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African dance
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Honeydrum
Weekly classes in African dance. Workshops also available.
See percussion
see also performers Latin American dance
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Kutamba School of Contemporary African Dance
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Explore contemporary African dance styles and percussion with Simon Banda, Mandla Sibanda, Owen Ncube and guest artists.
7.15 - 9 pm, Thursdays at the Quaker meeting House, St James Street, Sheffield.
Contact: Philip Weiss
Address: Southern E Media Education & Arts (SEMEA), 9 Goddard Hall Road,
Sheffield S5 7AP
Telephone: 0114 2437899
Email: philip @kutamba.org.uk
Website: http://www.kutamba.org.uk/
See also: Performance: Sosa-Xa Organisations: SEMEA
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Kutamba Kids
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Explore contemporary and traditional African dance and song for children aged 5-12, with Mandla Sibanda and guests. Performance at regional festivals. Working towards exploring African theatre and supporting live percusssion.
Saturdays, 10.30 am - 12 noon at Burngreave Ashram, Hallcar Street (off Spital Hill behind New Roots shop), Sheffield.
Contact: Mandla Sibanda
Address: Southern E Media Education & Arts (SEMEA), 9 Goddard Hall Road,
Sheffield S5 7AP
Telephone: 0114 2437899
Email: mandla@kutamba.org.uk
Website: http://www.kutamba.org.uk/
See also: Performance: Sosa-Xa Organisations: SEMEA
Circle dance
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Paul Boizot
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Circle and line dances from Eastern Europe, Israel, Armenia, Greece. Tuition and workshops on these and other Eastern European themes.
Contact: Paul Boizot
Telephone: 0114 2561708
Email: info@paulboizot.co.uk
Website: http://www.paulboizot.co.uk/
French, Breton
Indian
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Annapurna Indian Dance Company
Indian dance based mainly on the Bharata Natyam style. Performances regularly include storytellers and puppeteers. Workshops and educational projects drawing on dance traditions from classical to folk and creative dance styles; Indian storytelling, percussion instruments. Schools, arts centres etc. No experience necessary.
Contact: Shantha Rao
Telephone: 01422 365103
Email: info@annapurnadance.com
Website: http://www.annapurnadance.com/
See also Dance teams: Halifax
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Manasamitra
South Asian arts organisation promoting South Indian dance, music, folk dances, folk theatre and crafts. School and community workshops in all styles of classical, folk and contemporaray Indian dance and music. Specialised Indian craft workshops and creative storytelling sessions. Teachers are graduates in dance and music.
Contact: Mrs Supriya Nagarajan
8, Birkdale Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF13 4HH
Telephone: 01924 46154
Email: manasamitra@gmail.com
Website: http://www.manasamitra.com/
See also: Organisations
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Sonali Jain
Leeds-based freelance dance teacher trained in classical Indian folk and Bollywood dance.
Indian dance workshops for children of all ages across the UK. My dance workshops promote a sense of shared experience and unity between children, and will provide your school with an informal, fun atmosphere in which they can share and enjoy the activities on offer. An ideal way of introducing children to an art that can keep them fit and healthy.
Contact: Sonali Jain
3 Carr Manor Drive, Leeds LS17 5AP
Telephone: 07894 082204
Email: rawtoos@hotmail.com
Latin American
Medieval and Renaissance
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Noise of Minstrels
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Workshops and educational projects for all ages. Medieval and Renaissance music and dance.
Contact: Michael Sargeant
Telephone: 01423 500351 / 0860 955347
Email: anlu@globalnet.co.uk
Website: http://www.noiseofminstrels.co.uk/
Morris and Sword
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Grahame Binless
Morris, sword and country dance instructor.
Address: 5 Norfolk Mount, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS7 4PU
Telephone: 0113 269 4764
Email: clogaire@binless.freeserve.co.uk
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Bob Carter
Workshops in Country dance, Morris, Rapper, Longsword.
