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The Crescent Arts Centre’s annual
interactive dance festival CityDance will
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Sunday 4th November
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2-4 University Road, Belfast BT7 1NH
028 9024 2338
www.crescentarts.org
Dance Fever Fancy Dress Disco
Saturday 3rd November 2012
CityDance Fundraiser | 9:00pm | £10 | BYOB | 18+
The perfect chance to shake your tail feather!
Dress up as a character from your favourite dance film or musical and strut your
stuff to tunes from the films with music from Belfast Funk & Soul till late.
There will be prizes for the best dance themed costumes and Halloween costumes
too – so no matter your attire you can come and have the time of your life.
CityDanceBelfast.com
Saturday 3rd November 2012
Sunday 4th November 2012
10:00 - 17:00 FREE Dance Workshops and Performances
Patrick Brunskill
This workshop emphasises having fun,
learning and doing circle dances from a
wide range of countries.
Beginners Jazz Dance
Polish Folk Dance
Baby Ballet
Konrad Pawlaszek
& Kasia Kochanska
Explore a new culture and enjoy dipping
into the beautiful Polish dances including
Kujawiak, Krakowiak or Polonez.
Belly Dance
Baby Dance
Mayte Segura
Specifically designed for children, this
class will be a fun intro to the beauty of
Ballet. 3+ years.
Ballet
12:00 - 12:45
Lauren Douglas
A great way to get ‘dance fit’ and
improve technique while having fun to
current chart music.
Karin Cowan
Learn the basics of Bellydance, from hip
shimmies to pops and locks and lovely
smooth body movements. No shoes or
experience needed.
Jayne Smith
ZUMBA® is a dance fitness programme
that blends international music and
steps based on the merengue, salsa
and cumbia dance styles. It’s a highly
addictive, dance “fitness party”!
Adelson Maia
& Professor Feijaozinho
Comprises acrobatic movements, tricks,
self control techniques and flexibility as
well as cultural traditions such as singing
and playing capoeira instruments.
Mayte Segura
Be immersed in the wonderful Hawaiian
dance world by dancing, exercising and
having fun! Learn hand, hip and foot
movements from the Hula dances. Bring
a pareo (fabric to wrap around).
Can Can
Solo Dance
Body Percussion
Capoeira
Hawaiian Dance
Karin Cowan
Learn the basic steps and kicks, how to
hold and shake our skirts and "yip" in
true Can Can style. Flat shoes / trainers
necessary as this is very energetic
workshop and bring a wide skirt.
Anita McBriar
A hard working class which offers the
enjoyment, interest and sweaty effort of
classical ballet – all welcome!
Julia Waters
Move to rhythms from around the world.
Exercise your body, mind and spirit in a
fun atmosphere of freedom. Healthy
club alternative from ages 8-108!
Julie Dorman
Suitable for those with no previous tap
experience, this workshop starts with
the basics and will explore tap steps
such as shuffles, tap springs, pick ups.
Burlesque
Set Dance
Creative Movement
16:00 - 16:45
14:00 - 14:45
Chee Shong Soon
Experience the art and technique of
ballet at a level that suits you, whether a
new or returning dancer.
15:00 - 15:45
ZUMBA®
Jo Britland
Fun, creative movement for parent and
toddler. Your baby will learn to move to
music – or how about moving like a
slithery snake or a jack in the box?
(Walking ~ 2-3 years.)
BelfastTrad
Forget the curly hair, sparkly dresses
and high kicks. This is sean-nós- oldstyle solo step dancing – all welcome!
Ballet
Ecstatic Dance
Vera Fontaine
Lets turn up the heat and make your
burlesque star shine! This workshop is
full of total glamour, lots of Oh La La and
is suitable for absolute beginners.
BelfastTrad
Set dancing is fun, great exercise and a
lovely way to meet people. BelfastTrad
teaches the basics for beginners and
more complicated steps for those ready
for a further challenge.
