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Fashion Photography

Level: Open/general

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This workshop will enable you to develop your camera skills through the understanding of the image in a narrative as fashion photography enables you to explore images in the context of a fashion story. You will be required to work within a team to develop your style and creative ideas. These workshops are an insight into fashion photography and will develop your creative ideas and understanding. Participants need to have some working knowledge about their camera.

Contact: Roulla Silver: roullageorgio@me.com 



Tutor:Roulla Silver
Days:Sunday
Time:1pm - 4pm
Class dates:29 Jan 2012 - 19 Feb 2012
Cost:£199

Documentary Photography

Level: Open/general

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This 5-week photographic documentary programme will enable you to develop your camera skills through the understanding of the image as a document. Documentary photography aims to introduce you to practical skills needed to produce a picture story. These workshops lead you through the basics of visual storytelling. You will be able to make creative use of light and composition, have the ability to research ideas, make critical editing and sequencing decisions, captioning and use of different film/digital and lenses.

Participants need to have some working knowledge about their camera. You are required to have your own SLR camera either film or digital with a few lenses.

Contact: Roulla Silver: roullageorgio@me.com 

 



Tutor:Roulla Silver
Days:Monday
Time:7pm - 9pm
Class dates:23 Jan 2012 - 20 Feb 2012

Samba

Level: Beginners

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Taught by Romero a Sambista and choreographer from Rio's Magueira Escola do Samba, these energetic and fun classes will improve your coordination, flexibility, fitness and posture, as you discover the different musical styles of Brazillan rhythms. Get the basics in beginners and graduate to elementary at your own pace. 


Tutor:Romero
Days:Sunday
Time:12.30pm - 1.30pm
Class dates:15 Jan 2012 - 01 Apr 2012
Cost:£7
info - 07986 968 335

Contemporary African Dance

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

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Dance to the beat of Movement Angol Dance Company in this fun class that helps you master the technique of contemporary African dance. The class focuses on the embodiment of rhythm and movement to release the conscious, allowing you to experience the power of self-expression. NO CLASS 24 APRIL

Tutor:Francis Angol
Days:Sunday
Time:4.00pm - 5.30pm
Class dates:15 Jan 2012 - 01 Apr 2012
Cost:£7/6

Contemporary African Dance

Level: Beginners, Elementary

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This introductory class will give you an understanding of African dance forms, focusing on basic exercises to build stamina, coordination and an understanding of the marriage between rhythm and movement. NO CLASS 24 APRIL

Tutor:Francis Angol
Days:Sunday
Time:2.30pm - 4.00pm
Class dates:15 Jan 2012 - 01 Apr 2012
Cost:£7/6

Beginners Contemporary Dance

Level: Beginners

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An excellent introduction to Contemporary dance for anyone with energy and an interest in this beautiful dance form. This Cunningham/Graham based class covers the basic principles of Contemporary dance, focusing on placement, alignment, body awareness and the use of rhythm to aid coordination and mobility. Extra class Sunday 11th December

Tutor:Hana Saotome
Days:Sunday
Time:1.30pm - 2.30pm
Class dates:15 Jan 2012 - 01 Apr 2012
Cost:£7/6

Samba

Level: Intermediate

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Taught by a Sambista and choreographer from Rio's Magueira Escola do Samba, this energetic, friendly and fun class will improve your coordination, flexibility, fitness and posture, as you discover the different musical styles of this Brazilian rhythm. 


Tutor:Romero
Days:Sunday
Time:1.30pm - 2.30pm
Class dates:15 Jan 2012 - 01 Apr 2012
Cost:£7
Call 07986 968 335 or email romero_sambista@hotmail.com for info

NIA Dance Workout

Level: Open/general

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A holistic dance workout, drawing on various techniques for a unique total mind, body and spirit experience. Low impact aerobics and floor play, strengthen joints, improve flexibility and lower stress levels to reach a level of emotional and health relaxation. 