Address: Brookside Cottage, Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5 8JY
Telephone / Fax: 01423 863433
Email: bjcarter@ntlworld.com
See also dance callers
Social dance
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Barry Evans
Caller and teacher of all forms of social dance, including Playford, Pat Shaw, Running Set and American Squares and Contras.
Workshops on all aspects of social dance, mainly for adults.
Address: 51 Katrina Grove, Featherstone, West Yorkshire WF7 5LW
Phone: 01977 792205 / 07929 975692
Fax: 01977 794167
Email: evans.51@ukonline.co.uk
See also dance callers
Step/Clog dance
Accordion
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The Drouthy Band
Piano accordion workshops. Irish-style 120 bass.
Contact: Tony Cerexhe
13 Bogs Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 4DY
Telephone: 01423 885455 / 07910 984618
Email: drouthyband@btinternet.com
see also performers
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Kingston upon Hull Accordion Club
Meets monthly, 2nd Wednesday at the Trades and Labour Club, Beverley Road, Hull, East Yorkshire
Contact: Heather Smith
Email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk
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Sam Pirt
Accordion workshops. Solo and duo performer; member of 422: 1999 winners of BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award.
Goole, East Yorkshire
Telephone: 01405 769010 / 07718 950417
Email: sam@pirt.co.uk
Website: http://www.sampirt.co.uk/
See also: Performers
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Heather Smith
Accordion teacher.
Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire
Email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk
See also: Performers
Bagpipes
Banjo
- Ray Banks
Clawhammer style banjo. One to one instruction in the way of playing
the five string banjo most often used in the Old Time string band
music of the USA (not Bluegrass). Emphasis is mainly on old fiddle
tunes of the Southern Appalachians. No music reading required.
Doncaster
Telephone: 01302 811984
Email: banjoray@blueyonder.co.uk
06/10
Concertina
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Irish Heartland
Beginners' concertina workshops (presumed Anglo system). See Irish Language
Fiddle
- Chris Dyson
Traditional Irish styles.
Address: 30 Charlestown, Ackworth nr Pontefract, West Yorks
WF7 7DU
Telephone: 01977 614409
Email: Ceilihouse5758@aol.com
Website: http://damhsa.co.uk/
See also Damhsa
- Gina Le Faux
Lectures and workshops on fiddle construction and playing. Special
interest in baroque styles.
Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire
Telephone: 01422 316961
Email: gina@ginalefaux.com
Website: http://www.ginalefaux.com/
See also: Performers
- Fiddle School
Mondays at Skipton School of Art. Tutors: Robin Shepherd, Tom McConville
and Geoff Bowen. Sign on for the whole term.
Contact: Liz and Geoff Bowen
Telephone: 01756 799367 (office) or 01943 609393 (urgent calls)
Email: office@ydw.org.uk
Website: http://www.ydw.org.uk/
See also: Organisations: Yorkshire
Dales Workshops
- Cath James
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Explore the fiddle music of Ireland, Scotland and the other Celtic
traditions. Absolute beginners to advanced players welcome. Music
theory and reading skills not essential.
Contact: Cath James
Telephone: 0114 32 0421
Email: lessons@cathjames.com
Website: http://www.cathjames.com/
- Tom McConville
Fiddle workshops. Qualified Alexander Technique teacher.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contact: Tomcat Music
Telephone: 01535 658392
Email: concerts@tomcatmusic.com
Website: http://www.tomcatmusic.com/
See also: Performers
- David Moss
Violin / fiddle teacher. Classically trained with 15 years experience
as a performer, session player, workshop leader and teacher in the
folk / world fields. All styles, particular passion for Irish trad.
Tuition for all ages.
Address: Moorside, Glaisdale, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21
2PW
Telephone: 01947 897313
Mobile: 07791 908 262
Email: mossarts@btinternet.com
Website: http://www.mossarts.co.uk/
http://myspace.com/lgarden
- Irish Heartland
Beginners' fiddle workshops. See Irish Language
- Sheffield Traditional Fiddlers' Society
Ensemble playing of traditional fiddle/folk music from around the
world. Some music-reading required.
