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Kinetica Arts Dance Theatre Performance Arts Our Mission “Kinetica Arts aims to provide high quality, artistic and educational experiences through the mediums of dance, drama and performance related arts. We endeavour to ensure that our provision is inspiring, accessible and diverse, raising potential and achievement whilst fostering individuality and self expression. Supporting learning through professionally led training, workshops, discussions and performances.” Kinetica Arts (2012). “We depend on the arts to carry us toward the fullness of our humanity.” National Standards for Arts in Education

Kinetica Arts began life as ‘Kinetica Dance Engine’ and was created in 2011 from a mutual passion for and desire to dance and develop skills and knowledge within the local community. Through the ‘Dancing for the Games’ project (2012) - managed by Dance Connected, the company expanded and was able to produce our first piece of repertoire ‘Sync or Swim,’ choreographed by Julia Griffin and performed at Stafford Castle. No performance art form works in isolation and we have since attracted a number of specialists in other performance areas. Our company now encompasses a range of professional dance and theatre arts practitioners who offer integrated workshops and support for: Physical Theatre, Direction, Set Design, Technical Theatre, Acting, Storytelling and Small-Scale Performance. We have successfully worked in partnership with both local and national organisations to deliver and manage high quality arts projects and provision, securing funding from numerous sources including Arts Council England and Staffordshire County Council. Kinetica now operate from a permanent studio space at the and are in the process of producing new repertoire whilst developing links with educational establishments, corporate organisations the wider community. We are also delighted to offer accredited performance arts training for children and young people through Trinity College London and The British Ballet Organisation via our partner organisation Fusion Performance Arts. EducationCorporateCommunity

Artistic Policy Education To deploy practitioners with a comprehensive artistic experience that develops excellence in all forms of dance and theatre arts related studies. To offer well-structured, high quality workshops, training and performances within the local and wider community. Inclusion To ensure accessibility in all aspects of our work. To offer inclusive and enabling artistic opportunities and support inclusive arts and educational practice within the wider community. Community To provide an opportunity for the community to engage in an exciting individual,collective and collaborative experience. To work with community stakeholders to offer provision that is accessible, relevant and sustainable. Achieve and Inspire To raise achievement within performance arts. To disseminate provision that fosters passion, enquiry and motivation within the arts. To support and foster the enthusiasm and confidence of all workshop participants. To produce workshops and repertoire that demonstrate best practice within the industry. Training To provide a framework of training, support and personal development for emerging and existing dance and performance arts practitioners. To offer high quality training and support within all aspects of the arts. To provide support to the educational, corporate and industry sectors through the provision of core training.

We are pleased to offer a range of services designed to work in partnership with external organisations.  Bespoke workshops to match the needs of an individual client group or professional development programme. Workshops can be flexible in terms of timescale- a single workshop, short residency or regular input. Staffing will be deployed to match the demands of the workshop and the requirements of the organisation.  Workshops can take place in-house, on location or at our studio space in Tean, Staffordshire.  Consultation and advisory services are available in all genres.  Kinetica is committed to working collaboratively and will work in partnership with each organisation to meet their individual needs, safeguarding participants and following all relevant policies whilst adhering to our own high standards of practice. We welcome enquiries regarding any of these services or any aspect of Dance or Performance Arts that is not covered within this brochure.

Our practitioners have wide ranging skills and can offer training support and workshops in the following areas:- DanceTheatreOther Skills Contemporary DancePhysical TheatreCorporate Packages ChoreographyDevising TheatreYoga & Pilates JazzDocumentary Theatre Equality & Diversity Training DiscoMusical TheatreFilm-making TapDirectionPre-school & Early Years Provision BalletStorytellingTeambuilding Training LabanotationGCSE & A Level Syllabus support Dance Fitness Contact and Release Improvisation Forum Theatre Inclusive & Enabling Arts GCSE & A Level Syllabus support Classical TheatreTechnical Theatre

We are delighted to offer a diverse range of services specifically designed to compliment and enhance any educational provision. We have vast experience of working in partnership with schools, colleges and higher education establishments and offer artistic support for both students and teachers. Our services extend beyond the classroom and encompass a range of professional development opportunities for staff. Some examples of our provision include:-  Staff cover available for Dance, Drama & Performing Arts.  Choreography and Direction for Performances.  National Curriculum Tailored workshops/.  Anti bullying and Equality and Diversity Training for students and/ or staff.  Academic Year support packages in dance and drama.  Theatre in Education - Small Scale Production tailored to your individual requirements..  Full Week themed activities supporting across the curriculum and complimenting teaching. We welcome enquiries regarding any of the above services or any aspect of Dance or Performance Arts that is not covered within this brochure Curricular & Syllabus Sessional & Workshop Production Equality & Diversity Anti-Bullying Projects Partnership

