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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.
- 23 Mar
- 30 Mar
- 11 more dates...
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
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
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.
- 26 Mar
- 3 Apr
- 10 more dates...
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
Scratch: Choreographic Platform
Five different dance artists share brand new works.
A captivating evening of contemporary dance theatre that gives emerging artists a unique platform. Curated by Charlie Dixon (4Motion Dance Theatre co and Charlie Dixon Dance), in conjunction with GradLab Project at The Point. There will also be a chance to see Elizabeth Pick's film Finding Focus.
The artists/choreographers taking part in this event are:
- 4Motion Dance Theatre
- Harry Fullylove
- ASAR Dance
- Amy Foskett Dance
- Amy Morvell Dance
WHY? Join professional dancers and choreographers for an evening of bite sized contemporary dance
Studio
£10 (£8 conc)
Family Ceilidh
A live band, easy to learn dance steps and lots of laughter for a Sunday afternoon.
Join us for a reel and a jig around the Long Barn.
WHY? A great way for families to spend some fine quality time together
90 minutes.
Long Barn
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Quest! Next Steps: Dance Intensive
Led by Charlie Dixon
Experience being an A-Troupe dancer in a real dance studio for three jam packed days. Work with a professional dancer to develop your technique in class, learn routines and create your own choreography.
Suitable for ages 8+ years. No audition necessary.
Mon 8 – Wed 10 Apr
10am – 4pm
£100 (£90 Advantage Card)
Advantage Card holder tickets can be booked online using the code ADVANTAGE and entering your advantage card number when prompted.
Explore: Bollywood Dance Party (5-7 years)
Become a Bollywood sensation! - this energetic session will get you moving with a fusion of Indian and western styles
Studio
£4.50
4 workshops for £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be bought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
Explore: Contemporary Dance (8-10 years)
A lively fast paced class to a soundtrack of chart hits.
Studio
£4.50 per workshop
4 workshops £16
The Explore Pass offers access to 4 different workshops for £16 per person – saving £2 (Give it a Go! Festival Pass can be used by named participant only)
For your information:
- We strongly recommend you book in advance for Explore workshops as it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available on the door
- Workshops for specific age ranges are designed for the children to attend on their own.
- Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to get creative together – a ticket must be booked for every participant attending
- We expect the carpark to be busy so please allow at least 15-20 mins to park / walk to Norden Farm / pick up tickets / find your workshop
- Workshops will take place across the building - Norden Farm will be well sign posted, use posters to find out where you should be and check the location on your tickets
- We recommend dressing for mess at our workshops
- The Café Bar will be open from 9am, serving food from 9am - 3pm. Why not start the day with breakfast? Snacks and soft drinks can be bought throughout the day. Newspapers and WiFi are available to keep adults entertained!
- Our team of friendly Young Leader volunteers will be on hand to help (look out for their lanyards)
- Have fun!
- If you can no longer make your workshop, please let our Box Office team know so that the space can be freed up for another participant!
Disclaimer: Please note that a photographer will be present at some Explore! Workshops. Images will be used for Norden Farm marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, use in printed material such as brochures, on the website and social media, and in local publications. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please advise our Box Office team on the day (Friday 19 April).
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)
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 feminine 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
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake (PG)
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.
Run time approximately 127 minutes.
Courtyard Theatre
£15
ROH Live: Within The Golden Hour
Encore screenings.
Three works showcasing the contemporary face of the Royal Ballet. Featuring pieces from Christopher Wheeldon, Crystal Pite and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.
Run time approximately 195 minutes.
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 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
Northern Ballet Live: Victoria
Live screening.
In celebration of her bicentenary year, Northern Ballet's new biopic brings the sensational story of Queen Victoria to life in dance.
Run time TBC.
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.