Spring/Summer 2009CLASSES

MON 5 JAN – SAT 18 JULEASTER BREAK 6 – 20 APR

P2 Performances at DanceXchange...

This Spring/Summer DanceXchange is presenting another exhilaratingseason of dance at The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome.We’ve got amazing companies from all over the world, so if you’ve notbeen to a dx performance before why not try it this term? Pick up abrochure from reception or go to dancexchange.org.uk for more info.

Protein Dear Body // Thurs 22 & Fri 23 JanuaryBare Bones 6 // Thurs 5, Fri 6 & Sat 7 FebruaryTavaziva Dance Company Heart of Darkness // Fri 13 MarchDOT 504 Holdin’ Fast // Thurs 16 AprilFamily Weekend // Fri 22, Sat 23 & Sun 24 Maybgroup The Diminishing Present // Fri 19 June

Tickets from £7.50(TRANSACTION FEES MAY APPLY)

Ticket Sales 0844 338 5000Online dancexchange.org.uk/shows

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NEW TO CLASSES? If you’re not sure what to expectand are worried about your first visit, we can pair you upwith a regular class-going “buddy”. Just call us on 0121689 3170.

15 MINUTE RULE: to prevent injury, participants morethan 15 minutes late are not allowed into class, as thewarm up section will have been missed.

CLASS TIMES: please note the last 5 minutes of everyclass will be used as changeover time.

WHAT TO WEAR: anything comfortable that allowsyou to move freely -- tracksuit bottoms/leggings and at-shirt are suitable for most classes. We recommendtrainers for Break Dance and Urban Fusion, bare feet forContemporary, and shoes with a small heel for Flamenco.If you have tap, ballet or jazz shoes, please wear theseaccordingly. Please note we do not allow black-soledtrainers or outdoor shoes in our studios.

PAY-AS-YOU-GO: classes are run on a pay-as-you-gobasis so you can join in at any time during the term.

PAYING FOR CLASS: we accept cash, cheques orcredit cards. Please note there is a 25p per transactioncharge for credit cards and we do not accept Solo orAmerican Express.

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

ACCESS: we strive to make our classes accessible toparticipants with disabilities. Please call us to discuss

any support you might need.

ENQUIRIES: we can help find the right class for you– just call us on 0121 689 3170 and ask for our ClassProgramme Coordinator.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Welcome!Our Spring/Summer term is packed full of great classes. To find out what’s on turn to pages 6and 7 for a full at-a-glance timetable or, if you need some help deciding which class to take,the A to Z listings from page 8 onwards will provide the necessary inspiration!

On Saturday 22 May the usual class programme won’t be running, as we’ll be hostinga special family weekend of performances and workshops. Look out for informationabout this exciting event in the reception area and at dancexchange.org.uk

Please also note that there will be no classes on MONDAY 4 MAY or MONDAY 25 MAYbecause of the bank holidays.

We look forward to welcoming you to class!

The DanceXchange Team

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Are you in2Dance?No matter what your age orability, come along and joinDanceXchange’s inclusivegroup, in2 Dance! in2 Dance is an exciting opportunity for peopleof all ages and all abilities to develop their dancetechnique, meet others passionate about dance, create dynamicdance pieces, explore integrated dance and have fun.

in2 Dance meets every Saturday from 2.30pm-3.45pm.Sessions are pay as you go and cost £4 each.

Please contact Cat on 0121 689 3121 oremail cat.boffy@dancexchange.org.uk for more information.

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B BOY TRAINING SESSIONwith Breakin’ Convention Rep Nene // Fridays 6pm-7.30pm // £3Birmingham’s very own Breakin’ Convention Rep Nene welcomes crews fromthe West Midlands and beyond to train with him each week. The space can beused for ideas to be developed and for advanced level training with some ofthe best breakers in brum!

