DANCE WOKING

Dance Woking is an innovative dance organisation which provides high quality opportunities to watch, perform and take part in dance, providing new experiences that inspire artists, audiences, participants and communities. We are a registered charity based in Woking and our mission is to build local and regional audiences for dance, focusing this year on families, children and young people!

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Party in the Park

Check out our new photo album of Party in the Park on our Facebook page from Saturday 8th July 2017

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1735772899796909.1073741846.175673875806827&type=1&l=8ddeeb164b

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It’s team Reiss from NCS. We are currently volunteering at the Dance Woking Headquarters. Today we are mending broken equipment in order for them to be used for future events. We are also handing out brochures in Woking Town Centre to help raise awareness.

Tomorrow, Thursday 20th July, we will be campaigning for our charity in and around Woking Town. Look out for our bright green t shirts and come to say hello! We will be having a stall with fun activities, sweets and goodies! We will also have brochures filled with details of social media, upcoming events and the charity itself. At certain points throughout the day there will be special surprises and something for everyone to get involved with. We’d love for you all to come along. Hope to see you there!

Team Reiss

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Dance Woking X Team Reiss

We are a group of young people from NCS the Challenge and we were assigned to help raise money and awareness for this inspirational charity, Dance Woking. A professional choreographer, named Bert, taught us a dance to the song Soul Bossa Nova by Quincey Jones. We enjoyed learning this easy and crazy dance which got rid of our inhibitions. On 8th July 2017, we all performed at Party in the Park, teaching and encouraging the public to join in; as well as taking part in other workshops and learning new dances. Throughout this experience we have all gained confidence and now feel that we are able to express our feelings through dance. We have become more aware of how anxiety and depression affects people, especially teenagers like us, and how dancing could be an amazing way to overcome this. As a team we have raised over £200 which will be crucial to help the community and to provide a 6 week session for 1 school in the local area. Many of us hope to provide extra help and support for this charity in the near future as we feel that it has been an eye opening experience that has helped us develop into a more humble group of teenagers.

Mel and Chloe from Reiss NCS

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NCS at Party in the Park with Dance Woking performing the in the sci-fi flash mob, in the  Futuristic Field to see more pictures go to: https://www.facebook.com/dancewoking/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1254787497895454

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Dance Woking was my chosen charity for my NCS challenge program. My group were taught a dance by one of the teachers named Amy, this was to get us ready for a performance at Party In The Park 2016. As an inexperienced dancer I found this very eye opening as I become fonder of the dance Woking charity and became more aware of the people I would be raising money for. Learning new dances for events gave me the opportunity to express myself in a way in which I had never considered! I am looking forward to doing extra work for them in the future and as a group we hope to raise more money for their charity.

Some images taken from Party In The Park were put up on the dance Woking Facebook page that is linked below:

https://www.facebook.com/dancewoking

written by Gemma from NCS the challenge

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#ThrowBack - ‘SAFE’ 2015 REVIEW

Here is a review i conducted on ‘SAFE’ back in 2015. 

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My first experience when entering the auditorium was that it was pitch black with a little glow of light coming from a bulb positioned at the top centre of the auditorium which created a mysterious atmosphere, we really didn’t know what to expect as we sat there in the dark. 

The production started off with 5 men in ragged clothing cramped lift waiting to go up to the top to work on the construction site. I could hear the sound effects of the busy road beneath them. Gradually dim light appears and one by one the men would start dancing to the music which at first was slow but then began to change into a fast beat. 

It was an enjoyable feeling watching the contemporary dance pieces as they were unique, it really felt like you were in the 30’s. My favourite dance piece was the Irish dancing it really gave a wonderful touch to the show. During the performances it got very intense as in the music got louder and the dancing got more physical with the props around them and that’s what caught my eyes, the acrobats used in this production. 

The men would cling off the ladders and poles which seemed very risky but it really made everything more realistic. The production received great reviews an audience member John commented “absolutely breath-taking”. The production was exceptional, it really was a pleasure to watch because you could see the amount of passion put into this production.

