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The Laban Guild Community Dance Teachers Course 2006 - 2007: Details and Application Forms

IN ASSOCIATION WITH KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL

If you would like to …

  • Teach dance sessions for any sections of the community
  • Enhance your teaching of dance in school
  • Adapt your professional skills to teaching dance
  • Learn more about Laban Movement Analysis
  • Enhance your employment prospects
  • Be eligible for comprehensive professional insurance

…… the LABAN GUILD COMMUNITY DANCE TEACHERS COURSE could be for you!

It is expected that course members will:

  • Develop a working knowledge of the body/space/effort/relationship fundamentals of movement through the practical study of Laban’s work
  • Develop an understanding of body design and function
  • Learn how to make dances for and with community dance groups
  • Learn how to plan and prepare Laban-based creative community dance sessions; how to lead community groups and how to utilise a variety of teaching methods
  • Be advised on administration, organisation, marketing and publicity
  • Be advised on legal responsibilities e.g. Duty Of Care, Risk Assessment, Insurance

Course Information | Application Form

WHAT SORT OF PEOPLE COME ON THESE COURSES?

All sorts of people – artists, dancers, teachers, as well as drama teachers, physiotherapists, social workers, even engineers and computer specialists - providing they have the necessary experience and a love of dance

The course takes place in Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, Co Kildare. It consists of 11 weekends of practical workshops, over 18 months, commencing 8 th April 2006.

Course fees are € 1,100.00, plus an initial registration fee of € 95.00, plus the cost of attending a recommended summer school. Fees may be paid in instalments.

AN INTRODUCTORY DAY WILL TAKE PLACE IN NEWBRIDGE ON SATURDAY 4 TH FEBRUARY 2006, 10am- 4pm. Fee including lunch €10.00. ALL WELCOME, BUT BOOKING ESSENTIAL !!

For further information, contact

Lucina Russell, Kildare County Arts Officer, Riverbank, Newbridge, Co. Kildare,

Tel: 00 353 (0) 45 448 318, Email: lrussell@kildarecoco.ie

or check out the Laban Guild web site: www.labanguild.org

The Laban Guild is a National Governing Body in the UK and so is empowered to award its own certificates. It is also a registered charity. The Laban Guild Community Dance Leaders course is a long established course, recognised internationally