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Mansfield

Charity | The Social Action Hub | Rainworth A locally led charity supporting all your community needs. From childcare & youth provisions to adult health and wellbeing, tackling food waste & insecurity, community fridges, litter picks & environmental conservation - The Social Action Hub is place to eat, meet, learn, share & make a difference.

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gedling ballet school

5.0(7)

Nottingham

We follow the structured examination syllabus of the Royal Academy of Dance and pupils are entered for examinations from Pre Primary to Advanced 2 level. However exams are not compulsory, importance is placed on enjoyment and appreciation of dance as a physical and expressive activity and art form. Body conditioning is incorporated into all classes from Grade 1 to Advanced 2 level. Contemporary Dance is also offered and considered an important part of the training of a classical dancer. The new Rambert Grades training program was introduced in 2020. Pupils are accepted into the school from 3 years of age and all are invited to take part in the school’s own production which is held approximately every two years at the Nottingham Playhouse. Teaching Staff Classical Ballet Dawn King Principal of Gedling Ballet School. Dip. London College of Dance & Drama. Registered Teacher Royal Academy of Dance, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. Certified teacher of Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT). Having trained full-time at LCDD and taught in this country and abroad, Dawn and husband Jeremy moved to Italy to teach at Centro Internazionale di Danza in Cosenza. On return to UK they started Gedling Ballet School at the community centre on Shearing Hill in 1985, transferring to its present home at the Memorial Hall in 1986. Both of their daughters, Sarah and Susie, progressed from Gedling Ballet School to train full-time at the Royal Ballet School (White Lodge) and at Elmhurst Assoc. School of Birmingham Royal Ballet. Alongside a passion for dance and teaching at Gedling Ballet School, Dawn trained at Nottingham University as a Physiotherapist and worked within the NHS for a number of years. Dawn attends training events held by the RAD and Royal Ballet School and has completed the Royal Ballet School Inspire Series 1 and the first seminar of Inspire To Be Series 2. A former member of the RAD committee for the Midlands and East of England region and awarded life membership of the RAD in 2020 after 42 years of membership. Susie King Former pupil of Gedling Ballet School, performed with Birmingham Royal Ballet in a number of productions notably as young Morgan le Fay in the Ballet 'Arthur' at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and on UK tour with BRB. A Royal Ballet Associate student Susie at age 14 accepted a scholarship place at Elmhurst Assoc. School of Birmingham Royal Ballet, and then completed her training at Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance, BA (Hons) followed by Rambert MA. Professional work includes Ballet Theatre UK, Ampersandance, Royal Shakespeare Company and Medea with English National Opera at the London Coliseum. Former ballet coach at the National Ice Arena and dance teacher at NCN, Susie now also teaches for dance schools based in London and Watford. Susie is a qualified and registered teacher with the RAD and BBO Dance, and is a member of the new Rambert Grades training programme (Rambert Grades is accredited by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations Ofqual). Contemporary Dance Jeremy King Trained London School of Contemporary Dance. Former member of Lynx Dance Company and English Bach Festival Company. Taught at Centro Internazionale di Danza Italy, and various schools and colleges in the UK including Welsh College of Music and Drama. Former company manger and choreographer for Nottingham Youth Dance in association with New English Contemporary Ballet. In addition to teaching, Jeremy is the administrator for Gedling Ballet School and also percussionist for contemporary classes. Susie King - see above Stage (Jazz & Tap) Lauren Parker Former pupil of Gedling Ballet School performed with Nottingham Youth Dance, youth company of New English Contemporary Ballet. Qualifications gained; BTEC National Diploma in Dance from New College Nottingham, BA (Hons) in Dance and Professional Practice (Performance Scholarship) from Coventry University and MA in Arts Management from Birmingham Institute for Art and Design. Lauren is a qualified and registered teacher with the IDTA. Lauren is also a certified teacher of PBT Adult Syllabus. Lauren teaches extensively across Nottingham delivering classes in settings such as Nursery/Pre-Schools, Primary Schools and Extra Curricula Dance Schools and Gymnastics Clubs. Lauren is now a teaching a mid week pre school class at Gedling Ballet School. Some of the Guest Teachers that have taught at Gedling Ballet School - Benoit Egloff: trained in France at Paris Opera Ballet School, performing career includes Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal Canada and Ballet Basel Switzerland. Jenny Murphy: trained at Royal Ballet School, performing career includes Birmingham Royal Ballet, RAD teaching diploma and Masters and Mphil University of Birmingham. Joshua Ecob: trained full-time at Kate Simmons Dance in Warrington, performing career includes Serbian National Ballet and London Contemporary Ballet Theatre, director at NGDance youth dance training intensives. Lesya Tyminska: former pupil at Gedling Ballet School, Rambert graduate, performing career includes Danish Dance Theatre. Rowan Parker: former pupil at Gedling Ballet School, Central School of Ballet graduate, performing career includes Michael Clark Company and The Snowman in London West End and on tour. Currently teaching at GBS. Megan Singleton: London Studio Centre graduate, performing career includes LSC Jazz Company, English Youth Ballet, Nottingham Playhouse Pantomime. Oksana Tyminska: Nottingham based dance artist, choreographer and performer with over 30 years’ experience in community, education and professional spaces such as galleries, parks and theatres. Teaches Little Movers sessions at Dance4 Nottingham Amy Daniels: former pupil at Gedling Ballet School, Rambert graduate and completed a post graduate course with EDGE Dance Company. Amy is now a registered Rambert Grades teacher. Currently teaching at GBS. Brooke Bathgate: former stage teacher at Gedling Ballet School for a number of years. IDTA qualified teacher.

