So, you’ve thought about dabbling in Ballroom dancing but you’re not sure where to start? Look no further, because our Beginners Ballroom class is the answer to your quandary. Experienced ballroom dance instructor, Ann Gibbons, will teach you the basic steps in the Waltz, Quickstep, Cha Cha Cha and Jive and very soon you’ll be gliding over the dance floor, oozing with confidence and looking sensational!

Intermediate Class 8pm - 9pm

You’ve completed beginners and you’re feeling confident, or you’ve danced some where else before. You’re ready for our Intermediate Class where we step things up! We’ll master more intermediate routines in Ballroom and Latin American rhythms, introducing new figures, ideas and adding some sparkle into your presentation! You will have half an hour tuition followed by a half hour practice.

Advanced Class 8.30pm - 9.30pm

Join the advanced class to mould yourselves into Fred and Ginger. We’ll focus on one Ballroom or Latin American dance per week; improving your skills, style and rhythm! You will have half an hour practice session followed by half hour tuition.

To Book call the box office on 01780 763203 or for further details contact Ann on 01949 843950 or ann@anngibbonsdance.co.uk

The term will end with a Christmas Ball on Saturday 18 December

We are delighted to announce the new, jam-packed season of live theatre, concerts, workshops and exhibitions for September to December 2010 and there really is something for everyone!

Kicking-off in August are the three sensational operas due to be broadcast from the Glyndebourne Festival; an absolute must for anyone who has always wanted to experience the infamous venue but not had the chance. Since the introduction of NT Live in 2009 (live theatre via satellite from the National Theatre), Stamford Arts Centre has been at the forefront for broadcasting shows of national significance to a local audience in Lincolnshire. Also in August, 'Impossible Things Before Breakfast' will be screened live from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Traverse Live! as well as two further NT Live productions 'A Disappearing Number' in October and 'Hamlet' in December.

And if that’s not enough, Stephen Fry in Fry Live! from the Royal Festival Hall will be screened on Sunday 19 September in a special event to mark the publication of his new volume of autobiography: Fry – A Memoir. You cannot afford to miss this if you are a fan!

Typical comments from Stamford satellite theatre audiences include:

It was wonderful to imagine the millions of people round the world sharing the experience with me.

Enjoyed being able to see the play on screen - wouldn't have seen it otherwise!

It was very good, felt one was really there in the theatre

The Rake’s Progress by Igor Stravinsky

Screened LIVE from the Glyndebourne Festival

Sat 21 Aug. 6.30pm

£15 (£13)

Glyndebourne has become synonymous with The Rake’s Progress thanks to John Cox’s 1975 production which was framed within David Hockney’s delightful post-Hogarthian cross-hatched designs. With John Cox and David Hockney returning to recreate their acclaimed production, it will be conducted for the first time by Glyndebourne’s current Music Director Vladimir Jurowski.

Billy Budd by Benjamin Britten

Tues 24 Aug. 6.30pm

£13 (£11)

Michael Grandage, Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, made his long-awaited operatic debut directing Benjamin Britten’s Billy Budd at Glyndebourne with summer, to widespread critical acclaim. Sir Mark Elder conducted this opera for the first time, marking his 100th operatic production in his illustrious musical career.

"I was enthralled beyond my wildest hopes by this stupendous achievement, and scarcely know where to begin lavishing praise. If there are any tickets for the remaining performance, i can only urge every serious opera-lover to go to murderous lengths to acquire them" The Daily Telegraph

Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck

Thurs 26 Aug. 6.30pm

£13 (£11)

With its familiar fairy-tale story, feel-good ending and magical mix of simple folk tunes and rich Wagnerian textures, Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel has long cast its musical spell over both adults and children. This deliciously witty production sees the broom-maker’s two outcast children lose their way in the enchanted forest before finding themselves in every hungry child’s dream.

 “This poetic, witty and imaginative modernising of Hansel and Gretel gives fresh validity to Humperdinck’s adorable masterpiece” The Daily Telegraph

We are pleased to announce that Stamford Arts Centre is an official Welcome Centre for students studying towards their Arts Award!

We can help you achieve various sections of Bronze, Silver and Gold awards an number of ways or if you just want some advice we'd be happy to help!

Visit our web page at www.stamfordartscentre.com/artsawardwelcome or www.artsaward.org.uk

The Stamford Artisans Guild will be hosting Hand-made Craft Fairs throughout the year in 2010. The following dates are finalised and we are hoping to host more shows at other venues as well.

Craft Fair Dates at Stamford Arts Centre

• 16 May 2010 – Stamford Arts Centre
• 25 July 2010 - Stamford Arts Centre
• 26 September 2010 - Stamford Arts Centre
• 5 December 2010 - Stamford Arts Centre

More info visit 

Stamford Artisans Guild

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