NDCWales Presents Discover Dance For Schools and Familes 1 hour Discover Dance is a fun and relaxed interactive performance. Try some dance, then watch the professionals in action. This hour-long experience is ideal for schools and families. Looking for our schools show for Autumn 2024? Check out our Zoetrope page. Get the chance to warm up with our dancers from your seats, ask questions and learn some moves from the show. You’ll also watch National Dance Company Wales’ performance. It’s a joyous and creative experience. Young people leave feeling inspired, confident and creative. For more information please email info@ndcwales.co.uk Reviews "A rediculously amazing afternoon" Audience Member "Watching dance is a fabulous way to inspire keen dancers but it’s also brilliant for kids in general. There’s room for imagination, the chance to weave your own story, to laugh at something because it tickles your funny bone without words or slapstick." Vale of Glam Mam “The entire group were enthralled by the … the openness of the dancers and their ability to encourage … the children … into the ‘secret’ world of dance.” Teacher Discover Dance SCHOOLS Dance is one of the five disciplines of the Expressive Arts Area of Learning and Experience. National Dance Company Wales’ Discover Dance is an interactive performance for schools is designed to engage, motivate and encourage learners to develop their creative, artistic and performance skills. The hour-long fun and relaxed show gives learners aged 7-11 the chance to meet professional dancers, ask questions and learn some moves. They then get to watch the dancers in action in ‘Say Something' choreographed by SAY dance. If you book 10 or more tickets for Discover Dance, we can offer you a free workshop in your school. This offers learners not only the chance to visit a theatre, but also the opportunity to explore their own creative talents by bringing the expertise of professional dancers into the classroom. Discover Dance is an inspirational and enriching experience leaving curious learners feeling more confident Make sure you check out the Arts Council of Wales’ Go & See grant which can provide funding for tickets and travel to high-quality arts events such as Discover Dance: https://arts.wales/funding/get-started/creative-learning/go-and-see Want more? Book a dance workshop for your school with National Dance Company Wales and Arts Council Wales may fund the cost. Have a Go Fund – Arts Council Wales Have a Go is designed to provide learners aged 3 – 16 with opportunities to have a go at a one-off hands-on activity or workshop to support schools with the delivery of the Expressive Arts Area of Learning and Experience. The fund offers grants of up to £1,500 and applications can be made by state-maintained schools, pupil referral units and/or arts and cultural organisations in Wales. https://arts.wales/funding/creative-learning/have-a-go