EVOLVE – 12 Years +

What an amazing 3 days with Professional Company dancer Robert Bridger. We had five highly talented and committed young dancers attend our february half term intensive with Alexander Whitely Dance Company dancer Robert Bridger.  The group ranged in age from 12 to 16 years old coming from various dance schools in Surrey. They worked together very well and really which can be seen in the movement and development of the piece in such a short space of time.

The sessions ran for 5.5 hours each afternoon and involved the group taking a company technique class led by Robert using Alexander Whitely Dance Company style; this was followed by a creative session where the group were introduced to movement taken from 8 Minutes including a discussion about Alexander Whitley’s inspiration using solar science and his work with scientists.

The group were then given time to create their own movement based on the ideas from the creative sessions. This movement was then incorporated into a piece led by Robert Bridger.

In support was Katie Dale-Everett, who assisted Rob throughout the 3-day. Katie is a new, up and coming choreographer who wanted to use this opportunity to help her with her own learning as she develops her practise and builds up her repertoire and skills. She enjoyed working with and supporting Rob during this dance intense, getting to know Alexander Whitley Dance Company movement and the group and working with the group to help them shape and develop their piece under Rob’s direction. Katie will be showcasing an exert of her own work during the platform week in March, more details to follow.

Evolve youth group will premiere their newly created work on Thursday 21 March as a curtain raiser to Alexander Whitley Dance Company’s 8 Minutes.

For tickets: Alexander Whitley Dance Company TICKETS

If you would like to join our youth company please go to: Dance Woking Youth Company

Photo diary: Each day the group portrayed their learning through one or two pictures

Day 1:

Day 2:

Day 3:

The finale:

It’s a wrap! we look forward to seeing the final piece on stage on Thursday 21 March.

This half term we held 3 mornings of dance for 7-11 year olds lead by Eleanor Dowling.

The group explored what it would be like to be puppets using urban style dance focusing on performance. They also created their own tabards and finished the session with a sharing in front of family and friends.

The group worked very well together and created an inspired short piece of dance.

Following on from the much celebrated success of Encounters and Party in the Park 2018 which saw over 11,000 people enjoy these free family festival days; Dance Woking will be continuing to curate the dance programmes and welcomes applications from different dance groups within the borough and surrounding areas. Visitors will be treated to an array of free performances and activities.

2019 signifies a number of celebrations which both Encounters and Party in the Park will be used to highlight, showcasing the variety of dance in Woking and Surrey as well as some of the community projects and activities we have been developing. 2019 see’s Dance Woking celebrate 25 Years of Dance in Woking and we want to celebrate this milestone with a carnival style parade, developing pride of place.

To apply: Expression of Interest 2019

For further information go to: https://www.dancewoking.com/event-category/encounters-22-june-2019/

Dance Woking still have some space available for a 3 day dance intensive with Alexander Whitley Dance Company this February Half Term!

Book and reserve your place HERE!

EVOLVE – 12 Years +

We are delighted that dancers will have the opportunity to have a three day dance intensive with Alexander Whitley Dance Company to create a piece inspired by their piece 8 Minutes. The piece will be performed as a curtain raiser for 8 Minutes by Alexander Whitley Dance Company on Thursday 21st March at The Rhoda McGaw Theatre in Woking.

It is a fantastic opportunity to work and rehearse with a professional company, to learn dance movement, create new choreography and make new friends whilst improving fitness and dance technique!

For those who have some dance experience and would like to develop their skills further and perform.

Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th February
12 noon – 5:30pm (Registration from 11:45am)
@ H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre, GU21 6HJ
Fee: £90.00

Contact kate@dancewoking.com or call 01483 495460 for more information.

Come and join Dance Woking this February Half Term in three days of dance!

We have three workshops on offer from Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th February; ACTIVATE for 7-11 years, EVOLVE for 12 years + and a Professional Class with Alexander Whitley Dance Company for adults… Check them out below!

ACTIVATE – 7-11 YEARS

Three mornings of fun and energetic Street and Hip Hop dance! These energetic classes are great for improving coordination, musicality and include the opportunity to get creative to the latest music.
The classes will work towards creating a new dance piece to perform at our Woking SLAM Platform for urban dance styles on Saturday 23rd March.

Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th February
9:45am – 11:45am (Registration from 9:30am)
@ H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre, GU21 6HJ
Fee: £45.00

Book Here!

EVOLVE – 12 Years +

We are delighted that dancers will have the opportunity to have a three day dance intensive with Alexander Whitley Dance Company to create a piece inspired by their piece 8 Minutes. The piece will be performed as a curtain raiser for 8 Minutes by Alexander Whitley Dance Company on Thursday 21st March at The Rhoda McGaw Theatre in Woking.

For those who have some dance experience and would like to develop their skills further and perform.

Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th February
12 noon – 5:30pm (Registration from 11:45am)
@ H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre, GU21 6HJ
Fee: £90.00

Book Here!

PROFESSIONAL CLASS with Alexander Whitley Dance Company

Suitable for dance teachers, recent graduates, dance students and professionals, take class with a member of Alexander Whitley Dance Company! The fee includes a ticket to see them perform their piece 8 Minutes on Thursday 21st March at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre.

Tuesday 19th February
6.00-8.00pm (Warm Up from 5:30pm)
@ H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre, GU21 6HJ
Fee: £20.00

Book Here!

For more information on any of these half term workshops please email kate@dancewoking.com or call 01483 495 460

Dance Woking are excited to be hosting a professional dance class with Alexander Whitley Dance Company in February Half Term!

The class offers the opportunity for dance teachers, recent graduates and professionals to take class with a dancer from Alexander Whitley Dance Company and learn repertoire from their piece 8 Minutes.

