Text Box: ALL WE WANT TO DO IS DANCE ! Text Box: GLENROY YOUTH DANCE (GYD) WAS ESTABLISHED IN FEBRAURY 2008 ! WHAT? A community YOUTH dance program that nurtures each students individual dance style and provides dance opportunities in a broad range of dance styles and experiences. WHO IS INVOLVED? Company of 20 young dancers between 10-18 years of age all from Glenroy. Creative Director Simone Sky (B.Arts/Education, (Contemporary Dance) Cert 4 Fitness) Guest Teachers from a range of dance styles run ‘guest dance workshops’ to inspire the students and broaden their dance experience. ……... GUEST TEACHER HALL OF FAME ! Keith Bearne + George Awad (Breakdancing - Wickid Force Crew) Edval Santos (Filhos da Bahia - Capoeira) Michelle Ledwith (Jazz/Funk) Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore ( Monkey Brigade - Afro Funk) Tania de Silva (Cuban Dance Academy - Cuban Salsa) Lotte Geldof (Swing) Jay Jamero (Jigsaw Sneakers - New Jack Swing), Lia Muniz (Studio Samba - Brazilian Samba), Anna Sophie Stephan (House) Homer Eugenio (Kaos Fam - Krump) with more to come …….. HOW DOES IT WORK? Any Glenroy student from 10-18 years can join as long as there is room in the group ! The dancers experience a range of dance styles and movement tasks in their weekly rehearsals whilst developing their own dance style and choreography skills which will culminate in an original dance performance piece to showcase to the public. Classes are held once a week for 1 1/2 hours with additional rehearsals as needed. Dancers are committed to attend each week and show focus and positive team work. WHAT WE NEED! Guest Teachers from a range of styles passionate to share their knowledge! Support from local Youth Support Networks and Government bodies. Funding/Donations for space hire, guest teacher fees, administration and promotion WHY IT SHOULD BE DONE? Glenroy has a lot of RAW untapped untrained young talent in the area of dance. To further develop their talents and open their experiences to a range of dance styles. Opportunity that perhaps many would not have experienced otherwise. Promote wellbeing through physical fitness and Creative Expression. Foster Positive Relationships between peers and teacher mentors. Pride in themselves, the company and their community. Sense of Commitment, Discipline and Responsibility to their company. Developing, nurturing and extending raw talent. Appreciation and experience of a range of dance styles and teachers. Recognition of talented youth and their creative expression. Promotes the Youth of the community in a positive light. Encourages community links and relationships. Puts the local community ‘on the map’ as the company builds a profile. Performance for the local Glenroy community and beyond……… GYD IS OPENING THE WORLD OF DANCE TO ITS FUTURE!

YOUTH OF GLENROY

AGES 10-18

BOYS AND GIRLS

SHARE THEIR PASSION FOR DANCE!

 

SWING , AFRO FUNK, NEW JACK SWING, KRUMP

BRAZILIAN SAMBA, HOUSE, HIP HOP…….. AND MORE !

 

LEARNING A BROAD RANGE  OF STYLES FROM

A LONG LIST OF TALENTED TEACHERS !

Want to be involved?

Contact Creative Director: Simone Sky

 

info@bodymovingdance.com.au
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