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Christmas Travelling Tea Dance

The Travelling Tea Dance team were certainly getting into the festive spirit when they met to create the Christmas Travelling Tea Dance programme last week!

We will once again be back on the road touring local care homes and community centres this December with our Christmas themed travelling tea dance. The event will feature a mix of dance performances and participation opportunities, inspired by the festive season, including nods to The Nutcracker, The 12 days of Christmas and Winter warmers.

The team have created a wonderfully festive programme and we can’t wait to start the tour in December.

The Travelling Tea Dance forms part of our work focusing on the older members of our community, to support their well-being through connectivity and supports five ways to wellbeing through the following:


• By connecting with others


• Being active


• Take notice through the themes and dance styles

• Learning through new dance steps and styles

• Give – through shared memories support

If you would like us to visit your venue or community centre, please contact us for more information.

This project is supported by The Shanly Foundation, Woking Borough Council and Arts Council England.

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Recruiting Holiday Club Assistants

Dance Woking is running a Christmas Hunky Dory Holiday Club in Woking & Stanwell over the Christmas holiday period in partnership with Active Surrey’s Club4 Scheme.

To deliver our programme of activity, we are recruiting 2 Holiday Club Assistants to join our team on a fixed term basis.

Dance Woking’s Hunky Dory Christmas Club is suitable for children in Primary School Years 4 to 6.

The club provides a fun and safe environment for all abilities, there will be a dance element each day, hot food, arts & crafts; with the focus on a fun, active and creative club for all participants!

Dates: Monday 19th to Thursday 22nd December and Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th December. Locations: Woking (19, 20, 21, 22 and 28 & 29 December) and Stanwell (27, 28, 29, 30 December).

Applicants must be available for an in-person training day on Tuesday 22nd November in Woking. Training will include at least one accredited online course on safeguarding (and depending on location food safety), in person training & planning to ensure the smooth delivery of the program.

Please note the assistant role does not require dance experience but an interest in working with children is essential, and dance desirable. This post requires you to have an enhanced DBS certificate.

For more information on the role, locations and a job description please email Ellie Dowling

To apply, please email your CV along with a covering letter detailing your experience and suitability for this role to office@dancewoking.com.

More information can be found on our opportunities page

Applications close on Tuesday 15th November at midday;

Interviews: Online on Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th November

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Surrey Dance Network seek Network Coordinator

November 2022 – October 2023

£850 total fee (4 quarterly invoice points to be arranged)

Surrey Dance Network is a new network for dance professionals living and/or working in Surrey, providing a single hub for coming together to share news and opportunities in the area, creating chances to meet up and exchange ideas, and contributing to a more linked-up community.

We’re looking for a friendly, organised person to help us establish the network, supported by a Strategic Advisory Group including representatives from Surrey-based dance and arts organisations including Dance Woking, Dance Mama, Second Hand Dance, GLive, Made By Katie Green and Arts Partnership Surrey. In the first instance this role is being supported through an initial seed grant from Arts Partnership Surrey. The ideal candidate will contribute to the smooth-running of the network’s activity over its first year of operation, a period which will be exploratory and require some light touch support to help keep things on track.

The Network Coordinator role could suit someone based in the area or close by who is interested in finding out more about the local dance, arts, cultural community, and contributing to planning the next steps for the network, but we welcome all applications and want the Network to reflect the community it seeks to bring together. We actively encourage applications from performers of Black, Asian or other Global Majority ethnicities, those living with disabilities, who are neurodiverse, from low-income backgrounds, and who identify as LGBTQI+.

Read on for a bit more information about Surrey Dance Network or join our Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/surreydancenetwork to read/receive the full Job Description for the Network Coordinator role click HERE.

HOW TO APPLY

Send us:

  • Your current CV and/or LinkedIn profile
  • A 500 word statement on why you think you would be suitable for this role
  • 2 links max to any other similar examples of your work

Deadline for application: 21 November 2022, 6pm

Submit titles ‘APPLICATION FOR Network Coordinator ’ to: office@dancewoking.com

If you are successful we will contact you to arrange an interview which may be in person or via Zoom in December 2022, date TBA. 

