Hertfordshire Advanced Training Scheme

Partnership Programme in Hertfordshire

The Partnership Programme in Hertfordshire is supported by Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) at The Place. The course offers a unique, intensive programme over a period of 6-8 months which sees successful candidates train in contemporary dance technique led by professional artists. Successful students have the opportunity to attend an open day at The Place, take part in intensive rehearsals and perform at the CAT annual Summer Show at The Robin Howard Theatre, amongst other local performance opportunities.

Funded by the Department for Education Music and Dance Scheme, CATs exist to help identify, and assist, children with exceptional potential, regardless of their personal circumstances, to benefit from world-class specialist training as part of a broad and balanced education. This will enable them if they choose to proceed towards self-sustaining careers in music and dance.
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About The 2018 Programme

The scheme is devised to prepare young dance artists for full-time professional dance training, university or to go straight into the dance profession and includes tuition in five key areas:
Dance Technique
Creative dance and choreography
Performances
Dancers’ health and wellbeing
Cultural activities such as theatre and gallery trips, workshops and volunteering opportunities

The curriculum is intended to give students a strong basic grounding in technical and creative skills in contemporary dance, as well as an introduction to the wider dance profession. The scheme is delivered outside of school time and every effort is made to encourage a healthy balance between academic work, dance training and normal life. All students receive an Individual Training Plan (ITP) to aid their development and highlight personal goals and needs.

All students take part in weekly dance training classes, two intensive projects, a taster day at The Place, a visit to a professional performance and culminating in a final performance at The Place Summer CAT Performance in London among other performance opportunities.
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At the end of the scheme dancers will be signposted to other dance opportunities in the region.
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Who is the Hertfordshire Satellite CAT Scheme aimed at?

The scheme is open to any young person aged between 12-17 years, who are interested in dance (applicants must have turned 12 years by the 15th January 2018). Any young person can apply regardless of whether they have had any previous formal dance training.

The Audition

We will be holding auditions for the Hertfordshire based satellite programme on 14th December 2017 from 6-8pm. (Venue TBC).
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Cost

The training is subsidised to encourage all young dancers to apply, regardless of their personal circumstances. The cost of the course is £220, which will include all classes, workshops, performances, theatre tickets, travel to London etc.

To Apply

Please contact Kate for an application form on dance@hothousedance. co. uk
or 07870 374038.
For more information about CAT at The Place please visit: www. theplace.org. uk

We look forward to receiving your application.
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Application Submission Deadline Saturday 2nd December 2017.

Partnership Programme in Hertfordshire

The Partnership Programme in Hertfordshire is supported by Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) at The Place. The course offers a unique, intensive programme over a period of 6-8 months which sees successful candidates train in contemporary dance technique led by professional artists. Successful students have the opportunity to attend an open day at The Place, take part in intensive rehearsals and perform at the CAT annual Summer Show at The Robin Howard Theatre, amongst other local performance opportunities.

Funded by the Department for Education Music and Dance Scheme, CATs exist to help identify, and assist, children with exceptional potential, regardless of their personal circumstances, to benefit from world-class specialist training as part of a broad and balanced education. This will enable them if they choose to proceed towards self-sustaining careers in music and dance.
​
About The 2018 Programme

The scheme is devised to prepare young dance artists for full-time professional dance training, university or to go straight into the dance profession and includes tuition in five key areas:
Dance Technique
Creative dance and choreography
Performances
Dancers’ health and wellbeing
Cultural activities such as theatre and gallery trips, workshops and volunteering opportunities

The curriculum is intended to give students a strong basic grounding in technical and creative skills in contemporary dance, as well as an introduction to the wider dance profession. The scheme is delivered outside of school time and every effort is made to encourage a healthy balance between academic work, dance training and normal life. All students receive an Individual Training Plan (ITP) to aid their development and highlight personal goals and needs.

All students take part in weekly dance training classes, two intensive projects, a taster day at The Place, a visit to a professional performance and culminating in a final performance at The Place Summer CAT Performance in London among other performance opportunities.
​
At the end of the scheme dancers will be signposted to other dance opportunities in the region.
​​​​​
Who is the Hertfordshire Satellite CAT Scheme aimed at?

The scheme is open to any young person aged between 12-17 years, who are interested in dance (applicants must have turned 12 years by the 15th January 2018). Any young person can apply regardless of whether they have had any previous formal dance training.

The Audition

We will be holding auditions for the Hertfordshire based satellite programme on 14th December 2017 from 6-8pm. (Venue TBC).
​
Cost

The training is subsidised to encourage all young dancers to apply, regardless of their personal circumstances. The cost of the course is £220, which will include all classes, workshops, performances, theatre tickets, travel to London etc.

To Apply

Please contact Kate for an application form on dance@hothousedance. co. uk
or 07870 374038.
For more information about CAT at The Place please visit: www. theplace.org. uk

We look forward to receiving your application.
​
Application Submission Deadline Saturday 2nd December 2017.