Dance Taster Session – Emmanuel Centre Langworthy

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Date
3 Sep 2023
Venue
Emmanuel Centre, 174 Langworthy Road, Salford, M6 5PN
Tickets
FREE, Pre booking required

11.30am–1pm

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Age Guideline: 16+
Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Try out hip hop dance with these free taster sessions led by choreographers from Boy Blue – one of the UK’s most exciting dance companies

We’re running free taster sessions on Saturday 2 September and Sunday 3 September in different locations around Manchester and Salford for anyone interested in giving hip hop dance a go.

If you live in Greater Manchester, are aged 16 and over, and want to meet new people while learning a new skill, just book a ticket to reserve your spot.

The sessions are open to all, whatever your fitness or movement level – no professional dance experience is required, you just need to be up for having a go. We’re especially interested in hearing from people who’ve not been involved with Manchester International Festival or Factory International before.

It’s completely free to come along. Just wear something comfortable and bring some water too. Each session will last for around 90 minutes, and we’ll provide some snacks to boost your energy. We can also help with travel costs, please email yatie.aziz@factoryinternational.org to find out more.

The taster sessions are led by choreographers from dance company Boy Blue, who are working on Free Your Mind our huge opening show for Aviva Studios, inspired by the iconic sci-fi film The Matrix.

If you have any access requirements or any questions about the classes, please email yatie.aziz@factoryinternational.org.

FAQs

Each session will last for around an hour and a half.

The classes are for anyone aged 16 and over. If you’re under 18, parental or guardian consent is required to come along. Please book a 16-18 ticket type and we’ll be in touch about getting the right consent in place.

Wear clothes and trainers or shoes you feel comfortable moving in.

Just bring some water to stay hydrated. We'll provide some snacks to keep your energy boosted.

Access

Here you can find out about different access features and performances and advice on content. For more information about the different types of access performances we offer, please visit our Access hub. If you have specific access needs that aren’t yet addressed, please email access@factoryinternational.org prior to the event and we’ll do our best to help.

The event takes place in Emmanuel Centre Langworthy. The full address of the venue is 174 Langworthy Road, Salford M6 5PN. and what3words is vest.bleat.points.

Emmanuel Church and Community Centre is based in the heart of Langworthy, Salford. The building is home to a number of organisations, charity groups, small businesses and youth projects.

Emmanuel is easily accessible to the public with onsite parking including disabled parking. We have entrances from the front of the building from Langworthy Road and at the rear of the building also. Our building entrances are operated by a magnetic door release system. To access the building, you will need to press the Centre button to alert reception of your arrival. The door will then be released for you to enter.

Free your mind taster sessions will be held in Emmanuels large sports hall. This session will be for a hip hop dance session and so seating will not be available, however our sports hall does have 5 sports benches available for seating if required.

The Free Your Mind: Dance Taster Session starts at 11.30am and runs until 1pm on Sunday 3 September.

Toilets are accessible to all persons attending this session and are located in the main reception area, first door on the right as you proceed down the corridor towards the sports hall. Male, Female and disabled toilets are available with nappy changing facilities.

Travel information

Below you can find information on how to get to the venue/event.

Our closest stations are:

Salford Crescent train station: 0.9 miles

Langworthy tram: 0.4 miles

Bus lines to Langworthy

  • 50, East Didsbury
  • 745, Hulme
  • 33, Eccles
  • 10, Shudehill
  • 52, The Trafford Centre

Bus stops

  • Eccles New Road (Stop D), 2 min walk
  • South Langworthy Road (Stop C), 3 min walk
  • Littlewood Street, 4 min walk

For full details of the free bus routes, please visit the TfGM website.

Car

Emmanuel has onsite parking for customers attending the session with 3 disabled parking bays. Please be advised that the carpark will be closed shortly after the session ends, so please do not leave cars unattended after the session has ended. This will result in cars being locked in overnight.

For a list of other parking bays available in the area, visit Manchester City Council website.

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