Depending on the number of applicants we may not be able to offer individual feedback if you are unsuccessful but thank you for considering this role. 

More about Surrey Dance Network

Surrey Dance Network – connecting dance professionals across Surrey to cultivate a vibrant dance ecology enriching the county’s cultural offer, contributing to the national landscape and UK’s position as global leader for dance.

Supported by Arts Partnership Surrey’s Seed Fund, Surrey Dance Network is a refreshed opportunity to galvanise and harness dance talent and skill of professionals living and working in the county. 

Combining the efforts of a consortium of local dance organisations that make up its Strategic Advisory Group (Dance Woking, Dance Mama, Second Hand Dance, GLive and Made By Katie Green), Surrey Dance Network exists to create a more efficient and effective framework for dance professionals to connect, collaborate and create more opportunities for themselves which in turn will enrich the county’s cultural offer. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/surreydancenetwork

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Sleuth opening night in Woking a hit!

Woking town centre was a hive of activity on Thursday 20 October, with a colourful and bright Diwali parade in Jubilee Square as well as being the opening night of ZoieLogic Dance Theatre’s Sleuth at Christ Church Nave, also in Jubilee Square. Dance Woking hosted Surrey Dance Networks first gathering, which was well supported and highlights the desire for dance professionals to come together to enhance and build on the strong dance community in Woking & Surrey.

‘Sleuth didn’t disappoint. The performance was humourous and highly engaging. The performers stylising their characters as if in the 1950’s with ease. The use of the set by the performers was really quite something, with dancers managing to maneuver around the space effortlessly. The ensemble pieces were highly explosive, with fast and furious fight scenes, just like in the comic strips of old. I enjoyed how the company allowed the audience to direct the sleuthing and dictate the direction, no two shows are the same.’ Sam McCaffrey, Artistic Director Dance Woking

Tickets are still available for Saturday 22 October to see this incredible show in an a highly unusual setting. https://www.dancewoking.com/event-category/zoielogic-dance-theatres-sleuth/

A highly enjoyable evening rounded off by a Q&A with Artistic Director Zoie Golding, who was recently awarded an MBE for her work in communities. The Surrey Dance Network were treated to some insights into Zoie’s world and work.

To learn more about Surrey Dance Network go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/surreydancenetwork

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ZoieLogic holds LIVE promotional pop up in Woking with Dance Woking

Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 October saw ZoieLogic Dance Theatre join Dance Woking for a live promotional pop up in Woking town centre. The pop up was in place to promote the upcoming performances of SLEUTH and the team worked incredibly hard to engage the local community in their detective themed immersive dance piece.

A chalk body outline on Mercia Walk told passers by that a crime had been committed. The prime suspects, held in 2 boxes, were on show for the local community to guess WHODUNNIT? Detective Miller was on hand to control the suspects – The Gangster and The Dirty Cop.

But did Woking correctly guess who had committed the crime?

The local community really engaged with the event, with one remarking “Oh this is really tricky – they both look like they could have done it – I’m going to have to see the show to find out!”

The Gangster
Detective Miller
The Dirty Cop

This live promotional pop up was to promote the amazing SLEUTH performances that will be taking part at Christ Church, Jubilee Square from Thursday 20-Saturday 22 October.

Sleuth is an immersive 360 theatre production that sees the audience guide the performers into following certain clues. Every performance is unique in that the audience decide which plot to follow. So could you be a detective? Book your tickets today!

Tickets for SLEUTH can be purchased here

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Dance Woking Supports Surrey Dance Network

Dance Woking are thrilled to be supporting Surrey Dance Network in their mission to harness and connect Surrey’s talent, skill and creativity into one, efficient place to shout out and find out about opportunities for dance in the county.

Surrey-based arts organisations, Dance Woking, GLive, Made by Katie Green, Second Hand Dance and Dance Mama have joined forces, supported by Arts Partnership Surrey, to communicate more effectively with and cultivate Surrey’s vibrant dance ecology. This will enrich the county’s cultural offer, contribute to the national landscape and the UK’s position as a global leader for dance.

