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New Year, New You? Try out a new class with our Octagon Academy Taster Day
posted 11 Dec 2024
Looking for a new challenge in 2025?
If you love to sing, were born to dance, have a flair for acting or simply want to get fit - The Octagon Academy has a class for you!
Whether it's one of our Octagon Choirs, Inclusive Dance, Silver Swans Ballet, Street Dance, Somerset Youth Dance Company, Youth Theatre, Bollywood Dance or early years dance sessions - there's something for everyone, and now is your opportunity to try something new.
On Saturday 11th January we are offering a Taster Day to try out one or more of our classes for just £1 a class! Whether you are already part of our Octagon Academy or want to try out our classes for the first time - this is a great opportunity to get involved, have fun, and meet new people.
Tickets: £1 per class per participant
10am – 10.50am: Choose from…
Energetic, lively classes which improve fitness, flexibility, co-ordination, and confidence. Learn some funky moves with all your favourite music.
Ages: 5 – 9 years
Mini & Me is a class designed for you and your little ones to fuse movement and precious moments together to all YOUR favourite tunes. No nursery rhymes here, just the latest greatest music and some dance steps that are easy enough for even your little walkers to copy. Devised for you and your mini-me, 0-3 years of age, you can dance whilst wearing your baby in a carrier OR allow them to dance along themselves. Mum's attending with babies must have received their all clear 6 week check from the GP before booking class. Please note, babies are worn in carriers at the parent/guardian’s own risk. Maximum of 2 children per paying adult and your children are your own responsibility.
Ages: 0 - 3 years
11am – 11.50am : Choose from…
Energetic, lively classes which improve fitness, flexibility, co-ordination and confidence. Learn some funky moves with all your favourite music.
Ages: 10 – 15 years
A unique style of class that enables you to unleash your inner King or Queen in a way you've never been able to before in Yeovil. Heels (or no heels!) this class will teach you the technique of strutting, dancing and absolutely loving yourself to a new song every week.
Ages: 18+
Some dance experience required
12noon – 12.50pm: Choose from…
1. Octagon Youth Dance Company
Do you love to dance? Our Octagon Youth Dance Company for ages 12-18. A fun environment learning different styles and genres such as Commercial, Contemporary, Jazz, lyrical, Hip-Hop and Street, and suitable for all abilities. These classes will help build your dance skills, strength and confidence.
Ages: 12 – 18 years
An upbeat, fun class where the atmosphere is as upbeat as the music. Different commercial styles are tried and tested all whilst being encouraged to discover your love for dancing again - gain confidence and dance the way you want to
Ages: 18+
Silver Swans Ballet class is open to all 50 plus whether you’re an experienced dancer, have briefly dabbled, or are a complete novice, we welcome all older learners of any ability.
Ages: 50+
1pm – 1.50pm: Choose from…
1. Somerset Youth Dance Juniors
Learning a mixture of dance styles, you will learn steps to help form a fun routine. Participants will develop their own personal style, flare and Somerset Youth Dance Juniors is the perfect class for children to make friends and release some energy.
Ages: 7 – 12 years
If you love singing, then why not join our choir! Make new friends and generally have fun. The ability to read music is an advantage but is not essential, first and foremost we want people who love to sing.
Ages: 17+
2pm – 2.50pm: Choose from…
Following on from their appearance at The Royal Albert Hall earlier in the year, come and join the Octagon Junior Choir for a fun session exploring the world of singing, a perfect taster before joining the weekly classes.
Ages: 7 – 12 years
2. Somerset Youth Dance Tiny's
A fun class for all those young ones that just can’t stop dancing! Join the Somerset Youth Dance team for lots of fun dancing learning a variety of dance styles. Their own personal styles and creative ideas are encouraged throughout, helping them build confidence and self-esteem!
Ages: 3 - 6 years
Ever watched Bollywood dancing and thought ‘I’d love to give that a go’? well now is the perfect opportunity. Bollywood Dance is a fantastic workout with a feel-good factor and the word ‘Thumka’ is a classic Bollywood Dance move that directly translates from Hindi to mean ‘Dance’.
Ages: 16+ years
3pm – 3.50pm: Choose from…
Do you like to sing, and are looking for a place to do so with like-minded young people? If so come and be part of the new Octagon Senior Choir. This new choir will fill the gap between our popular Junior and adult choirs.
Ages: 13 – 16 years
A session aimed to give Somerset Dancers an opportunity to continue training with other dancers from a range of backgrounds. Regular sessions build & create Contemporary performance pieces and explore a variety techniques and repertoire. As well as exploring choreography, these sessions will help dancers maintain flexibility and strength through yoga inspired practices.
Ages: 18+
3. Octagon Youth Theatre: Juniors
n our youth theatre session, you’ll play lots of drama games, create and tell your own stories. Our sessions are designed to build confidence and are the perfect opportunity to make new friends and have fun. You don’t need any experience to join our Octagon Youth Theatre, just bring energy and a willingness to get creative.
Ages: 6 – 11 years
4pm – 5pm: Choose from…
1. Somerset Youth Dance Company
In this session, dancers will be focusing on both technique and choreography to help further develop their physical and performance skills. A taster of how the audition-based Somerset Youth Dance Company works throughout the year.
Ages: 13 – 21 years
Get those toes tappin' with a fun session, great for developing rhythm, co-ordination and keeping fit. Our Tappers regularly meet on a Monday evening and Tuesday lunchtime, so come and try for yourself in this one-off Taster.
Ages: 18+
3. Octagon Youth Theatre: Seniors
In our youth theatre session, you’ll play lots of drama games, create and tell your own stories. Our sessions are designed to build confidence and are the perfect opportunity to make new friends and have fun. You don’t need any experience to join our Octagon Youth Theatre, just bring energy and a willingness to get creative.
Ages: 12-18 years
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