Youth Dance – Page 2 – FuZe8 Dance Company

FuZe8 Dance at Burton Primary School

Posted on 1st October 2017 (10th November 2017) by Nicola Lloyd

FuZe8 had the opportunity to deliver a four-week pilot to integrate Dance and Literacy in the curriculum at KS2. The project was based on Gangsta Granny written by David Wailliams. Rebecca Harding, Year 5 teacher from Burton Primary School Bournemouth wanted FuZe8 to focus on transforming a section of the book ‘Stealing the Crown Jewels’ through dance. Nicola visited the school prior to the pilot and observed the year 5 students using this extract as a literacy task. The aim for the pilot was to promote Dance in the curriculum and raise awareness with staff and pupils that it can […]

FuZe8 Dance Company at PE Conference Bournemouth

Posted on 1st October 2017 (18th March 2018) by Nicola Lloyd

FuZe8 were honoured to be part of the #schoolsportconference2017 at Queen Elizabeth School, Bournemouth on Friday 29 September. FuZe8 had the opportunity to talk to over 140 Primary schools and share how they can help support teachers in embedding Dance in the Curriculum at KS1 and KS2. Exciting conversations and new adventures for FuZe8 Primary. #Primarydancenetwork […]

FuZe8’s successful and muddy performance at the New Forest marathon

Posted on 10th September 2017 (5th March 2018) by Nicola Lloyd

FuZe8 Youth Dance Company performed with precision, energy and professionalism at the New Forest Marathon today. They dodged the rain as the sky turned blue and took to the stage. The forest was perfect for this piece of repertoire ‘Arena 74’ based on the idea of Hunger Games. The dancers were caked in green and brown camouflage make-up as well as new forest mud!….reflecting the fight for survival in the forest. If you fancy joining FuZe8 Youth Dance Company this term (Tuesday 12 September – Tuesday 5 December 2017) then come to our audition this Tuesday 12 September at 3.30-4.45pm […]

Next Audition: Tuesday 12 September 2017

Posted on 18th August 2017 (19th August 2017) by Nicola Lloyd

Tuesday 12 September 2017 Audition 1: 3.30-4.45pm and Audition 2: 5- 6.15pm at Twynham School. Choose which time suits you best and book a place by emailing Nicola@fuze8dance.co.uk FuZe8 offers young dancers aged 11-19yrs the chance to experience what it is like to be a dancer working in a company. The dancers will develop their contemporary technique and creativity whilst improving their performance, expressive and technical skills. The class aims to build on existing skills learned at school or dancing school plus support and guide them with their career progression. Over the years, the company has been fortunate to work […]

Autumn Term 2017 looks incredible & exciting for FuZe8!

Posted on 10th August 2017 (18th August 2017) by Nicola Lloyd

FuZe8 Youth Dance Company offers young dancers the chance to experience what it is like to be a dancer working in a company. It provides an opportunity for young dancers to develop virtuosity and strength in their performance and experience inspirational and high quality dance within a supportive and encouraging environment. The dancers will develop their contemporary technique and creativity whilst improving their interpretative and physical skills. Alongside this, they will experience workshops in strength and conditioning, yoga, contact improvisation and lift and support work to enhance their dance profile. They will have the opportunity to engage and develop network […]

FuZe8 perform at the New Forest Marathon on Sunday 10 September 2017

Posted on 10th August 2017 (13th August 2017) by Nicola Lloyd

FuZe8 Youth Dance Company will be performing ‘Arena 74’ at the New Forest Marathon on Sunday 10 September 2017. Arena 74 resembles a forest. What do you see? You need to navigate to survive! Be cautious, Be devious Be smart, but most of all skillful Now…Go! Come and support the dancers! newforestmarathon.co.uk […]

FuZe8 meet Robert Cohan – Founding Artistic Director of The Place

Posted on 2nd August 2017 (14th August 2017) by Nicola Lloyd

‘What a day……Technique and choreography class with Robert Cohan and Yolande Yorke-Edge (February 2015) Robert Cohan’s influence on the development of modern dance in Britain has been considerable. Having pioneered the teaching of contemporary dance technique in Britain, he was instrumental in the development of a vast following, not only for the repertory of LCDT in the 70s and 80s but through his pioneering residencies throughout the country, which laid the groundwork for the many other British companies that have grown up in the last twenty years. http://www.theplace.org.uk/robertcohan […]

FuZe8 working with Yorke Dance Project and Robert Cohan

Posted on 2nd August 2017 (14th August 2017) by Nicola Lloyd

FuZe8 Dancers have been incredibly fortunate to work with Robert Cohan and Yorke Dance Project two years running. Even more amazing when Robert Cohan led class with Yolande Yorke-Edge and the students received feedback on their performance of Graham Technique! […]

Next Audition for FuZe8 Youth Dance Company

Posted on 2nd August 2017 (18th August 2017) by Nicola Lloyd

Tuesday 12 September 2017 Audition 1: 3.30-4.45pm and Audition 2: 5- 6.15pm at Twynham School Choose which time suits you best and book a place by emailing Nicola@fuze8dance.co.uk FuZe8 offers young dancers aged 11-19yrs the chance to experience what it is like to be a dancer working in a company. The dancers will develop their contemporary technique and creativity whilst improving their performance, expressive and technical skills. The class aims to build on existing skills learned at school or dancing school plus support and guide them with their career progression. Over the years, the company has been fortunate to work […]

FuZe8 curtain raiser for Rewind Forward

Posted on 9th February 2017 (14th August 2017) by Nicola Lloyd

For the third year running FuZe8 have been fortunate to work with Yorke Dance Project In January 2017, Nicola organised a collaborative project between two local Bournemouth schools and first year degree students at the Arts University Bournemouth to perform a curtain raiser for Rewind Forward; an evening of dance led by Artistic Director Yolande Yorke-Edgell from Yorke Dance Project. The students were involved in an intensive training programme with company dancer Ben Warbis on Rewind Forward, culminating in a curtain raiser performance at Pavilion Dance South West. […]