What is Surrey Dance Network?

  • A professional dance community connected via a Facebook Group and Email subscription for information on dance in Surrey – it combines previous dance networking groups all in one place and is run through a Facebook Group and email list – the fastest and easiest way to find out what’s going on, and raise awareness of opportunities that you might bring to the network.
  • Networking events taking place in person and online. Some will be free, others will have a fee – you can choose which events suit you and your career best.

You can sign up via Facebook – just search for Surrey Dance Network and request to join the group or follow this link.

Networking Event

The first networking event will be hosted by Dance Woking on Thursday 20th October and will see pre and post of Zoielogic’s Sleuth performance at Christ Church, Jubilee Square, Woking. More details can be found within the Facebook group so join today!

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SLEUTH: Can you be a detective?

SLEUTH will visit Woking Town Centre this October and Detective Miller needs your help!

Immerse yourself in a world of intrigue and mystery, where you are in control. Sleuth is a dance theatre production where audiences vote throughout the show, deciding which clues the detective follows. This 45 minute work captures the essence of classic film noir. Set in the 1950’s, three male dancers bring to life a story of choice and it’s coming to Woking this October!

Zoielogic Sleuth Promotional Video

SLEUTH is now available to book via our events page. Book your ticket today using the code EARLYBIRD for a 10% discount on tickets!

Book Tickets for SLEUTH now

SLEUTH is an up-close dance theatre mystery show unlike any other, packed with dynamic movement, storytelling, high stakes and tricky characters – where you, the audience, are truly in control. SLEUTH is presented in 360 Vision – the audience sits on rotating stools to follow the action as it unfolds around them, voting on which clues from the story to follow.

“A one-of-a-kind show. Inspired by those thrilling ‘choose your own adventure’ books, where the reader decides which route the action takes. It’s an ingenious way of heightening the audience experience”

Southern Daily Echo
Book SLEUTH Today!

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Dance Woking Welcomes Zoielogic Dance Theatre’s SLEUTH to Woking

We are thrilled to announce that Zoielogic Dance Theatre will be bringing their touring production of SLEUTH to Woking this October.

Step into a world of intrigue, adventure, shifting shadows and rising crime, and guide a tough, hard-boiled detective through the shady streets of 1950s Britain to solve the crime of the century. Every choice he faces is yours to make .Whatever you decide will change how the story unfolds…

SLEUTH is an up-close dance theatre mystery show unlike any other, packed with dynamic movement, storytelling, high stakes and tricky characters – where you, the audience, are truly in control. SLEUTH is presented in 360 Vision – the audience sits on rotating stools to follow the action as it unfolds around them, voting on which clues from the story to follow.

“A one-of-a-kind show. Inspired by those thrilling ‘choose your own adventure’ books, where the reader decides which route the action takes. It’s an ingenious way of heightening the audience experience”

Southern Daily Echo

Zoielogic Dance Theatre challenge the perceptions of dance, who it’s for, where and how it is shown. They want as many people to experience dance as possible; to see it, be in it and help make it and make shows and projects for you and create unforgettable experiences with you.

SLEUTH will be an amazing experience and we cannot wait to bring this immersive dance experience to the town centre.

SLEUTH will be performed at Christ Church on Jubilee Square on Thursday 20, Friday 21 & Saturday 22 October. More details on the event can be found on our events page.

Book SLEUTH Tickets Here

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Innovate Platform 2022

Dance Woking is delighted to be hosting our annual contemporary led community dance platform ‘Innovate’. This year we will be holding the popular platform at the purpose built theatre situated within Jubilee High. The stage enables teachers the exciting opportunity to choreograph ‘on the round’ and will see the return of a professional photographer as well as offering professional workshops, guest performers and VIPs attending on the night. It’s sure to be an immersive and enriching experience for all those that take part and we can’t wait to see local groups performing once again in this exciting space.

