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Ballet Beats - Pre School Ballet (2-3 years)
Led by Abbi Lewin
A fun, creative way for children to explore their dance skills. Each week they will have the chance to go on an adventure using imagination and play to help learn basic ballet techniques.
Spring
Tuesdays (from 15 Jan, exc 19, 26 Feb, 9, 16 Apr)
2 – 3 years | 10am – 10.30am
£6
Summer
Tuesdays (exc 28 May)
2 – 3 years | 10am – 10.30am
£6
Ballet Beats - Pre School Ballet (3-4 years)
Led by Abbi Lewin
A fun, creative way for children to explore their dance skills. Each week they will have the chance to go on an adventure using imagination and play to help learn basic ballet techniques.
Spring
Tuesdays (from 15 Jan, exc 19, 26 Feb, 9, 16 Apr)
3 – 4 years | 10.45am – 11.15am
£6
Summer
Tuesdays (exc 28 May)
3 – 4 years | 10.45am – 11.15am
£6
Little Wrigglers (Fridays)
Led by Rachel Walsh
A thrilling, energetic and creative dance class. Explore imaginative themes and adventures through dance, song and mime.
Spring
Fridays (from 11 Jan, exc 22 Feb, 15 Mar, 12, 19 Apr)
10am – 10.45am
£6 | £4.50 siblings | £20 for block booking of 4 sessions
Summer
Fridays (exc 31 May, 19 Jul)
10am – 10.45am
£6 | £4.50 siblings | £20 for block booking of 4 sessions
Suitable for ages 2+ years.
If you would like to book the offer price for 4 sessions, please enter a ticket for each date you would like to attend into your basket and the offer will apply automatically
Spring Ceilidh
You’ll be in safe hands with the expert calling and playing from our band Nedron’s Jig.
The band formed specially for Norden Farm's Ceilidhs and between them play Squeezebox, Fiddle, Mandola and Bass. The four musicians consist of two from the folk super-group Feast of Fiddles and two from the band Phungus.
Caller Brian Jones will be on hand to guide you through all the dances. Brian has been involved in Folk Dance for many years, he calls not only the traditional favourites, but also his own original routines. His dances are used by dance callers right across the British Isles!
Dances include the likes of Nottingham Swing, Cumberland Square 8, Virginia Reel, Bridge at Athlone, Gay Gorden’s, Dashing White Sgt and The Willow Tree. Expect familiar tunes including Atholl Highlanders, Rogue’s March and Dashing White Sergeant.
WHY? A social evening of dance in our atmospheric 18th century Long Barn - no experience necessary!
Long Barn
£15 (£13 conc)
- 27 Apr SOLD OUT
Line Dancing
Led by Julie Antonsen.
A mix of dance styles ranging from Waltz and Cha Cha to Irish Dancing style. A variety of music accompanies these styles such as Shania Twain and Keith Urban (country) to Rebecca Ferguson and Megan Trainer (pop) with everything in between.
No partner necessary.
Spring
Sun 13 Jan – 28 Apr (exc 21 Apr)
6.15pm - 7.45pm
£7 per class
Summer
Sun 12 May – 25 Aug
6.15pm – 7.45pm
£7 per class
Suitable for 18+ years
Bellydance (Raks Sharki)
Led by Ellen O’Farrell.
You’re never too young or too old to learn to dance. Join us and learn to bellydance step by step. Come discover this beautiful art form, gain an appreciation of middle eastern music and have lots of fun doing it. As a great side effect you’ll get some low impact exercise and strengthen your core muscles.
Classes are suitable for complete beginners. Wear anything you are comfortable dancing in, yoga trousers or a long full skirt are both ideal. Ellen brings a selection of egyptian coin belts and hip scarves you can borrow to dance in.
Tues 7 May – 18 Jun (exc 28 May) and 25 Jul – 6 Aug (exc 30 Jul)
2.30pm - 3.30pm
£12 per class | £50 per 6 week course
Youth Dance
Norden Exposure led by Becky Hinton.
A lively fast paced class to a soundtrack of current music. This is contemporary dance smashed up and easy to learn!
All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.
Suitable for 9+ years.
Spring
Tuesdays (from Tues 15 Jan, exc 19 and 26 Feb)
5.45pm – 7pm
£67 per 10 week term
Summer
Tuesdays (from Tues 7 May)
5.45pm – 7pm
£67 per 10 week term
Budding dancers and performers are welcome to come and try our Youth Dance classes at a free trial session on Tuesday 29 January at 5.30pm.
Spaces for the free trial are limited so please book your place through our friendly Box Office on 01628 788997.
- 7 May from £67
- 14 May
- 8 more dates...
Bollywood Dance
Led by Parveen Chana
An energetic modern Indian dance style. These classes are a fusion of Indian and western styles with Latino and Arabic influences. All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.
