Are you an amateur dancer (18+) who would love the opportunity to perform to an audience? Danceworks is excited to present a brand new set of courses where you will learn choreography in your chosen style in preparation for a group performance, at an exciting showcase evening event for friends and family at Danceworks on 25th October, with additional guest performances by our talented faculty and staff members.
With six styles to choose from – Classical Ballet, Fosse, Flamenco, Stage Performance, Female Street, Contemporary – this is a great opportunity for you to learn a choreography over several weeks set for stage, perform to an audience and build your confidence. Our showcase aims to bring everyone together to celebrate our shared passion for dance and nurture talent within our community.
Date: Saturday 25th October
Start Time: 7pm
Location: St Marylebone School (10 min walk from Danceworks)
64 Marylebone High St, London W1U 5BA
Audience Tickets: £10 – will be released soon
FLAMENCO WITH MAIKA JIMENEZ BLANCO
SUNDAYS |10-11AM | IMP+LEVEL | 21ST SEPT -25TH OCT
This course is specially designed for our regular students who have been enjoying weekly Flamenco classes and are excited to take part in our upcoming showcase. Together, we’ll revisit and polish a Flamenco choreography we’ve already learnt during the 2024–2025 academic year, helping you feel confident and ready to perform on stage.
Perfect for improvers with a good grasp of Flamenco technique and rhythm, this course will focus on bringing out your best performance, enhancing your expression, and stage presence. To ensure the group works well together, we won’t be accepting new students for this course. The last lesson with be on Saturdays 25th at 15-16. Join us to celebrate your progress and share the passion of Flamenco with family and friends at the Danceworks showcase!
STAGE PERFORMANCE WITH JENNY STONES
SAT | 1-2.30PM | INT LEVEL | 6TH SEPT – 25TH OCT
A 7-week workshop to showcase your love for dance. Over the course you will learn an extended choreography which will be performed in a group. The goal is to work as a team to create a powerful and sexy visual. If you’ve always dreamed of being part of a dance crew and performing on stage, this program is for you. We expect a strong commitment from all participants to ensure a pleasant atmosphere and strong group cohesion for good synchronization on stage. We can’t wait to see you shine ! Please note there is no session on the 4th October. On the last session, Saturday 25th October, you will do a rehearsal in costume at Danceworks, followed by the last rehearsal at the theatre. Jenny will add you in a WhatsApp group to give you more information concerning the course’s progress.
FEMALE STREET DANCE WITH SARAH STANLEY
WEDS | 8-9:30PM | ALL LEVELS | 17th SEPT – 22nd OCT
Laaaaadies! It’s that time of the year!
You can expect strong sassy vibes for this performance course, think Beyoncé, think Rihanna, powerful yet cheeky!
Whatever level you are at personally I will create something to challenge you and make you look fabulous.
Be prepared to learn, sweat and laugh.
FOSSE WITH TOMMY LANGDALE
SUNDAYS | 2-3PM | ALL LEVELS | 4th SEPT – 19th OCT
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BALLET WITH CHRISTINA MITTELMAIER
MON | 6:30-8PM | IMP/INT LEVELS | 15TH SEPT – 20TH OCT
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CONTEMPORARY WITH NAFISAH BABA
MON | 8-9PM | GEN LEVEL | 15th SEPT – 20th OCT
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