BC09: GET INVOLVEDDo you want to perform at Breakin' Convention 09 Birmingham?Breakin’ Convention is now open for submissions. Check the website:www.breakinconvention.com for more details on how to apply.

MONDAYPilates* 5.30pm - 6.30pm Beginners Ruth Jacombs £5/£4*Must attend a core principle session, see page 13Ballet 6.00pm - 7.15pm Beginners Mandy McCormick £5/£4Energize! 6.00pm - 7.15pm 16yrs+ Karen Kelly £5/£4Pilates 6.30pm - 7.45pm Advanced Ruth Jacombs £5/£4Ballet 7.15pm - 8.30pm Improvers Mandy McCormick £5/£4Club Jazz 7.15pm - 8.30pm Advanced Karen Kelly £5/£4Pilates 7.45pm - 9.00pm Improvers Ruth Jacombs £5/£4

TUESDAYDance into Fitness 11.00am - 12.15pm 50yrs+ Edna Bayliss £5/£4Break Dance 5.00pm - 6.00pm 12-19yrs Bboys Attic £3.50Break Dance 6.00pm - 7.00pm Beginners Bboys Attic £5/£4Contemporary 6.00pm - 7.15pm Beginners Maria Blundell £5/£4Flamenco 6.00pm - 7.15pm Beginners Don Law £5/£4Capoeira 7.00pm - 8.30pm 16yrs+ Contra-Mestre Papa-Léguas £4Contemporary 7.15pm - 8.30pm Improvers Maria Blundell £5/£4Flamenco 7.30pm - 8.45pm Improvers Don Law £5/£4

WEDNESDAYDance into Fitness 11.00am - 12.15pm 50yrs+ Joan Limb £5/£4Urban Fusion 5.00pm - 6.00pm 12-19yrs Shaun Cope £3.50Pilates for Dance Artists 5.00pm - 6.00pm 16yrs+ Siobhan Collins-McCarthy £5/£4Urban Fusion 6.00pm - 7.15pm Beginners Shaun Cope £5/£4Ballet 6.00pm - 7.30pm Improvers+ Jonathan Payn (BRB)/Annette Pain £6/£5Urban Fusion 7.15pm - 8.30pm Improvers Shaun Cope £5/£4Ballet 7.30pm - 8.45pm Advanced Jonathan Payn (BRB)/Annette Pain £6/£5

THURSDAYTeens Contemporary 5.00pm - 6.00pm Advanced Maria Blundell £3.50Tap 5.30pm - 6.30pm Beginners Dot Scattergood £5/£4Club Jazz 6.00pm - 7.15pm Beginners Karen Kelly £5/£4Contemporary 6.15pm - 7.45pm Advanced Maria Blundell £5/£4Tap 6.00pm - 7.30pm Improvers Dot Scattergood £5/£4Club Jazz 7.15pm - 8.30pm Improvers Karen Kelly £5/£4Xtract Dance 7.45pm - 9.45pm Advanced Maria Blundell £65**Fee covers Spring/Summer Term and includes Advanced Contemporary ClassesTap 7.30pm - 8.30pm Advanced Leah Hadley £5/£4

P6AT-A-GLANCE SPRING/SUMMER CLASSES

FRIDAYB Boy Training Session 6.00pm - 7.30pm 16yrs+ Nene £3Creative Performance Group* 6.15pm - 7.45pm 16yrs+ Shirley Shergold (Keep Fit Association) *New participants must contact tutor first, see page 11Advanced Movement & Dance* 7.45pm - 9.15pm 50yrs+ Edna Bayliss(Keep Fit Association) *New participants must contact tutor first, see page 8Kathak 7.15pm - 8.30pm 16yrs+ Sonia Sabri £5/£4Musical Dance 7.30pm - 8.45pm 12-60yrs+ Ami Radcliffe £5/£4