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soccerstars uk

3.8(12)

Derby

SoccerstarsUK was formed in 2003 by Darren Wassall and Pat Lyons, to provide both boys and girls, with the opportunity to learn new soccer skills and improve existing ones. SoccerstarsUK specialise in youth development, from grass roots to elite performers. Skill Centres Tiny Tots (Ages 2 to 4) Derby County Development Centre’s PE Curriculum Coaching PPA Cover Breakfast Clubs Lunchtime Clubs Gifted and Talented Programmes Inter School Tournaments & Competitions

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polly teach

Notts

At Pollyteach we create a fun and safe learning environment to help students reach their potential. We work with students to build a programme to reflect their interests and personal needs. Pollyteach was established in 2014 to provide high-quality 1 to 1 and group work for young people who are disengaged from mainstream education. Combining social work, with teaching practice and youth work, we provide bespoke learning programmes to young people with a range of emotional, social and behavioural difficulties that make it difficult for them to attend school.

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the education suite

London

EMPOWERING MINDS “We believe in preparing today for tomorrow’s opportunities so that every person can be the best version of themselves to build a sustainable future.”Learners across primary and secondary education Students at college; in Post-16 Education and Further Education Students at University Young people looking to enhance employability Staff in the Education, employees in businesses and workplaces Parents Adult Learning Community Groups and Youth Clubs

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canoville coaching ltd

Arnold,

We are the leading football and mentoring company in the Midlands. Established in 2013 by ex Arsenal and Notts County player Lee Canoville, Canoville Coaching is a recognised team of experts delivering vital mentorship programmes across schools in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and beyond; along with professional team and 1-2-1 coaching, children's private 1-2-1's, advanced youth development sessions, weekly training sessions for all abilities, holiday camps and much more!