We are able to support a variety of organisations with bespoke training and professional development opportunities. Training can be delivered at the clients own premises or from our studio in Tean,Staffordshire. Our current services include:-  Bespoke workshops to match the needs of an individual client group or organisation.  Equality and Diversity Awareness Training.  Problem Solving & Self Evaluation  Forum Theatre – solve company challenges through the medium of theatre.  Invisible Theatre – Improve your customer/client relations through using our actors to test your customer service.  Teambuilding – Let us guide you through a range of team building exercises. Fees start at £ for a 3 hour session with 2 practitioners. We welcome enquiries regarding any of these services or any aspect of Dance or Performance Arts that is not covered within this brochure. TeambuildingEquality & DiversityProblem Solving Self EvaluationForum TheatreInvisible Theatre

Kinetica Arts is a non for profit organisation. We are experienced in obtaining funding for both long and short term projects that meet the needs of specific groups, topics or demographics. We are willing to apply for matched funding for projects with partner organisations following written guarantee of the work.. Project TypeTotal Charge Minimum no of Hours required No of Staff Maternity Cover/ Long Term absence£30 per hour1 hr. minimum1 Choreography/ Direction of School Play£ (3 hrs. per week for 12 weeks) 1 National Curriculum Tailored workshops 6 hrs. £ hrs1 Staff/Pupil Training on themes such as Equality and Diversity etc. 3 hrs. £ Minimum of 3 hrs. 2 Themed Weeks-‘The Aliens Have Landed.’ Practitioners support the curriculum staff and can tailor any package to meet curricular, topic or PSED needs. Full School Week working with 4 Artist/Practitioners= £ Full school week 4 Dance/Drama Workshops (normal technique or current repertoire) £30 per Hour1hr minimum1 Package (36 hrs. of work paid for the academic year and used throughout according to needs of the establishment. Can be used purchased to support a single school or pyramid of schools. Full Package £972 for 36 hours delivery As needed up to 36 hrs.

“ I enjoyed everything about the project, it was great fun!” - Student “Really inspiring-students engaged all the way through- coped with extensive complex ideas really well by doing it practically, really good for boosting devising techniques.” – Teacher 2 “It gave me a deeper insight into the different types of movement, and gave me a deeper understanding of how to use the space at different tempos” - Student “The best thing was the leaders enthusiasm, presentation and compilation of the themes”- Student.

Company Management Group Eleanor Bott - Education and Marketing Officer Graduated from the University of Birmingham in Dance and Theatre Arts and has fifteen years professional experience as a Dancer, Choreographer and Theatre Practitioner. In addition to this, Eleanor spent many years working within education as both a Head of Department (locally) and Lead Practitioner (nationally) in both Dance and Theatre Arts teaching a variety of age groups from 11 to adult. She was Artistic Director of Red Pepper Dance Company who performed both locally and nationally from In 2008, Eleanor created Fusion Performance Arts in order to provide professional training for young people. Derek Poulson- Chairman Trained at Bretton Hall and with The Drama Board of Great Britain. Derek lectured at all levels and introduced ‘’A’ Level dance into Stoke-on-Trent. He has worked variously as Actor, Director, Writer and Storyteller and was a national examiner for Advanced Level Theatre Studies, he has also run his own theatre company, worked as a technical and design representative for stage companies and has provided teacher training for a number of Local Authorities. Justine Cope – Administrator and Marketing Officer Graduated from Staffordshire University in Drama, Performance and Theatre Arts and has worked extensively as Drama Practitioner, Performer and Director. She spent nine years working for Staffordshire County Council developing and delivering drama provision for adults with a learning disability and forming ‘The Yellow Brick Theatre Company’ integrating disabled actors into mainstream theatre and providing ‘breaking down the barriers’ workshops. Justine ‘s professional experience also encompasses writing, devising, teaching and delivering corporate training. She a trained Special Needs Practitioner and Early Years Teacher and has worked with students of all ages and abilities. She is now a Creative Director of Fusion Performance Arts providing accredited performance arts training for young people.

