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'in motion' a dance project for wheelchair users
Location: Northern Ballet
Find a new way of moving, improve your fitness and let your creativity flourish at Northern Ballet in Leeds. For wheelchair users of any age who will engage in the creative process, this course will give you the freedom to learn to dance in a safe, friendly and suportive environment. 'in motion' will give you the confidence to move in a way you have never done before both in and out of your chair.
>> Full Event DetailsA Children’s History of Leeds with Gillian Rogerson at The Big Bookend Festival
Location: The Carriageworks
Local author, Gillian has written A Children’s History of Leeds as well as a number of very successful children’s picture books. Join Gillian for a session for all the family to find out all about Leeds and its history and take part in the Leeds quiz and Gillian’s fun activities. www.bigbookend.co.uk www.gillianrogerson.net
>> Full Event DetailsAfter School Art Club - ArtBug Studio, Pudsey
Location: ArtBug Studio
Art Club gives children aged over two years a unique opportunity to express themselves freely through art in a safe & friendly environment. They are encouraged to use their initiative & imagination and are provided with all the materials & resources to experiment & explore as much as they wish! We explore different materials and new techniques in fine art and craft based activities. Projects include clay hand building and glazing, painting, wire sculptures, junk modelling, sculptures, drawing techniques . Each individual matters and can dictate what they want to do. Personal creativity is key and each child works at own level and own project. Various classes take place in the ArtBugs Studio in Stanningley, Pudsey. Children aged 11 plus will also have the opportunity to gain a Arts Award.
>> Full Event DetailsAnimation
Location: Derek Fatchett City Learning Centre
During this project you will learn about animation types and create a short animation using claymation, like in Wallace and Gromit
>> Full Event DetailsArdsley & Tingley Chatterbooks
Location: Ardsley and Tingley Library
Come along to our fun Book Club for ages 7 to 10 years.
>> Full Event DetailsArmley Mills 30th birthday party!
Location: Armley Mills Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum has been open to the public for 30 years. Come along and help us celebrate. Fun craft activities, old movies and much much more.
>> Full Event DetailsArtBugs - Art Class for Parents & Tots
Location: ArtBug Studio
Fun multisensory art and craft session for parents and toddlers. Drink and Snack included Course runs for 4 weeks £19 (4 weeks) Booking essential as limited places
>> Full Event DetailsArts Award - Photography
Location: Derek Fatchett City Learning Centre
The Arts Award (silver) is equivalent to half a GCSE (grade B) Learn about Photography, Media and Art through project based work. You will take part in a series of Photography workshops, review Photography events and plan, deliver and review a Photography project of your own choice.
>> Full Event DetailsArts Award Group
Location: ArtBug Studio
ArtBugs is an Arts Award centre and has a trained advisor to support bronze and silver level qualification for 11 - 25 year olds. ArtBugs will be running arts award workshops from April. WHAT IS ARTS AWARD? Arts Award supports young people to develop as artists and arts leaders. We want to inspire children and young people aged 11 - 25 to enjoy the arts. We offer the chance to develop creative and leadership skills, and get recognised through our national qualifications. Doing an Arts Award develops your arts knowledge, your creative an communication skills, and your ability to lead projects. An Arts Award is useful when looking for further education and job opportunities - in the arts or other fields. There are no entry requirements, no time limit for completing the award, and no set rules on how you present your final work (portfolio, sketchbook, video). The only thing you need is to be aged between 11 and 25, and ready to explore new creative experiences.
>> Full Event DetailsArty Smarties craft activities
Location: Abbey House Museum
Join us every Sunday afternoon for two hours of fun crafts in our Victorian streets.
>> Full Event DetailsAstrosaurs and Beyond With Steve Cole at The Big Bookend Festival
Location: The Carriageworks
Steve Cole is the slightly crazy, highly frantic, millions-selling, non-stop author of Astrosaurs, Cows In Action, Astrosaurs Academy, The Slime Squad, Z. Rex and many other books. Come along to this frantic funny session with Steve. Suitable for the whole family. www.bigbookend.co.uk www.stevecolebooks.co.uk
>> Full Event DetailsBallet 2
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Our classes for young people aim to develop technical ability whilst enhancing presentation skills and musicality. Students can attend just once a week or for those wishing to do more then a personal training programme can be created.
