Education Programme Updates

We hope you have all had a wonderful Summer and enjoying getting the new term underway! 

This autumn we are expanding our education packages for schools, colleges and universities, where we can work with you and your students in a variety of ways: 

Primary & Secondary Schools Offer 

  • Creative dance and movement workshops  

  • Contemporary Dance Technique 

  • Puppetry and Movement Skills 

  • Themed workshops on topic of your choice or links to the curriculum 

  • Choreography Workshops 

  • Partner work 

  • Professional CPD for teachers  

  • Commissioned Projects (part and full school, or multiple schools) 

  • Arts Award Delivery 

 

***Additionally for Birmingham based Schools we are offering a  Free Boys Dance Workshops as part of our Man Made Youth programme! 

 

 

Colleges & Universities offer: 

  • Commissioned Projects (making work for assessed performances or live showcases) 

  • Contemporary Dance Technique 

  • Puppetry and Movement Skills 

  • Repertoire Masterclasses 

  • Choreography Workshops 

  • Partner work 

  • Floor Work 

  • Professional CPD for lecturers 

We can deliver on afterschool workshops, one-off workshops (1/2 and full day) and projects/commission over weeks/months. 

We pride ourselves on working inclusively, and have experienced workshop leaders who can support those students with additional needs. All our workshop leaders have up to date DBS and public liability insurance 

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