Dance Alive is an Arts Alive project and part of the People Dancing programme, one of the strands that make up the West Midlands Culture Programme for London 2012 funded by Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council West Midlands and Advantage West Midlands.

Dance Alive at The Edge this autumn

Weekly dance classes for people aged 15+
We are offering a taster session, followed by six weekly classes in a variety of dance forms. Each session costs £3, so if you decide to go ahead after the £3 taster session, it will cost £18 for each dance style. We can then point you in the right direction if you wish to pursue a particular dance style further. Wear clothes you can move in.

20th September – 25th October
Monday evenings 7.00 p.m.
Streetdance classes
20th September: Taster followed by first session, then every Monday at 7.00 p.m
Learn some key moves in this hugely popular dance style. Acquire some exciting techniques for a full body workout. Suitable for all abilities.

1st November – 6th December
Monday evenings 7.00 p.m.
Ballet classes
1st November: Taster followed by first session, then every Monday at 7.00 p.m
Learn some of the fundamental ballet positions, steps and movements – a great way to develop body discipline, stamina and muscle tone. Again, suitable for all abilities.

Wednesday 10th November • Performance Hall
Consequences
Ludus Dance
8.00 p.m. £8 / £6
Ludus Dance was founded in 1975, and is Britain's leading Dance in Education company. Consequences is their new triple-bill touring production, choreographed by Nigel Charnock, Yael Flexer & Ben Wright. In this production, the three choreographers present contrasting depictions of the same theme: Newton’s theory - for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Working with four dancers, three pieces are presented reflecting the different styles of the three choreographers. For background information, and behind the scenes videos of the development of Consequences, please visit www.ludusdance.org

From Film to Floor:
Come and see a dance film, and then take part in a workshop that will demystify some of the techniques shown and begin to teach you how it is done!

Saturday 20th November • Cinema
From Film to Floor: Streetdance (PG)
Max Giwa, Dania Pasquini 2009 98 mins
10.30 a.m. £5/£3
Carly (Nicola Burley) is a waitress with dreams of streetdance stardom, but she and her friends have nowhere to practice. By chance she meets the head of a ballet school who offers to let Carly use her studio space if she will teach some moves to her ballet students. Romance blooms between Carly and ballet dancer Tomas (Richard Winsor, of Matthew Bourne’s company), amidst some fantastic group dance routines.

Saturday 20th November • Dance Studio
From Film to Floor: Streetdance Workshop
1.00 p.m. £3 plus admission to film
Age 15+
Having watched the hit film Streetdance during the morning session, workshop participants will learn some key street moves and styles. Fun and informal.

For more details you can contact The Edge on 07583 315218, or email: manager@edgeartscentre.co.uk