>> Full Event DetailsBallet 3+
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Ballet 3/4 Our classes for young people aim to develop technical ability whilst enhancing presentation skills and musicality. Students can attend just once a week or for those wishing to do more then a personal training programme can be created.
>> Full Event DetailsBallet 4 Tots in Hunslet
Location: The Hunslet Club
One of the most popular and graceful forms of dance in the world comes to Hunslet and we welcome anyone from beginners trying it out for the first time to advanced dancers keen to progress through exams, competitions and showcasing opportunities. Taught by Philippa, the Hunslet Club’s new Arts Development Worker. Philippa trained at Bretton Hall, The University of Leeds, to gain her BA (Hons) Dance International degree. She is a qualified dance teacher through the I.D.T.A. Philippa has taught dance and choreographed shows throughout West Yorkshire. Our ballet 4 tots sessions are designed to give children aged 18 months to 4 years the chance to make their first dancing steps together with a parent of carer. Sessions will be fun and lively giving the child the chance to grow and develop with a focus on balance and co-ordination, newcomers always welcome. More information, pictures & video about the Hunslet Club: http://www.hunsletclub.org.uk/
>> Full Event DetailsBallet in Hunslet
Location: The Hunslet Club
Come and learn one of the most popular & graceful forms of dance in Hunslet under the guidance of an I.D.T.A Qualified & Experienced Teacher. You can choose to work towards regular performances as well as examinations and competitions at your own pace. Beginners very welcome. We also run sessions for toddlers where parent gets to join in together with child, helping their development and giving a healthy fun start to dancing. More info, pictures & video at http://www.hunsletclub.org.uk/
>> Full Event DetailsBassoon Group
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Wednesdays 5 - 5.45pm at The West Park Centre This new group is for players of any instrument who would like to try learning the bassoon. If you have been learning an instrument for a year or two, and would like to give it a go, contact us at 0113 230 4074 or educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk More information from www.artformsleeds.co.uk/clym
>> Full Event DetailsBattle of the Bands
Location: Derek Fatchett City Learning Centre
Interested in making a music video? Enjoy playing an instrument or singing in a band? Battle of the Bands enables you to work in a group to produce your own track and music video.
>> Full Event DetailsBeat It! Percussion Group
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This is a new percussion group for drummers and pianists with one year’s experience, run by City of Leeds Youth Music and led by Ray Payne. We practice every Tuesday in term-time. If you can play the piano / keyboard to at least Grade 1 standard, and would like to play tuned percussion in an ensemble or if you have played the drums for at least one year and would like to develop your skills, learning to play Xylophone, Marimba, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Timpani plus lots more, then come along and try our new group for free. No auditions - all welcome! For more info check our website www.artformsleeds.co.uk
>> Full Event DetailsBehind the Scenes: Guided Tour of Leeds Museum Discovery Centre
Location: Discovery Centre
Want to see what a million objects look like when they are altogether? Ever wondered what museum do with all the things that aren't on display? Do you think they come alive at night? Find out on our free tour and learn a bit more about the amazing collections in the Discovery Centre. Booking is required, please call 0113 2141548.
