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The Hippodrome Dance Company is giving young
people in Norfolk the chance to get involved in the dynamic
world of showbiz.
Based at the historic Hippodrome Circus in
Great Yarmouth, the company are running a series of new and
exciting courses starting in September 2003.
These courses give young people a chance
to learn new and unusual performance skills in an exciting
way, working with professional teachers in the exciting atmosphere
of a live circus venue.
Special classes will also be avaliable including
costume and make-up, stage design and the technical side of
showbiz.
Twice a term, pupils aged seven and above,
will have a circus skills workshop where they will be taught
everything from juggling to pyramid building and acrobatics.
For those who really get bitten by the bug, master classes
in aerial skills will also be available.
The pupils taking part on the dance course
will be taught specific techniques and routines in all styles
of jazz, tap and funky dance. Students will be also given
the opportunity to achive grades, medals
and certificates.
Estelle Clifton, the tutor on the dance courses,
has had lots of experience in the entertainments business.
After she gained her teaching qualification,
Estelle went on to dance in many theatre shows including the
Royal Variety Performance.
"I really want to pass on all the training
and experience that I have had," she said.
"I hope the young people who take part
in the course will gain a wide knowledge of the entertainment
business.
"What better experience of the circus
can you have than performing in it," Estelle added.
For those aged over 14, there's also the
opportunity to develop synchronised swimming skills.
The Water Spectacular forms an important
part of the daily show at the Hippodrome. The
sinking water feature was restored to working order by Peter
Jay in 1981, two years after he took over the Hippodrome.
The ring, which transforms into a pool holding
70,000 gallons of water, is just one of three circus water
spectacles left in the world.
If you'd like more information on the Hippodrome
Dance Company and the courses they are offering contact:
Estelle Clifton
The Hippodrome Dance Company,
19 Poplar Avenue,
Gorleston,
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk,
NR31 7PW
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