Drama
Introduction to Acting
For age 18+
Tues 9 June - 14 July
7.30pm - 9.30pm
£25 for 6 weeks
Tutor: James Harris
A relaxed, fun and informal acting class. Demystify the craft of acting and learn the basics with tutor James Harris (stage actor, stand-up comedian and BBC-commissioned short film writer/director).
Burlesque
Burlesque Night
For age 18+
Fri 26 June
7.30pm - 9.30pm
£7 per session
Tutor: Fresca Lopez
The no nonsense, non-pretentious solution to everything you ever wanted to know about burlesque. Enjoy an alternative, glamorous and entertaining night. Participants will go through the A-Z of burlesque, from simple exploration of everyday gestures and movements to their evolution and transformation into burlesque choreography.
No full nudity is involved but glamorous attire is essential.
Dance
Salsa Absolute Beginners
For age 18+
Tues 9 June - 14 July
7 - 8pm
£25 for 6 weeks
Tutor: Paul Longstaff
Get the feel for this fiery and flirtatious style of dance. Whether you come with friends, a partner or alone, this is a guaranteed way to keep fit and have fun. No dance experience necessary.
See our Sunset Salsa events in our Dance section for a chance to show off your new moves!
Please note this event can only be block booked and not paid for on a week by week basis.
Salsa Beginners
For age 18+
Tues 9 June - 14 July
8.15 - 9.15pm
£25 for 6 weeks
Tutor: Paul Longstaff
Get the feel for this fiery and flirtatious style of dance. Whether you come with friends, a partner or alone, this is a guaranteed way to keep fit and have fun. Those with more experience will progress through the class structure to higher levels.
See our Sunset Salsa events in our Dance section for a chance to show off your new moves!
Please note this class can only be block booked, no weekly payment option is available.
Latin In Line
For age 18+
Mon 8 Jun - 6 July
6.40pm - 7.40pm
£21 for 5 weeks
Tutor: Steve Walker
Enjoy energetic dancing to the rhythms and exotic tones of Latin music, and you don't even need a partner! Learn all the moves, from cha cha, jive, samba, merengue to mambo and bossanova.
Please note this event can only be block booked and not paid for on a week by week basis.
Ballroom & Latin Absolute Beginners
For age 18+
Mon 8 Jun - 6 July
7.50 - 8.50pm
£21 for 5 weeks
Tutor: Steve Walker
Learn ballroom and Latin dances including the waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, tango, cha cha, rumba, samba, jive and paso along with the most popular sequence dances like square tango and rumba in this fun and relaxed class.
Please note this event can only be block booked and not paid for on a week by week basis.
Ballroom & Latin Beginners
For age 18+
Mon 8 Jun - 6 July
7.50 - 8.50pm
£21 for 5 weeks
Tutor: Steve Walker
Learn ballroom and Latin dances including the waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, tango, cha cha, rumba, samba, jive and paso along with the most popular sequence dances like square tango and rumba in this fun and relaxed class.
Adult Street Dance
Age 18+
Tues 9 June - 14 July
7.30 - 8.30pm
£22.50 for 6 weeks
Tutor: Gregory Nichols
A funky way to get fit. Suitable for absolute beginners and those with some basic experience.
Wellbeing
Tai - Chi
For age 18+
Thur 11 June - 27 Aug
7.30pm - 9pm
F: £5 C: £4 per session
Tutor: Mike Watson
Benefit from stress relief, improved breathing, sounder sleep, better digestion and clearer thinking through Tai Chi. Mike Watson gives a step-by-step guide to achieve calm, fitness and balance.
Silver Activties
These activities are aimed at the over 50s, however all age groups are welcome.
Tai - Chi
For age 50+
Mon 8 June - 24 Aug
1pm - 2pm
£2.50 per session
Tutor: Ken Horning
If you could benefit from stress relief, improved breathing, sounder sleep, better digestion and clearer thinking then Tai Chi is for you. Suitable for any gender and fitness level. No previous experience required.
ARC Cinema's Silver Screen every Wednesday, tickets £2.50 for all over 60s
Shapers
For age 50+
Tues 9 June - 25 Aug
10am - 11am
£2.50 per session
Tutor: Leslie Smith
Feeling the strain of exercise classes that move too fast and push you too far? Or are you just looking for a more relaxed way of keeping fit? This course helps you stay in shape without pushing the pain barrier.
ARC Cinema's Silver Screen every Wednesday, tickets £2.50 for all over 60s
Singers
For age 50+
Wed 10 June - 26 Aug
1pm - 2.30pm
£3 per session inc tea and coffee
Tutor: Rebecca Pedlow
Improve your confidence, your breathing and your general health with this fun and informal singing group for anyone over 60 who like to sing.
No previous singing experience is necessary nor is the ability to read music.
In association with The Sage Gateshead and Platform.
ARC Cinema's Silver Screen every Wednesday, tickets £2.50 for all over 60s
Family Activities
Rhythm Train
All ages
Mon 8 June - 27 July
6.30 - 8.30pm
F:32 C:£1
Tutor: Martyn Cresswell
A fun group drumming session for all ages. No experience needed and drums are provided. The Rhythm Train group perform regularly at events across the Tees Valley. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
In conjunction with Stockton Family Learning.
Bollywood Dancing for Beginners
All ages
Wed 10 June - 15 July
7pm - 8pm
£25 for 6 weeks
Tutor: Daksha Asher
Bollywood dancing combines traditional Indian dancing with western and modern influences. It has evolved from graceful and elegant classical dance to incorporate western and energetic movements. It is also a fun way to keep fit!
You will learn Bollywood dancing through a simple warm-up before moving on to a routine.
