Welcome to ARCs Activities programme 2008!
If you fancy trying something new or a night out with a difference then our range of activities should be right up your street.
Our activities continue to be extremely popular and for some you must block book. All dates, times and prices are below.
FAQ
Below are some of the burning questions that we are asked regularly. If there are any questions you have unanswered please contact our Box Office Team.
Q. What do I need to wear?
A. We always advise that you wear comfortable, loose clothing, particularly for the dance classes. For Salsa it’s best to wear comfortable shoes with non grip soles.
Q. Do I need experience?
A. All of our classes are for beginners unless otherwise stated.
Drama
Introduction to Acting
For ages 18yrs +
Tuesdays from 22/4/08
7.30pm - 9.30pm
F:£5 C:£4
A relaxed, fun and informal acting class for adults. De mystify the actors craft and learn the basics with tutor James Harris, stage actor, commissioned to write and direct short film for BBC3, stand up comedy at Edinburgh Fringe 07, Producer, writer and actor with Shameless Films.
Music
Rhythm Train Drumming Group
All ages
Mondays from 25/2/08 (Excludes Bank Holidays)
6pm - 8pm
Adults: £2 Under 16's: £1
A fun group drumming session for all ages. Parents and children are more than welcome – in fact why not bring the whole family? The Rhythm Train rehearse on Mondays and perform regularly all over the Tees Valley. If you are interested feel free to pop down for a chat with this friendly group. No previous experience is required and drums are provided!
www.rhythmtrain.net
Silver Singers
Silver Strands performance on Wednesday 23rd April at 1pm.
Wednesday 30th April
1pm - 2.30pm
F:£3
Improve your confidence, your breathing and your general health with
this fun and informal singing group for anyone over 50 who likes to sing.
No previous experience is necessary nor is the ability to read music, although written music may be used as an aid. If there is a good response, we hope to start a regular group. This activity is based on the successful model developed by The Sage Gateshead.
Dance
Salsa Absolute Beginners
This activity must be BLOCK BOOKED.
Tuesdays 22/4/08 27/5/08 (6 weeks)
Tuesdays 10/6/08 15/7/08 (6 weeks)
7pm - 8pm
£20 for 6 weeks (1 week free)
Experience a different sort of night out and 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.
Look out for our fun Salsa Socials on 8/4/08 and 3/6/08 – a chance to show off your new moves!
For 18+.
Salsa Beginners
This event must be BLOCK BOOKED
Tuesdays 22/4/08 27/4/08 (6 weeks)
Tuesdays 10/6/08 15/7/08 (6 weeks)
8.15pm - 9.15pm
£20 for 6 Weeks
Build on your Absolute Beginners Salsa skills with this progressive class which helps you add a few more steps.
Look out for our fun Salsa Socials on 8/4/08 and 3/6/08 – a chance to show off your new moves!
For 18+
Latin In Line
This activity must be BLOCK BOOKED.
Mondays 31/3/08 23/6/08 (10 week course, no classes 21/4 and May Bank Holidays)£36 for 10 weeks (1 week free)
Mondays 30/6/08 21/7/08 (4 week taster course) £16 for 4 weeks
6.40pm - 7.40pm
Come and try out this new dance craze! A great way to have fun and get fit to the rhythmic and exotic tones of Latin music plus you don’t need a partner! Learn all the moves from basic salsa and bachata to the cha cha and jive.
For 18+.
Ballroom & Latin Absolute Beginners
This activity must be BLOCK BOOKED.
Mondays 31/3/08 23/6/08 (10 week course, no classes 21/4 and May Bank Holidays) £36 for 10 weeks (1 week free)
Mondays 30/6/08 21/7/08 (4 week taster course) £16 for 4 weeks
7.50pm - 8.50pm
Your chance to learn all the Ballroom and Latin dances, waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, tango, cha cha, rumba, samba, jive and Paso and the most popular sequence dances like square tango, rumba one etc. Perfect for couples and friends.
Ballroom and Latin Beginners
This activity must be BLOCK BOOKED.
Mondays 31/3/08 23/6/08 (10 week course, no classes 21/4 and May Bank Holidays) £36 for 10 weeks (1 week free)
Mondays 30/6/08 21/7/08 (4 week taster course) £16 for 4 weeks
9pm - 10pm
If you have attended our Ballroom and Latin Absolute Beginners or already know the basics of this classic style of dancing then this is the class for you, build on your basic knowledge and grow in confidence over our ten week and five week course.
For 18+
Bollywood Dancing for Beginners
This event can be paid for weekly
Wednesdays 23/4/08 21/5/08
Wednesdays 4/6/08 23/7/08
8pm - 9pm
£5
Bollywood dancing is a mixture of traditional Indian dancing, with western and modern influences. Bollywood has evolved from graceful and elegant classical dance, to western and energetic modern dance. It is also a fun way to keep fit!
In the classes, the tutor will introduce Bollywood dancing through a simple warm up and then move on to teaching a routine.
18+
Exercise and Health
Silver Tai - Chi
For ages 50yrs +
Mondays from 28/01/08
1pm - 2pm
£2.50
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.
Silver Shapers
This activity can be paid for weekly.
Tuesdays 4/9/07 - 18/12/07
10am - 11pm
£2.50
Feeling the strain of exercise classes that move to fast and push you too far? Or are you just looking for a more relaxed way of keeping fit? If so then this is the course for you. Keep in shape without pushing the pain barrier.
For 18+
Tai-Chi
This activity can be paid for weekly.
Thursdays 6/9/07 - 13/12/07
7.30pm - 9pm
£5/£4
If you could benefit from stress relief, improved breathing, sounder sleep, better digestion and clearer thinking then Tai Chi is for you. Mike Watson will take you through Tai Chi step-by-step to achieve calm, fitness and balance. Suitable for any gender and fitness level.
For 18+