 SAFE UK tour continues after Easter.

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'SAFE’ will be at Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking on Tuesday 15th March, 7pm.

Tickets are still available: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safe-performed-by-zoielogic-dance-theatre-tickets-20779678578

We hope to see you there!

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Strictly Tea Dance -

Grab your dancing shoes and floral dresses, and come and dance to Latin, Jive and Ballroom. For those who need a refresher or are new to tea dances there will be some guidance given on steps and demonstrations. For only £3 per person, you will also get to enjoy a piece of cake and a cup of tea.There will also be a raffle!

Come along to our Vintage Tea dance on Wednesday 30 March, doors open at 12.30pm ready to start dancing at 1pm-4pm HG Wells Conference & Event Centre, Church Street East, Woking, Surrey GU21 6HJ.

Book your space: [email protected]

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Dance Woking commences its spring season of events!

22nd February 2016    

On Tuesday 15th March ZoieLogic Dance Theatre brings powerful production ‘SAFE’, to Rhoda McGaw Theatre, 7.30pm. ‘SAFE’is set against the imagined backdrop of the Empire State Building. Highly talented dancers take on New York City’s fabled skyline, as they inhabit the dangerous world of the 1930’s construction workers. With a punchy choreographic language driven by a visceral music score, the dancers combine a heady mix of bravery, determination and camaraderie in this heart-racing dance theatre piece.

Zoie Golding was inspired to make the piece after visiting the Empire State Building and wondering what it must have felt like being hundreds of feet up in the air, exposed to the elements, working closely with other men and striving to build each layer on time, on budget and, above all, safely

Saima Khan, Arts and Communication apprentice commented on last year’s ‘SAFE’, “The show was exceptional, it really was a pleasure to watch because you could see the amount of passion put into it. I have never seen any performance like it before, it was different and very touching.”

With every ticket purchased for “SAFE” Dance Woking is giving the chance for 12-18 year olds to participate in a FREE dance movement* workshop on the Tuesday 15th March *places are limited and are available on a first come bases only, no cash alternative. For more information & how to book call us on 01483 737830. To book tickets for SAFE go tohttp://dancewoking-safe-tickets.eventbrite.co.uk Now affirm favorite in the spring, Woking SLAM returns on Saturday 19th March, a community based urban platform presented by Dance Woking showcasing the best of hip-hop/street dance in and around Woking & Surrey. Some of the dance schools performingareStreet Vibes, Vital Signz, Ombascura, The Urban Dance School, #Fresh, #LilFresh and Ryde Academy. Within each dance school some of their elite groups will also be performing including from Street Vibes Icon who are currently ranked 7th in the world, and nationally recognised Identity, plus D-ELiTE, Vital Signz’s professional dance team. Standard tickets are £9.50 each and concession tickets are £5.50 each. Tickets can be purchased from www.wokingslam2016.eventbrite.co.ukor via ATG box office.

Save the date! Encounters is back on Saturday 2nd July from 12:00 – 4:00pm as Dance Woking hosts an interactive taster event in Woking Town Centre to delight shoppers and excite partygoers planning to attend Party in the Park on the Saturday 9th July. This year Dance Woking is showcasing the dance element of Party in the Park with professional and community dance groups performing their Sci-Fi inspired pieces in step with this year’s science fiction theme, encouraging you to have a go. So make it a date and come along, bring your lightsabers, teleport yourself there, and dress up if you feel like it!

Dance Woking needs the support of volunteers to assist with the running of events like Encounters and Party in the Park. E-mail Kim at [email protected] about our volunteering opportunities with Dance Woking to fit your skills and experience or provide additional training.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of Student Volunteering Week, taking place from 22-28 February 2016. Organised by Student Hubs and the National Union of Students (NUS), SVW will see students and staff from over 100 colleges and universities celebrating not-for-profit work throughout the UK. Dance Woking has many roles available for students to gain experience in event/dance careers. Dance Woking welcome and encourage students to volunteer, to become a part of the team, E-mail Kim [email protected].

