DAiR To...

Whats DAiR To… all about?

DAiR To… is an exciting dance development project running throughout the West Midlands from October 2005 to December 2007. Five Dance Artists in Residence (DAiRs), each based at a specific partner venue in the area, are creating high quality dance activities linked to their partner venue’s programme of work, and together are delivering thousands of opportunities for young people across the region.

DAiR To… engages young people in dance experiences that would otherwise not be available or accessible to them – and works with other providers to skill them up to do the same.

Maria Blundell is the Dudley DAiR To… Dance Artist who is based at Stourbridge Town Hall. Contact Marie for further information

DAiR To… aims to

create thousands of exciting opportunities that fill gaps in dance provision across the West Midlands
increase access to good quality dance for disadvantaged young people
provide professional development experiences for dance artists and teachers
create an audience development initiative for their venues
give five dance artists the opportunity to network with each other and work with a choreographer on an annual commission and tour

Maria Blundell - Black Country Dance Artist in Residence - Photography by Edward Moss

DAiR To… regular classes this year

Advanced Performers Group 6.00 - 7.30pm @ Stourbridge College Hagley Road Main Site cost £30 per term.
This class is aimed at dancers aged 14+ to experiemnet and explore dance through regular technique class and creativity. Starting from April 2007 members will also be taking The Arts Award Bronze which is a nation wide arts qualification for young people aged 11 - 25.

Advanced Technique Class 7.30 - 9.00pm @ Stourbridge College Hagley Road Main Site cost £30 per term.
This is suitable for dance enthusiasts across the Borough ranging from GCSE and A level students to Dance artists or teachers living and working in the area. It is a challenging yet enjoyable contemporary dance technique class weekly.

For further information on our regular classes please contact Laura Simmons on 01384 813904 or e-mail Laura.

DAiR To… projects currently running

At present Maria Blundell is working within a variety of School settings to deliver high quality, accessible dance projects custom made by the schools. Here is a brief over view of her work at present…

Hob Green Primary School, Stourbridge
Working with a variety of year groups to develop dance skills through themed curriculum work.
Setting up a boys dance group that meet regularly at lunch time.

Pedmore Technology College, Stourbridge
Regular after school dance club

Halesbury School, Halesowen
Working with a variety of year groups to develop dance cativities in school
INSET support for teachers working within Dance

Dormston School, Sedgley
After school dance club with GCSE dance students to improve technique and performance skills

EMAS Saturday Start Club, Claughton House, Dudley
Taking a group of young people through their Arts Award Bronze using Dance and the arts as the tool

Dair To dance artists - Photography by Edward Moss

DAiR To… Watch this space for further information

Proposed DAiR To… summer school during the week of the 13th August, Monday to Friday 10 - 3.30pm with a final showcase on the Friday afternoon. Places will be limited so make sure to book your space fast!!!

Final DAiR To… tour performance this december at Stourbridge Town Hall. Dudring the week beginning the 3rd December the whole team of five DAiR's will be in Dudley delivering a wide range of dance projects to culminate in the final sharing on Friday 7th December at Stourbridge Town Hall. Watch this space to see how you can get involved.

Partner Organisations who help with Dudley Dair to

Partner organisations include:

Funding Organisations who help with Dudley Dair to

Funded by:

Further information about the DAiR To... project can be found on the DanceXchange website.

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