Dazzle Workshops

Girl Power
2018-09-29 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
This new course is uniquely tailored for girls and is aimed at building confidence and developing self-esteem in a variety of physical activities.
Girls can sometimes lack self belief simply because they have never been given the opportunity to play and practise equally.
Good self-esteem gives us the courage to try new things, the power to believe in ourselves and the confidence to make healthy choices throughout life.
The mornings will be separated into three sections:
* Ball skills and sports knowledge focusing on spatial awareness, trajectory skills and hand eye co-ordination.
* Dance routines exploring individuality, creativity and spontaneity within dance and creative movement.
* Fitness and health awareness looking at diet and exercise and encouraging a positive body image.
Each session will finish with a yoga inspired stretch and cool down.
Every girl will receive a club folder at the start of the course which includes a skill practise diary, fitness incentives, yoga cards.
A lot of girls are interested in ‘Girl Power’ but are nervous as this is different and new, perhaps do not have friends on the course or you would like to see how it fits in around the busy family schedule! Of course, I get this.
If you daughter would like to try the first week there is now the option to attend for a small charge of £5. If they decide they would like to commit to the course the £5 will be discounted from the 7 week cost of £50.
I hope this helps.

Please note only those girls who book the 7 week course will receive the club folder which includes course info, fitness diary and incentives, yoga cards and choreography tips and routines.

Minchinhampton Youth Centre
Saturday September 29th, October 6th, 13th
& November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
9.15am-10.30am – Ages 5-7
10.45am-12pm – Ages 8-11
£50 per child
£28 per child (4 weeks in November)
15 places available on each course
Parents are kindly requested to not be present during the session, thank you.

Girl Power 2019
2019-01-19 11:00 - 12:30
GIRL POWER is a new creation of Dazzle and a unique opportunity for your daughter.
Tailored specifically for girls, the courses aim to enhance the social-emotional well-being, physical confidence and self-esteem of girls through team sports, dance and yoga.
Many girls need a different environment to be allowed to try new skills, express themselves creatively and grow in confidence. A space to develop confidence to be themselves, to be healthy, to try new things, to respect themselves and respect others.
Girl Power aims to provide this place.
The class starts with a fun warm up game to get the mind and body ready before moving onto the principal sport activity.
Girl Power this Spring will focus on the basic skills, rules and positions of Hockey and Parkour and when the weather allows, we will take advantage of the Astro Turf facilities and practise these new skills outside.
After a short snack break the girls will put on their dancing feet to work on an upbeat dance routine. This term the girls will be exploring the iconic steps, rhythm and history of the Cha Cha and Streetdance.
The group then heads to the cosy mat circle for a relaxing stretch to concentrate on breathing techniques and fun, yoga inspired sequences.
Girl Power closes with a chat and the topics can vary from diet, friendship skills, fitness advice, body image, relaxation techniques to local sports opportunities.
Incentives, tips and information handouts for their personal Girl Power folder link the classes, encourage practise and further interest.
Minchinhampton Youth Centre
Saturday January 19th & 26th, February 2nd & 9th, March 2nd, 9th, 16th & 30th
Ages 5-11 – 11am-12.30pm (arrive from 10.45am)
£70 per child – 8 week course / £40 per child – 4 week course
If your daughter would like to try a session of Girl Power or join part way through the course please contact Sarah at Dazzle to check availability

Girl Power 2019

Drama Fun Club
2019-04-27 09:15 - 10:30
Saturday morning Drama Fun Club for boys and girls aged 5-11.
Saturday April 27th, May 4th, 11th and 18th 9.15am-10.30am.
Stage skills, improvisation games and drama activities. Spontaneous, in the moment confidence building fun. No pressure, no grading, no performance. Start your weekend with a little escape from reality.
Book 4 weeks for £24 or £8 drop in!