You can also support Dance Woking through Just Giving by Texting to 70070 reference: WDFS11 with a donation that will be put towards our education and outreach programme, donating from £10.00 see our website for more details www.dancewoking.com

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Throwing down then getting back up like… “#BBoy Kid Colombia body slams at @OfficialBOTY #BattleOfTheYear #BOTY”

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What Is The State Of Your Empire?

ZoieLogic Dance Theatre presents ‘SAFE’ AT New Victoria Theatre, Woking, 15th March 2016

Set against the imagined backdrop of the 1930’s construction of the Empire State Building, SAFE is a tale of skill and bravery, grit and determination, brotherhood and camaraderie, brought to life by five incredible male dancers. This is a tough world to inhibit, one where there is no room for error, where trust in your compatriots, your fellow ironworkers, is the key to your sanity and survival.

The race is on to be part of history. Deftly navigating their way across iron girders swinging hundreds of feet in the air, literally scaling the dizzy heights, this band of unlikely brothers is part of the race is on to be part of history.SAFE is ZoieLogic Dance Theatre’s thrilling imagining of the daily lives of those ironworkers whose skill and bravery made the Empire State Building a ground-breaking first when, after taking a then record-breaking 410 days to construct, it opened to the public in 1931.

With her signature punchy choreographic style artistic director Zoie Golding explores the intense atmosphere of determination and brotherhood as she leads the audience into a world which pits masculinity against fragility.

A visceral music score envelopes the five-strong male dance company as they move within a specially-designed industrial set made of steel, aluminium and wood that cleverly builds with the performance. Like the Empire State Building itself, SAFE is bursting with ambitious imagination, hope, optimism, collective spirit and the ultimate friendship that only common ground can bring.

Speaking about the piece, Zoie says: “SAFE is a piece about masculinity and brotherhood which draws the audience into the world of determination and male friendship. Along the way they’ll see stories unfold and how competitiveness and bravado lead to a collective spirit and unique friendship. It’s an exciting piece with some surprises along the way.

“We perform SAFE on a really unusual bespoke steel, aluminium and wood set which has been specially designed for this piece; it’s a very exposed set as if we’ve taken a bite out of the Empire State Building and it has a purpose floor, a truss framing (to symbolise the iron girders that were used to build the Empire State) and it has a life of its own that builds as the show progresses. That’s what makes this show completely different.” ZoieLogic Dance Theatre’s SAFE is being performed at New Victoria Theatre, Woking on 15th March 2016.

Ticket Details: Standard ticket £12.00 Concession ticket £10.00

Discounts for school and other group bookings please contact Dance Woking office: Tel: [phone] or email Kim: [email protected] To see a trailer for this show, go to www.logicdance.co.uk

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My First time visiting Sadler’s Wells Theatre (Sampled) | @Sadlers_Wells

Sadler’s Wells Sampled – Friday 30th January 2016, 7:30pm.

Not one to miss a great opportunity, on Saturday 30th January, the Dance Woking team headed to London's Sadler’s Wells Theatre to watch Sampled, the now established annual dance event that showcases exerts of a range of artistes and dance styles from some of the worlds leading performers and choreographers at a specially reduced price. Sampled is a great way for dance lovers to preview a diverse range of dance styles and this year was no exception with ballet, tango, circus and physical theatre, contemporary, South Asian and hip hop on offer,  the theatre quickly became a stage for a diverse audience to enjoy.

With seven short exerts to look forward to, Wayne McGregor’s ‘Outlier’ opened, this piece was initially created for New York City Ballet in 2010, it was treat to see the work performed as a contemporary piece. The Argentinian dance duet Julia Hiriart Urruty and Claudio González quickly followed changing the tempo, with their impressive legwork, beautiful choreography, detailing a love affair continuing after death which left the audience in complete awe. The excitement did not finish as we had the pleasure of watching Connor Scott, winner of BBC Young Dancer 2015 perform a contemporary high-energy piece ‘Get Up’, which livened up the theatre. Finalist of BBC Young Dancer 2015, Vidya Patel followed performing a duet called ‘Khoj’ –The Search. With superb live musicians playing traditional Indian folk music on stage, the duets incredibly bright outfits swirled delicately across the floor, the North Indian classical dance style Kathak quickly captured the hearts of many.

