Event Type : Regular Activities

Nicky has been teaching for over 20 years and has been featured in many magazines including Red, The Yoga Magazine, Cosmo and She. She also appeared on TV teaching celebs in Celebrity Fit Club.
Classes focus on alignment of body, mind and breath. Aim to increase flexibility, strength as well as being fun. Clients would say she makes you sweat, laugh and feel a million dollars. Total bliss!

Mondays 9am to 10am (Thursdays in Bank Holiday weeks).

£10 per class. Pay as you go, first come first served (booking advised). To reserve and pay for your place please email nickyyogateacher@hotmail.com or text/call 07771 676002.

Shaftesbury Arts Centre Art Group is a small practical group based at the SAC, meeting at 2pm on Monday afternoons in the Phoenix Room to enjoy painting. We welcome all levels of skill in all mediums.

During the year we have tutors in all mediums and aspects of painting. We have an exhibition once a year in the SAC Gallery and opportunities to join other exhibitions in the gallery at certain times of the year.

Our Annual Exhibition will be held on Wednesday 20th to Tuesday 26th March 2024.

Autumn 2023

• 18th September – Bring something natural to paint or draw
• 25th September – Still life; your choice, on your table, or the one on the main table
• 2nd October – Zara McQueen will tutor us in various techniques
• 9th October – Zara continues the theme
• 16th October – AGM
• 23rd October – Half term
• 30th October – Somebody sitting for us in motorbike gear
• 6th November – Joint topic
• 13th November – Richard Corbett will tutor us with seascapes in acrylics
• 20th November – Continue with the previous week’s work or start something new
• 27th November – Christmas still life
• 4th December – Palm trees and sand; bring photos
• 11th December – Quiz and nibbles
• Christmas break. Return 15th January 2024.

For more information, contact Gillian on 078737 40979 or email louthlincs1@gmail.com.

Click here for more information about the Art Group 

Tap dance classes for children and adults of all ages and abilities.

Erica has over 20 years experience teaching tap classes, so whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned tap dancer you can develop your tapping skills, improve your rhythm and musicality along with meeting new people and having fun whilst dancing. Everyone is welcome.

Autumn Term 2023 – Summer Term 2024

• 4.30-5pm – Junior Tap – Age 4 – 11 Years (Pre-school to Yr 6). Mixed Levels – £6.00 PAYG / £16.50 Monthly
• 5.10-5.50pm – Youth Tap – Age 9 – 16 Years (Yr 5 – Yr 11) Mixed Levels – £8.00 PAYG / £21.00 Monthly
• 6-6.50pm – Adult Tap – Age 14 – 99+ Years Beginners / Adv Beginners – £10.00 PAYG / £25.50 Monthly
• 7-7.50pm – Adult Tap – Age 14 – 99+ Years Intermediate / Advanced – £10.00 PAYG / £25.50 Monthly

All of our classes at Shaftesbury Arts Centre are non-syllabus based and work well as stand-alone classes or alongside any syllabus classes already being attended. Within these classes, students will learn a variety of rhythms and how to apply those to the sounds they make with their feet and hands. As they develop they will learn how to develop into a percussionist creating their own music with their feet.

Within each lesson, students learn a variety of tap techniques and develop them into exercises, drills and combinations over each term. Not only are these classes great fun, but they also work on developing coordination, posture and stance, help with brain training and muscle memory. A wonderful place to meet new people and make new friends.

Erica is an ISTD-registered member with a Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education (DDE), has dance teachers’ insurance with G Gallagher and is DBS checked.

Classes can be joined on a pay-as-you-go basis or by monthly standing order. For further details about the classes, please either visit our website at www.elevatedtapcompany.co.uk or email Erica at elevatedtapcompany@gmail.com.

Youth Theatre Group for 7-11 years.

Our Theatre Group for 7-11 year olds offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

The group meets in the Rutter Room on Mondays from 6.15pm-7.30pm during term time only, and is run by our Music and Drama Group. There is a cost of £2 per week.

Contact youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk for more information.

A fabulous self-care workshop that celebrates the older face and takes women on a journey from bare face to a healthy glow.

Spend a fun couple of hours indulging in a full-face experience with lots of tips and advice with a professional make- up artist. Everything provided. Suits women 50+.

Tickets: £68. To reserve a place, email info@gracefuldisgraceful.co.uk.

Rock Choir is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 33,000 members participating in approximately 400 local communities.

It offers all ages an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir introducing members to feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs. Its uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit is a huge part of its attraction, where members enjoy a dynamic and busy new social life and connect with their community. At an individual level, it helps improve people’s well-being by building their self-confidence, self-esteem

Rock Choir performs at approximately 2000 events each year from local community and charity fund-raisers to high-profile national events. It helps raise thousands of pounds a year for local and national charities through these events.

There are no auditions and no requirement to read music when joining Rock Choir. Everyone is welcome and can sign up for a FREE taster session by visiting www.rockchoir.com or call 01252 714276 for further information.

A new music group offering a chance to meet up with others who enjoy singing traditional folk songs, ballads, chorus songs and evergreen popular songs.

To accompany the singing with acoustic instruments where possible. To collaborate on how the songs can be performed, and to suggest further songs for the group. Lyrics with chord letters will be provided.

