Dance Workshop - Year 12

DANCE WORKSHOP
BA (Hons) Dance and Performance and BSc (Hons) Dance and Fitness
Year 12 Taster Workshop:
Tuesday 18 June 2019, 12:45 - 4pm
During the afternoon you will take part in 3 different workshops with the dance team -
Workshop 1: Exploring Dance Science
In this workshop you will get to experience our Human Performance lab and gain an introduction to various aspects
of dance science. You will have the chance to try out some testing techniques and learn about the importance of
physiological and psychological screening to achieve performance optimisation and prevention of injury.
Workshop 2: Jazz Dance
Our degree courses are industry focused offering a diverse range of dance techniques including jazz, classical ballet,
and street styles. In this workshop you will experience a jazz technique class led by one of the dance team. A chance
to challenge yourself, gain some new skills and perfect a performance routine.
Workshop 3: Conditioning for Dancers
In this workshop you will discuss the importance of healthy and safe practice in dance to ensure career longevity.
You will partake in a class focused on supplementary training for dancers and discuss the need for this in addition to
general dance technique classes to ensure optimal performance.
Participants will need to wear dance wear or loose clothing and a tracksuit or similar with trainers for the human performance lab and
conditioning session.
For more information, please contact Dr. Sri-Kartini Leet, Head of School: Art, Design and Performance via
[email protected]. To reserve places, please contact Katie Collins via [email protected]