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Dance the Past


Creative Centre Auditorium - YSJ University

About the Show

Dance the Past 27th April, 2-5pm - York St John University Creative Centre Auditorium £12 Standard £12 Pass It On! (purchase a ticket for a member of our refugee and asylum seeker community who would otherwise be unable to attend this event) **All tickets purchased online come with a 10% processing charge. Tickets purchased in person are not subject to this charge but availability of tickets is not guaranteed. Step into the enchanting world of Elizabethan elegance and rhythm in our Shakespearean Dance Workshop! We'll be taking inspiration from Shakespearean texts themselves and learning some of the most popular dances from the Tudor period in this workshop as part of the York International Shakespeare Festival. Our reader will set the scene with the relevant quotes and then our expert teacher, Lottie Adcock, will lead you through the dances accompanied by period music. Learn the Scotch Jig, a Cinquepace and the high Lavolt amongst others in this 3 hour workshop. Shakespeare is known to be a fantastic social commentator and his mentions of dance gives us a fascinating insight to the popular entertainment of the time. Discover how dance not only enhances storytelling but also connects us to the period in which Shakespeare was writing. Try something new, meet fellow enthusiasts, and connect to the past in this unforgettable afternoon where literature and dance intertwine! This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those more experienced. No need to bring a partner, just suitable comfy shoes for dancing. We recommend bringing water with you. This workshop is 3 hours with the ability to take breaks throughout.


Booking Information

On each of our events we offer a ticket option called Pass It On! If you purchase any number of these tickets, we will gratefully pass them on to people who otherwise would be unable to attend due to financial barriers, with a special focus on refugees and asylum seekers. Would you like to be considered for a Pass It On! ticket? Contact us at info@yorkshakes.co.uk --- All tickets for our events have an added 10% to help cover our ticket processing surcharge. Tickets purchased in person are not subject to this charge, but we cannot guarantee availability without booking in advance. --- There is a hearing loop and a limited number of wheelchair spaces available at this venue. Please contact us via phone call at 07784819412 or email at skylar@parrabbola.co.uk to discuss accessibility measures or to request a wheelchair ticket. --- No longer able to attend? We understand - things happen. If you are no longer able to attend we ask that you let us know as far in advance as possible so we can re-sell your ticket. We will offer refunds and aim to process these within 30 days. Contact us at info@yorkshakes.co.uk for more information and to request a cancellation.


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-the creation of an original performance by actors from Ukraine and artists from York

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