SATURDAYBallet First Steps 1 9.00am - 9.30am 2-3yrs Leah Hadley £3Tap Improvers 9.00am - 9.45am 7-11yrs Dot Scattergood £3Ballet First Steps 2 9.30am - 10.00am 4-5yrs Leah Hadley £3Top Tappers 9.45am - 10.30am 7-11yrs Dot Scattergood £3Ballet Beginners Kids 10.00am - 10.45am 6-11yrs Leah Hadley £3.50Tiny Tappers 10.30am - 11.00am 3-6yrs Dot Scattergood £3Capoeira 10.30am - 11.30am 4-15yrs Contra-Mestre Papa-Léguas £3.50Capoeira 10.30am - 12noon 16yrs+ Contra-Mestre Papa-Léguas £4Ballet Improvers Kids 10.45am - 11.30am 6-11yrs Leah Hadley £3.50Parents & Tots 11.00am - 12noon 2-4yrs Ruth Jacombs £3.50Bollywood Bhangra 11.30am - 12.30pm All Ages Hina Chavda £3.50Creative Movers 1 12noon - 12.45pm 3-5yrs Rose Gordon/Kate Talbot £3.50Baby Moves 12.15pm - 1.15pm 6mths-1yr Beth Nabbs £3.50Ballet Beginners Teens 12.30pm - 1.30pm 12-19yrs Leah Hadley £3.50Creative Movers 2 12.45pm - 1.30pm 6-9yrs Rose Gordon/Kate Talbot £3.50Contemporary Improvers Teens 1.15pm - 2.15pm 12-19yrs Tutor TBC £3.50Contemporary Beginners Teens 1.30pm - 2.30pm 12-19yrs Laura Dredger £3.50Ballet Improvers Teens 1.30pm - 2.30pm 12-19yrs Leah Hadley £3.50Club Jazz Kids 2.30pm - 3.30pm 7-11yrs Karen Kelly £3.50in2 Dance 2.30pm - 3.45pm All Ages Roya Siassipour £4Club Jazz Teens Beginners 3.30pm - 4.30pm 12-19yrs Karen Kelly £3.50Kids Break/Hip Hop 3.45pm - 4.45pm 7-12yrs Bboy Sketch £3.50Club Jazz Teens Improvers 5.00pm - 6.00pm 12-19yrs Karen Kelly £3.50

Where classes are taught at a certain level, the following information can be used as a guide:Beginners -- fun classes learning the basicsImprovers -- developing your skillsImprovers+ -- people with some experience who want to develop furtherAdvanced -- 18yrs+, technically demanding & energetic classes for professional dancers

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CLASSESADVANCED MOVEMENT & DANCEThese sessions are run by the Keep Fit Association (KFA) and incorporate creative.routines using props such as ribbons, hoops and balls. If you’d like to take part.please contact tutor Edna Bayliss direct on 0121 472 5582..

Fridays 7.45pm - 9.15pm 50yrs+ Edna Bayliss

BABY MOVESFun-filled movement sessions for you and your baby, focusing on colourful, textural.and multi-sensory play..

Saturdays 12.15pm - 1.15pm 6mths-1yr Beth Nabbs £3.50

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

Saturdays 9.00am - 9.30am First Steps 1* 2-3yrs Leah Hadley £39.30am - 10.00am First Steps 2 4-5yrs Leah Hadley £3

10.00am - 10.45am Beginners Kids 6-11yrs Leah Hadley £3.5010.45am - 11.30am Improvers Kids 6-11yrs Leah Hadley £3.5012.30pm - 1.30pm Beginners Teens 12-19yrs Leah Hadley £3.501.30pm - 2.30pm Improvers Teens 12-19yrs Leah Hadley £3.50

Mondays 6.00pm - 7.15pm Beginners 18yrs+ Mandy McCormick £5/£47.15pm - 8.30pm Improvers 18yrs+ Mandy McCormick £5/£4

*Parent/carer must accompany child.