Contact: Robin Garside
Telephone: 0114 2347143 / 07890 910653
Email: info@sheffieldfiddlers.org.uk
Website: http://www.sheffieldfiddlers.org.uk/
- Josie Wexler
English, Scottish, Irish, some European and Klezmer. Technique, creativity,
harmony and improvisation. All levels and ages.
Sheffield
Telephone: 0114 2342112
Website: http://www.josielessons.co.uk/
- Wooton Fiddle Club
Wootton, North Lincolnshire
Ensemble playing of traditional fiddle music. All abilities welcome.
Meets first Sunday of each month at Wootton Village Hall, Wootton
from 2.30 - 5pm.
Telephone: 01472 590102 / 01469 530561 / 01507 603049
Email: woottonfiddleclub@hotmail.com
- York Young Fiddlers
Afternoon and all-day workshops for traditional/folk fiddle from the
British Isles in York, usually monthly in term time. Exciting guest
tutors from across Yorkshire, the North of England and Scotland. All
young fiddlers from 8-18 very welcome.
Contact: Steve Smith
2 Caesar Court, Moss Street, York YO23 1DD
Telephone: Maggie Allred (Musical Director): 07753 638279
Steve Smith (Secretary) 07770 818585 or 01904 633744
Email: info@yorkyoungfiddlers.org.uk
Website: http://www.yorkyoungfiddlers.org.uk/
01/10
French, Breton
Gamelan
General instrumental
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Barnsley Folk Ensemble
Workshops and tuition in instrumental folk music from the British Isles, North America and Scandinavia, aimed mainly at young players. Older musicians also welcome. Regular concert performances.
Contact: Chris McShane
P.A.D.S., Grove Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S71 1EF
Telephone:01226 291525 (weekdays)
Email: chris.mcshane@barnsley.org
Website: http://www.creativebarnsley.co.uk/minisite/barnsleyguitar.htm
See also: Workshops: Guitar Organisations: P.A.D.S.
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The Harlequinettes
The youth orchestra of the South Riding Folk Network. Concentrates on instrumental music from the Northern English (especially Yorkshire) repertoire. Regular concert performances.
Contact: Cath James
Telephone: 0114 268 0880
Email: harleyhare@folk-network.com
Website: http://www.folk-network.com/harlequinettes/
See also: Organisations: SRFAN
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Marking Time
Stimulating and fun 'hands on' music making and simple instrument making workshops with a supporting cast of over 40 musical instruments from many cultures and historical periods. Suitable for any age (from 4 to 90) and any musical ability. Ideal for schools, festivals, Inset training, family and community groups, museums, colleges and other educational establishments, special interest groups, corporate team building, gifted and talented, living history groups etc. 25 years' experience.
Contact: Tony Westran
35, Balby Rd, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 0RD
Telephone: 01302 562875
Email: t.westran@macmail.com
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/markingtimesite/
Guitar
Indian
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Manasamitra
School and community workshops in all styles of classical, folk and contemporaray Indian music. See Indian Dance
Medieval and Renaissance
Melodeon
Musical saw
Percussion
- Angel Brothers and Satnam Singh
5-piece band with two percussionists. Asian Bhangra, Western grooves
and folk tunes. Drum workshops a speciality.
Conisbrough, South Yorkshire
Telephone:01709 863035
Email: dave@daveangel.co.uk
Website: http://www.angelsingh.co.uk/
See also: Performers
- Annapurna Indian Dance Company
Indian drumming workshops. See: Indian Dance
- Daftasadrum
Drum and percussion circles for any occasion or event: conference,
workshop, celebration, special needs, school, scout/guide, any group
or community. Objectives: fun, teambuilding, community building, unity
in diversity, multi-race. No experience needed, equipment provided.
