| Sam Lawrence delivers
participatory dance experiences for all ages in both
education and community settings which encourage the
development of creative, physical, emotional and intellectual
potential. Classes, workshops and residencies include
contemporary dance, physical theatre, choreography,
movement and storytelling, creative dance and live
music and dance collaboration. Work can be tailored
to meet the specific needs of the group. Examples
of dance participation projects:
Movers and
Shakers
An after school dance
activity for children aged 8-11yrs, providing opportunities
to experiment with physical play and be ‘inventors’ of
movement 2009.
The Wolds
Wonders
Regular
creative dance and choreography workshops with
a performance group of adults with learning and
physical disabilities, working towards a dance
performance showcase at Pocklington Arts Centre
2009.
Kirk Hammerton
Primary School
Working with KS1 and KS2 pupils
in a North Yorkshire village primary school exploring
the themes of ‘Extreme Environments’ and ‘Construction’ through
creative dance and performance 2009.
“A great cross-curricular activity using
the current themes being studied in school. Even
the boys enjoyed it and were focused and involved” -
Parent.
Contemporary Dance Classes for Adults
Regular
community based classes for adults from complete
beginners through to experienced dancers 2008/2009.
“Really enjoying it….you are encouraging
and allow us to achieve whatever level we are able
to whist really pushing boundaries” -
Participant.
Knavesmire
Get Movin'
After
school dance provision at Knavesmire Primary School
for both KS1 and KS2 pupils, 2008/2009.
“I really enjoyed it and I loved performing
for my Mum” - Participant.
Playful Picnic
A
dance and storytelling training workshop for play
workers as part of the York Training Forum 2008
Hull Dance
08
A series of dance-theatre
workshops in special and mainstream schools as part
of Hull’s 2008 dance season.
“All the students and staff thoroughly enjoyed
it. We all got a lot out of it and some good ideas
we will be able to use ourselves” - Teacher,
Frederick Holmes Special School.
Jesters and
Troubadours
A creative dance and storytelling workshop with live
music for KS1 pupils based on a medieval theme.
Delivered in York primary schools as part of Live
Arts Week, 2008.
“The work was highly relevant to the children” -
Class teacher.
Dancing with
Toddlers
Workshops
exploring creative movement with toddlers and childminders.
Childminders Support Network, North Yorkshire 2008.
“Great…really nice simple ideas that
I can use in my work” - Childminder.
Contemporary Dance Taster Workshop
An introduction to contemporary dance and choreography
for young people aged 12-16. York Schools Out Holiday
Programme 2008.
Our Celebration
A
programme of creative dance workshops for adults
recovering from mental illness, based at the Our
Celebration mental health day centre, 2007.
Based in York, Sam Lawrence is a
member of the Foundation for Community dance, the
National Dance Teachers Association and Guild of
Professional Teachers of Dance and Movement to Music.
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