Bede's Summer School Pro Dance - Dance-Course
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Company Bede's Summer School
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Bede's Summer School, Upper Dicker Hailsham, England - South East
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Ages 12 years - 17 years
Pro Dance students receive at least 17 hours of dance training per week. The core programme includes classical ballet, contemporary and choreography.
Students also receive improvisation, conditioning, fitness and Pilates sessions. All dance training is delivered by the ex-ballet dancer and industry professional, Mr Paul Liburd MBE.
Dancers join English Plus students for their English lessons, which consist of 12½ hours per week of English Skills.
The evening entertainment programme provides an opportunity for recreation and fun and is designed to immerse students in the English language and
culture in a stimulating and innovative way.
Weekend excursions enable students to visit places of interest.
These can include a cultural visit to a castle, museum or popular tourist attraction such as the Tower of London or something more recreational such as a shopping trip or visit to a theme park.
On the last Friday, students will perform a demonstration of the work covered in both Classical Ballet and Contemporary training sessions in front of an audience. The performance will include new choreography, created in participation with the students during the course.
DANCE LEVEL
This course is open to students who are trained in Classical
Ballet/Contemporary Dance from intermediate to advanced levels.
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
Paul Liburd is a former member of London Contemporary Dance
Theatre, Rambert Dance Company and Scottish Ballet as a soloist and he has
danced works by some of the world’s most prominent contemporary-modern
choreographers.
His awards include the Cosmopolitan/School Award in 1985,
the BBC Yorkshire Black Achievers Award 1992, Critic’s Circle Award for
Outstanding Male Dancer 2004 (Contemporary) and Critics Circle National Dance Award 2009
(The Dancing Times Award for Best Male Dancer). He was awarded the MBE (Member
of the Order of the British Empire) in 2009 for services to Dance.
After retiring from performing, Paul has taught at a number
of UK and international dance schools including the Legat School of Dance at Bede’s
School. At present, he is teaching at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary
Dance and London Studio Centre.
COURSE CONTENT
Pro Dance students receive at least 17 hours of dance
training per week. The core programme includes classical ballet, contemporary and
choreography. Alongside the core programme, students receive Pilates, conditioning,
fitness sessions and improvisation sessions.
Classical Ballet
Focuses on musicality, strength, alignment, extension, travelling, jumps.
Contemporary
Exploration of various Contemporary Dance techniques.
Choreography
Students learn the choreographic tools needed to create
their own dance routines.
METHODOLOGY
Training is delivered in a group of up to 20 dancers, who
receive both individual and group training, in line with the philosophy
of learning academic dance concepts through practical sessions.
LIVE PIANIST
There will be a live pianist for the technical dance training sessions.
FINAL PERFORMANCE
On the last Friday, students will perform a demonstration and sharing
of the work covered in both Classical Ballet and Contemporary training
sessions in front of an audience. The performance will include
new choreography, created in participation with the students during the course.
Academic Programme
Students join the English Plus students for English Skills
lessons, which are designed to improve their general language skills,
extend their vocabulary and enhance their understanding of grammar
to improve accuracy when producing spoken and written English.
Accommodation
Accommodation is offered on campus in bedrooms of 2–4 beds.
Students share their bedroom with other students of a
similar age and where possible, from different countries. Each boarding
house has its own communal space in which students can relax.
The newest accommodation at Bede’s (Crossways and Stud
Houses) was recognised by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
for its outstanding design and innovation.
Leisure Programme
During the evenings and on weekends, students also participate in social events and cultural excursions.
There is also a half-day excursion on Wednesday afternoons.
Meals
All meals are included in the package price and students can
expect a healthy and wholesome breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday.
Bede's Summer School, Upper Dicker Hailsham, England - South East