Contact: Steve Hill
7 Springfield Road, Morely, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS27 9PN
Telephone: 0113 252 3209
Email: skyking@daftasadrum.co.uk
Website: http://www.daftasadrum.co.uk/
- Drums Agogo
"Learn to play djembe and other African drums. Initial basic
technique for beginners so you can play funky move-your-feet rhythms
from day one. More experienced players, djundjun players and aspiring
soloists also catered for. Learn traditional rhythms, enjoy making
music with other people, and when the mood takes us, a chance to jam."
Evening Classes in Harrogate and in Ripon every week during term time.
Wednesdays: Fisher's Arts, St John Fisher School, Hookstone Drive,
Harrogate HG2 8PT. Beginners 6.30 to 7.30. Improvers 7.30 to 8.30
pm.
Mondays: Ripon College, Clotherholme Road, Ripon HG4 2DE. Mixed group
6.30 to 8 pm.
Also workshops for any school, club or event.
Contact: Alison
Telephone: 01423 880628
Email: alison@drumsagogo.co.uk
Website: http://www.drumsagogo.co.uk/
06/10
- Susie Fox
Teacher of Piano and Bodhran. One to one lessons & workshops for
groups.
Unaccompanied singing workshops for groups.
Address: 195 Melrosegate, York, North Yorkshire YO10 3SX
Telephone: 07719 295029
Email: susanna@uk2.net
Website: http://www.susiefox.com/
See also: Performers
05/10
- Honeydrum
Weekly classes in Samba, Cuban & Brazilian (conga etc) and African
(djembe) styles. Workshops also available.
Leeds, North Yorkshire
Contact: Phen
Telephone: 07932 012 787
Email: honeydrum@yahoo.co.uk
Website: http://www.honeydrum.co.uk/
see also performers
African dance Latin
American dance
- Rhythmajix drum and percussion circles
Monthly community drum circles. "Relax, have fun and be inspired
creating rhythms with others. No drumming or musical experience necessary.
Drums and percussion provided, or bring your own."
4th Saturday, 1-3 pm. Kirkgate Community Centre, Shipley BD18 3EH
4th Sunday, 2-4 pm. The Courthouse, Courthouse Street, Otley LS21
3AN.
Cost per session: £4 adults; £3 under 18s; under 5s free.
Concessionary rates available.
Workshops for groups and teams by arrangement, using drums and percussion
(provided) and guiding the group through various rhythm-based activities,
tailored to the purpose of the group (teambuilding, community, wellbeing
etc).
Contact: Anna Green
Telephone: 01943 465413
Email: anna@rhythmajix.co.uk
Website: http://www.rhythmajix.co.uk/
Piano
Whistle
Alexander technique
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Pat Brown
Teacher of Alexander technique.
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Telephone: 0113 268 2887
Email: patbrown19fv@hotmail.com
Irish language
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Irish Heartland
Beginners' workshops in Irish language, concertina (anglo system?) fiddle and whistle.
6 pm, Wednesdays. All lessons on an informal basis and suitable for adults and children. A short session follows the classes where the students are encourage to play with and listen to the tutors.
Sheffield Irish Heartland
Exchange Street, Castlegate,
Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1
Contact: Julie Fotheringham
Email: jf_seinneadair@yahoo.co.uk
Business skills
Storytelling
- Annapurna Indian Dance Company
Indian storytelling workshops. See: Indian Dance
- Joseph Collins
Storytelling workshops for educationalists, teachers, pupils, members
of the public and other performers.
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Telephone: 0794 6191722
Email: info@pocketuniverses.co.uk
Website: http://www.pocketuniverses.co.uk/
See also Storytellers
- Pete Keal
"Folk tales, legends, trickster tales, myths, wonder tales and
lies embracing the unusual, the magical, the humorous, the challenging
and sometimes the thoroughly nasty . . . stories from many countries
and cultures . . . stories with heroines . . . stories to
absorb the listener . . . stories to touch the heart."
Storytelling sessions with follow-up activities or workshops; INSET
sessions.
Address: 12 Rose Grove, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge HX7 5JG
Telephone & Fax: 01422 885211
Email: storyteller@petekeal.co.uk
Website: http://petekeal.co.uk
See also Storytellers
- Manasamitra
Creative Indian storytelling workshops. See Indian
Dance
- Tony Morris
Workshops in poetry writing, performance and multi-instrumental improvisational
accompaniment.