>> Full Event DetailsBOKWA in Hunslet
Location: The Hunslet Club
Come and try to new way to keep fit, BOKWA! What is BOKWA? An intense cardiovascular workout combined with South African war dance, Capoeira, Kickboxing and Steps. It has been proven to burn loads of calories making it easier for weight loss goals. Through the use of fast paced extreme movement, a fun, challenging, and energizing total body workout was created. BOKWA is refreshing and builds strength and endurance driven by the pulsating rhythmic beats of African, Latin, Popular dance and House music. BOKWA is an innovative dance fitness program that is an abundance of fun and does NOT feel like a workout!!!! More info, pictures & video at http://www.hunsletclub.org.uk/
>> Full Event DetailsBox Fit in Hunslet
Location: The Hunslet Club
Box Fit sessions are run by qualified trainers. Box-Fit is the way boxers train without having to get hit! This is a challenging and exciting way to push your Body a little harder. It is a great fat burning, cardio-vascular, strength, conditioning and toning exercise workout. Take to those pads or punch bags to increase your fitness levels and get rid of any pent-up tension of the day. There is nothing like pounding the heavy bag to clear the head! This is the ultimate training experience, especially when you have a limited amount of time. Come along and give it a try. Video clip of session in progress here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMbtwwzcZzQ More info, pictures & videos of Hunslet Club activities at http://www.hunsletclub.org.uk/
>> Full Event DetailsBoxing in Hunslet
Location: The Hunslet Club
Anyone with an interest in taking up or progressing with this sport should call down and spend some time at our boxing gym – you’ll be taught by coaches with top level experience, the place is smart and it's packed with the right equipment - it's also packed with camaraderie, friendship, teamwork and hard, hard work. Boxing has long been a major feature of The Hunslet Club and with great progress and achievement made by members who in time, have for example gone on to compete for the country at The Commonwealth Games. Two of our boxers in recent years have gone professional and won numerous titles. There is much up and coming talent to be found here on an evening. More info, pictures & video at http://www.hunsletclub.org.uk/
>> Full Event DetailsBreakdance in Hunslet
Location: The Hunslet Club
Breakdance sessions include getting to grips with breakdance techniques, learning routines and having a go at 'dance-offs' by blending different moves into this popular dance style. The group also gets the chance to perform in front of crowds and show just what they can do. You’ll have the chance to enter dance competitions for different age groups, and you’ll be taught by one of the highest regarded dancers in the city, ideal for beginners as well as more advanced performers. Interested? Come on down and check it out. Video of Breakdance Battles at the Hunslet Club: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROoUZC5pBes More info, pictures & video at http://www.hunsletclub.org.uk/
>> Full Event DetailsBreakin' Convention
Location: West Yorkshire Playhouse
Breakin' Convention has been producing THE critically acclaimed International Festival of Hip Hop Dance Theatre since 2004 at SADLER'S WELLS, featuring the very best, most influential artists from around the corner and around the world! West Yorkshire Playhouse Saturday 2 June 2012 FREE activities start at 2.30pm Ticketed show starts at 7.30pm The international festival of hip hop dance theatre is back with another line-up of jawdropping performances by international and local dance crews. Clash 66 (France/Korea) Having received critical acclaim in Breakin' Convention 2011, Sebastian and Honji return with their sublime duet from that challenges the notions of hip hop dance theatre. Vagabond Crew (France) Current double bboy world champions this dynamic crew will ensure the show goes out with a bang with their signature piece Alien. PLUS: Flava Squad Funkstylerz (UK) Shaolin Shadows (UK) Foyer activities Breakin' Convention is much more than just a show - it is an experience! Take part in freestyle sessions with DJs in the foyers and workshops from top international artists, plus much more to be confirmed. Venue: WYP, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UP Tickets for the show: £17.50 Box Office: 0113 213 7700
>> Full Event DetailsBums, Legs & Tums Fitness Sessions in Hunslet
Location: The Hunslet Club
This class does exactly what it says on the tin. An hour long exercise class to music, working on toning up the legs, bum and stomach area. Suitable for all levels of fitness incorporating both standing and floor work. Improves your strength Improves your general fitness Shapes and TONE’S your muscles As your strength improves you’ll start to see fat loss and improved muscle tone. Legs, Bums & Tums is a toning and conditioning class with and is for just about everybody. The simplicity of the class makes Legs, Bums & Tums a great starting point to develop strength and confidence in a friendly and supportive environment. More information, pictures & videos of the Hunslet Club: http://www.hunsletclub.org.uk/
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