Professional Class Details:

Tuesday 19th February, 6-8pm
Venue: H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre, GU21 6HJ
Fee: £20.00

The fee includes the workshop in February and a ticket to watch Alexander Whitley Dance Company perform 8 Minutes at The Rhoda McGaw Theatre on the 21st March!

Book Here!

For enquiries and more information please email kate@dancewoking.com or call 01483 495460

About Alexander Whitley Dance Company Artistic Director and Choreographer: Alexander Whitley is a London-based choreographer working at the cutting edge of British contemporary dance. He has also created work for several of the UK’s leading companies including the Royal Ballet, Rambert, Balletboyz, Candoco and Birmingham Royal Ballet. Alexander Whitley Dance Company was established in 2014 bringing together artists and academics from a wide range of fields including science, architecture and design. The workshop will be with members of the Alexander Whitley Dance Company.

Photography by Johan Persson

Only 7 days to go until Dance Woking’s February Half Term dance programme begins!

We have three workshops on offer from Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th February; ACTIVATE for 7-11 years, EVOLVE for 12 years + and a Professional Class with Alexander Whitley Dance Company for adults… Check them out below and book!

ACTIVATE – 7-11 YEARS

Three mornings of fun and energetic Street and Hip Hop dance! These energetic classes are great for improving coordination, musicality and include the opportunity to get creative to the latest music.
The classes will work towards creating a new dance piece to perform at our Woking SLAM Platform for urban dance styles on Saturday 23rd March.

Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th February
9:45am – 11:45am (Registration from 9:30am)
@ H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre, GU21 6HJ
Fee: £45.00

Book Here!

EVOLVE – 12 Years +

We are delighted that dancers will have the opportunity to have a three day dance intensive with Alexander Whitley Dance Company to create a piece inspired by their piece 8 Minutes. The piece will be performed as a curtain raiser for 8 Minutes by Alexander Whitley Dance Company on Thursday 21st March at The Rhoda McGaw Theatre in Woking.

For those who have some dance experience and would like to develop their skills further and perform.

Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th February
12 noon – 5:30pm (Registration from 11:45am)
@ H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre, GU21 6HJ
Fee: £90.00

Book Here!

PROFESSIONAL CLASS with Alexander Whitley Dance Company

Suitable for dance teachers, recent graduates, dance students and professionals, take class with a member of Alexander Whitley Dance Company! The fee includes a ticket to see them perform their piece 8 Minutes on Thursday 21st March at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre.

Tuesday 19th February
6.00-8.00pm (Warm Up from 5:30pm)
@ H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre, GU21 6HJ
Fee: £20.00

Book Here!

For more information on any of these half term workshops please email kate@dancewoking.com or call 01483 495 460

There is only one week left to submit your applications to perform at Dance Woking’s annual urban dance platform SLAM! Applications close on Monday 4th February.

SLAM is a community led dance platform that showcases performances using urban dance styles such as street, hip hop, breaking and popping.

Featuring some of the best groups in Woking and Surrey this platform highlights the depth and breadth of this movement style.

We welcome applications from local dance and community groups of all ages and abilities who would like the opportunity to perform in a friendly and supportive platform that celebrates these dance styles!

When: Saturday 23rd March 2019, 7.00pm 
(Technical/Dress rehearsals will run from 9am)

Where: Rhoda McGaw Theatre, The Ambassadors, Peacock Centre, Woking, GU21 6GQ

To Apply:

Please download and complete the application form return to theresa@dancewoking.com:
Woking SLAM Application Form 2019

For further information visit SLAM’s webpage, email theresa@dancewoking.com or  call 01483 495460.

Come and join Dance Woking each Monday for our two new classes

Monday 28 we have a great guest teacher who will take class whilst Natalie is away.

Venue: The Kemp Room, H.G. Wells Centre in Woking, see below for details on both classes!

For more information and to book, please email Kate at kate@dancewoking.com

Youth Dance Company

When: Monday’s 5-6:30pm
Where: H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre, GU21 6HJ
Spring Term Dates: 21st January – 1st April (No class 18th Feb for half term)

Professional Class

When: Monday’s 7-8:30pm (Warm up from 6:30)
Where: H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre, GU21 6HJ
Spring Term Dates: 21st January – 1st April (No class 18th Feb for half term)
Fee: £12 Drop In / £70.00 for 8 Sessions

For those driving: Parking: Flat rate after 7pm £1.40

About: Youth Dance Company for 12 years + in contemporary dance. The company will have opportunities to perform and will give dancers a chance to improve their technique and develop choreographic skills!

Professional Class for dance teachers, recent graduates and professionals – perfect for keeping on top of technique and networking with other local artists!

Dance Woking are delighted to offer brand new Rotate Parkour sessions in Woking and Addlestone next session is Thursday 31st January! 

Led by Momentum Parkour and assisted by Dance Woking, sessions will be run in a safe and supportive environment, allowing progression of movement skills including running, jumping, vaulting, crawling, balancing, swinging, diving and rolling.

Parkour Sessions Addlestone
Thursdays, 6.00pm – 7pm
Where: Addlestone Youth Centre, 121-125 Church Rd, Addlestone KT15 1SH
Spring term Dates: 24th January – 4th April (No class 21st Feb – Half Term)

Parkour Sessions Woking
Thursdays, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Where: Sheerwater Youth Centre, Blackmore Crescent, Woking, GU215NS
Spring Term Dates: 24th January – 4th April (No class 21st Feb – Half Term)

Both sessions are suitable for 11 years+

Sessions cost £1, a registration form must be completed – please see the registration forms to download and complete on our Parkour webpage here.

For more information please contact Kate at kate@dancewoking.com.

The sessions are run in partnership with Active Surrey and Runnymede Families Team. Momentum Parkour are based in Leatherhead and are experienced in teaching the fundamentals of Parkour to young people.