Timetable - 14th January - 29th March 2008

Happy New Year!
The STAND, in partnership with Dance House, is kicking off 2008 with a glittering array of fabulous new dance classes for all those bitten by Strictly Come Dancing fever and aiming to fulfil some New Year's Resolutions. All the favourites are back joined by Ballroom Basics and hot Latin moves and we even have a class for babies and toddlers.

Please note due to the holiday weekend, no classes will be held on Friday 21, Saturday 22 and Monday 24 March.

Still only £2.50 per class or save up to £5.50 when block booking. Please contact Amanda Munro, Studio Facilitator at The STAND for further information or to book your class. 0141 952 5253

Download The Stands Jan-March 08 Timetable here.

	mon	tues	wed	thurs	fri	sat
Urban Dance	6.00-8.00pm
PROjECTOR	6.00-8.00pm
Ballroom Basics	8.15-9.15pm
Ballet for Adults		5.15-6.15pm
Salsa Improvers		6.30-7.30pm
Latin Flava		7.45-8.45pm
Salsa Beginners			5.45-6.45pm
Hip Hop			7.00-8.00pm
Stretch, Dance & Tone				9.00-10.00am
Boogie Babies				10.00-10.45am
Mini Movers				12.30-1.15pm
Yoga				5.15-6.15pm
Tango				6.20-7.20pm
Creative Integrated Dance					10.30-11.30am
Capoeira					3.45-5.15pm
Break Dance					5.30-6.30pm
Indepen-dance						11.00-12.00pm
Flamenco						12.15-1.15pm

URBAN CONTEMPORARY

A great introduction to contemporary moves for all budding young dancers, focusing on co-ordination and style! By building strength and technique participants can start picking up the dance skills necessary to audition for PROjECTOR. A great class to hone your dance style!
You will need bare feet & comfy clothes

With Charlotte Jarvis 11 - 15 years. Mondays from 3.45 - 4.45pm

PROjECTOR YOUTH DANCE

This performance group will develop your skills in contemporary techniques, improvisation and choreography. Directed by the Right Track Project's Dance Mentor Rowan Gillespie, this weekly class will offer opportunities to perform on the local and national stage. An essential for anyone wanting to get into the lime light! Places are limited - please contact Right Track on 0141 952 9409 for more information.

16 - 21 years. Mondays from 6.00 - 8.00pm

BASIC BALLROOM

Agnieszka has just arrived from Las Vegas, where she taught Ballroom and Salsa full-time for Miami Rhythm Dance Studio. In this course she will introduce you to the basics of the most versatile of the ballroom dances, so before long you will be able to glide effortlessly across any dance floor! From the more formal Foxtrot to the seductive Rumba you will learn how to move around the dance floor with ease with this step-bystep guide through the basics of the Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Samba and Rumba.

with Agnieszka Klechowicz Mondays from 8.15 - 9.15pm

BALLET FOR ADULTS

This class promotes flexibility and strength, while also introducing the basics of ballet technique, alignment and lightness. Rodolfo will teach a basic barre structure to allow technique and core improvement, followed by a more 'danceable centre' to improve co-ordination and provide an enjoyable challenge.You will need ballet shoes or the class can be done in bare feet.

with Rodolfo Rivas Franco Tuesdays from 5.15 to 6.15pm

SALSA IMPROVERS

For those dancers who have completed one of our beginners courses this class will really get those hips moving. Improve your technique and learn new moves and turns! No need for a partner. You will need soft soled shoes.

with Rodolfo Rivas Franco Tuesdays from 6.30 - 7.30pm

LATIN FLAVA

Easy to learn yet physically intense, this dance is accompanied by the infectious energy of Brazilian beats, Latin rap, Salsa and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Be ready to sweat and have some fun! You will need comfy clothes and soft shoes.

with Rodolfo Rivas Franco Tuesdays from 7.45 - 8.45pm

SALSA BEGINNERS

Latin American social dance has become a popular world-wide craze. Have fun learning some slinky moves with our resident Colombian-born instructor. No need for a partner You will need soft soled shoes.

