great arts & cultural stuff to do at home

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SPECIALLY SELECTED & COMMISSIONED FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE, THEIR CARERS AND FOSTER SIBLINGS

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other activities - DANCE

Tap Dance

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Check out this catchy 'cups' tap dance - you won't be able to keep your feet from tapping!

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Haka 2

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Watch as dancer and choreographer Corey Baker looks at the emotion and meaning behind the haka in this short film

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Flamenco

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Take a look at this fantastically theatrical flamenco dance from New York.

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Motionhouse Dance Theatre Company

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A timely reminder from Warwickshire-based Motionhouse that this virus and social distancing will pass and they will be back – dancing. A short film with a powerful dance images and message.

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Stay at Home with SAMPAD

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West Midlands based South Asian Performing Arts Dance company gives a captivating performance of About the Elephant

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Spaghetti Dance

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Corey Baker Dance Company have created a dance film under Birmingham's Spaghetti Junction.

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Ballet Class in Quarantine

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Watch ballet dances do their daily class – but each in their own homes, all around the world. Dancers from Birmingham Royal ballet take their usual daily class a la Corona style!

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Bayadère - The Ninth Life - In Rehearsals

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Watch and listen to Indian choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh and designer Tom Piper discuss their collaboration in this short film of rehearsals and interview clips.

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Haka 1

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Learn how to Haka, like the NZ All Blacks Rugby Team. A powerful, beautiful dance from the Maori people of Aotearoa (NZ).

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Physically Being Me

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A short video by 6 deaf and disabled dancers, sharing their stories. A must watch!

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Bollywood

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Take a look at this short introduction to Bollywood dance by Shakti Mohan.

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2Faced Dance

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A quick look behind the scenes with Herefordshire's dance company.

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Behind the scenes of The Australian Ballet

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What does it take to put on a ballet. A lot! Take a look.

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Peter and the Wolf

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A superb staging by The Royal Ballet and Royal Ballet School of Sergei Prokofiev's much-loved children's work for orchestra and narrator. Pure escapism!

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Dancing on Ice

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Take a look at this contemporary group dance on ice performed by French company Le Patin Libre.

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Swan Lake hip-hop

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Watch this extraordinary hip hop version of the dying swan solo as performed by Lil’ Buck aka Charles Ryley. Please DO NOT try these movements at home, just watch and enjoy!

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Black Country Dance Hub

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Join this great dance project with Black Country Dance Hub. It is open to primary school children at home or at school. A fabulous chance to work with a choreographer over a few weeks.

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ACE Dance & Music Company

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Based on the words 'confined' and 'passage' here is a fantastic dance film created by young new recruit dancers from ACE.

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JCB Digger & Dancers

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Yes really - a dance film starring a JCB digger and 2 dancers by Motionhouse Dance in Warwickshire.

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Physical Theatre - creating a chair duet

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Film clip from Dein Perry's Tap Dogs

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An all male tap dancing cast tap and talk about the show.

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PLEASE BE CAREFUL!

Children & Young People: please make sure you stay physically safe when doing any of the activities, and check with an adult before starting, as Artslink can't accept liability for any damage to yourself or property!

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Children & Young People and key adults: please be aware of the importance of e-safety.

We strongly recommend the Thinkuknow e-safety website.

Artslink is a programme by West Midlands Virtual Schools Children in Care Foundation, supported by Arts Connect. It aims to ensure that all care experienced children & young people are able to access high-quality arts & cultural experiences and activities.

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