by Sarah | Oct 9, 2017 | Frontpage, General, Training Weekends |
Are you currently studying drama or dance? If you enjoy interacting with children and are passionate about the role creativity and imagination play in a child’s world, maybe you’re thinking of running children’s drama or dance classes or parties…..a...
by Sarah | Oct 3, 2017 | Frontpage, General, Press |
Children’s October Half Term Theatre and Craft Extravaganza HANSEL & GRETEL Spend three days at Dazzle this October half term creating scenery and props, developing your acting and stage fighting skills, writing wacky, unique songs, playing games, dancing...
by Sarah | Oct 2, 2017 | Frontpage, General, Press |
Early Years Creative Teaching Weekend Do you enjoy interacting with children, are you passionate about the roles creativity and imagination play in a child’s world? You may want to revitalise your skills and confidence, you may want to learn to teach more creatively...
by Sarah | Oct 2, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
“My son loves dancing but he won’t go to a dance class?” As a dance teacher, this is what I hear the most from parents, frustrated because they want to provide an outlet for their son to learn some new skills doing something he enjoys. I aim to make Dazzles dance...
by Sarah | Sep 25, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
When booking a place for your child on the Beginners Tap Dance Club this autumn, there are a selection of sizes available to buy on-line @ the Dazzle shop www.dazzleworkshops.co.uk/shop. All Money donated to www.supportingdalitchildren.com as requested by Dazzle... by Sarah | Sep 25, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
‘HANSEL & GRETEL’ Spend three days at Dazzle this October half term creating scenery and props, developing your acting and stage fighting skills, writing wacky, unique songs, playing games, dancing and performing!! Hansel & Gretel are left in the...
by Sarah | Sep 21, 2017 | Frontpage, General, Press |
Inspiring, practical and enriching courses for people interested in teaching creatively to children Creative Teaching Weekend Do you enjoy interacting with children, are you passionate about the roles creativity and imagination play in a child’s world? You may want... by Sarah | Sep 10, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
For those of you who don’t understand musical theatre… Here is a top quote from the legendary Bob Fosse, the American dancer, musical theatre choreographer, director, screenwriter, film director and actor. When you can’t say it any more with just...
by Sarah | Aug 28, 2017 | Fitness, Frontpage, General |
Yoga helps kids to: Develop body awareness. Learn how to use their bodies in a healthy way. Manage stress through breathing, awareness, meditation and healthy movement. Build concentration. Increase their confidence and positive self-image. Feel part of a healthy,...
by Sarah | Aug 24, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
Great to have you as part of the Dazzle team Nell. The Dazzle Trainees are a HUGE part of the children’s experience at Dazzle, thanks to Nell for helping over the last two days.
by Sarah | Aug 24, 2017 | Fitness, Frontpage, General |
More Croga this morning at the last Summer Dazzle class …. We hope to see lots of you this Autumn at one of the many events planned.
by Sarah | Aug 24, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
These two cheeky girls, Lucy & Kara, at a Dazzle sculpture event in 2006 are now 11 years on and planning the next Holiday Theatre Workshop for Dazzle! Exciting times for Dazzle as it moves forward, always aiming to provide a unique, personal and original...
by Sarah | Aug 14, 2017 | General |
Dazzle Tots returns for another fun summer class of summer themed movement, drama, craft and song activities for ages 3-6 years. This afternoon explores waves, pirates, sea creatures and mermaids! Aimed at developing self confidence, fine motor skills, positive play,...
by Sarah | Aug 10, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
Script Work The Iron Man Original and adapted scripts written for children by Dazzle for drama courses, theatre workshops and school topics are now available for school shows, assemblies or workshops. www.dazzleworkshops.co.uk/scripts Elizabethan translations,...
by Sarah | Aug 7, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
Extra dates for summer holiday dance mornings and Dazzle tots are announced! The popular dance mornings will focus on Cheerleading, Bhangra, Streetdance and Paso Doble as well as the fun dance and movement games and Croga stretching. The Dazzle Tots afternoon will...
by Sarah | Aug 7, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
An amazing group of 7-11 year olds attended Dazzle last week with the challenge of re-producing some classic comedy sketches into a film and a live show for parents. Monty Python, Two Ronnies, Blackadder, Morecambe & Wise and Catherine Tate’s characters were... by Sarah | Jul 10, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
Join the Dazzle gang for three days of slapstick, laughs and silliness as we explore the top classic comedy sketches from Blackadder, Morecambe & Wise, Monty Python, The Two Ronnies and Horrible Histories! For enquiries contact Sarah at Dazzle!
