Dance Woking are looking to hear from guest artists or groups interested in performing at our Boys Platform on Monday 18th March 2019!

The platform gives boys from local schools and colleges the opportunity to perform and engage in dance. This term schools will be working with Dance Woking artists over 8 weeks to create pieces linked to science!

We are looking for guest groups to enhance our platform and really inspire the audience and boys participating to continue to develop their dance practice!

The platform is on Monday 18th March 2019, 7pm at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre in Woking, GU21 6HJ.

Apply:

Please download and complete the application form below and send to theresa@dancewoking.com to apply!

Application deadline: Tuesday 12th February 2019

Guest Group Application

Freelance Dance Teacher – Community Youth Group

Dance Woking is looking for a confident and engaging dance teacher who has at least 12 months experience working with teenagers, open to teaching a variety of dance styles to help participants use this opportunity to gain a skill towards their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to start in January 2019.

Application Deadline: Monday 14th January 2019

Freelance Dance Teachers – Summer Project

Dance Woking are also looking for freelance dance teachers to assist with our schools and community outreach programme in Summer. We are looking for trained dance teachers who have had experience teaching 5 to 17 year olds. You will be working with groups towards our outdoor performance parade in June and July; outreach starting in April 2019.

Application Deadline: Monday 11th February 2019

TO APPLY:
Please provide your CV detailing previous teaching experience and two references (must have DBS issued in the last two years)

Please send to Kate Finegan at kate@dancewoking.com

More Information: https://www.dancewoking.com/opportunities/jobs/

2019 is a great milestone year for Dance Woking as we celebrate 25 years of presenting opportunities to watch, take part and perform dance in Woking and Surrey, working with some extraordinary and highly talented professional and community dance company’s and organisations, people and choreographers. As a way of celebrating we are seeking ways to further enhance our programme of events and activities and the opportunities we provide both our local dance communities and more widely the diverse community that makes up the Borough of Woking.

To help us achieve our ambitions we are introducing a fundraising campaign where we are encouraging individuals, companies and others to donate denominations of £25.00, more details dancewoking.com/support-us/

This Spring, alongside our highly successful community dance platforms Boys, 18 March p10, Woking SLAM, 23 March p18, we welcome Alexander Whitley Dance Company to Woking performing 8 Minutes, 21 March, p16, their outreach includes ‘What If…’ a solar science project aimed at year 5 primary schools supported by Ernest Cook Trust; as well as a series of dance classes p4-p8. On 19 March choreographer’s Jack Philp, Katie Dale-Everett and Wesley Bingwa take centre stage in our new Introducing platform, where we showcase exciting new work.

To learn more about our platforms, dance classes, future plans and how you can get involved please visit our website: dancewoking.com

Buying Tickets:

Online via: dancewoking.com visit event pages

By cheque & posted: payable to Dance Woking

On Show Night: At Rhoda McGaw Theatre Box Office

Dance Woking is a registered company limited by guarantee in England and WalesRegistered Company Number: 2963208 Registered Charity Number: 1042690

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Christmas may be just around the corner, but we are already thinking about Summer – Applications to perform and be a part of Encounters and/or Party in the Park are now open!

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.

Two weeks before Party in the Park, we will be leading Encounters with the theme of Woking celebrates with a day of dance in Woking Town Centre, Jubilee Square with a mix of both professional and community led dance. This year we will be expanding to create a carnival parade, building on 2018, and bringing a taste of Rio to this event with live music and great costumes and of course different dance styles.

We are keen to hear from Dance groups who would be interested in taking part on 22 June or 6 July or both. If you have an idea of how your group could be involved then please detail on the attached form. We are open to ideas & keen to hear from you.

TO APPLY: Please download and complete the Expression of Interest form below and return to Theresa at theresa@dancewoking.com by 1st February 2019.

Expression of Interest 2019

2019 Key Dates:

Friday 1st February – Deadline for Expression of Interest Forms

Saturday 22nd June – Encounters

Saturday 6th July – Party in the Park

Highlights from 2018:

Dance Woking are excited to announce that applications for groups to perform at our annual urban dance styles platform SLAM are now open!

SLAM is a community led dance platform that showcases performances using urban dance styles such as street, hip hop, breakin to body 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

Deadline for applications: Monday 4th February 2019

For further information visit SLAM’s webpage, or contact Theresa James at theresa@dancewoking.com or 01483 495460.

Tickets for Young Dance Makers Platform are now on sale! 

Young Dance Makers is our annual dance platform for local schools and colleges. The schools have been using the theme of International carnival as their stimulus that will link in with Dance Woking’s 25-year anniversary celebration in 2019.

