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Programmes @ Arts4yoUths

Intensive Dance Programme

FOR BEGINNERS – INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS

Programme Description

A 2-week intensive programme that aims to provide dance students with a better understanding of dance, with special focus on Ballet, Body Conditioning, Contemporary Dance, Choreographic Devices, Seminars, performance and Creative Workshops based on the philosophies of various prominent choreographers...... Find Out more

DancEduTRAIN

Programme Description

A modular programme that allows children of ages 4 – 13 to be educated and exposed to creative dance, movements, dance exercises/activities and basic skills in dance presentations.

Each module will be a 30-week programme across 4 terms (approximately 10 hours per 3 month term). In each module, parents are strongly advised to enroll their children on a continuing term basis so that their children can progress in the programme more effectively.

A certificate of completion will be awarded to children who have successfully completed each module.

Module DET1 – DANCE TOTS (4 – 6 years old)
A creative dance programme for pre-schoolers and pre-primary children.Children will be introduced to creative movements and to discover the ways in which the body may express itself, alignment and the development of basic creative dance skills

Module DET2 – DANCE KIDS (7 – 10 years old)
Advancement module for children who have underwent Dance Tots module.Key focus includes locomotors, non-locomotors and activities that promote teambuilding, body coordination and self-expression.

Module DET3 – DANCE TEENS (11 – 13 years old)
The final module in DancEduTRAIN, children will be taught critical thinking skills through the creative processes of dance and movement, while developing self-motivation and self-esteem through participation in the various activities.

DancElect

Programme Description

Module DAE1 – Primary school pupils
A customised programme for primary schools that would like to introduce dance and movement to pupils as a niche programme.

Module DAE2 – Secondary school pupils
A 2 to 4 year dance elective programme alongside with their academic curriculum in school, pupils will be exposed to creative learning via dance and movements that will enable them to relate to their academic studies more effectively.

Module DAE3 – Bridging programmes

Module DAE4 – Preparatory programmes

AEP for Schools

Activities for mass participation such as

Module DEP1 - Dance Camp
Module DEP2 - Arts Excursions (Mainhouse Seasons by ODT)
Module DEP3 - Arts Exposures (Assembly Performances with narration)
Module DEP4 - Production & Arts Management Workshops for Teachers
Module DEP5 - Art & Dance Workshops

Please contact us for assistance or detailed information on the above programmes.

Dance Workshops & Seminars

Programme Description

A one-day dance workshop or lectures, focusing on a specific target group of participants – such as young children, adults or the elderly.

Module DWS1 - Dance4Kids
A creative and interesting dance workshop for children
Module DWS2 - Movements & Creativity (Adults & Elderly)

Master Classes

Programme Description

Since 2000, ODT has engaged local and international dance artistes from Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, Philippines and the USA, to deliver a series of master classes for the community.

2001 -
Master Classes by Ms Maggi Sietsma (Artistic Director, Expressions Dance Company) and Mr Csaba Buday (Guest Lecturer, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts)
2003 -
Master Classes by Ms Myra Beltran (Artistic Director, Dance Forum Myra Beltran) and Mr Park Hobin (Co-Artistic Director, Dance JoBac)
2004 -
Master Classes by international guest artists from Korea and Austria, alongside with Mr Danny Tan ( DanzINC 2004 )
2005 -
Master Classes by Mr Ryu seok Hun (Korea), Ms Susanna Nurminen (Finland) and Mr Takeshi Yazaki (Japan)
2006 -
Kim Sung Han (korea)
2007 -
Cathy Seago (UK), Raka Maitra(India/Singapore), Lee jung Yeon (korea)

Meet-The-Artistes Workshops

Programme Description

Since 2001, this annual event will allow participants to immerse in creative sessions with our international guest artistes, and a better understanding of their choreographic processes. Past guest artistes include dance practitioners from Taiwan and Malaysia.

2001 –
Session by Mr Lee Ming-Cheng (Taiwan)
2002 –
Session by Mr Danny Tan (Singapore)
2003 –
Session by Mr Weijun (Malaysia)
2004 –
Session by international guest artists from Korea and Austria ( DanzINC 2004 )
2005 –
Session facilitated by Mr Danny Tan and attended by choreographers from Alyton (Finland), Arrow Dance Communication (Japan) and Dance Company THE BODY (Korea).
2006 -
Mr Sun Ho Kim (korea), Paul Cordeiro (Aus), Megumi Matsumoto (Jap)
2007 -
Cathy Seago (UK), Jo Meredith (UK), Rosalind Noctor (UK)

Young Artists Project ( Community Classes)

Programme Description

All community programmes commence in January, April, July and October respectively.

This programme offers participants a unique range of structured classes designed to develop the individual, and combining expressiveness with technical ability. Creativity and independent thinking are also positively and consistently encouraged in all YAP activities.

Module YAP1 - Contemporary Dance
Participants will be instructed on the basics of Contemporary Dance Techniques – development of suppleness, strength, coordination and kinetic awareness with emphasis on body movement. Participants will also be prepared to undertake advanced tasks in technical execution and dance improvisation / composition.
Module YAP2 - Modern Jazz & Hip-hop
Participants are able to cultivate flexible rhythmic understructure and explore many different rhythms with your body , increasing movement vocabulary and proficiency.
Module YAP3 - Ballet
Participants will be able to learn the refinement of basic movements and posture, enhancing muscle flexibility and strength, knowledge on ballet and dance history, improving variation and coordination.
Module YAP4 - Chinese & Ethnic Dances
For both ethic and classical Chinese dance modules, participants will be instructed on the various basic techniques, postures and movements in Chinese dance, such as Shen Yun.
Module YAP5 - Body Conditioning / Alignment
Participants will be able to engage in both floor and standing stretches, enhancing body alignment and balance.
Module YAP6 - Tap Dance