Girl Power
2019-04-27 11:00 - 12:30
GIRL POWER is a new creation of Dazzle and a unique opportunity for your daughter.
Tailored specifically for girls, the courses aim to enhance the social-emotional well-being, physical confidence and self-esteem of girls through team sports, dance and yoga.
Many girls need a different environment to be allowed to try new skills, express themselves creatively and grow in confidence. A space to develop confidence to be themselves, to be healthy, to try new things, to respect themselves and respect others.
Girl Power aims to provide this place.
The class starts with a fun warm up game to get the mind and body ready before moving onto the principal sport activity.
Girl Power this Spring will focus on the basic skills, rules and positions of Hockey and Parkour and when the weather allows, we will take advantage of the Astro Turf facilities and practise these new skills outside.
After a short snack break the girls will put on their dancing feet to work on an upbeat dance routine. This term the girls will be exploring the iconic steps, rhythm and history of the Cha Cha and Streetdance.
The group then heads to the cosy mat circle for a relaxing stretch to concentrate on breathing techniques and fun, yoga inspired sequences.
Girl Power closes with a chat and the topics can vary from diet, friendship skills, fitness advice, body image, relaxation techniques to local sports opportunities.
Incentives, tips and information handouts for their personal Girl Power folder link the classes, encourage practise and further interest.
Minchinhampton Youth Centre
4 week course
April 27th, May 4th, 11th & 18th
Ages 5-12 / 11am-12.30pm
£40 per child per 4 week course
If your daughter would like to try a session of Girl Power or join part way through the course please contact Sarah at Dazzle to check availability

Drama Fun Club
2019-06-22 09:15 - 10:30
NEWS!! Saturday morning Drama Fun Club for boys and girls aged 5-11 with Dazzles amazing drama leaders Daniel & Moya. Stage skills, improvisation games and drama activities. Spontaneous, in the moment confidence building fun. No pressure, no grading, no performance. Start your weekend with a little escape from reality. Book 4 weeks for £24 or £8 drop in!

Boyz Dance Club
2019-06-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Youth Centre, Tobacconnist Road, Minchinhampton, United Kingdom
BOYZ DANCE CLUB
A boys only dance course for young boys aged 5-11. Exploring creative and dynamic routines, getting outdoors, using up energy and providing a physical and creative experience.
Boys need their own space to feel safe to express themselves, their emotions, energy, dynamics and their creativity. There are lots of boys who want to dance and Dazzle feels very passionate about making this opportunity for them!
“My son loves dancing but he won’t go to a dance class?” To be honest, I don’t blame them. 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 classes an active, non-gender, athletic and fresh experience for everyone. But peer pressure and pre-conceptions from such a young age are just too hard to battle against. As most dance clubs are full of girls they, therefore, cater to the majority who attend, influencing the dance styles, music and costume choices. I have been guilty of this in the past. Most boys will simply not walk through the door when they see a blur of pink and Little Mix blaring from the music system! Just as we see the benefits of girls training and competing separately in sport, boys also need their own space to explore dance. Get them on a football pitch or a park, use props such as basketballs, swords or scooters.
Over the years there have been inspirations and role models who have made it acceptable, accessible and cool for boys and men to dance, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Billy Elliott, Diversity, George Sampson and Strictly Come Dancing. Boys love the competition, the judges, the creativity, the costumes and the dancing on Strictly! But they also see the skill, the physical strength, the competitive spirit and the respect the men gain.
“Dance is a physical and athletic activity requiring great skill, strength, and agility. Sounds like an ideal fit for energetic boys… so where are they?? In general, the current perception is that dance is not a “manly” activity. Men who dance must be in top physical form but the beauty and elegance masks the blood, sweat, and tears it seems we like to see from men in our culture. Therefore, the grittier athletic activities are favoured for boys, while dance is considered a better pursuit for girls. But to a young boy or teen pursuing dance, the road is often anything but simple.”
Nichelle Suzanne owner/editor of Dance Advantage. www.danceadvantage.net

Weekend Club - Dinosaurs!
2020-10-10 14:00 - 16:30 | Youth Centre, Tobacconnist Road, Minchinhampton, United Kingdom
The NEW ‘Dazzle Weekend Club’ are themed afternoons exploring themes through drama, craft and movement activities and team games. Fun, creative, educational (but don’t tell the kids!) workshops aimed at encouraging laughter, confidence, team work, individuality and a joy of learning.

dino eggs

dino yoga

The first Weekend Club is going BIG as we head back millions of years, enjoy some prehistoric fun and learn all about dinosaurs! Make fossils, play Dino bingo, hunt for dinosaur eggs, do the Dino Stomp, make a stegosaurus head piece, feed the T-Rex and create a flying dino puppet.
All activities are social distanced and Covid-19 measures in place within a Covid secure venue. Please feel free to check Dazzles summer Covid-19 risk assessment or contact sarah@dazzleworkshops.co.uk if you have any further concerns.

