Pure Funk is a Bournemouth based company of young and talented choreographers who specialise in Urban/Commercial dance styles. Check out their website www.purefunk.co.uk for more details on upcoming performances, and their work in and around Dorset, Hampshire & Wiltshire. As well as providing various performance opportunities for young people that attend classes in Bournemouth & Poole, Pure Funk workshop leaders also choreograph for outside events and productions. Call Amy Beveridge - Founder/Director for more details 07749069892

30 Creech Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2NB
Tel: 07749 069892
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Website: www.purefunk.co.uk

They were even at our launch event! 

New dance school opened by International Choreographer and Teacher Katie Gill.
Offering Classical Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary and Greek.
Exams can be taken in the Association of Russian Ballet. Festivals, Competitions and shows.

Availiable for children three and up.

Pilates for adults also offered.

For more infomation: 

Tel: 07757 259199
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Funded by Wave Arts Organisation & the Cultural Hub, & St Peters School, "Off the Wall Theatre Co" is a new- writing based young peoples theatre company who can not only offer fully funded places to all participants, but encourages young people to have a voice in devising new work for the theatre. Our actors are aged 13- 18 and meet weekly on a tuesday evening 5 -7pm (termtime only) in the De La Salle Theatre in St Peters School. We work through devising process, then our work is scripted and performed in the local area. The group is directed by writer/ director Helena Fox MPhil, whose credits include BBC Film and who works as a writer/director for Theatre Royal Winchester amongst others. Visiting artists last year included Puppeteer and Physical theatre actor Claire Harvey, and this year will include the renowned physical theatre director/actor Liam Steele from Frantic Assembly/ Stan Wont Dance. This young people's company is for anyone (13 -18)who is interested in developing new work for the theatre!

For more infomation contact: 

LIGHTNING CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY is made up of young people aged 12yrs - young adults who are preparing to showcase their work to schools, colleges and theatres around the UK.
Lightningis audition only, and classes are held weekly at VERWOOD Dorset
Please contact them if you are interested in joining the group.

Flat 1 Church Hill Court, Church Hill, Verwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH31 6BG
Tel: 01202 827276

For children between 11 and 16.

Through a range of exciting imrpovising and devising exercises, from script work and character building, to movement, sound and voice work, you will learn how to create interesting original performances, whilst developing your acting skills, gain confidence and preparing a piece of performance to family & friends.
 

c/o Forest Arts Centre, Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6DS
Tel: 01425 612393
Website: www.forest-arts.co.uk

Direct Theatre is based in Bournemouth and Christchurch for people aged between 6 - 19 years.They often stage productions in local venues. They specialise in improvised, devised and scripted work.   

Contact details are below  

10 Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, Bh6 5AL
Tel: 01202 416507
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Website: www.directtheatre.com

BEAT is a street dance and musical theatre group for children and adults.

To find out more, contact them...

66 Paisley Rd, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5EB
Tel: 0771 3252 927
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Website: www.beatcompany.com

The National Youth Theatre was established in 1956 to offer young people the chance to develop their creative and social skills through the medium of the theatrical arts which includes acting and technical disciplines. It was the first company of its kind anywhere in the world, coining the phrase “Youth Theatre,” and providing a model of practice which has stimulated the creation of many youth theatre companies across the UK and beyond. Over the last 50 years, the Company has evolved significantly, although the underlying ethos and mission remains the same to this day. The National Youth Theatre is now an internationally acclaimed organisation, providing opportunities to all young people aged 13-21 in the UK, regardless of background.

The Company has firmly established itself as the foremost youth arts provider and a beacon for all that is exemplary in creative excellence.

Go To

http://www.nyt.org.uk 

Theatre Training by Professionals for all ages and abilities.
They provide classes in:
Acting, Singing, Stage fighting, Mask Work, Movement, Improvisation, Performance, Musical Theatre, LAMDA Examinations, Audition Technique, Private Tuition and much more.
Workshops run throughout the year with full time classes commencing September 2008.

 For more infomation go to:

c/o Poole Grammar School, Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU
Tel: 07902 253499
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Website: www.bowdenacademy.co.uk

Big Little Theatre Company offers classes in acting, singing and dance as well as a unique professional development programme, spectacular shows, summer schools and workshops with West End Professionals.

For more infomation:

www.biglittletheatreschool.co.uk

 They aim to develop basic theatre skills whilst encouraging and improving self confidence through performance.

For the students the emphasis is put on fun and creativity through music, dance and theatre.

They offer reagular theatre trips, backstage tours, end of term productions, master classes and workshops run by professionals.

Classes run through term time only - and are held in professional rehearsal studios.

 For more information contact them at the following:

Studio Two, 62 Cobham Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH21
Tel: 01202 855895
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The Bournemouth Youth Theatre is aimed at young people aged 6-16 years. 

 They run acting, singing and dance classes.

 For more infomation check out their website:

  Tel: 07932 754366
Website: www.thebyt.com 

A course to provide fun and confidence through the Performing Arts.

 For more infomation:

Studio Two, 62 Cobham Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH21
Tel: 01202 855895
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A group working with youth in Bournemouth and Poole to bring theatre to the masses.

For more infomation contact:

Rachel Barratt at the Jellicoe Theatre- (01202)465730 

St Peter's Dance Department
Dance Teaching Assistant  

St Peter's Drama Department
Drama Teaching Assistant 

• Yr 10/11/12/13
• 1 week blocks Education based work in Drama, supporting the teacher 
• Non smoking Organisation
• Business dress for the classroom unless a prarical subject
• Students will not be allowed in the staff room 

Activate Performing Arts

• Yr 10 +    
• One week -  depending on any one project that may be taking place.   
•  Project dependent -  administration and running on projects mainly.     
• Non smoking organisation     
• Flexible working patterns -  would need to discuss with parent/ school, but Activate do work unsocial hours; again, project dependent.     
• What Activate can offer is very much dependent on what projects are running at the time -  some of these take place outside of normal school times, such as the summer holiday.

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

• Yr 10+     
• One week, or two weeks for under 16s.     
• All areas of the organisation    
• Non smoking                          
• Subsidised meals                      
• Uniform provided depending on area of work     
• Two week placements are availble for under 16s.
• Over 16s should apply for a one week specialised placement e.g. Technical

There are placements available at: 

The Study Gallery of Modern Art, Poole and Poole Museum

St Peter's Theatre
Assistant Theatre Technician 

  Work placement                   Who to contact                      Where                                                              Telephone number     Email                               

Other information 
Yr 10 + 

-1 or 2 weeks, Am or Pm    

Education, ICT, After School clubs eg Drama, Music, Art    

Non smoking                    

Practical work wear (not jeans)                            

Students usually stay on sight during Lunctime, as school is set away from Broadstone centre.

 Work placement                   Who to contact                      Where                                                              Telephone number     Email                              

Kings Park Primary School         Trish Evans                              Ashley Road    Boscombe  BH1 4NB                     01202 395138                This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it    

Other information 

Yr 10 +   

Various    

Education    

Non smoking                  

Appropriate dress    

All people requesting a placement would be expected to: Write a letter to ask for a placement (to Mrs Evans), who will then call and set up an interview to clarify expectations on both sides. An interview will then be held, discussing the H&S policy, appropriate behaviour in school. The placement will be monitored throughout, with Mrs Evans as point of contact throughout. An exit interview will be conducted to review the placement. The school will not take ex-pupils, as it is felt this does not always work in either's best interests.

 Work placement                   Who to contact                                                               Where                                                              Telephone number     

Email 

http://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/Libraries/    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it    

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