As the Young Dance Maker Platform is being held over two days, some of the groups are only performing on one of the days. Performing alongside will be performance groups from Colleges & Universities!

Monday 12th Groups:

The Park School
Westfield Primary School
Horsell Village School
Horsell Junior School
Esher High School
King’s Academy

Tuesday 13th Groups:

Westfield Primary School
Horsell Village School
Horsell Junior School
Esher High School
King’s Academy
Guildford College
Richmond College

Where: Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking
Time: Doors 6:40pm, Performance starts 7pm
(Performance ends approx. 8pm)
Suitable for all ages.

Tickets:
£10.50 Adults
£6.50 Concessions*

Monday 12th November Tickets

Tuesday 13th November Tickets

*Concession tickets are available for Seniors, students and children under 18 years of age. Proof of ID will be required on collection of tickets at the box office on the evening of performance.

Tickets available to purchase online via Eventbrite. Tickets can be collected from 6.15pm on the evening of the show outside the Rhoda McGaw Theatre entrance. Tickets can be bought on the door with cash or cheque only, but these cannot be guaranteed.

Tickets are now on sale for our contemporary dance platform INNOVATE Saturday 17th November 2018! Enjoy an inspiring evening of contemporary dance from local dance schools, companies and community groups.

Tickets are available to purchase online through Eventbrite here! Tickets will be on sale until 15th November.

Innovate is looking to be a fantastic platform this year, featuring performances from:

Ryde Academy
Scatter – The Place’s adult dance company
Tuffney Academy of Performing Arts
Actual Size Dance Company – Surrey University
ILLUME
KJ Theatre Arts
Jenny Reeds School of Dance
Red Shoes School of Dance
Apollo Performing Arts
Flipside Dance School
Francesca Louise Dance
Chinese Association of Woking
Dancayers
DreamCatchers Stage School

GUEST GROUP PERFORMANCE TO BE ANNOUNCED!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Dance Woking, produced the dance element of Party in the Park showcasing the great diversity and breadth of local dance schools and school groups. As well as providing opportunities to perform Dance Woking provided opportunities to take part and watch exciting dance theatre and theatre performances.
In 2018 we marked the 100 Anniversary of World War 1 and the Representation of the People’s Act, celebrating the life of Dame Ethyl Smyth, local Woking resident, suffragette & scientist.

The performance parade was made up of school groups, community dance groups & professional dance companies:

Schools

Horsell Village School, Horsell C of E Junior School, Westfield Primary School,

Kingfield Primary School, Maybury Primary School, The Park School, Esher C of E School

 Community Dance & choir groups taking Part:

Summerscales Performing Arts, BellyTricks Belly Dance & BellyTricks Tribal, Sayapatri Nepali, Boogie Pumps,

Holly School of Dance – #Fresh & #LilFresh, GObounceTEENS, Dreamcatchers Stage School,

Global Grooves Foundation, Jenny Reeds School of Dance, Nocturn Dance, Dancayers, Zambesi Dance Company,

Outside the Box, Dramatize, Woking Malayalee Association, Woking Stage Coach, Woking Rock Choir

Professional Dance and Theatre Company’s

Amina Khayyam Dance Company, Moxie Brawl Dance

Alexander Whitley Dance, Project Vee

Whalley Range All Stars, Handmade Theatre, C&BLE Events

Sole Rebel Tap, Dancing Couple Emily Haywood & Toby Sanford

Saturday 30 June saw Dance Woking in Woking Town Centre

Encounters

Hosted by Dance Woking, Encounters was a fantastic taster event showcasing local school groups and dance schools in advance of up Party in the Park. The performances delighted shoppers providing opportunities to take part, perform and watch.

This year we marked the 100 Anniversary of World War 1 and the Representation of the People’s Act

The performance parade was made up of school groups community dance groups & professional dance companies:

Schools

Horsell Village School, Horsell CofE Junior School, Westfield Primary School,

Kingfield Primary School, Maybury Primary School, The Park School

Community Dance & choir groups taking Part:

BellyTricks Belly Dance and Francesca Louise Dance Company,

Outside the Box & Dreamcatchers Stage School

Professional Dance Company’s

Amina Khayyam Dance Company

Moxie Brawl Dance

Dance Woking are excited to announce that applications are now open for our annual contemporary dance platform, INNOVATE!

Held on Saturday 17th November 2018 at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre in Woking, Dance Woking invites applications from all ages and abilities to perform at this platform. We welcome dance schools, youth groups, dance companies and adult groups to perform alongside another to celebrate and showcase their talent!

If you would like to apply or for some more information email Emily at office@dancewoking.com

Deadline for applications: Monday 24th September