Govt autum term guidelines

Dazzle & Covid-19

Covid-19 Risk Assessment Summer 2020

Weekend Club - Pirates & Mermaids!!
2020-10-11 14:00 - 16:30 | Youth Centre, Tobacconnist Road, Minchinhampton, United Kingdom
The NEW ‘Dazzle Weekend Club’ are themed afternoons, one weekend a month, exploring themes through drama, craft and movement activities and team games. Fun, creative, educational (but don’t tell the kids!) workshops aimed at encouraging laughter, confidence, team work, individuality and a joy of learning.
No commitment to every workshop, simply pick the ones your child wants to do!
The Weekend Club workshops are for children in school years R-6.

If your child fancies a life on the ocean waves or as mermaid or merman join the gang and create exploding treasure chests, play pirate bingo, walk the plank, play the mermaid obstacle course, dance ‘portside’ style and break the secret pirate code on an amazing treasure hunt …of course!
All activities are social distanced and Covid-19 measures in place within a Covid secure venue. Please feel free to check Dazzles summer Covid-19 risk assessment or contact sarah@dazzleworkshops.co.uk if you have any further concerns.

Govt autum term guidelines

Dazzle & Covid-19

Covid-19 Risk Assessment Summer 2020

Harry Potter Weekend Club
2020-12-12 14:00 - 16:30 | Youth Centre, Tobacconnist Road, Minchinhampton, United Kingdom
The ‘Dazzle Weekend Clubs’ are themed afternoons exploring themes through drama, craft and movement activities and team games. Fun, creative, educational (but don’t tell the kids!) workshops aimed at encouraging laughter, confidence, team work, individuality and a joy of learning.
The amazing Harry Potter Weekend Club will involve a tea leaf reading divination class, creating mandrakes, potion making, the sorting hat, spells and finishing with a tournament of muggle quidditch. Dressing up Hogwarts style is optional but could be fun and maybe bring along a homemade broomstick!
All activities are social distanced and Covid-19 measures in place within a Covid secure venue. Please feel free to check Dazzles summer Covid-19 risk assessment or contact sarah@dazzleworkshops.co.uk if you have any further concerns.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment Summer 2020

Dazzle & Covid-19

Fairy Wonderland Weekend Club
2020-12-13 14:00 - 16:30 | Youth Centre, Tobacconnist Road, Minchinhampton, United Kingdom
The ‘Dazzle Weekend Clubs’ are themed afternoons exploring themes through drama, craft and movement activities and team games. Fun, creative, educational (but don’t tell the kids!) workshops aimed at encouraging laughter, confidence, team work, individuality and a joy of learning.
Escape from reality at the Fairy Wonderland Weekend Club as we make bubbling fairy potions, design and create huge fairy wings, twist and stretch with forest themed yoga and join the magical outdoor search for hidden fairies!
All activities are social distanced and Covid-19 measures in place within a Covid secure venue. Please feel free to check Dazzles summer Covid-19 risk assessment or contact sarah@dazzleworkshops.co.uk if you have any further concerns.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment Summer 2020

Dazzle & Covid-19

Unicorns & Rainbows Weekend Club
2021-05-08 11:00 - 13:00
The ‘Dazzle Weekend Clubs’ are fun sessions for ages 5-11 exploring themes through drama, craft and movement activities and team games. Fun, creative, educational (but don’t tell the kids!) workshops aimed at encouraging laughter, confidence, team work, individuality and a joy of learning.
The amazing Unicorns & Rainbows Weekend Club will involve lots of colourful games and fun including making your own rainbow unicorn to compete in a Unicorn Gymkhana, a treasure hunt for a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow and a Unicorn puppet show!
Saturday May 8th
11am-1pm
The Market House in Minchinhampton
There are two gorgeous Dazzle Unicorn & Rainbow Activity packs available to continue the creativity and imagination at home!
https://dazzleworkshops.co.uk/product/unicorn-rainbows-activity-pack/
All activities are social distanced and Covid-19 measures in place within a Covid secure venue. Please feel free to check Dazzles summer Covid-19 risk assessment or contact sarah@dazzleworkshops.co.uk if you have any further concerns.
