View
214
Download
0
Category
Preview:
Citation preview
PRIMITIVE Flexus Dance Company
Education Package 2013
ABOUT FLEXUSABOUT FLEXUS Flexus is a Youth Dance Company formed in 2004
based in Wolverhampton made up of
dancers aged between 15 and 19 years. Their edgy
and dynamic works incorporate both
Contemporary Dance and Physical Theatre.
Flexus is an audition only company that aims to
d e l i v e r t r a i n i n g a n d p e r f o r m a n c e
opportunities and to raise standards of Youth
Dance in the West midlands. On top of their
intense technical training the dancers within
the company are educated as choreographers,
workshop leaders, and teachers so they are at
the centre of developing dance for their
generation.
Annually the company tour their major works to
theatres both regionally and nationally,
offering community and educational packages to
support the performance.
Last year Flexus were selected to represent the
West Midlands at U.Dance 2012 in London,
performing at the Royal Festival Hall.
‘‘PRIMITIVE’PRIMITIVE’ Primitive’is a hard hitting contemporary dance work delving into a Youths
interpretation of their generation and society. Heavily influenced by the riots, wars
and general social conflict, ‘Primitive’ reveals a society empty of morals and rules
drawn back to Primeval instincts for self gain and a desperation to be heard, ignorant
of consequence. Including commissions by Professional Dance Artist Jade Barton, this
new work promises to be a highly physical, intense performance by a rebellious
generation.
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PACKAGESEDUCATION & COMMUNITY PACKAGES
PACKAGE OPTIONS
Flexus will accommodate the individual school’s requirements. Below are some suggested packages to
be carried out at your establishment.
PACKAGE 1 : A performance of extracts from PRIMITIVE
PACKAGE 2 : A performance of extracts from PRIMITIVE and a supporting workshop
PACKAGE 3 : Technique class and workshop
Duration of packages: 2hrs/half day/full day
REQUIREMENTS
Technical requirements per workshop are:
Sound system
Suitable clean floor
A warm, well lit space (not a classroom)
The company may use photo/video recording equipment to document their work
In advance of the workshop the company requires the following information:
Name and address of workshop venue and time (to include break times if
appropriate)
Contact name and telephone number
The number of participants
The ability ranges
Any relevant medical conditions. BOOKING DETAILS Please find attached a booking form with available
dates and times. Identify any possible dates and
return to the given address. Flexus do not charge a
fee for their educational packages, but ask that
establishments make a donation of £50 towards company
expenses. Please make cheques payable to Coppice
Performing Arts School writing Flexus on the back of
the cheque.
As part of the 2012 tour, Flexus are offering the opportunity of a performance and/or
workshop at your establishment.
This can be catered to your needs, and is a fantastic way of enriching and supporting your
students’studies in dance, introducing them to other youth dance groups as well as
providing networking opportunities for teachers and group leaders.
Groups who may benefit from this include:
Year 9 dancers entering GCSE
Current GCSE dance students
Gifted and Talented group
A Level and BTEC students
Extra Curricular Groups
Youth Dance Companies
For further information on the Education pack or for details of tour
dates please contact us.
Choreographer: Katy Dowson, Mobile-07885534669
Event Administrator: Adele Reynolds, Tel-01902 558 500
Email: areynolds2@coppice.wolverhampton.sch.uk
or visit the schools website
www.coppice.wolverhampton.sch.uk.
WORKSHOP FEEDBACK 2012WORKSHOP FEEDBACK 2012
“The students absolutely adored the whole company, offering them somebody to admire and
aspire to. I felt Flexus worked very professionally with our pupils”.
“The students are buzzing from the workshop and performance and cant wait to develop the
material”.
“The end performance was emotional and an excellent standard. One of the best I have
seen in 26 years of teaching”.
“As always an outstanding performance and workshop, we are
definitely interested in working with Flexus again”.
“Flexus worked with the students extremely well, working
with high expectations and pushing the students technically
and helping to increase confidence”.
“I enjoyed the fact that Flexus break down stereotypes”.
FLEXUS EDUCATION PACKAGE BOOKING FORM 2013FLEXUS EDUCATION PACKAGE BOOKING FORM 2013
The Education Package is available on the following dates:
June 25, 26, 27, 28
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 Please indicate below two dates that are suitable for you:
1st choice:............................................
2nd Choice: ............................................
Please indicate below the package that you require:
Package 1 Package 2 Package 3
Please indicate the length of workshop that you require:
2 Hours 1/2 Day Full Day
At what time do you require the visit?.............................................................
please advise of any scheduled breaks: ............................................................
Number of participants: ...................................... ....................................
Age Range: .......................................................................................
Ability: ........................................................................................
Medical conditions:...............................................................................
Name and address of work shop venue:...............................................................
Contact Name/s: ...................................................................................
Tel: ...................................................... Email: ................................
Please post this form to:
K. Dowson
Head of Dance
Coppice Performing Arts School
Ecclestone Road
Wednesfield
Wolverhampton
WV11 2QE
Alternatively this booking form can be downloaded from the school website:
www.coppice.wolverhampton.sch.uk
Please complete and email to: areynolds2@coppice.wolverhampton.sch.uk
We will contact you shortly after receiving your Booking Form to discuss and or confirm your
requested arrangements.
Additional information on Flexus can be found at: www.flexusdance.org
Recommended