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Wednesdays 6.00pm - 7.30pm Improvers+ 18yrs+ Jonathan Payn (BRB) Annette Pain £6/£5

7.30pm - 8.45pm Advanced 18yrs+ Jonathan Payn (BRB)Annette Pain £6/£5

FOOTWEAR NOTE: If you’re bringing your child for the first time, please don’t feel you have to invest inballet shoes straight away -- bare feet are fine. Please note that pointe shoes are only permitted inImprovers+ and Advanced classes.

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

Saturdays 11.30am - 12.30pm All Ages Hina Chavda £3.50

BREAK DANCEUnleash your inner bboy/bgirl in this high energy class involving street moves,.acrobatics, popping and locking..

Tuesdays 5.00pm - 6.00pm 12-16yrs Bboys Attic £3.50Tuesdays 6.00pm - 7.00pm Beginners 18yrs+ Bboys Attic £5/£4Fridays 6.00pm - 7.30pm Advanced Training Session 18yrs+ Nene £3Saturdays 3.45pm - 4.45pm 7-12yrs Bboy Sketch £3.50

“Great teacher – made it easy to participate and enjoyable.”CLASS PARTICIPANT

TELEPHONE: 0121 689 3170

CAPOEIRACome and develop various aspects of capoeira including acrobatic moves, kicks,.dodges, and sequences..

Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.30pm 16yrs+ Contra-Mestre Papa-Léguas £4Saturdays 11.00am - 12noon 6-15yrs Contra-Mestre Papa-Léguas £3Saturdays 11.00am - 12.30pm 16yrs+ Contra-Mestre Papa-Léguas £4

CLUB JAZZFunky moves to the latest chart sounds make these classes a must if you want to.make an impact on the dance floor!.

Mondays 7.15pm - 8.30pm Advanced 18yrs+ Karen Kelly £5/£4Thursdays 6.00pm - 7.15pm Beginners 18yrs+ Karen Kelly £5/£4

7.15pm - 8.30pm Improvers 18yrs+ Karen Kelly £5/£4Saturdays 2.30pm - 3.30pm Kids 6-11yrs Karen Kelly £3.50

3.30pm - 4.30pm Beginners Teens 12-19yrs Karen Kelly £3.505.00pm - 6.00pm Improvers Teens 12-19yrs Karen Kelly £3.50

CONTEMPORARYWhether it’s basic routines you’re looking for, or something a little more.challenging, these physically and mentally stimulating classes help you to develop.strong control and body alignment..

Tuesdays 6.00pm - 7.15pm Beginners 18yrs+ Maria Blundell £5/£47.30pm - 8.45pm Improvers 18yrs+ Maria Blundell £5/£4

Thursdays 6.15pm - 7.45pm Advanced 18yrs+ Maria Blundell £5/£45.00pm - 6.00pm Advanced Teens 12-19yrs Maria Blundell £3.50

Saturdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm Beginners Teens 12-19yrs Laura Dredger £3.501.15pm - 2.15pm Improvers Teens 12-19yrs Tutor TBC £3.50

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CREATIVE MOVERSA fun way to explore creative movement, balance and body co-ordination through.a range of dance styles..

Saturdays 12noon - 12.45pm Creative Movers 1 3-5yrs Rose Gordon Kate Talbot £3.50

12.45pm - 1.30pm Creative Movers 2 6-9yrs Rose Gordon Kate Talbot £3.50

CREATIVE PERFORMANCE GROUPThese sessions are run by the Keep Fit Association (KFA) and use a range of music to.create and perform choreographed pieces. If you’d like to take part contact tutor.Shirley Shergold direct on 0121 475 6031..

Fridays 6.15pm - 7.45pm 16yrs+ Shirley Shergold

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

Tuesdays 11.00am - 12.15pm 50yrs+ Edna Bayliss £5/£4Wednesdays 11.00am - 12.15pm 50yrs+ Joan Limb £5/£4

ENERGIZE!This fun-filled aerobics class is a great cardiovascular workout incorporating.routines.set to pop music. A dynamic and different way to keep fit!.