by Sarah | Jul 6, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
I am SO proud of the achievement of the year 6 class from St Josephs in Nympsfield. Andrew Lloyd Webbers CATS is a huge challenge and they worked so hard. This sort of show is usually ran by huge High Schools in America not a small Cotswold village primary! The final...
by Sarah | Jul 4, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
If you love a boogy and love a cocktail.. then book your spot on the dance floor at Dazzles next Ladies Dance Evening! The evening will include three simple, upbeat routines of Bollywood, Charleston and with lots of breaks for catching up, chatting and enjoying a few...
by Sarah | Jul 4, 2017 | Fitness, Frontpage, General |
Tap dance is fun and noisy! Tap dance develops a great sense of rhythm and timing. Tap dance improves balance, coordination, mental and muscle memory and spatial awareness. Come along to Dazzle for a unique opportunity to try exciting tap dancing! We will take you...
by Sarah | Jun 28, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
The Year 6 class at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Nympsfield have intensive rehearsals all week for next Wednesdays performances of Andrew Lloyd Webbers ‘CATS’. There are some truly magical moments and there will be lots of very proud... by Sarah | May 26, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
In previous years I have had the privilege of running the Y6 Leavers Production at St Josephs Catholic Primary School in Nympsfield. This year the Year 6 class are taking on the ambitious Andrew Lloyd Webber West End hit ‘Cats’! After the auditions...
by Sarah | May 16, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
DAZZLE is excited to announce the June masterclass ‘Drumming!’ Phil Jones of ‘Inspire Drums’ is an inspirational drummer, teacher, coach & group event facilitator in the Stroud area. Phil runs workshops andgroup/team events, teaches in his... by Sarah | Apr 30, 2017 | Fitness, Frontpage, General |
Upbeat, playful, sassy routines finishing with a rewarding relaxation and stretch. Choice of two classes and two dance styles. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Tuesday May 2nd / 8pm-9pm £6 / £4 – teens over 14 / Minchinhampton Youth Centre Bouncy bhangra...
by Sarah | Apr 15, 2017 | General |
The afternoon will entail instruction in the following disciplines.Juggling, Balancing, Diablo and Plate Spinning. The afternoon will be structured in such a way that time will be available at the end of the session for students to present their new skills...
by Sarah | Apr 7, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
‘West Side Jungle’ is an original and wacky Dazzle script and tells the story of a zebra and a tiger whose eyes meet across a crowded watering hole. They fall in love and want to get married. This is not the circle of life and the tigers are not happy. The... by Sarah | Apr 5, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
Dazzle has been extremely lucky to run the Y6 summer production at St Josephs Catholic Primary School in Nympsfield for the last two years and past shows have included Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat and Matilda. We wanted another blockbuster for 2017 and...
by Sarah | Apr 5, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
The planet Saturn made from decorated CDs and polystyrene (turned into a spinning toy!), Outer Space Bingo, alien masks and throwing Moon Rocks… all part of the fun at Dazzles Outer space party last weekend. Loads of themed children’s craft, drama and...
by Sarah | Mar 23, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
DAZZLE is excited and proud to start supporting the fantastic Readathon, Reading to help children in hospital. I met with Cherry and Heidi at the Readathon offices today to discuss ways Dazzle can help raise awareness and money for Readathon through creative...
by Sarah | Mar 9, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
Rainbow card, curled paper strips and a shiny magical unicorn horn.
by Sarah | Mar 9, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
IMG_4272 Plastic headbands, glue gun on a polysytrene cone, decorate like crazy with jewels, glitter and a long...
by Sarah | Feb 22, 2017 | Fitness, Frontpage, General |
‘CROGA’ (Crazy Yoga!) created by Hebe & Cora from Minchinhampton School Wake Up Club. ‘I’m a Priest’, ‘Ouch’, ‘Cliffhanger’, ‘Washing Machine’ and ‘Brush your Teeth’ are just a few of...
by Sarah | Feb 11, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
A brilliant Masterclass today. The group learnt some top tips and advice from Carrie Jean-Mason about working to the camera. Presenting the Weather, reporting the News, working on a soap style script ‘Minchenders’, lots of essential Dazzle improv games and...
by Sarah | Feb 6, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
Cut out lifesize R2D2’s then use velcro to stick on the buttons, levers and mechanics. Great for a game at a children’s Star Wars party.
by Sarah | Feb 6, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
White foam, elastic, black foam and glue stick. Great for children’s Star Wars parties. by Sarah | Feb 6, 2017 | Frontpage, General |
Charleston to ‘Hot Honey Rag’ from the sassy musical Chicago at this Tuesdays dance class. I cant wait, I have a great routine guaranteed to put a smile on your face at the end of the day. Last dance class until March! Minchinhampton Youth Centre 8pm-9pm... 