We are once again looking for local dance groups who would like to perform at our Contemporary Community Platform INNOVATE on Saturday 12 November 2021 at Jubilee High, Addlestone

Groups must be working mainly in Contemporary dance, all ages and abilities are welcome. Please note that there is a registration fee of £35.00 per piece performed.

This year we would like to focus on the theme ‘New Beginnings’.  

For your chance to take part, please complete the apply here. The deadline to apply is Monday 3rd October 2022.

Apply to perform at Innovate here

For more information about our Innovate event and the amazing workshops we have planned please visit our events page

Dance Surrey Directory Members benefit from discounted rates to participate in our platforms. Dance Schools can become members of Dance Surrey Directory at anytime throughout the year. To find out more please visit our Dance Surrey Directory page

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Dance Woking and New Adventures announce the return of ‘Doorstep Duets’

Dance Woking and New Adventures is delighted to announce the return of ‘Doorstep Duets’ bringing back live dance to neighbourhood spaces including public performances on

Thursday 28 July 4.45pm

Westfield Common, Woking, GU22 9NS

(next to the playground)

Friday 29 July 12.30pm

Goldsworth Park (next to the new BMX bike track) Wishbone Way, Woking, GU21 3RT

Friday 29 July 4.30pm

Henry Plaza, Woking Town Centre (indoor space outside M&S)

“Doorstep Duets” was originally created in 2021 by New Adventures and Farnham Maltings as a response to social isolation caused by the pandemic and to make dance more accessible.

This year there are two brand-new Doorstep Duets: “Ding Dong” and “High Tide”, offering free opportunities for people to enjoy world-class performances in their local neighbourhood and through community-based organisations.

Dance Woking will be working with local organisations to take performances to the doorsteps of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing residents at Westfield Common, Pleiades Leisure, Woking Borough Council, Victoria Place Shopping Centre; Stanwell Events, Staines; as well as performing for clients of Woodlands House, Kettlewell House, Mayford Grange Village, Kings Lodge Care Centre, Hale End Court, Greenview Hall, Dance Woking Club4 attendees & Woking Women’s Liaise Centre.

Performances in Woking are part of a wider tour where New Adventures and House Theatre are working with several venues and organisations across the Southeast of England including: Farnham Maltings; Surrey County Council; Dance Woking; The Old Market, Brighton and Hove; Sussex Dance Network; Margate Pride; Gulbenkian, Canterbury; The Alex, Faversham; Mercury Theatre, Colchester; Dance Network Association; Watford Borough Council; Dacorum Community Dance; BEEE Creative and Greenwich and Docklands International Festival (GDIF).

The creation of these two pieces has been overseen by New Adventures Take Part Creative Director, Kerry Biggin and New Adventures Associate Artistic Director, Etta Murfitt MBE: “We have an ambition to reach even more people with Doorstep Duets this year and I can’t wait to see how the audiences connect to the work.”

Escape from the everyday and immerse yourself in the stories, which in true New Adventures style, are lively, characterful, and full of happiness.

“Ding Dong” by Sophia Hurdley, is a touching duet that tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two detached individuals during unprecedented times.

Sophia Hurdley joined New Adventures in 2002 and most recently starred as ‘Irina’ in “The Red Shoes” in 2019/20. She is a workshop leader for the company and works on the company’s outreach programmes and talent development schemes. Sophia’s choreography credits include: “Happy Prince Musical” and “The Place”.

“High Tide” by Daisy May Kemp invites you to come to the water’s edge to follow five people’s journeys as they navigate life’s choppy waters. If someone is all at sea we help them back on board, adjust the sails and continue together. No person is an island.

Daisy May Kemp joined New Adventures in 2005 and most recently starred as ‘Queen Candy’ in “Nutcracker!” and ‘Netta Longdon’ in “The Midnight Bell”. She has taken on the roles of Dance Captain, Assistant to Tour Director, Resident Artist and Resident Practitioner, as well as working on New Adventures outreach programmes. Her choreography credits include Assistant Choreographer for La Traviata at Glyndebourne and for A Midsummer Night’s Dream at ENO.