Visual Statement @ the Bridge

Visual Statement is committed to pro-viding a positive and creative experience of dance that also improves physical, social and emotional well being.

We work with all age groups, teaching a wide range of of dance styles

Dance activities for children and young people Taster sessions, holiday sessions and performance projects are all available.

Through participation in dance are individuals developing their skills.

We bring dance
to you through:

Performances
Classes
Workshops
Outreach work

Classes

Dance Academy

Tue 5.30 - 6.15pm Kids & Teens
Tue 8.30 - 9.15pm Adult
£5/£3.50 (Local links) per class

A world of dance in small, easy -to-learn, chunks. Learn how all dance forms grow from the same root. This class combines and combines many dance styles from slinky contemporary ballet to street jazz.

Tap Dancing

Tue 6.30 - 7.15pm Adult
£5/£3.50 (Local links) per class

Learn the art of tap dancing and quickly develop the skills in I.S.T.D. preparatory syllabus to dance like Fred Astaire or Ginger Rodgers. Tap shoes, water and towel required.

Salsa

Tue 7.30 - 8.15pm Adult
£5/£3.50 (Local links) per class

Salsa is an expressions of life and the feel good factor of this class is guaranteed. The class is for people who always wanted to learn the basic steps and turns. You will learn a salsa technique which has our teacher's own funky flair. You will need a towel, water and trainers.

Street Dance and Hip Hop

Wednesday 5 - 5.45pm Kids & Teens
Wednesday 7-7.45pm Adults

£5/£3.50 (Local links) per class

It's funky time.. Up for a workout? This is a funky energetic class that will make you look and feel good.

Nonrestrictive clothing and soft shoes, water and towel required.

Singing

Wednesday 7-7.45pm Kids & Teens
Wednesday 8-8.45pm Adults

£5/£3.50 (Local links) per class

This class is designed for everyone, so come along and expand your singing skills and confidence in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Belly Dance

Wednesday 8-8.45pm Adults

£5/£3.50 (Local links) per class.

Let your hips do the talking! A beautiful and ancient dance form with simple therapeutic movement melts away tension and stress, gently toning the body.

Break Dance

Thursday 5-5.45pm Kids & Teens

£5/£3.50 (Local links) per class.

Come, learn the cool, fun art of break dance..

This class will cover breaking foundations including toprock, basic footwork, spins and freezes.

Cheerleading Dance

Sunday 2-2.45pm Kids & Teens
Sunday 3-3.45pm Adults

£5/£3.50 (Local links) per class

Cheerleading is not just about shaking your Pom-Poms...

This class is for those who always wanted to learn the basic skills of cheerleading. You will learn to memorize cheers and master the art of performing them.

The Bridge

Visual Statement is based in the Bridge since 2006, the £9 million state of the art facility at Greater Easterhouse Cultural Campus, the first of its kind in Scotland.The new facility that adjoins the John Wheatley College and existing swimming pool has created a coherent and comprehensive arts facility, combining arts, educations, sports and leisure.

The Pathfinder is part of East Glasgow Learning Network supported by:

Glasgow Community Planning Partnership East Area and John Wheatley College.

Scottish Charity No. SCO21200

Performances

Fantasy Fairytales
Magical Images in Motion

19-20 November 2008, 7.30pm, £7/£5 (Concession)

A new production by Visual Statement featuring, trickery, light, colour, movement & sound combined to stun the audience.

Using the incredible use of UV and florescent light techniques to transfer you to a place of wonder and magic where your senses will be overwhelmed. Bringing together the impressive use of black light theatre tricks with puppetry, music, storytelling and movement. ‘Fantasy Fairy Tales’ takes audiences on a wondrous journey to a world of endless possibilities. Famous fairy tales stories are brought to life, so come along and experience a unique production that no one will forget.

Fantasy Fair Tales is featuring Visual Statement’s Children’s Theatre Company and Adult Dance Company and directed by Danny Dobbie.

Suitable for 5 years plus.

Tickets

To book your tickets contact Platform Box Office on 0141 276 9696 (opt1) now.

Payment and booking

All our classes are pay-on-the-day which means you can just turn up and pay before each session. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis and go on sale thirty minutes before the start of each class.