Friday 7 June 2024
Cambridge City Council’s Cultural Services team are partnering with internationally renowned contemporary dance company, Vanhulle Dance Theatre, to bring a brand-new performance opportunity to young people ages 11-18 from Cambridge. No previous dance experience is necessary, and all levels are welcome to apply.
This curtain raiser performance will be performed at Out Of The Ordinary Festival this summer. This will be an outdoor performance created with Laura Vanhulle and Oliver Robert Russell to open for Vanhulle Dance Theatre’s performances of Olive Branch.
This is a free opportunity and young people will be provided with performance t-shirts and travel to and from Clay Farm Centre to Out of the Ordinary Festival on Saturday 24 August.
There will be 2 groups throughout the week:
Group 1 is for young people with limited or no previous experience of dance.
You can sign up to take part here.
The commitment is as follows:
- Monday 19 August: 09:30 - 12:30 at Clay Farm Centre, CB2 9FN
- Tuesday 20 August: 09:30 - 12:30 at Clay Farm Centre, CB2 9FN
- Wednesday 21 August: 09:00 - 12:00 at Clay Farm Centre, CB2 9FN
- Thursday 22 August: REST DAY
- Friday 23 August: 09:30 - 12:30 at Clay Farm Centre, CB2 9FN
- Saturday 24 August: Performances (12:35 & 15:35) at Out Of The Ordinary Festival, Cambridge
Group 2 is recommended for more experienced participants.
You can sign up to take part here.
- Monday 19 August: 13:30 - 16:30 at Clay Farm Centre, CB2 9FN
- Tuesday 20 August: 13:30 - 16:30 at Clay Farm Centre, CB2 9FN
- Wednesday 21 August: REST DAY
- Thursday 22 August: 13:30 - 16:30 at Clay Farm Centre, CB2 9FN
- Friday 23 August: 13:30 - 16:30 at Clay Farm Centre, CB2 9FN
- Saturday 24 August: Performances (12:45 & 15:45) at Out Of The Ordinary Festival, Cambridge
In order to participate, you must be able to commit to the performance day and at least three of the four rehearsal days.
The deadline for sign up is Wednesday 14 August at 5pm.
If you have any questions, please email artsandculture@cambridge.gov.uk
To find out more about Vanhulle Dance Theatre, please visit https://www.vanhulledancetheatre.co.uk/
