrs+ VariousTap Beginners 6.00pm - 7.15pm 18yrs+ Dot ScattergoodClub Jazz Improvers 7.30pm - 8.45pm 18yrs+ Karen KellyTap Improvers 7.30pm - 8.45pm 18yrs+ Dot ScattergoodTRIAL CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON ATTENDANCE

FRIDAYThere are no dx classes on a Friday, but please see Pages 5 and 10 for details of hires. If you’d like to hire ourstudios on Fridays, please call 0121 689 3170 or email info@dancexchange.org.uk

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AT-A-GLANCE CLASSES DIARY

HIRESWEDNESDAYUrban Fusion Beginners 6.00pm - 7.15pm 16yrs+ Shaun CopeUrban Fusion Improvers 7.30pm - 8.45pm 16yrs+ Shaun Cope

THURSDAYBeginners Flamenco 7.45pm - 9.00pm 18yrs+ Ana Garcia

FRIDAYCreative Performance Group 6.15pm - 7.45pm 16yrs+ Shirley Shergold

SATURDAYIntermediate/Advanced Ballet 9.00am - 10.30am 14yrs+ Jane RosierFor more information see page 10

P5SATURDAYTap Kids 9.15am - 10.00am 7-11 yrs Dot ScattergoodBallet First Steps -- TRIAL 9.45am - 10.15am 3-6 yrs Leah HadleyTiny Tappers 10.00am - 10.30am 3-6 yrs Dot ScattergoodClub Jazz Kids 10.30am - 11.15am 7-11yrs Karen KellyCreative Dance 10.30am - 11.15am 4-7 yrs Rose Gordon/Kate TalbotBallet First Steps 10.45am - 11.15am 3-6 yrs Leah HadleyBallet Beginners Kids 11.15am - 12.00pm 7-11yrs Leah HadleyClub Jazz First Steps 11.15am - 11.45am 3-6 yrs Karen KellyParents & Tots 11.15am - 12.00pm 6mnths-3yrs Ruth JacombsBallet Improvers Kids 12.00pm - 12.45pm 7-11 yrs Leah HadleyClub Jazz Teens 12.00pm - 1.00pm 12-17 yrs Karen KellyBreakin’ Beginners Kids 12.15pm - 1.00pm 7-11yrs BBoy SketchBallet Beginners Teens 1.00pm - 2.00pm 12-17 yrs Leah HadleyBreakin’ Improvers Kids -- TRIAL 1.00pm - 1.45pm 7-11 yrs BBoy SketchSHORT COURSES -- Kids 1.15pm - 2.00pm 7-11yrs VariousBallet Improvers Teens 2.00pm - 3.00pm 12-17yrs Leah HadleyContemporary Beginners Teens 2.00pm - 3.00pm 12-17yrs Laura DredgerContemporary Improvers Teens 3.00pm - 4.00pm 12-17yrs Laura Dredger

To ensure we’re providing everyone involved with a quality experience, and to minimise the risk of injury, we ask that you onlyattend classes advertised for your age and taught at a level equivalent to your own experience. The following guide can be used tohelp you decide the level that’s right for you:

Beginners -- fun classes learning the basics, no previous experience requiredImprovers -- a faster pace class aimed at those with a basic understanding of the dance style and knowledge

of technique, wanting to develop their skillAdvanced -- technically demanding classes suited to those with a high level of fitness and stamina that have

significant dance experience or trainingOpen Level -- adult classes without a specific level, such as Pilates or Musical Dance are open to all levels of experience

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CLASSES A-ZIf something’s caught your eye in our timetable, but you’re unsureabout what that particular class is about, here’s a handy A-Zexplanation of all our classes. This information can also be found onour website, www.dancexchange.org.uk

BALLETThese classes range from an introduction to the basics of classical ballet(Beginners) to challenging barre and centre work (Improvers/Advanced).

BOLLYWOOD BHANGRAAn energetic Indian contemporary dance class set to the latest pop, classicaland Bhangra music.

BREAKIN’Unleash your inner bboy/bgirl in this high energy class involving street moves,acrobatics, popping and locking (Breakin’ Kids focuses on Top Rock, BottomRock (footwork) and Power Moves, the foundation moves essential for anybreaker).

CAPOEIRAAn Afro-Brazilian artform, containing elements of dance, martial art, music,song, acrobatics and trickery.

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CLUB JAZZFunky moves to the latest chart sounds make these classes a must if you want

to make an impact on the dance floor!

CONTEMPORARYA dynamic and physical class exploring the principles of coordination, strength,

body alignment and flexibility. In order for participants to experience a widerange of genres within the advanced level contemporary class, the tutors will

change throughout the term. Please see the website for more information.

CREATIVE DANCEA fun way to explore creative movement, balance and body co-ordination

through a range of dance styles.

DANCE INTO FITNESSA gentle way to exercise the body using fun dance and fitness sequences.

HIP HOP & FUNK STYLESThis class will give you an understanding of popping and locking movement,

as well as incorporating house dance steps and hip hop routines.