Adib Ma'ani-Hessari
Explore different rhythms, set them
against each other and develop rich and
intricate sounds as the contrasts and
harmonies emerge. Sports shoes are
required.
Tap
Adib Ma'ani-Hessari
Come and explore your own creativity
and channel it into movement-based
form – no dance experience necessary.
10:00 - 17:00 CityDance Café – FREE dance films in our café, Eat Etc.
17:30 - 18:00 Community Group Showcase performances
Performances from community groups as part of the Crescent Arts Centre Outreach programme.
21:00 - 01:00 Dance Fever Fancy Dress Disco – CityDance Fundraiser (see back page for more info)
CityDance Café
FREE dance films
A selection of free dance films on the big screen.
10:00 - 10:45
Jo Britland
A great way for your child to make
friends and unleash their inner
adventurer! 3-6 years.
13:00 - 13:45 12:00 - 12:45 11:00 - 11:45
Circle Dance
Louise Mackey
Promoting a greater sense of self
awareness and acceptance, this
workshop includes breathing techniques
and deep relaxation.
Helen Lewis Studio
14:00 - 14:45
Dizzy Kids
The Studio
16:00 - 16:45 15:00 - 15:45
Hatha Yoga
10:00 - 17:00 FREE Dance Workshops and performances
The Cube
13:00 - 13:45
11:00 - 11:45
10:00 - 10:45
Helen Lewis Studio
Vinyasa Yoga
The Studio
Hatha Yoga
Nicki Fulcher
A dynamic form of yoga that emphasizes the connection of
movement with breath and body with mind.
Louise Mackey
Promoting a greater sense of self awareness and
acceptance, this workshop includes breathing techniques
and deep relaxation.
Baby Ballet
Scottish Country Dance
Mayte Segura
Specifically designed for children, this class will be a fun intro
to the beauty of Ballet. 3+ years.
Ballet
Anita McBriar
A hard working class which offers the enjoyment, interest
and sweaty effort of classical ballet – all welcome!
Commercial Jazz
Patrick Brunskill
A fun workshop that focuses on simple steps that are
suitable for all to enjoy.
Ballroom
Konrad Pawlaszek & Kasia Kochanska
Love Strictly Come Dancing? Then come dancing with us in
this fun, beginner Ballroom workshop.
Contact Improvisation
Gary Rowntree
A fun fusion of commercial street and lyrical dance to
different music genres.
Lauren Douglas
This workshop allows freedom and a supportive environment
while transferring from solo body to partnering body. Learn,
explore and practice new skills.
Contemporary Rock
Breakdance
Sheena Kelly
Using contemporary technique, you will dance to the best
rock and indie tunes. This is an energetic workshop, perfect
for letting your hair down and just simply dancing.
Contact Partnering
Stevie McFall
Breakdance and bodypoppin’ class for beginner to higher
level. Easy step-by-step workshop at a speed to suit
everyone.
Elderflowers (Women 50+)
Lauren Douglas
Explore technique through improvisation while familiarising
yourself with endless possibilities of weight, body placement,
momentum, force, release and extension.
Eileen McClory
Push your dance and movement boundaries and meet new
(and lively!) women as you act and dance your own
choreographed pieces.
Contemporary Dance
Physical Theatre For Actors
Gary Rowntree
Get your body moving and prepare for some funky routines
and getting a good sweat on!
Eileen McClory
Explore the importance of movement with Elieen McClory
from OffTheRails Dance.
10:00 - 17:00 CityDance Café – FREE dance films in our café, Eat Etc.
17:00 - 19:00 FREE Ceili – courtesy of BelfastTrad
Free
Ceili courtesy of BelfastTrad
Sunday 4th November 2012
A great way to round off the CityDance festival, this
Sets Ceili will have live traditional music and is a fun,
energetic way of meeting people.
With thanks to BelfastTrad, formerly Belfast Traditional
Music Society (BTMS). www.BelfastTrad.com