EDUCATION, OUTREACH & TRAINING

Dance and creative workshops have many benefits for young people in education. Increasing activity levels and developing creativity and communication skills are key to the health and well being of children and young adults. Dance HQ supports Curriculum for Excellence and can provide workshops for all ages and abilities.Dance HQ has a bank of experienced community dance artists available to work with a range of groups in any setting. Whether it's a one-off dance experience you're looking for or a full scale choreographic project get in touch.

EDUCATION PROJECTS

Space Invaders

Take young children on a journey through space, discovering planets, stars and galaxies along the way. Aimed at P1-3 but can be adapted for older children and children with additional needs.

Sports Mad

Upper primary children will love the chance to choose their sport, develop movements and work together to create a dance piece. This is aimed at P4-7 and can be adapted to emphasise the countries involved in a specific sporting event. Younger children and those with additional needs can also enjoy a similar workshop.

ZumbAtomic®

Sure, chillin’ out is cool. But rockin’ out is a blast! That’s why you’re gonna love the Zumbatomic® fitness program for kids. It’s a fast-forward fusion of the Zumba program’s moves (salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, hip-hop and more) and high-octane workouts designed to let kids ages 4-12 max out on fun and fitness all at the same time. Safe and effective, kids can’t wait to get into the Zumbatomic groove.

Newsbeat

Give young people a chance to explore topical issues through creative workshops. Whether its body image, celebrity, alcohol or drug abuse, war, the economy, the list is endless. If it's in the news Dance HQ can tailor make a workshop to tackle it. Especially suited to smaller groups of any age, dependent on subject matter.

Day of Dance

These experiences can be aimed towards groups of any age, gender or ability and can provide your group with a day they won't forget. Try a range of dance styles or get engrossed in one in particular. The day can be tailored towards your needs and are guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

Make the Video

Dance on film is all around us, from adverts to music videos to TV competitions to full-length films. We are surrounded and now your group can make their own. Work with a film-maker and a choreographer to achieve the dance film you dream of and whether your heart lies in front of the camera or behind it Dance HQ can help you fulfill your potential.

Intermediate 2 Dance & Higher Dance

Dance HQ is proud to be able to offer Intermediate 2 Dance at our studios and assistance in the delivery of Higher Dance in your school. This course runs on Wednesday evenings as part of the Blaze Dance Academy.

Level 1 Award in Dance Leadership

The Level 1 Award in Dance Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that enables successful candidates to lead small groups in simple dance activities whilst under the direct supervision of their tutor. The qualification teaches generic leadership skills such as organisation, planning, communication and teamwork through the medium of dance. It is a fun and practical qualification with no entrance requirements or final examinations to sit.

Teacher Training

Dance HQ can provide CPD training and In-Service sessions for teachers in any educational establishments. The session will be tailored to suit your needs and the requirements of your pupils, allowing you to become more confident delivering dance classes and creative workshops. These can be combined with a course of sessions delivered by a Dance HQ tutor by way of practical explanation. All training sessions will be accompanied by appropriate resources for you to take away.

Team Building Experiences

Enhance your creative thinking and strengthen your workforce with a team building experience at Dance HQ. Whether you're looking for a day of creative tasks designed to develop communication and co-operation skills or a fun day to relax your colleagues learning routines from famous films or music videos, Dance HQ can help.

Professional Development

Dance HQ realises the need for continual, professional development when working as a dancer. As well as weekly technique class, Dance HQ provides regular training days to help you find new ideas for workshops, strengthen your technique and refresh your enthusiasm for a career in dance. Dance HQ can also assist with audition preparation, CV writing and help with administration.

Contact Dance HQ to discuss your requirements for any of our Education, Outreach & Training Programmes