Mondays 6.00pm - 7.15pm 16yrs+ Karen Kelly £5/£4

FLAMENCOFree the passion inside with our invigorating classes exploring this rhythmic and.emotive Spanish dance style..

Tuesdays 6.00pm - 7.15pm Beginners 18yrs+ Don Law £5/£47.30pm - 8.45pm Improvers 18yrs+ Don Law £5/£4

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

Fridays 7.15pm - 8.30pm 16yrs+ Sonia Sabri £5/£4

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

Fridays 7.30pm - 8.45pm 12-60yrs+ Ami Radcliffe £5/£4

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

Saturdays 11.00am - 12noon 2-4yrs Ruth Jacombs £3.50

PILATESWith exercises to stretch and strengthen the whole body, this conditioning and.relaxation class focuses on correct body alignment, posture and breathing. Bring a.towel or small cushion with you. Other equipment is provided..

Mondays 5.30pm - 6.30pm Beginners* 18yrs+ Ruth Jacombs £5/£46.30pm - 7.45pm Advanced 18yrs+ Ruth Jacombs £5/£47.45pm - 9.00pm Improvers 18yrs+ Ruth Jacombs £5/£4

*Beginners must attend a core principle session before attending regular classes. These take place onMonday’s 5 January, 9 February, 16 March, 20 April, 18 May and 22 June.

PILATES FOR DANCE ARTISTSArguably the most demanding Pilates workout, this mat work class never fails to.challenge and invigorate. Suitable for strong experienced clients and professional.dancers. Bring a small towel or cushion..

Wednesdays 5.00pm - 6.00pm 16yrs+ Siobhan Collins-McCarthy £5/£4

“Instructor was excellent. Very fun and inclusive of everyone.”CLASS PARTICIPANT

TELEPHONE: 0121 689 3170

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

Thursdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm Beginners 18yrs+ Dot Scattergood £5/£46.30pm - 7.30pm Improvers 18yrs+ Dot Scattergood £5/£47.30pm - 8.30pm Advanced 18yrs+ Leah Hadley £5/£4

Saturdays 9.00am - 9.45am Top Tappers 7-11yrs Dot Scattergood £39.45am - 10.30am Tap Improvers 7-11yrs Dot Scattergood £3

10.30am - 11.00am Tiny Tappers 3-6yrs Dot Scattergood £3

FOOTWEAR NOTE: If you’re bringing your child for the first time, please don’t feel you have to invest intap shoes straight away. Flat shoes with a small heel are fine.

URBAN FUSIONLearn fast and funky routines to the latest broken beats sounds in this energetic.class combining street dance, break dance, martial arts and African dance..

Wednesdays 5.00pm - 6.00pm 12-19yrs Shaun Cope £3.506.00pm - 7.15pm Beginners 18yrs+ Shaun Cope £5/£47.15pm - 8.30pm Improvers 18yrs+ Shaun Cope £5/£4

XTRACT DANCEThis is an advanced dance performance and development group, aimed at giving an.insight into the workings of a professional dance company. As part of this group,.you’ll work with a range of experienced choreographers and gain an understanding.of elements of contemporary dance and physical theatre. Open to 3rd year dance.vocational students and professional dancers..

Thursdays 7.45pm - 9.45pm Advanced 18yrs+ Maria Blundell £65*

*Fee covers Spring/Summer, and includes Advanced Contemporary class, 6.15pm - 7.30pm.

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A partner organisation with Birmingham Hippodrome and BirminghamRoyal Ballet, dx is housed in the theatre complex and creates excitingopportunities for people of all walks of life to engage in dance, either asparticipant, performer or audience member.

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All information in this brochure is correct at time of going to print.Class details are subject to change -- please call us if you have any questions.

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