Modern Jive Beginners Course

Always wanted to be able to dance? You can learn to dance modern jive and feel confident on the dance floor in just 6 weeks.

Introducing DanceAbility - an exciting new project that aims to provide access to a fun form of exercise in the community that builds confidence, self-esteem, supports health and encourages social inclusion.

Acces3Ability Ltd will be running a 12 hour course of dance tuition in Modern Jive in a small, relaxed group over 6 two hour lessons on Sunday afternoons.

The usual cost of the course is £60 per person but 6 places will be offered free to members of Patchwork Shares Timebank in exchange for 12 time-credits.

It is anticipated that as a result of the project you will:

• have increased confidence
• be physically fitter
• have developed new social networks
• have learned a new skill that presents you with opportunities to engage in an activity that is meaningful and structured.

Eligibility criteria: (all must apply)

• Live or work in the North Wales Coastal Regeneration Area
• Member of Patchwork Shares Timebank
• Be either
• Unemployed
• Retired
• Carer
• Single Parent
• Mental health service user
• Suffering from a chronic disease

Meeting the eligibility criteria is not a guarantee of a time-credit place. We will assess each application on its merit taking into account the ability of the applicant to take part in moderate exercise and their willingness to attend all 6 of the weekly lessons. We will operate a gender balancing policy, closing bookings for single ladies or men when the maximum number of either has been reached. Modern Jive is a partner dance but you don’t have to bring a partner as, unlike ballroom, it is etiquette to rotate partners.

Course Dates:

• Sunday 16th/23rd/30th September
• Sunday 14th/21st/28th October

Time:

• 1.30 pm -3.30 pm

Venue:

• Tynewydd Community Centre, Rhyl Coast Rd, Rhyl, LL18 3RD

To book a place or for more information, please contact:

Colette Neal

7 Nant y Glyn Rd, Colwyn Bay. LL29 7PU

Email: coletteneal@acces3ability.co.uk

Tel: 07955 652055

Closing date for bookings 9th September 2012

Communities First puts on a good show!

Over 180 residents including families attended a show entitled "Stars for a Night" at Rhyl Little Theatre on July 15th organised by Communities First Development Officer Emma Osborne.

Several local schools including Ysgol Mair & Ysgol Emmanuel showcased their talents to a packed house at the theatre.

Local dance groups including Inferno Dance Club, other local dance groups & north wales karate club also gave their time free to make the show a success.

Monies raised from the night will be used to host activities for children in the area in the October half term