Arts Award - Our Inspiration

The group were asked to do some research about the people that have inspired them creatively. Tonight some members shared who their inspirations are and why.

This young person chose the dance group Diversity and was inspired by their talent and the positive values of the group.

The group put a lot of hard work into their research and will build on the information they have collected week by week.

Arts Award

Today the group did some work towards their Arts Award.

The group members were creating thier own action cards, which were discussed in the last blog post.

They then had to translate their actions into movements 

This work will go towards the arts award which is an accredited qualification for the creative arts. 

Dance is back!

After an intense warm up the group started learning some new choreography. The new piece focuses on floor work and working with different levels.

The group really enjoys the new choreography and one of the members explained that it feels like a good workout for the body because it exercises lots of different muscles. He also likes the floor work because it allows him to explore a different kind of dance work.

The group then started to work with action cards:

These are cards which state an action, it is then up to the dancer to interpret the action cards however they want to.

Each card is numbered and when the number is called each member of the group has to perform their version of the action.

One of the members described watching the piece as 'different painters all painting the same portrait'.

Others found it a great way to experiment with new dance moves in an organic way.

Rehearsals continued...

Rehearsals for the diverse Christmas carol are in full swing this evening.

First the group had a meeting to discuss our progress and to talk about the upcoming technical and dress rehearsals at the Lost Theatre. Everyone got the opportunity to ask any burning questions and we discussed costumes. 

We also discussed rules to follow during the rehearsals and the show to ensure that everyone behaves appropriately. 

Then we got straight into rehearsals practicing Bollywood and South Anerican dances.

It's shaping up to be a great show on the 6th December so don't forget to get your tickets at the Lost Theatre in Vauxhall or call the box office on 0207 720 6897 or buy online at www.ticketweb.co.uk.

  

A Diverse Carol- The rehearsals

A Diverse Carol is going to be a journey through a variety of diverse cultures but with a Christmas twist.

One member of the group explains that 'rehearsals are going really well and everyone is working hard to remember their parts'

 Here the group are practicing some moves inspired by Bollywood, which is just one of the cultures represented within the show.

You will also see dances inspired by African, Chinese, Spanish, Brazilian, North American and Indian cultures. This is not a show to miss!

For info on dates, times and how to get hold of tickets just check the poster below.

Carnival Dance

The group have been inspired by the famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro and will be performing this celebratory dance at their Christmas show.

This dance is all about group solidarity and celebrating and this can really be seen in the big, outstretched movements that the group are learning.   

The group will be performing this dance at their Christmas show on the 6th December at the Lost Theatre. We will be uploading details of how and where to get tickets soon so stay tuned for more information!

Lambeth Country Show - Showreel

Made to Dance made another great impact over the summer with their end of term show at Lambeth Country Show.

The choreography was choreographed by the young people and inspired by a poem about Rain. Here is a some of Lambeth Country Show highlights - see if you can spot some of Made 2 Dance in the show reel, can you see them?