Projects & Courses
Listed below are all the activities currently on offer from the Albany and our partner organisations.
**PLUS - NEW ALBANY COURSES
STARTING THIS HALF TERM!**
Scroll down to see some of the fab creative courses and masterclasses we have on offer this month...like BOOTCAMP starting 15 Feb, WRITER'S BLOCK 16 Feb, SHOW DON'T TELL COLLECTIVE starting 25 Feb,
For more info see below...
Future Fusion
A 2012 Cultural Skills Project to launch careers in technical theatre and event management for 20 young people aged 16 to 25.
Six months of in situ training culminating in a festival of performance event programmed and managed by the technicians, producers and event managers of tommorrow.
All made possible by the 2012 Cultural Skills Fund from the London Development Agency and the Arts Council of England.
Contact 020 8692 0231 x258 for more information
Advice Surgeries with Joan Ruddock MP
Joan Ruddock MP often holds her advice surgeries at the Albany, as well as at other venues around her constituency. The surgeries are a chance for people to meet Joan in person and to ask for her assistance with any problems they may have. For information on surgery times and dates please call Joan's Caseworker Lucy on 0208 6911400
Our Scene
Our Scene is the name Heart n Soul gives to everything we do with young people with learning disabilities aged 14-25 years. It is made up of The Squidz Club, where young people get to showcase their work and creative training sessions called Do Your Own Thing which happen on Saturdays leading up to The Squidz Club and offer young people new to the arts training in music, dance, drama or digital arts as well as media and technical skills training. Young people also take control and help make decisions in the Our Scene steering team.
For more information visit Heart n Soul's website or call us on 020 8694 1632
Pregnancy Yoga
8 week courses suitable for women from 12 weeks pregnant onwards.
7pm -9pm Mondays
£85 Classes include yoga postures appropriate and useful for pregnancy, to improve strength, tone and flexibilty, breathing techniques, relaxation and visualisation and much more.
This class is taught by Bernadette King BWYDip, ITECDips APM and IHM, who has been teaching yoga across London and abroad for 20 years. She specialises in teaching pregnancy yoga and is also a member of FEDANT, REPS and EMBODY as well as the BWY, and has taught active birth workshops to midwives and NCT teachers. She also teaches Birthing Workshops and Baby Massage and is a qualified massage therapist and Reiki practitioner.
For more information email bking@bernadette52.freeserve.co.uk
Mum & Baby Post Natal Yoga
6 week courses £65, suitable for mums with babies
up to 6-7 months old.
Fridays 10.30am - 11.30am
For mums the focus is on toning core muscles and increasing energy levels as well as promoting relaxation. Babies enjoy the songs with movemnets, which stimulate the circulatory.
This class is taught by Bernadette King BWYDip,ITECDips APM and IHM, who has been teaching yoga across London and abroad for 20 years. She specialises in teaching pregnancy yoga and is also a member of FEDANT, REPS and EMBODY as well as the BWY, and has taught active birth workshops to midwives and NCT teachers. She also teaches Birthing Workshops and Baby Massage and is a qualified massage therapist and Reiki practitioner.
For more information email bking@bernadette52.freeserve.co.uk
Mum/Carer Older Baby & Toddler Yoga
6 week courses £65, suitable for adult carers with babies from minimum 8 months to 2 years.
Fridays 11.45-12.45.
This is a natural progression from post natal yoga and has lots of singing and movement suitable for babies with more mobility-crawlers, standers and toddlers.
This class is taught by Bernadette King BWYDip, ITECDips APM and IHM, who has been teaching yoga across London and abroad for 20 years. She specialises in teaching pregnancy yoga and is also a member of FEDANT, REPS and EMBODY as well as the BWY, and has taught active birth workshops to midwives and NCT teachers. She also teaches Birthing Workshops and Baby Massage and is a qualified massage therapist and Reiki practitioner.
For more information email bking@bernadette52.freeserve.co.uk
Youth Leadership – Peer mentoring & Trainee Youth Arts
Mondays, 5-7pm @ the Albany
13-25 years
Do you have ideas, vision, passion and commitment?
Do you have things to say but feel that nobody is listening?
Do you want to make your voice heard?
Get involved with Artefacts Edutainment’s Youth Leadership programme to have fun, make friends and really make a difference, through the creation of youth led project and products.