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the nottingham ballet school

5.0(2)

Nottingham

Laura is founder and principal of the Nottingham Ballet School. She is an experienced artist, teacher, director, mentor, and choreographer who trained on the BA (Hons) Ballet Education course at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) in London. Whilst training, Laura also obtained her Licentiate (LRAD), Associate (ARAD) and Registered Teachers Status (RAD RTS). She began dancing at the tender age of 3 years with Janina Gieralt in Nottingham. Here she was inspired by her teacher and from the age of 10, knew she wanted to be just like Miss Gieralt. Her teachers challenged and motivated Laura to pursue a long term career in Dance Education. Laura has worked in private, public and community dance sectors around London teaching Ballet, Contemporary Ballet, Creative dance and Pilates to people of all ages; with a passion to provide access to dance for all. She has also choreographed for many dance productions, both on film and on stage and has worked on live streamed shows, video and photography projects. She has collaborated with many filmmakers, photographers, choreographers and artists on multiple community funded and private projects. Laura is enthusiastic and encourages diversity and creativity in dance; she is a youth mentor working alongside LambethELEVATE, has taught and examined for the worlds first Muslim Ballet School (Grace & Poise) and taught and developed the Associate programme at Marble Hill Dance Studio, alongside dear colleague and mentor Abigail Cova. Laura has also mentored RAD undergraduate students on their teaching placements. Her pupils have gone on to gain places at the Royal Ballet School (White Lodge), Royal Ballet School Junior Associates, Central School of Ballet Associates, Ballet Boost, The BRIT School, Arts Ed., Performers College, Bird College and The Urdang Academy. Whilst studying at the RAD, Laura performed alongside Darcey Bussell, for the Queen and members of the Royal Family, in celebration of Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday. She was also a Soloist dancer with the Semaphore Ballet Company and later went on to be Director of the Company; here she managed, organised events, collaborated with dance artists, choreographed and taught undergraduate dancers studying at the RAD. Laura acknowledges the importance of continued professional development and is delighted to be a student on the MA (Hons) Education (Dance Teaching) at the Royal Academy of Dance. She is also a Founding Partner of The Dance Teacher LLP, a peripatetic dance education service which offers classes across the Midlands, London and Hampshire. With a wealth of experience and ever expanding knowledge of teaching Ballet, Laura looks forward to welcoming and educating the next generation of dancers at the Nottingham Ballet School.

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inspire culture | learning | libraries

Nottingham

Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries is a charitable community benefit society delivering cultural and learning services across Nottinghamshire. The society is owned and controlled by its members. Members are drawn from the community, and all staff become members of the society when appointed. The society is governed by a board of 12 elected and nominated directors, including a staff elected board member. All members act in the interest of the society to uphold its objects for the benefit of the public of the Midlands; (a) the provision or assistance in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interest of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life for the public at large and for persons who by youth age infirmity or disablement poverty or social or economic circumstances may have need for such facilities; (b) to advance the education of people who live work or study in or who visit the area of benefit Our full charitable objects can be found here. Inspire delivers the following services:

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global education derby

Derby

Our Vision is Learning for a Better World. Our Mission is to bring about personal, local and global change for a fairer, greener, more sustainable world. Our Approach is Connect, Challenge, Change. Global Education Derby projects are distinctive in that they create awareness of the possibility of change and give people the skills to bring about change at personal, local and global levels. Participants gain self-esteem and a sense of place and belonging as well as teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills. The local community gains from a reduction in negative stereotyping and improved cohesion. Global learning produces greater awareness of the wider world and active support for the fight against global poverty. Global Education Derby (GED) is a registered charity based in Derby, established in 1991. As a Development Education Centre we are an independent, affiliated member of the Consortium of Development Education Centres (CoDEC) www.codec.org.uk/. We support schools and communities, locally and internationally, to nurture values and critical thinking skills needed to promote personal, local and global change. We have over 30 years of experience collaborating with organisations, teachers, youth workers and community educators to make sense of a complex and rapidly changing world. The learning methodologies that lie at the centre of our approach always: Produce a more outward looking mindset through exposure to global contexts and multiple perspectives. Develop creative and critical thinking. Increase self-awareness through reflexive questioning of values and ideas. Give the confidence and skills to take positive action.

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