with Rodolfo Rivas Franco Wednesdays from 5.45 - 6.45pm

HIP HOP

Have you got funk? Want to find out? Then come take part in William's creative hip hop dance classes, where you'll get some great exercise, find some good energy and bust some moves! All ages welcome - don't be shy, just give it a try! You will need trainers.

with William McAslan Wednesdays from 7.00 - 8.00pm

STRETCH, DANCE & TONE for Adults

Stretch, Dance and Tone! A wonderful morning class to get you dancing your way to flexibility and strength whilst learning contemporary moves. This is a general level class for all ages and a positive way to start your day.

with Camille Monson Thursdays from 09.00-10.00am

BOOGIE BABIES

This Parent & Toddler class is a creative dance session, using movement, story telling and games. These fun, energetic sessions are devised to promote increased co-ordination, movement skills and imaginative play in your child. Children will be in bare feet and comfy clothes are needed. Adults are expected to join in the fun too!

with Camille Monson Thursdays from 10.00 - 10.45am

MINI MOVERS

Camille will teach a creative, dynamic dance and movement class that allows the inner spirit of the child to shine. The children will learn a wonderful movement vocabulary and technique from various styles. They will be able to demonstrate age appropriate movements and create a wonderful foundation for further dance training while having loads of fun. You will need bare feet & comfortable clothes. Adults can either join in the fun or take time out for themselves.

for 3 to 5 year olds with Camille Monson Thursdays from 12.30 to 13.15pm

YOGA

Yoga creates a balance between mind, body and soul and improves your flexibilty, posture and body strength. No matter how busy our lives we need to take time out and focus on ourselves. This class will make you feel relaxed yet empowered, and by continuing the practice will lead to a healthier mind and body. Mats are provided and the class is done in barefeet.

with Michelle Fitzpatrick Thursdays from 5.15 - 6.15pm

TANGO

This course will cover the basics of the passionate Argentine Tango, in a relaxed and fun environment, so that before long you will be able to navigate the dance floor with ease. You will need leather or smooth-soled shoes.

with Rumbos de Tango, Louise & Willie Green Thursdays from 6.20 - 7.20pm

CREATIVE INTEGRATED DANCE SESSION

This class offers a fantastic opportunity for disabled and able adults to dance together, exploring movement and dance through music. William will help you discover your own unique dance style enhancing your abilities created by disability. This class is for adults with disabilities, their carers and will offer a safe space for you to dance and to have fun. You will need comfy clothing.

with William McAslan Fridays from 10.30 - 11.30am

CAPOIERA

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art involving fighting moves, acrobatics, music and dance. They come together to form a unique practice that will give you strength, coordination and balance, with a fluidity of movement that in itself is a magical art... Energetic and fun, this appeals to all ages.

with Fiaz & Anastasia Tariq Fridays from 3.45 - 5.15pm

BREAK DANCE

Learn the cool, fun art of break dance with The Flyin Jalapenos b-boy crew. You will learn the foundation moves of b-boying, locking and popping as well as some more advanced moves throughout the 10 week course. The Flyin Jalapenos have been teaching for over 5 years throughout Scotland and beyond, and have attended workshops with some of the worlds best b-boys in recent years. Classes are open to all levels as we will make sure everyone knows the basics as these are the building blocks to becoming a b-boy or b-girl!

with Chris Maule - The Flyin Jalapenos Fridays from 5.30 - 6.30pm

CREATIVE INTEGRATED DANCE SESSION

Indepen-dance specialises in dance development and performance for young people with disabilities, their families and their carers. These classes are offered free of charge and are an amazing way to bring your child out of themselves, finding movement and expression never explored before. A truly magical class for all involved.

Saturdays from 11.00am - 12.00pm

FLAMENCO

This course offers an introduction to basic Flamenco techniques, Compas (intricate rhythmic patterns) and traditional choreographies at the heart of authentic Flamenco. Develop stamina, posture and co-ordination through exercises in percussive footwork, Palmas (hand-clapping) and the fluid arm & body movements fundamental to this amazing art. Shoes with a small block heel are suggested.

with Linda Skakel Saturdays from 12.15 - 1.15pm