Contact Riz@artedutain.org or call 0208 691 2323 for more information or to book. Travel expenses paid up to £10 per day and refreshments provided.
J's Dance Factory
Street Dance for ages 4-7, 8-11 and 12+
At J's Dance Factory we offer students the chance to learn to dance and build confidence whilst having fun!!!
All students have the option of taking IDTA (International Dance Teacher Association) examinations.
We also actively encourage the participation in lots of shows.
Classes are fun, creative, imaginative and educational! Kids and teenagers love J's Dance Factory!
For more information please contact
info@jsdancefactory.co.uk
www.jsdancefactory.co.uk
RollingSound Smartmove Programme
RollingSound are delivering a creative multimedia programme for NEET Young People aged 14-19 with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities OR no qualifications to help them gain entry to employment or education through achieving a Bronze Arts Award in Music Production or Games Design and up to a Level 1 City & Guilds Certificate in Numeracy & Literacy.
The course runs for 6 weeks starting on Tuesday 5th January, Tuesday 16th February, Tuesday 30th March, Tuesday 11th May, Tuesday 22nd June 2010, Tuesday 3rd August & Tuesday 21st September. The Young People use Fruity Loops software to create their own tracks and First Person Creator Software to make their own game as well as tasks such as event planning, budget management and self promotion to enhance their Numeracy & Literacy skills.
Course times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 11am – 2.30pm
If you would like to take part or refer a Young Person to this course please contact Rebecca on 0208 694 6201 or email Rebecca@rollingsound.co.uk
Drama for Stage & Screen
Wednesdays, 6-7.30pm @ the Albany
13-19 years or up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities
Develop characters, plots, build confidence and learn the tricks of the trade. If you show real talent and commitment you’ll get the chance to work toward a final performance and on stage or for video.
Contact Riz@artedutain.org or call 0208 691 2323 for more information or to book. £12 per 12 week programme. Concessions and Gifted and Talented scholarships are available.
Video Production
Wednesdays, 5-7pm @ the Albany
13-19 years or up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities
Lights, Camera, Action! Practical, hands-on experience of filming music videos, drama productions and creating documentaries. Use professional cameras in the studio and on location.
Contact Riz@artedutain.org or call 0208 691 2323 for more information or to book. £12 per 12 week programme. Concessions and Gifted and Talented scholarships are available.
Video Editing
Wednesdays, 7-9pm @ the Albany
13-19 years or up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities
Fancy yourself as an up and coming film maker? Learn editing skills to create music videos, short films and documentaries using professional software.
Contact Riz@artedutain.org or call 0208 691 2323 for more information or to book. £12 per 12 week programme. Concessions and Gifted and Talented scholarships are available.
Fairweather Dance School: Ballet & Tap classes for ages 3+
Fairweather Dance School (FDS), now run by a mother and daughter team, was established in Northampton over 30 years ago teaching dance with a classical foundation to children and students. FDS aims to foster musicality, creativity, techinical ability, performance skills, self discipline and above all self confidence in a calm secure environment. The classes are based around The Royal Academy of Dance and National Association of Teachers of Dance sylabi working towards examinations as the children progress.
Contact: 07858 634 322 / 01604 628820
fairweatherdanceschool@hotmail.co.uk
www.fairweatherdanceschool.com
Beginners 3-4 years- 4.15-4.45pm
Pre-primary 5+ years-4.45-5.30pm
Vocal Workshops with the Singing Academy
Improve your singing
Learn how to take better care of your instrument
Gain better voice control
Strengthen your voice and learn how to improvise
The Music Academy is running Vocal Workshops on Saturday mornings at the Albany between 10am and 11.30am.
Each session costs £12.
To book classes contact: Maria Bond at info@academytutors.co.uk/ or 07989 679 724
Zumba with Bianca
Zumba is a spicy, hot, hip swivelling workout where African, Caribbean and Latin dance moves are combined with aerobics/fitness. It is a 'fun and easy to do' workout where one does not need to be a dancer to Zumba. The dance routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Join in the party for some Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggeaton, Samba, Hip Hop, Belly Dance, African Beats, Flamenco, Tango and so much more... Get fit, lose weight and tone your body in a fun and exciting way. You do not realise you are exercising! Zumba is the latest fitness craze from America and is now coming to Deptford! Are you ready to Zumba?