Tutor:Eleni Prinikiri
Days:Sunday
Time:11.15am - 12.15pm
Class dates:15 Jan 2012 - 01 Apr 2012
Cost:£6/4

Brazilian Social Dance

Level: Open/general

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Move to the latest Latin rhythms and learn the steps of Forro, Bolero, Samba, Gafiera, Salsa, Merengue and Labazouk. A total Brazilian experience that will improve your coordination, musicality and creativity. NO CLASS 24 APRIL

Tutor:Gladys Lavalcante
Days:Sunday
Time:4.00pm - 5.30pm
Class dates:15 Jan 2012 - 01 Apr 2012
Cost:£8

There's No Such Thing as Photographic Art?

Level: Open/general

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An opportunity to look at, and join in on, the on going question, during a 6 week course that looks at Art techniques in photography.

On the ground, we'll cover subjects such as composition, lighting, form and abstracting, both in the studio and on location. 
Culturally, we'll look to dig deep into the photographers choice in a photograph.
Flash/blur, long exposure, shallow focus, pin sharp landscapes and lush portraits, will all be discussed.After the course students will have a chance to exhibit their work in the photographic gallery at the Islington Arts Factory.
Exhibitions and gallery visits will be a must. The prime objective of this course will be to build composition-in-camera skills.
Students will need a camera with manual override - (good bridge/DSLR or film) and knowledge of downloading.
Contact tutors for further details:
Nick Smith 0777 266 2146 - nickasasmith@hotmail.com
Monique Kelly 07817 133 576 monique.kelly1@btinternet.com



Tutor:Nick & Monique
Days:Saturday
Time:1pm - 4pm
Class dates:14 Jan 2012 - 18 Feb 2012
Cost:£120

Yoga Flow

Level: Beginners

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A gentle yet dynamic class where the movement is synchronised with the breath and body poses linked in constant flow. Please call Mary on 07521165894 for details.

Tutor:Mary Hatzisavva
Days:Saturday
Time:11.30am - 12.30pm
Class dates:14 Jan 2012 - 31 Mar 2012
Cost:£7/6

Bamboch!

Level: Open/general

Dance fitness with a Caribbean twist! If you want to have fun and get fit at the same time Bamboch! is for you! Incorporating isolation techniques and exercise routines to provide a full body workout to music that makes everyone want to dance. Sheba Montserrat has the knack of getting you in touch with muscles you'd forgotten you had, so come and dance your way to fitness. £5/adult £7.50/adult + child

Days:Friday
Time:7.30pm - 8.30pm
Class dates:13 Jan 2012 - 30 Mar 2012
Cost:£5/7.50

Understand Your Digital Camera

Level: Beginners

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Want to know how to maximize the potential of your camera? 

Baffled by the dials, wheels and modes?
This course will take you through the basics, and on to a better understanding of subjects such as ISO, programme modes, shutter, aperture and flash. Also covered will be printing your own pictures. A simple assignment is also part of the course, to help you with composition and narrative.

Applicants will need their own digital camera, (good compact & above) 

Further info on; 07772 662 146 or 020 7419 2138 nickasasmith@hotmail.com 




Tutor:Nick and Monique
Days:Thursday
Time:6.30pm - 9.30pm
Class dates:12 Jan 2012 - 16 Feb 2012
Cost:£95

Elementary Ballet

Level: Elementary

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For those with experience of basic ballet who want to move on to more demanding enchainment and grande allegro. 

Tutor:Catherine Minns
Days:Thursday
Time:8.00pm - 9.30pm
Class dates:12 Jan 2012 - 29 Mar 2012
Cost:£7/6

Beginners Ballet

Level: Beginners

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Gain strength, stamina and control while you experience the joy of entering the world of ballet. All welcomed. 

Tutor:Catherine Minns
Days:Thursday
Time:7.00pm - 8.00pm
Class dates:12 Jan 2012 - 29 Mar 2012
Cost:£7/6