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KDE Dance_’Playscape How to Build a Galaxy’ A Guide for Venues, Promoters and Partners.pdf
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Autumn Workshops: Get Involved
Stanwell Event’s Fun Day
About:Â We are pleased to be returning to Stanwell to deliver a dance, creative game and repertoire workshop taking inspiration from our latest work ‘Playscape: How to Build a Galaxy’ as part of Stanwell Event’s Fun Day.
No dance experience is needed and the workshop is free. Drop-in throughout the day is available. Attendance is free and there will be other great family activities to get involved in.
Date: Sunday 1st October 2023
Time: 11.00 – 15.00 (drop-in available)
Age Range:Â Young people
Cost: Free (no need to book)
Location:Â Long Lane Recreation Ground, Long Lane, Cordelia Gardens and Cranford Avenue, Stanwell, TW19 7ER
Access:Â Adaptable for different access requirements.
Getting There:Â
- Buses 203 &442 stop nearby.
- There is free parking on the surrounding roads and recreational ground car park.
Find Out More:Â Email: anna-marie@stanwellevents.org.uk
Magic Moves: Motion Play
About:Â Is dancing something you enjoy, and do you also have an interest in technology and/or gaming? If this sounds like you, you will love our latest workshop with Katie Dale-Everett Dance, ‘Motion Play.
This workshop for 9-14-year-olds is based on their latest piece ‘Playscape: How to Build a Galaxy’ which combines dance and motion capture technology. Expect to:
- Get a basic understanding of motion capture technology.
- Learn movement from the show with Ed Elford, a company dancer.
- Take part in choreographic creation.
- Explore various space-inspired landscapes.
Date: Saturday 18th November 2023
Time: 12.30 – 15.30
Age Range:Â 9-14 years
Cost: £22.50 Early Bird (by 18th October 2023),  £27 after, 20% Sibling Discount
Location: Hanover Community Centre, 33 Southover St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 9UD
Access: This workshop can be adapted for participants with SEN. Workshop leaders have SEN facilitation experience, and the workshop can also be suitable with just parts of the suits being worn if needed.
Getting There:Â
- Buses 21, 25 & 18 stop nearby.
- Train: 17-minute walk from Brighton Station.
- There is pay-and-display parking on the surrounding roads.
Find Out More and Book: Here
Mini Playhouse Workshops:
Preschool:
About: Follow Gabby and Ed’s space exploration adventure as they discover and learn about the universe. We’ll build space junk, dance on the moon, and create new moves. (Participants do not wear motion capture suits).
Date: Sunday 19th November 2023
Time: 10.00 – 11.00
Age Range: 3-6 years
Cost: £5
About:Â Do you ever dream of wearing a motion capture suit? This is your chance! In pairs, team up to explore different space-inspired landscapes and create your own universe. Motion capture suits will be worn by the performers. (Participants do wear motion capture suits).
Date: Sunday 19th November 2023
Time: 10.00 – 11.00
Age Range: 7-11 years
Cost: £7
Location: Mini Playhouse, 26 White Rock, Hastings TN34 1JY
Access:Â Not able to book as a pair? Let us know and we can talk to you about matching you up with another participant! This workshop was made so that people could get to know each other, in particular young people who struggle with communication.
​This workshop can be adapted for participants with SEN. Workshop leader Katie has SEN facilitation experience, and the workshop can also be suitable with just parts of the suits being worn if needed.Â
Getting There:Â
- Buses 20, 21, 22 & 70 stop nearby.
- Train: 10-minute walk from Hastings and  18-minute walk from St Leonards Warrior Square Station.
- There is pay-and-display parking on the surrounding roads.
Find Out More and Book: Here
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Easter Workshops & Performances
KDE Dance partners with Dance Woking to deliver Easter happiness.Â
During the Easter holidays the team at KDE Dance will be delivering workshops and performances in Woking and Staines in collaboration with Dance Woking and Stanwell Youth Centre working with over 5o young people over two days.
The aim of the sessions are to encourage and inspire all children participating to try new activities and to learn new skills in a safe, lively and disciplined environment. All children will receive a hot meal and also participate in other space related activities throughout the day.
To find out more and to book onto our session on the 13th of April (part of a two day holiday club delivered by Dance Woking (12th as well) visit Dance Woking’s website. Funding from Active Surrey’s Club4 scheme supports the holiday club and whilst it has been set-up to support children on free school means (FSM), there is an option for those not on FSM to also attend and pay a small fee to do so.
Have you ever wanted to try motion capture? Well now is your chance.
Aimed at both professionals and experienced dance enthusiasts this workshop programmed in partnership with Sussex Dance Network creates opportunity to discover more about the technology and learn repertoire and creative tasks from our latest work ‘Playscape: How to Build a Galaxy’.
Time will be spent both in and out of the suits and will include:
- Open improvisations in response to the projected celestial graphics,
- Learning repertoire from the performed work,
- Learning how to operate motion capture.
‘Playscape: How to Build a Galaxy’ is supported by Arts Council England National Lottery Funding, the Newhaven Grassroots Arts Award Fund and the Goldsmith Mocap Streamer Virtual Residency.
Details:
- 10 spaces available in total.
- Sunday 30th April 2023
- 9.45am – 12.15pm
- Octagon Studio, Cardinal Newman Catholic School and Sixth Form College, The Upper Dr, Hove BN3 6ND
Price:
- £20 for 2.5 hour workshop.
Booking Process:
- Email info@sussexdancenetwork.co.uk with the subject: ‘Play’
- Wait for an email with payment details and notification of a reserved place.
- Complete payment and confirm with SDN.
- Wait for an email confirming completed process.
Health and Safety Information:
Motion capture places you in proximity to magnets or components that emit radio waves, which could affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids and defibrillators. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use these devices without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device. We recommend seeing a doctor before engaging in motion capture if you believe you may be at increased risk from radiation, for example if you are pregnant, elderly, have pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities, or suffer from a heart condition or other serious medical condition.Â
Photo by Rosey Mich