Spring
Saturdays (from 26 Jan, exc 23 Feb)
10am - 11am
£67 per 10 week term
Summer
Saturdays (from 11 Jan, exc 1 Jun)
10am – 11am
£67 per 10 week term
Suitable for 6+ years.
- 11 May from £67
- 18 May
- 8 more dates...
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake (PG)
127 mins.
Filmed live at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in 2019. This thrilling, audacious and witty production replaces the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble. Starring Will Bozier as The Swan/The Stranger, Liam Mower as The Prince and Nicole Kabera as The Queen.
WHY? Shattering convention and turning tradition upside down
Courtyard Theatre
£15
ROH Live: Within The Golden Hour /New Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui/Flight Pattern
195 mins.
Encore screenings from the Royal Opera House. Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour is based around seven couples separating and intermingling. Crystal Pite’s Flight Pattern is a poignant and passionate reflection on migration. And a new work by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui brings the contemporary truly up-to-date.
WHY? Two recent works and one world premiere showcase the contemporary face of the Royal Ballet
Courtyard Theatre
£15
An Evening of Burlesque and Vaudeville
Hundred Watt Club return to Norden Farm with their ravishing, risque and ridiculous evening of burlesque, comedy and cabaret!
Prepare to be teased by the cream of the glittering UK burlesque scene, to roll in the aisles at riotous comedy and be awestruck by incredible circus stunts. There’s no dress code but dressing up to the nines is encouraged!
Your dazzling cast for the evening are; glittering effervescent showgirl Athena Beauvoir, award winning comedy magician Christian Lee, neo-drag burlesque Queen Lilly Snatchdragon, and obscene vodka-addled acrobat Velma Von Bon Bon. Hosting your evening is the outrageously funny Chastity Belt!
Age Suitability 18+ years.
WHY? A good old fashioned, bawdy and champagne soaked variety show!
'Harking back to the gin drenched halcyon days of a grimy Berlin nightclub in the 1930s, Hundred Watt Club sparkles, fizzles and shines brightly on a dark night' Fringe Review
Presented by Hundred Watt Club
Courtyard Theatre
£16
CalleJondo - The Flamenco Dance, Music & Singing Show
An exciting new flamenco show which takes you on a journey from the purest flamenco traditions to contemporary fusion.
Artistic directors Rebeca, Martín and Josie met while performing in the streets of Seville. Drawn together by a mutual interest in learning from the others’ varied artistic backgrounds, they soon united and began performing together.
WHY? Flamenco traditions are infused with contemporary influences and the power of street arts – making for a truly unforgettable experience
Studio
£15, £13 Advantage Card holders
Northern Ballet Live: Victoria
130 mins.
Live screening. In celebration of her bicentenary year, Northern Ballet's new biopic brings the sensational story of Queen Victoria to life in dance. Victoria reveals the passion, tragedy and fierce devotion of one of Britain's most iconic monarchs. All told through the eyes of her youngest child Beatrice.
WHY? Choreographed by Cathy Marston, creator of Northern Ballet’s acclaimed Jane Eyre
Courtyard Theatre
£15
Summer Ceilidh - Barn Dance
You’ll be in safe hands with the expert calling and playing from our band Nedron’s Jig.
Between them they play squeezebox, fiddle, mandola and bass. The four musicians consist of two from the folk super-group Feast of Fiddles and two from the band Phungus.
WHY? A social evening of dance in our atmospheric 18th century Long Barn - no experience necessary!
Long Barn
£15 (£13 conc)
Salsa at the Farm
Led by KK from Salsa Autentica.
Join us for summer nights of dancing to popular Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Kizomba tracks. Have fun as Salsa Autentica share how to dance to these intoxicating rhythms. You don’t need to bring a partner – just a sense of fun!
£7 per class, £5 for social dance
£10 for both
Tues 21 May - Tues 20 Aug
Dance class 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Social dancing 8.45pm - 10.15pm
Social Salsa at the Farm
After your dance class at 7.30pm, join us to practice your new moves on the dance floor at Social Salsa.
You don’t need to bring a partner – just a sense of fun!
£7 per class, £5 for social dance
£10 for both
Tues 21 May - Tues 20 Aug
Dance class 7.30pm - 8.45pm
Social dancing 8.45pm - 10.15pm
Salsa at The Farm with Son Yambu
Dance the night away to authentic Cuban son, the intoxicating fusion of Spanish and African rhythms that gave rise to salsa.
The band features a new generation of Cuban musicians who are all passionate about maintaining the traditions of the genre, continuing the Buena Vista legacy that put Cuban music back on the map.
WHY? Join us for a free salsa workshop before the event, spaces are limited so don’t miss out!
Courtyard Theatre
£15 | This is a dancing event with some allocated seating.