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KATHAKDevelop your technique in this classical dance formcharacterised by fast footwork and spins.

MUSICAL DANCELearn dance moves inspired by the musicals in thisentertaining and lively class.

PARENTS & TOTSA playful class to enjoy with your child, stimulatingexpression and developing body co-ordination.

PILATESA conditioning and relaxation class focusing onbody alignment, posture and breathing. Bring atowel or small cushion with you. If you haven’tbeen to this class before, you’ll need to attend 2core principle sessions (Jan 10 & 17 / May 2 & 9).

TAPGet those toes a tappin’ with these fun sessions,great for developing rhythm.

Pictured: Kathak student from Centre for Advanced Training for South Asian & Contemporary Dance

SHORT COURSESWe’re always looking for ways to introduce new and exciting styles to our class programme, andlast term we ran some short courses for adults. This term we’re getting bigger and better, withcourses for kids, teens and adults, in styles ranging from kids capoeira to teens pilates.

Over just four sessions you can learn the basics of a new style. All courses are aimed at absolutebeginners, and are taught by some of the best tutors in the West Midlands. If the courses provepopular we hope to introduce these styles into our main class programme in future terms.

Costs: Adults £22/18 concession Teens (12-17yrs) and Kids (7-11yrs) £14

To book your place email cat.boffy@dancexchange.org.uk or call 0121 689 3170

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Teens Short Courses Mondays // 5.00pm-6.00pmStyles including Musical Dance, Capoeiraand Pilates.

Adults Short Courses Wednesdays // 7.45pm-9.15pmStyles including Yoga and ContactImprovisation.

Kids Short CoursesSaturdays // 1.15pm-2.00pmStyles including Capoeira andCreative Dance.

Details correct at the time of going to print.For more information visitwww.dancexchange.org.uk or sign up to ourmailing list to receive our monthly newsletter.

Urban FusionWednesdayBeginners 16yrs+ // 6pm-7.15pm // £5/£4 concessionImprovers 16yrs+ // 7.30pm-8.45pm // £5/£4 concessionShaun Cope // 07977 055303 // shauncope@spiritarts.co.ukLearn fast and funky routines to the latest broken beats sounds in this energetic class combining street dance, break dance, martialarts and African dance.

Creative Performance GroupFriday // 6.15pm-7.45pm // 16yrs+ // Shirley Shergold // 0121 475 6031 Also run by the Keep Fit Association, this class uses a range of music to create and perform choreographed pieces. Contact Shirleydirect for prices and information.

HIRESThese classes are taught in our studios but all enquiries and management of them is handledby the tutors that run them rather than by DanceXchange. If you’d like to try any of theseclasses, or you’re currently attending and would like to ask questions or give feedback,please contact the tutor directly using the details below. Please note these classes are notpart of our advance booking scheme.

Beginners FlamencoThursday // 7.45pm-9.00pm // 18yrs+ // Ana Garcia // 07971 219904 // £8New regular classes with Birmingham-based flamenco expert Ana Garcia. This course is designed for complete beginners; noprevious dance experience is needed. The classes will often be accompanied by a Flamenco guitarist and students will have regularperformances to work towards at various venues. This class will commence in February – contact the tutor for details.

Intermediate/Advanced BalletSaturday // 9.00am-10.30am // 14yrs+ // Jane Rosier // Contact Faith Bullivant07980 588604Contact Faith for details and prices. These classes also continue over the Summer and Christmas breaks on Monday andWednesday evenings.

P10 If you’re interested in hiring our studios, from as little as £30+VATper hour, email info@dancexchange.org.uk or call 0121 689 3170.

refleX is DanceXchange’s resident YouthDance Company, for young dancers withstrong technique, who are serious about acareer in dance.

refleX work with exciting choreographers to create inspiring contemporary works forperformance, as well as attending ballet and contemporary technique classes each week. Previoushighlights have included performances at the Youth Dance England National Festival (Manchester),the Southbank Centre (London), the Dance Show (NEC, Birmingham) and many other venues acrossthe region.

This year the group are fortunate to be working with an artistic team including David Massingham,Toby Norman-Wright, Nathanael Skelton, Elisabetta D’Aloia and Company Chameleon, and will beperforming at The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome.

Are you interested in training as a performer?Are you committed to Kathak, Bharatanatyamor Contemporarydance?

Our CAT programme is for young people aged 11-16 with exceptional talent and potential in dance. We have twostrands -- contemporary (for young people living in the West Midlands) and South Asian, which focuses on Kathakand Bharatanatyam (for young people living anywhere in the country). Funded by the Government’s Music and

Dance Scheme, means-tested grants are available for those who get a place.We audition every year in May and June. Go to www.dancexchange.org.uk to find out more!

CENTRE FORADVANCEDTRAINING FORSOUTH ASIAN &CONTEMPORARYDANCE

If you are interested in joining refleX, contact Cat on 0121 689 3170,or email cat.boffy@dancexchange.org.uk.

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