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Calling all young dance enthusiasts!
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s Fit 2 Dance Project is launching two
brand new dance events this summer for young movers and shakers from all
corners of Wigan Borough.
Whether it is sizzling salsa steps or creative contemporary moves,
junior dance fans will be put through their paces at the ‘On the Move’
summer dance school later this month. The project includes a variety of
workshops covering a range of dance styles for eight to eleven year olds
at schools in Lowton, Higherfolds and Hagfold from Monday 23rd till
Friday 27th July.
On The Move is funded by Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust in partnership
with Wigan Council's Extended Learning Team and Lowton Community Sports
College. Lowton East Councillor Ian Franzen has also made a significant
contribution to the project through Brighter Borough funding.
The five day event is led by professional dance teachers. Each group
will take part in workshops over four days, of Latin, Contemporary or
Indian dance and the final day will consist of live performances.
The second project, ‘Strictly Street Dance’, will give young people from
Atherton and Shackerley a chance to dance at the City of Manchester
Stadium. This project is for 12 to 16 year olds and will be delivered by
cutting edge dance group ‘Company Fierce Dance’.
Strictly Street Dance will begin with eight taster sessions at Hesketh
Fletcher High School and Shackerley Community Centre on July 30th,
August 6th, August 13th and August 20th. Those who enjoy the tasters
will be invited to a week of workshops at the same venues between August
22nd and August 30th.
Everyone who participates in the full week of dance will be heading to
the home of Manchester City F.C. to perform at the Greater Manchester
Street Games on Friday 31st August.
Workshop places for both projects must be booked in advance. Young
people attending Strictly Street Dance need to bring a consent form
signed by their parent or guardian to the first session they attend.
Vicky Thomas, Fit 2 Dance Project Coordinator, for Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust said: “These projects are ideal for young people who have
an interest in dance. On The Move is an excellent opportunity for them
to get active and having workshops in a variety of different styles is a
great way of introducing them to different cultures. Strictly Street
Dance is a rare opportunity for young people in Atherton and Shackerley
to get top class tuition from a really innovative dance company. No
experience is necessary, just enthusiasm.
“Dance is a powerful form of self expression, which requires teamwork,
commitment and the ability to develop ideas, skills which these projects
aim to teach the young dancers as well as increasing their self-esteem.
Dance not only tackles the growing problem with obesity amongst young
people but also improves flexibility, co-ordination, strength, balance
and power endurance. We hope that these projects will inspire those who
take part to have the confidence and motivation to be involved in
further dance classes and sports activities.”
The aim of the Fit 2 Dance projects is to make learning dance easy and a
skill everyone should have regardless of age or experience. Hopes are
set high for a dance-tastic time for all those involved in On the Move
and Strictly Street Dance.
To book a place for the On the Move summer school, contact Taryn Abel on
01942 828899. To request a consent form for Strictly Street Dance, or
for further information, please contact Margaret Hill at the Wigan
Council Youth Service on 01942 705396. For general enquiries about dance
in Wigan Borough contact Vicky Thomas on 01942 486922.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this News Release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Media and Public Relations Manager, on 01942
486937 or at
c.dunbar@wlct.org
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s vision to help people across the Wigan Borough to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active. It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship.
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