Take Part

Welcome to Take Part: The Eastgate’s fabulous programme of creative activities for everyone aged from under 2 to over 92.

Whatever you are interested in – dancing, acting, visual art, making music or some other form of creative activity, the Eastgate probably has something for you.

Scroll on to find out about the different classes. and to find out more about them.

Upcoming Events

Introduction to Ballet

Introduction to Ballet

21/10/2024 - 11/11/2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
£40 for 4 weeks
Learn all the fundamentals you need to begin to develop your technique and expressiveness.
Ballet (Monday)

Ballet (Monday)

21/10/2024 - 11/11/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
£40 (4 weeks)
A rigorous class combining both classical and modern ballet techniques. No experience, limited experience or lots of experience of ballet, everyone is welcome.
Contemporary Dance

Contemporary Dance

21/10/2024 - 11/11/2024    
8:15 pm - 9:30 pm
£40 for 4 weeks
This class focuses on building strong technique and fluid movement. Working towards creating completed pieces of choreography.
Tap (Tuesday)

Tap (Tuesday)

22/10/2024 - 12/11/2024    
9:45 am - 10:45 am
£40 (4 weeks)
Sara Boles leads a high energy and fun tap class. Refresh basic moves and learn new ones - find out what the body can be persuaded to do.
Ballet (Tuesdays)

Ballet (Tuesdays)

22/10/2024 - 12/11/2024    
11:00 am - 12:01 pm
£40 for 4 weeks
Improve balance, strength and control by building technique and add lyrical expression to beautiful music.
Jazz Dance (Tuesdays)

Jazz Dance (Tuesdays)

22/10/2024 - 12/11/2024    
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
£40 for 4 weeks
Sara Boles leads a class built around rhythmic music. Take this opportunity to build strength and fitness (and laugh) week by week.
Let's Pretend

Let's Pretend

23/10/2024 - 18/12/2024    
9:15 am - 10:00 am
£54
Introduce your 3 to 5 year old to the wonderful world of theatre during these joyful classes full of song, storytelling and drama games. Building confidence and making friends.
Rhythm Kids

Rhythm Kids

24/10/2024 - 14/11/2024    
10:00 am - 10:45 am
£24 (4 week block)
Shake, rattle, and roll with Frances Taylor in this lively class full of fun and musical games with percussion instruments.
Ballet (Fridays)

Ballet (Fridays)

25/10/2024 - 15/11/2024    
9:45 am - 10:45 am
£40 for 4 weeks
Improve balance, strength and control by building technique and add lyrical expression to beautiful music.
Jazz Dance (Fridays) Session 1

Jazz Dance (Fridays) Session 1

25/10/2024 - 15/11/2024    
10:50 am - 11:50 am
£40 for 4 weeks
Sara Boles leads a class built around rhythmic music. Take this opportunity to build strength and fitness (and laugh) week by week.
Jazz Dance (Fridays) Session 2

Jazz Dance (Fridays) Session 2

25/10/2024 - 22/11/2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
£40 for 4 weeks
Sara Boles leads a class built around rhythmic music. Take this opportunity to build strength and fitness (and laugh) week by week.
Let's Pretend

Let's Pretend

28/10/2024 - 16/12/2024    
9:15 am - 10:00 am
£48
Introduce your 3 to 5 year old to the wonderful world of theatre during these joyful classes full of song, storytelling and drama games. Building confidence and making friends.
Memory Lane Music

Memory Lane Music

13/11/2024    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
FREE but places must be booked
Nomad Beat delivers a cheerful hour of song and music for adults living with dementia and their carers, led by musicians Frances Taylor and Robbie Tatler. Followed by a social café with refreshments.
Contemporary Dance Workshop

Contemporary Dance Workshop

16/11/2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
£25
Sara Boles invites everyone to acknowledge what the body is capable of expressing by exploring the power of improvisation.
Memory Lane Music

Memory Lane Music

20/11/2024    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
FREE but places must be booked
Nomad Beat delivers a cheerful hour of song and music for adults living with dementia and their carers, led by musicians Frances Taylor and Robbie Tatler. Followed by a social café with refreshments.
Memory Lane Music

Memory Lane Music

27/11/2024    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
FREE but places must be booked
Nomad Beat delivers a cheerful hour of song and music for adults living with dementia and their carers, led by musicians Frances Taylor and Robbie Tatler. Followed by a social café with refreshments.
Memory Lane Music

Memory Lane Music

04/12/2024    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
FREE but places must be booked
Nomad Beat delivers a cheerful hour of song and music for adults living with dementia and their carers, led by musicians Frances Taylor and Robbie Tatler. Followed by a social café with refreshments.
Memory Lane Music

Memory Lane Music

11/12/2024    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
FREE but places must be booked
Nomad Beat delivers a cheerful hour of song and music for adults living with dementia and their carers, led by musicians Frances Taylor and Robbie Tatler. Followed by a social café with refreshments.
Christmas Wreaths Workshop

Christmas Wreaths Workshop

11/12/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
£30
Ingrid Campbell shows participants how to make their own Christmas wreath from natural materials.
Memory Lane Music

Memory Lane Music

18/12/2024    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
FREE but places must be booked
Nomad Beat delivers a cheerful hour of song and music for adults living with dementia and their carers, led by musicians Frances Taylor and Robbie Tatler. Followed by a social café with refreshments.
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