Also theatre in education: 'Iron Rush', an improvised play in the
persona of Tom Lennard, a Yorkshire ironstone miner born 1869 who
tells the tale of the Great North Yorkshire Ironstone Rush of 1850
to 1900 in story and song.
North Yorkshire
Address: 1 South View, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 1PQ
Telephone: 01472 603757
Email: tonymorrispoet@yahoo.co.uk
Website: http://www.tonymorrispoet.com/
See also Performers
Storytellers & Poets
- Heather Sharpe
Stories: eerie, awesome and enigmatic. Folk tales, Earth tales, wonders
and myths learned in many places, shaped by time, told for adults
and children. Workshops, courses, residencies. Available across the
North of England.
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Telephone: 0113 274 1015
Email: heather@sharpemurphy.freeserve.co.uk
See also Storytellers
- Adrian Spendlow
Storyteller, writer and Poet. Interactive creative work is included
within many of Adrian’s projects and he is well known for creating
especially for you needs in schools, museums and community centres
and at festivals.
International availability, commissions taken.
Contact: Adrian Spendlow
Address: 6 Acomb Mews, Front Street, Acomb, York, North Yorkshire
YO24 3BQ
Telephone: 01904 789950
Email: adrian_spendlow@btinternet.com
Website: http://www.adrianspendlow.co.uk
See also Storytellers
02/10
- Noel Watkins
Storytelling workshops for both children and adults. Post Graduate
Certificate of Education
(20 years experience in teaching 3 - 11 year olds)
Kirklees
Address: 26 Lea Street, Lindley, Huddersfield. HD3 3LS
Telephone: 01484 427988 or 07986 095528
Email: StorytellerNoel@aol.com
07/10
- Michael Wray
Writer and storyteller. Traditional and modern styles. Accompanies
himself with harp. Performs to any and all age groups. Workshops in
digital storytelling techniques using Powerpoint.
Address: 17 Raglan Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 1PS
Telephone: 01947 603159
Email: mfwpunch@aol.com
See also Storytellers
Puppetry
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Poppets Puppets
Traditional storytelling with puppets (seaside booth style). Workshops for family groups in puppetry and animation.
Contact: Uncle Tacko! (Tony Lidington)
Address: Promenade Promotions
8 Ashdowne Place, Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD8 8AL
Telephone: 01274 546177
Email: uncle@prom-prom.com
Website: http://www.prom-prom.com/
See also Theatre and street performers.
Songwriting
Street and Circus
- Jolly Good Productions
Traditional Punch and Judy, clowning, juggling and street performance.
Schools workshops and training courses for individuals, groups and
organisations.
Contact: Ron Wood
8 St Nicholas Close, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 7SP
Telephone: 01748 821621
Email: ron@jollygoodfun.co.uk
Website: http://jollygoodfun.co.uk/
See also Theatre
and street performers
- Mini Mansell
Performer and Teacher of circus skills to around 20,000 Key Stage
1 and 2 children per year, Stilt Walker, Close up Magician, Street
Entertainer. Performing for over ten years, i have worked in over
500 Primary schools entertaining and exciting children to the wonderful
world of circus skills. As a paid up member of Equity I carry 10 million
pounds of Personal Public Liability Insurance and I also carry full
Enhanced Disclosure
Telephone: 0114 2323775
Email: mini@juggler.net
Website: http://www.minimansell.com
See also Theatre
and street performers.
- The Pierrotters
Traditional seaside family entertainment. Concert Party workshops.
Contact: Uncle Tacko! (Tony Lidington)
Address: Promenade Promotions
8 Ashdowne Place, Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD8 8AL
Telephone: 01274 546177
Email: uncle@prom-prom.com
Website: http://www.prom-prom.com/
See also Theatre
and street performers.