Sali Gresham – Company Projects Officer Jane Seddon- Company Administrator Graduated in Dance and Theatre Arts from The University of Birmingham, Jane worked as a freelance Dance Artist and Practitioner leading workshops in schools to facilitate curriculum dance at GCSE and Advanced Level. Jane was a member of ‘Red Pepper Dance Company’ ( ) which received commissioning for performances at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery as part of the Turner exhibitions. Jane has performed in 'Dancing on the Ceiling' a dance-film directed by Lisa Wetton as part of 'Fracture Dance' screened at the Birmingham Planetarium. Jane specialises in contemporary dance and dance fitness and teaches a range of sessions for local sports and leisure centres. Sali has a background in theatre with numerous performance credits in various theatrical venues. She is also experience at festival performing and has collaborated with nationally esteemed groups such as Mandingo Arts, Deda, Nutkhut and Kinetica Arts (London). Sali has a passion for dance and has developed skills in physical theatre and movement-based techniques. Sali currently performs, creates and delivers classes and workshops throughout the Midlands, working with schools, youth and community groups, corporate clients and professional/semi-professional artists. This includes helping to deliver Dance 4‘s inclusive dance provision for children and adults, and supporting physical theatre training at De Montfort University. Rebecca Kilincarslan – Company Liaison Officer Rebecca trained at The Academy for Theatre Arts in Newcastle Under Lyme. She currently teaches ballet, tap and street dance for Fusion Performance Arts,BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts for Moorlands Sixth Form and is continuing to develop her skills through undertaking training with the British Ballet Organisation as a Dance Teacher. Rebecca is passionate about dance and choreography and is currently working with Kinetica as a student teacher, proving liaison between the company, students and company management group.

Associate Performers & Practitioners Nikita BaileyLynne Payne Clare Reynolds Samantha ShawAnna Belyavin Amy Callan Kinetica is pleased to work with a number of associate performers and practitioners with a wide range of specialisms and welomes applications from professional artists of all disciplines. Collective members are fully DBS checked and supported by our ongoing training and practice reviews.

Kinetica Arts is committed to creative partnerships working in collaboration with local and national organisations and other stakeholders to promote and disseminate high quality performance related arts provision. Our current partners include:- Dance Connected – Staffordshire County Council Wedgewood Building, 3rd Floor Tipping Street, Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2DH Fusion Performance Arts – High Street Tean Staffordshire ST10 4DY – High Street Tean Staffordshire ST10 4DY

 Kinetica Arts are located within  The excellent facilities include: 3 Studios (2 suitable for 10 students and 1 suitable for 50+ students) and a fully equipped kitchen.  The main theatre space (Studio 1) is flexible and can be utilised in a number of staging formations including traverse, end stage, arena or proscenium arch. A good range of sound and lighting equipment is fully installed and is operated by our fully trained technician.  The Venue is fully licensed in respect of performance and bar facilities and has capacity for 110 people.  Hire options are available and parties can be booked through our partner organisation performancearts.co.uk.

Fusion Performance Arts explores all aspects of the performing arts including its practice, history, and meaning. We aim to foster a spirit of enquiry by providing practitioners and students with tools for critical and inventive thinking combined with opportunities for practical application. We offer a range of performing arts training for students from 2-18yrs with examinations by Trinity Guildhall. We have 100% success rate in examinations from Young Performers Award to Licentiate level. We also offer a wide range of dance training through The British Ballet Organisation. Our team of professional performance artists and teachers provide high quality industry standard and accredited training in all genres. Group classes and private lessons available. Classes are based at our studio performance venue For further details check out our website Musical Theatre Dance Drama Vocal Tuition Examinations

Kinetica Arts is committed to providing a safe and secure environment in which participants and practitioners can work in artistic collaboration. We have comprehensive policies in place to ensure that best practice is disseminated by professional practitioners. A full copy of each of our policies is available to download from our website: Safeguarding Statement Kinetica Arts aims to provide a happy and safe environment in which our participants can learn new skills and express themselves artistically. All our participants have the right to be safe, secure and free from threat and abuse, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or beliefs. We acknowledge that children, young people and vulnerable groups may need additional support to ensure this and will act swiftly to safeguard a child or individual at risk. (full policy available on request or by visiting Justine Cope is the Company Officer responsible for Safeguarding. Equality and Diversity Statement Kinetica Arts is committed to the promotion of equality. We are opposed to and will challenge all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. All practitioners, students, volunteers and individuals utilising the services of Kinetica or participating in workshops will be treated fairly and will not be discriminated against. (Full policy available on request or by visiting Eleanor Bott is the Company Officer responsible for Equality & Diversity. Health and Safety Statement Kinetica Arts has regard for the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and aims to provide a safe working environment in which provision can be delivered. This commitment includes comprehensive risk assessments and on-going training. (Full policy available on request or by visiting Jane Seddon is the Company Officer responsible for Health and Safety.

Address: Kinetica Arts The High Street, Tean, Staffordshire, ST10 4DY Contact us on:    Facebook- Kinetica Arts  Twitter- Kinetica  Telephone: Chairman- Derek Poulson Education and Marketing Officer- Eleanor Bott Tel: Administration Officer- Jane Seddon Marketing and Finance Officer- Justine Cope Tes: Projects Officer- Sali Gresham Company Liaison Officer- Rebecca Kilincarslan