For more details, contact Lisa South on folkmusic@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

These classes are for ladies of all ages and abilities who would like some light exercise. One class is low impact aerobic movement. The other is a gentle keep fit class.

For further information contact Paris on 07710 420487 or email paris@parishelen.co.uk for more details.

For ages 11-16, the Theatre Group offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

You’ll have the chance to explore a variety of aspects of theatre life, such as prop making, costumes, make up, lighting, sound etc. and experience the camaraderie involved in working together to bring a production to life. There is a cost of £2 per week which goes towards resources and tickets for theatre trips. The group runs in school term time only.

If you are interested in joining, please email youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

For ages 16-20, Shaftesbury Art Centre’s Theatre Group offers the chance to develop and improve your drama and theatre experiences and has a strong background in improvisation.

There is the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre. Cost – £2 per session.

Please get in touch on youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

Time and space to work on your own writing projects.

Find some accountability and put pen to paper. Come and join us in a mutually creative workshop to write stories, novels, poetry or whatever you need time to write.

Second Thursday of every month. For details email tiggyhayes@hotmail.com or call 01747 823699.

Cost: £5 per session.

Bell Street School of Dance is a small friendly school where every child is appreciated for their individuality.

Bell Street School of Dance offers jazz and ballet classes for children and adults with regular performance and exam opportunities. But most importantly we want everyone to dance to build confidence, learn new skills and have fun.

Classes on Thursdays at the Arts Centre:

• 4:30 – 5:15pm Standard 1 Ballet (Year 2+)
• 5:15 – 6:00pm Junior Tap (Year 3+)
• 6:00 – 6:45pm Grade 2 Modern (Year 3+)
• 6:45 – 7:45pm Grade 4 Modern (Year 7+)

Other classes are available Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information contact Eleanor on 07402 218332 or bellstreetschoolofdance@mail.com, or visit the website at www.bellstreetschoolofdance.co.uk

Youth Theatre Group for 7-11 years.

Our Theatre Group for 7-11 year olds offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

The group meets in the Rutter Room on Mondays from 6.15pm-7.30pm during term time only, and is run by our Music and Drama Group. There is a cost of £2 per week.

Contact youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk for more information.

Rock Choir is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 33,000 members participating in approximately 400 local communities.

It offers all ages an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir introducing members to feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs. Its uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit is a huge part of its attraction, where members enjoy a dynamic and busy new social life and connect with their community. At an individual level, it helps improve people’s well-being by building their self-confidence, self-esteem

Rock Choir performs at approximately 2000 events each year from local community and charity fund-raisers to high-profile national events. It helps raise thousands of pounds a year for local and national charities through these events.

There are no auditions and no requirement to read music when joining Rock Choir. Everyone is welcome and can sign up for a FREE taster session by visiting www.rockchoir.com or call 01252 714276 for further information.

For ages 11-16, the Theatre Group offers the chance to learn and experience different elements of drama and theatre, as well as the opportunity to participate in both youth and adult productions at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

You’ll have the chance to explore a variety of aspects of theatre life, such as prop making, costumes, make up, lighting, sound etc. and experience the camaraderie involved in working together to bring a production to life. There is a cost of £2 per week which goes towards resources and tickets for theatre trips. The group runs in school term time only.

If you are interested in joining, please email youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

To join the reading group the only qualifications required are to enjoy reading and sharing ideas about books, and to be a member of the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Rutter Room.

Contact Viv Rudd 01747 851619; reading@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

Time and space to work on your own writing projects.

Find some accountability and put pen to paper. Come and join us in a mutually creative workshop to write stories, novels, poetry or whatever you need time to write.

Second Thursday of every month. For details email tiggyhayes@hotmail.com or call 01747 823699.

Cost: £5 per session.

To join the reading group the only qualifications required are to enjoy reading and sharing ideas about books, and to be a member of the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Rutter Room.

Contact Viv Rudd 01747 851619; reading@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

Time and space to work on your own writing projects.

Find some accountability and put pen to paper. Come and join us in a mutually creative workshop to write stories, novels, poetry or whatever you need time to write.

Second Thursday of every month. For details email tiggyhayes@hotmail.com or call 01747 823699.

Cost: £5 per session.

To join the reading group the only qualifications required are to enjoy reading and sharing ideas about books, and to be a member of the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Rutter Room.

Contact Viv Rudd 01747 851619; reading@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

Time and space to work on your own writing projects.

Find some accountability and put pen to paper. Come and join us in a mutually creative workshop to write stories, novels, poetry or whatever you need time to write.

Second Thursday of every month. For details email tiggyhayes@hotmail.com or call 01747 823699.

Cost: £5 per session.

To join the reading group the only qualifications required are to enjoy reading and sharing ideas about books, and to be a member of the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Rutter Room.

Contact Viv Rudd 01747 851619; reading@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.

Time and space to work on your own writing projects.

Find some accountability and put pen to paper. Come and join us in a mutually creative workshop to write stories, novels, poetry or whatever you need time to write.

Second Thursday of every month. For details email tiggyhayes@hotmail.com or call 01747 823699.

Cost: £5 per session.

To join the reading group the only qualifications required are to enjoy reading and sharing ideas about books, and to be a member of the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Rutter Room.

Contact Viv Rudd 01747 851619; reading@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk.