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Dance Classes
Written by Helen Way
There are loads of Dance Classes over on Activate's website! They are for all ages (5years to adult) and run regularly, all over the place!
There are also all kinds of different dance's availiable, so have a look at their complete listings here :)
BBC Blast writing
Written by Helen Way
BBC Blast want you to write and tell them about your summer holidays and all the exciting things you've been up to. You can read other's people, review them and upload your own! There's even a video but illustrator Emma Vieceli. Have a look at the BBC Blast website.
While you're at it, why not send it to us as well, we'd love to have some of your writing to put up on the site! Email anything you write to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Game Design Competition
Written by Helen Way
Mad about games? Sound effects? Visual design? Ever wondered how they're made?
Doctor Who is looking for young designers with fresh ideas to work with their teams and help create a new The Sarah Jane Adventures game for CBBC. Enter our competition by making some sound effects and/or designing a spaceship for the Krulius, an alien on The Sarah Jane Adventures website. The closing date is 5pm on Monday, 11th October 2010.
If you want to learn more about it, check out the BBC Blast website here.
Airspace @ The Lighthouse
Written by Helen Way
Check out the cool stuff going on down at Lighthouse this summer :)
You can learn some wicked Circus Skills or take part in film and animation with our very own Ben Trill :)
Check out the website here!
Column Idol
Written by Alice Ralph
Yes, it's The Sun. But bear with us...
Media Trust have joined forces with The Sun to offer 16-21 year olds the chance to write their own column with the support of some of the Sun’s top journalists, including seasoned political columnist Trevor Kavanagh and Bizarre Editor Gordon Smart.
So, yes, it might be The Sun but how often do you get the opportunity to write for the UK's biggest selling daily rag?! In their words...
"We’ve launched a quest across the country to find undiscovered talent who deserve to take the title of Column Idol 2010. The hunt is being supported by rapper Dizzee Rascal and singer-songwriter Diana Vickers.
Column Idol Hurry, the competition closes midday Monday 9 August!
Those judged to have the best six ideas will receive training and mentoring to bring their creative idea to life, write their own column and pitch it to a panel of experts. The overall winner will have their column printed in The Sun newspaper for all to see. The competition is specifically looking to support young people in England who feel their voice is unheard and wouldn’t usually have access to an opportunity like this."
CLICK HERE to enter, or if you prefer to apply by post then print the application form HERE.
But hurry! The competition closes on Monday 9th August!
Street/Hip Hop Dance class
Written by Helen Way
Dance for all!
Every Thursday 6pm-7pm at the Lighthouse. 12-16 years. (Adult classes also available)
If you ever wanted to learn Hip Hop then these classes are for you.
The classes will help students learn the basic grooves and techniques of various dances in Hip Hop and Street Dance.
No Experience Necessary!
A Great way to keep fit
Friendly atmosphere
Cost: Adults £5 / Children £4
Info Tel: 07881468967
Booking Tel: 0844 4068666
New Dance Classes
Written by Alice Ralph
Boys Dance Classes at LighthouseBridport Youth Dance Workshops Summer 2010
Written by Alice Ralph
Summerthing Else10.30am to 3pm
A children’s art festival for ages 6-13 years. A wide variety of workshops will be offered throughout the week around the theme of Mythical Creatures.
Cost: £80 for the week (£65 concessions and siblings) Booking from Bridport Arts Centre box office will start from 13th July 2010
Summer Dance Scene
Monday 9 August – Friday 13 August
10am to 4pm
Ages 14+ years with at least 4+ years dance experience This is an intensive week of dance looking at technique and developing choreography. If you are passionate about dancing this is for you! A wide variety of guest teachers will lead the dance summer school offering workshops in contemporary and street dance.#Booking from Bridport Arts Centre Box office is now open with only 20 places available. There are some subsidised places available for boys.
Cost: £85 for the week (£65 concessions). To enrol phone the BAC box office 01308 424204 www.bridport-arts.com
Want to work with top choreographers and theatre directors?
Written by Alice Ralph
Remix are an inclusive youth performance company and we are looking for new members!Tel: 07751 525200
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Street dance with DFA!
Written by Alice Ralph
If you're interested in hiphop and street dance, why not check out Dance For All in Bournemouth & Poole?? They say:"DFA is an urban dance company founded by Christella Mavris in 2004. We specialise in commercial styles of street dancing from beginner level upwards but also touch on other styles such as contemporary and traditional break dancing. We are also the only company offering training in the styles of 'House' and 'Waacking' within Bournemouth and Poole. We have developed several professional partnerships over the years ranging from Film Producers to Musicians and strive to provide opportunities for everyone who wishes to be a part of our work.
DFA stands for “Dance For All” which is a summary of the company’s intentions: to provide opportunities for all those who enjoy dancing and are interested in learning it. We have run many successful projects in the last several years including ‘Outside-In, Anti-Bullying Production’, ‘Urban Streetz’ and ‘The 4 Elementz.’ We are always working on new events and collaborating with other people within the arts field including musicians, graphic designers, editors and producers of many descriptions.
We currently run open classes in the central parts of both Bournemouth and Poole learning routines and techniques of the genre. If students enjoy this and wish to progress to a more professional level, we also hold auditions for our junior and senior dance crews. If you want to learn more, please feel free to contact Stella with any questions."
Check out their website here: http://www.dancefourall.co.uk
Do work experience for the BBC!
Written by Alice Ralph
Are you interested in journalism, film or media?Portfolio Day at Artsway
Written by Alice Ralph
Friday 16 July 2010Off The Wall Theatre Company
Written by Alice Ralph
Off The Wall Theatre Company
Name: Helena Fox
Tel: 07746 034101
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Website: www.gotchaproductions.co.uk
Junior youth theatre: 9 – 13 yrs
Senior youth theatre: 13 – 17 yrs
The Company: 16 – 21 yrs
Junior Youth Theatre: The Studio, St Peters School, Holdenhurst Ave, Bournemouth. Mondays 5.30 – 7pm
Senior Youth Theatre / The Company: De La Salle Theatre & drama rooms, St Peters School, St Catherine’s Rd, Bournemouth. Tuesdays 5.15 – 6.45pm
(The Company, according to rehearsal schedule, may rehearse at different venues occasionally.)
Direct Theatre
Written by Alice Ralph
Direct Theatre
Contact: Peter Courtenay or Juliette Malan
Tel: 01202 416507
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Website: http://www.directtheatre.com
Age: 4 – 19 yrs
Tuesday evenings at The Deaf Centre, Harcourt Road Southbourne
Thursday evenings at St. Peter’s School, St. Catherine’s Road, Southbourne
Saturday mornings at The Deaf Centre, Harcourt Road, Southbourne
Dorchester Youth Theatre
Written by Alice Ralph
Dorchester Youth Theatre
Contact: Carol Burgess
Tel: 01305 266926
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Junior theatre group: 8 – 11 yrs
Senior theatre group: 12 – 18 yrs
Where: Dorchester Arts Centre, Dorchester.
When: Tuesday evenings in term time and a week-long summer arts project
Cranborne Community Theatre
Written by Alice Ralph
Cranborne Community Theatre
Contact: Linda Morse (Director) or Nicki Salmond (Administrator)
Linda: 01725 517662
Nicki: 01425 657990 or 07765 195561
Junior theatre group: 8 – 11 yrs
Senior theatre group: 12 – 18+ yrs
Cranborne Cecil Memorial Hall
Times: Mondays during term times.
Junior theatre group: 5 – 6.30pm
Senior theatre group: 7 – 9.00pm
Bournemouth Youth Theatre
Written by Alice Ralph
The Bournemouth Youth Theatre
Contact: Michael Tomkins
Tel: 01202 461693 or 07932 754366
Website: www.thebyt.com
Age: 6 – 18 yrs
Address: St Michael’s School, Summerville Road, Bournemouth (BH2 5LH)
Times: Saturdays during term times, From 10 – 1pm or 2 – 5pm
BOW: Bridport Arts Centre Youth Theatre
Written by Alice Ralph
BOW: Bridport Arts Centre Youth Theatre
Contact: Lindsay Brooks (Director)
Where: Bridport Arts Centre
Tel: 01308 427183
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Age: 12+ yrs
Week long drama workshops followed by a performance during main school holiday periods.
Apple Crumble and Creme Brulee Drama Groups
Written by Lady Amy
Apple Crumble and Crème Brulee Drama Groups at Bryanston School
Contact: Jane Quan
Tel: 01258 484558 or 01258 484623
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Apple Crumble is for ages 8+ years. Crème Brulee ages are less important than the capability and confidence to tackle slightly more challenging work. Youngest members are 11, oldest members are 16.
Venue: Bryanston School Dance Studio / Coade Hall Theatre on Saturday Mornings
Times: Apple Crumble from 9 – 10am, Crème Brulee from 10 – 11am
St Peter's Work Experience: Drama
Written by Captain Ross
St Peter's Drama Department
Drama Teaching Assistant
- Yr 10/11/12/13
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1 week blocks Education based work in Drama, supporting the teacher
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Non smoking Organisation
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Business dress for the classroom unless a prarical subject
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Students will not be allowed in the staff room
Activate Performing Arts Work Experience
Written by Captain Ross
- Yr 10 +
- One week - depending on any one project that may be taking place.
- Project dependent - administration and running on projects mainly.
- Non smoking organisation
- Flexible working patterns - would need to discuss with parent/ school, but Activate do work unsocial hours; again, project dependent.
- What Activate can offer is very much dependent on what projects are running at the time - some of these take place outside of normal school times, such as the summer holiday.
Lighthouse Work Experience
Written by Captain Ross
- Yr 10+
- One week, or two weeks for under 16s.
- All areas of the organisation
- Non smoking
- Subsidised meals
- Uniform provided depending on area of work
- Two week placements are availble for under 16s.
- Over 16s should apply for a one week specialised placement e.g. Technical
Work Experience: Visual Art
Written by Lady Amy
There are placements available at:
Poole Museum
- No restrictions
- You will be working with the education service at the museum, but youwill have the opportunity to work in all areas of the museum service.
- No specific work regulations, except in accordance with Borough of Poole regulations
- Informal interview required prior to acceptance
St Peter's Work Experience: Theatre
Written by Lady Amy
St Peter's Theatre
Assistant Theatre Technician
- Yr 10/11/12/13
- 1 week blocks Technical Theatre skills, supporting the Theatre Technician
- Non smoking
- Organisation
- Business dress for the classroom unless a prarical subject
- Students will not be allowed in the staff room
Work Experience: Writing/Media
Written by Captain Ross
Work placement Who to contact Where Telephone number Email
Springdale First School Karen Gillis, Headteacher Broadstone Poole BH18 9BW 01202 692700 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Other information
Yr 10 +
-1 or 2 weeks, Am or Pm
Education, ICT, After School clubs eg Drama, Music, Art
Non smoking
Practical work wear (not jeans)
Students usually stay on sight during Lunctime, as school is set away from Broadstone centre.
Work placement Who to contact Where Telephone number Email
Kings Park Primary School Trish Evans Ashley Road Boscombe BH1 4NB 01202 395138 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Other information
Yr 10 +
Various
Education
Non smoking
Appropriate dress
All people requesting a placement would be expected to: Write a letter to ask for a placement (to Mrs Evans), who will then call and set up an interview to clarify expectations on both sides. An interview will then be held, discussing the H&S policy, appropriate behaviour in school. The placement will be monitored throughout, with Mrs Evans as point of contact throughout. An exit interview will be conducted to review the placement. The school will not take ex-pupils, as it is felt this does not always work in either's best interests.
Work placement Who to contact Where Telephone number
Bournemouth Library Heather Young, Children's & Learning Services Manager 22 The Triangle Bournemouth BH2 5RQ 01202 454827
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