DPA encourages people of all ages and abilities to participate in community arts activities.
All Community Arts groups have regular performance opportunities at the many festivals and events organised by Dudley Performing Arts. Rehearsals are term-time and participation in regular groups is not subject to audition.
Some groups may require members to pay a subscription fee to enable the group to hire costumes, make sets etc.
***DPA's Dance co-ordinator, Laura Simmons is also the
Youth Dance England contact for the Black Country***
nac Theatre Company
nac Theatre Company was formed in the Spring of 2004. The group made their debut performance in the grounds of Dudley Castle in June 2004 with an open-air production of William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and have since gone on to perform professionally directed productions of:
'As You Like It' by Shakespeare in July 2005 at Himley Hall and Park
'Romeo and Juliet' by Shakespeare in June 2006 at Himley Hall and Park.
'Weird Sisters' by Terry Pratchett in March 2007 at Earls High School.
'Gabriel's Hounds' by David Calcutt in June 2007 at Himley Hall and Park.
'Guards Guards' by Terry Pratchett in April 2008 at Earls High School.
The group work in close collaboration with professional Director Ian Cullen (Z Cars and Family Affairs).
Rehearsal: Earls High School, Wednesdays, 7 - 9pm
Cost: £3 per session
Contact: Sheila Chamberlain-Hyett
Buzz Youth Theatre Company
Buzz Youth Theatre Company is a young, dynamic drama group that creates original performance pieces through improvisation and exploration of contemporary practitioners, reflecting topical issues in our modern world. All rehearsals take place at Earls High School, Furnace Lane, Haleswoen, B63 3SL.
Buzz Junior Youth Theatre Company 7 - 11 year olds, Thursdays 4.30 - 6pm
Buzz Senior Youth Theatre Company 11 - 15 year olds, Thursdays 4.30 - 6pm
Buzz Theatre Company 15 years+, Thursdays 6 - 9pm
Cost: £3 per session
Contact: Sheila Chamberlain-Hyett
The Company
The Company is a contemporary Dance Company supported by Dudley Performing Arts and is made up of professional Dance Artists. Each Dance Artist has at least 2 years professional dance practice experience and works within the Dudley Borough and surrounding region. Specialist dance teachers or community dance artists wishing to access regular performance opportunities and regular classes are welcome to join.
Rehearsal: Windsor High School. Mondays, 6 - 8pm
Cost: £3 per session
Contact: Maggie Lewis
DPA Breakers
DPA Breakers is a fun, creative, break dance group for young children aged 7and over. Popularity for the genre means we have 2 groups for different ages. The classes develop basic break dance skills and push the participants in this modern dance form.
Rehearsal: Northfield Road Primary School, Netherton, DY2 9ES. Tuesdays.
6 - 7pm Group 1 ages 7+
7 - 8pm Group 2 ages 10+
Cost: £1.50 per session
Contact: Jovan Rumble
Dance Theatre Group
This class is aimed at dancers aged 18 and over, predominantly those studying dance at University and beyond. The class is a fast paced, contemporary and physical theatre mix, including technique and creative work. The group perform regularly throughout the region and are always looking for new members.
Rehearsal: Hillcrest School. Thursdays, 6.30 - 9pm
Cost: £3 per session
Contact: Laura Simmons
Dance 4 All
An inclusive dance class for young people of all abilities. The class focuses on developing movement techniques and creative skills in a supportive environment. For ages 11+
Currently under re-organisation. Back soon - watch this space.
Sweet Inspirations
An all inclusive physical theatre group for young people with disabilities. Ages 11+
Rehearsal: Slemere School. Saturdays, 10am - 12noon
Cost: £1.50 per session
Contact: Stacey Lunn
DPA Central
For those committed to dance and wishing to learn technique, this class is for you. Ages 14 - 19 this class supports GCSE and A Level Dance participants.
Rehearsal: Hillcrest School, DY2 Thursdays, 7 - 8.30pm.
Cost: £3 per session
Contact: Jodie Roberts