- Swamp Circus Trust
An educational charity that runs circus projects aimed at community
benifit through circus. It also provides circus shows, workshops and
walkabout entertainment for events.
Schools: circus skills and performance workshops from 90 minute taster
sessions to week long residencies ending in a performance and even
longer circus projects.
Adults: circus and team building workshops.
All tutors are experienced professionals and all are enhanced CRB
checked.
Contact: Tim Woolliscroft
The Magna Centre, Sheffield Road, Rotherham S60 1DX
Telephone: 01709 828 477
Email: tim@swamptrust.org.uk
Website: http://www.swamptrust.org.uk/
See also Theatre
and street performers
Singing, voice, performance
- Hilary Blythe
Hilary is a singer and guitarist with particular interest in post-16
special education. Qualified FE teacher, City & Guilds 7301. Singing
workshops.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Telephone: 0114 236 3309
Email: prospect@boogie.demon.co.uk
Website: http://www.boogie.demon.co.uk/
See also: Performers
- Chris Coe
Teacher and workshop leader in voice; dance and movement; drama. Respected
singer of traditional songs with dulcimers and concertina. Step dancer.
21 Halifax Road, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire HX6 4AH
Telephone: 01422 822413
Email: chris.coe@tesco.net
See also: Organisations:
Ryburn 3 Step Performers
- Dave Dewar
Singing for adults, experienced or not. "Singing from the Ankles"
workshops for people who have not previously thought of themselves
as singers.
Ryedale, North Yorkshire
Telephone: 07967 275050
Email: info@dave-dewar.com
Website: http://www.dave-dewar.com/
See also Performers
- Susie Fox
Teacher of Piano and Bodhran. One to one lessons & workshops for
groups.
Unaccompanied singing workshops for groups.
Address: 195 Melrosegate, York, North Yorkshire YO10 3SX
Telephone: 07719 295029
Email: susanna@uk2.net
Website: http://www.susiefox.com/
See also: Performers
05/10
- Amanda Lowe
Performance coach; also hammer dulcimer player, vocalist and record
producer.
Beverley, East Yorkshire
Telephone: 01964 562073
Email: grinnigogs@pop3.poptel.org.uk
Website: http://www.mindworking.co.uk/
See also Performers
- Primrose Music
Courses for adult beginner singers.
Baildon, West Yorkshire.
Lesley Lear and Gilly Fordham
Email: please use form on website:
Website: http://homepage.mac.com/gillylal/primrose/courses/
See also Services:
Arrangement
- Ryburn Three Step Singing Workshops
Weekly singing workshops with Chris Coe.
Thursdays at 103, Oldham Rd, Ripponden. All levels.
Contact: Chris Coe
Telephone: 01422 822413
Email: chris.coe@tesco.net
Website: http://www.ryburn3step.org.uk/singing.htm
See also: Organisations:
Ryburn 3 Step Performers
- SOSA-XA! Sounds of Southern Africa
Friends Meeting House, 10 St james Street, Sheffield, S1 2EW Mondays
7.30p.m. to 9.30p.m. term time
Led by Mandla Sibanda from Sunduza dance Theatre the intercultural
choir supports arts projects and other charities working in Southern
Africa. We perform in the a cappella imbube/ isicatamiya style. As
a community choir we do not hold auditions. Members should be aware
thge group is very active standing, moving and dancing through all
rehearsals
Weekly workshops are provided for adults, free shows are provided
to schools as part of an international evening led by Mandla Sibanda
where schools are engaged working with the artist requiring extra
workshops.
Contact: Philip Weiss
Contact address: SEMEA, 9 Goddard Hall Road, Sheffield S5
7AP
Telephone / Fax: 0114 2437899
Email: arts@semea.org.uk
Website: http://www.sosa-xa.org.uk
10/09
- Angela White
Vocal coach. Qualified adult education teacher. Haxey, North Lincs
(15 mins M180).
PO Box 1044, Haxey, Doncaster DN9 2JL
Telephone / Fax: 01427 753918
Email: angelawhite@connectfree.co.uk
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