After the interval we were presented with more fantastic work, this time from 7 Fingers, choreographed by Marcos Mora with a playful dream sequence. The breath taking Principal of The Royal Ballet, Zenaida Yanowsky, performed The Dying Swan, choreographed by Michel Fokine.

The world champion b-boy crew, The Ruggeds, competed the evening with an incredible display of their skills  that had the audience amazed. This was a truly great evenings entertainment and an absolute treat to be able to watch such a diverse programme all in one evening. I would highly recommend this event!

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Dance Woking would like to say thank you to The Lightbox, Woking for presenting us with the opportunity to be featured on their “Let’s Face the Music and Dance” display situated in the first floor, just outside the main gallery.

Established in 1995, Dance Woking is an innovative dance organisation which provides high quality opportunities to watch perform and take part in dance, this year we will once again be leading and managing the dance elements of Party in the Park. If you are interested in finding out more please go to our website www.dancewoking.com

On display at The Lightbox there are some great gems from past music and dance events that took place in Woking from Summerscales Performing Arts to The Spice Girls, so make sure you head over to The Lightbox to get a preview of the rich history on music & dance in Woking.

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Woking SLAM 2016 deadline!

Hello all, 

The deadline for Woking SLAM 2016 applications is TOMORROW. 

To take part please complete the expression of interest form: https://form.jotformeu.com/53472282745359

For more information email Kim at [email protected]

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Happy #MondayMotivation :) 

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#ThrowbackThursday - Our Innovate 2014 dance platform!

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Attan (Pashto: اتڼ‎) is a form of dance that originated in the Pashtun regions of eastern Afghanistan and Khyber Pukhtoonkwa. Attan began as a folk dance conducted by Pashtuns in times of war or during weddings. In times of war, Pashtun men would get together and peform the Attan before fighting. It is also nicknamed “Warrior Dance” Every province/tribe/village have there own style.

(Waziristan Attan)

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Dance Woking recognises different styles of dance! very different and interesting #Attan

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Performance Parkour led by The Urban Playground Every Friday at Woking Gymnastics Club, 8pm - 9.30pm Starting Friday 29 January to Friday 18 March (excl. 12 Feb)

Rotate is a series of performance parkour workshops led by The Urban Playground Team every Friday evening from 8pm to 9.30pm at Woking Gymnastics Club. Suitable for ages 12 and above, the sessions focus on building skills and technique in free-running and are perfect for anyone looking to try something different.

Dance Woking has partnered with Woking Borough Council to bring you weekly drop-in sessions with funding support from Thames Valley Housing Association and Sportivate.

We will be running 7 sessions in Spring from Friday 29 January to Friday 18 March*(*excluding Friday 12 February) & 7 sessions in Summer from Friday 29 April to Friday 17 June* (excluding Friday 3 June).

The first phase (Spring)  runs from Friday 29 January until Friday 18 March (excludes Friday 12 February);

The second phase (Summer) runs from Friday 29 April until Friday 17 June (excludes Friday 3 June)

Discounts are available when you book in advance - each drop in session is priced at £6.00 a session/week or if booked in advance, recieve all 7 sessions for a fee of £30.00.

Come along and join us at this thrilling dance workshop!

We are also running a 2 day workshop with The Urban Playground in May Half Term on Thursday 2 & Friday 3 June to put together a short piece to be performed on Saturday 9 July in Woking Park at Party in the Park with The Urban Playground.

The 2 day workshop is available at £30.00 per person - if you are booked on either the Spring or Summer Friday evening Rotate sessions, you can save £10.00 and attend this 2 day May half term workshop for just £20.00.

Part bursaries are also available.

If you have any queries or would like further information, please contact Kimberley via the details below.

E: [email protected]

T: 01483 737830