Classes held on Sundays, 10am - 11am
Introductory price £4 (January 2010). Thereafter, £8/£6 (concs) or 10 classes for £64 (Get 2 classes FREE)
For more information mail@zumbawithbianca.com
Dig Deptford
Aged 13 -19?
Do you want to perform, have fun and learn more about acting, directing and making theatre? Join this FREE weekly drama session. Workshops are drop-in so new members are welcome every week!
Want to know more?
digdeptford@gmail.com Telephone: 020 8692 4446 / text your name and Dig Deptford to: 07769789227
Mondays - 5.30-7.30pm
Show Don't Tell Collective
Have Ideas but don't know what to do with them? Aged 13-19?
Show Don't Tell Collective is the Albany’s new writing collective, mentored by Albany Associate Artist, Polarbear, spoken word artist and theatre maker.
If you have the drive to create a story and see it produced and performed at a professional level, this is your chance to make it happen.
You will be supported to create your own characters, stories and scripts that will be presented at the Albany in June alongside Polarbear’s new show, RETURN, at the end of its UK tour on the 9th/10th June 2010.
You will be given full production support and guidance from the Albany as well as opportunities to meet industry producers, writers and artists.
What will I achieve from Show Don't Tell Collective?
A chance to make your work at a professional level, be mentored by a professional artist, meet industry professionals and be a part of a creative collective.
If you would like a chance to be a part of the collective, come along to the taster session on Thursday 18th Feb, 5.30pm - 8pm 10 people from the taster session will then be selected to join the collective.
Meeting Mondays 22nd February, 1,8 and 15 March, 5.30 – 8.30pm
To book a place on the taster:
Email Tanya Pham on Tanya.pham@thealbany.org .uk
Or feel free to call Tanya Pham on 0208 692 0231 X255
Or text POLARBEAR to 07951 485512
TAKEOVER - Theatre Impro Workshop
TAKEOVER Workshops - All workshops are open to young people
ages between 13 - 25 years, of all abilities.
Theatre Impro Workshop, 6pm - 8.30pm - Tickets FREE!
(£3 returnable deposit required)
If you want perform at Match of the Lyricists or are interested in impro, comedy or drama then come and get prepped at this workshop where you will learn the basics of improvisation and free styling.
To book, contact the Albany box office on 020 8692 4446.
TAKEOVER - Forum Theatre Masterclass
TAKEOVER Workshops - All workshops are open to young people
ages between 13 - 25 years, of all abilities.
Forum Theatre Masterclass, 10am - 5pm
Tickets - £30 limited £5 tickets available for 13 - 19 year olds from south east London
With Adrian Jackson, founder and artistic director of Cardboard Citizens, a theatre company which works particularly with homeless and ex-homeless people.
An introduction to a range of games and exercises leading to short interactive Forum. Theatre piece based around the issues of Yard Girl.
To book, contact the Albany box office on 020 8692 4446.
TAKEOVER - Demo Session
TAKEOVER Workshops - All workshops are open to young people
ages between 13 - 25 years, of all abilities.
Demo Session, 10.30 - 4.30pm - Tickets £5 spaces limited, book early
Want to get your music heard? Spend a day in the Albany recording studio and learn how to record a demo track with a professional sound engineer. Recorded demos will be played during TAKEOVER.
To book, contact the Albany box office on 020 8692 4446.
TAKEOVER - Technical Theatre Taster
TAKEOVER Workshops - All workshops are open to young people
ages between 13 - 25 years, of all abilities.
Technical Theatre Taster, 5 – 7pm - Tickets FREE!
(£3 returnable deposit required)
Want to work behind the scenes? Get a back stage tour of the Albany and a taster of lighting, sound and stage management with the TAKEOVER Production Team and find out about future work experience opportunities on Albany events.
To book, contact the Albany box office on 020 8692 4446.
TAKEOVER - 6 Hour Film Challenge
TAKEOVER Workshops - All workshops are open to young people
ages between 13 - 25 years, of all abilities.
6 Hour Film Challenge, Wednesday 17 & Thursday
18 March, 4.30-7.30pm - Tickets £5
Want to work in the film industry? Find out if film is for you by joining a professional film crew to shoot and edit a short film to be screened during TAKEOVER! Filming will take place over two days in only 6 hours. Go on, we dare you!
To book, contact the Albany box office on 020 8692 4446.
