SE19 Dance - Children’s dance classes

10:05-10:35 Ages 2-3 Tiny Movers- Creative Dance

Tiny Movers is the perfect way to encourage your little ones natural love of movement in a structured yet relaxed environment. Themes, music, props and games are used to develop balance, coordination and imagination. This class draws from ballet and contemporary dance techniques. We make it fun through the use of props and songs, allowing the children to experiment with new movements each week.

10:40-11:10 Ages 4-6 Mini Dancers- Ballet with Creative Movement

Super energetic and creative sessions exploring dance and movement. Children are encouraged to be creative and imaginative whilst learning experiencing elements of ballet and contemporary dance. We explore different themes each week and ensure of progressive nature of this class. Filled with creativity, high energy introduction to contemporary dance and ballet.

11:15-12:10 Ages 7+ Creative Contemporary with Ballet - Rambert Grades!

Through this class children will develop a good understanding of contemporary and ballet techniques. The class will begin with an easy warm up the body ready to move, followed by a series of phrases and exercises that focus on different parts of the body. Phrases will be built on throughout the course, with creativity, and technique. This class follows Rambert Grades syllabus and children will have the opportunity to take Grade 1 exam at the end of the year.

For more details please visit: se19dance.co.uk 
For booking please contact: ania@se19dance.co.uk 

Crystal Palace Performing Arts (CPPA) 
Singing, dancing and drama classes for young people 6-11 years old

Autum term 2024 Tuesday 10 Sep - 3 Dec 2024

Crystal Palace Performing Arts (CPPA) 
Singing, dancing and drama classes for young people 6-11 years old

What is CPPA? Our performing arts classes offer young people a safe space to express themselves, develop their passion, make friends and grow in confidence. There are 3 terms a year . Our terms focus on gaining confidence and technique while allowing students to build and cement their skills. Pupils will have opportunities to take part in a minimum of two full scale productions and one end of term sharing for friends and family. Other performing opportunity will be explored throughout the academic year.

CPPA Classes: 

• Tuesdays (drop off from 3:45pm) classes from 4:00pm – 6.30pm 

Classes will cover the three disciplines of 1) singing, teaching students how to comfortably use their voice, focusing on support, breath control and confidence, 2) dance to develop skills across contemporary, physical theatre and jazz techniques and 3) acting exploring, improvisation, role play, character and script work. The course encourages and nurtures creativity, building confidence, team work and performance skills.

Each performance term will have a different focus from musical theatre, scripted plays and improvisation to teach a wide range of genres.

Courses are suitable for any student, who love to move, work in a group, develop their skills for fun or to be a professional performer. All course leaders are fully trained performers of the West End, TV/Film and Dance and have full and up to date DBS checks.

Autumn Term: 

Term starts on Tuesday 10 Sep and runs until 3 Dec 2024

This term focuses on improvisation, voice and text, building confidence and stage craft culminating in end of term showing some of the techniques, skills and exercises the students have been learning. Students can join at any point during the Spring term and the fee will be pro rata. I.E you pay for the number of sessions form the point at which you join.

Half term break Oct2024

No session on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

Come along for a free taster session: please come and join us for a free tasters session, you will find the option on the ticket page. 

End of term show Tuesday 3 Dec 5:30pm

Meet the CPPA team

Boris Witzenfeld (Drama) BA hons trained at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts.  He has facilitated and directed work with and for young people for; The Almeida Theatre, Stagecoach, Churchill Theatre Bromley, Hoxton Hall, Brindley Arts Centre and Royal Albert Hall. He is a performer, director and improviser who specialises in developing the talents of young people. 

Katia Del-Rio  is a London-based multidisciplinary Artist with a focus in Theatre, Music, and Design has more than 7 years of experience in community and socially engaged facilitation. As a facilitator, Katia has worked in many different environments, most recently Legacy Youth Zone and has worked with young people and adults aged 6 – 60.

There is a 20% sibling discount, please use the following discount code at checkout when buying: SIBLING

Please email us info@unlt.org if you have any questions or would like to enquire about setting up a payment plan.

LOCATION

Upper Norwood Library Hub, SE19 1TQ

CPPA Performers

Tuesday’s - 16:00

Singing, dancing and drama classes for young people 6-18 years old

La Ola Spanish

Thursday’s - 10:00

La Ola Spanish classes give your little ones the opportunity to have a fantastic face-to-face learning experience. Each session is designed with children's interests in mind.  

We use live music, participatory games, props, and books to grab children’s attention.  The sessions combine basic linguistic concepts with a range of sensorial experiences.  We want children to use their creative side while learning the language, always in an enjoyable way!  

Our diverse and fun topics promote curiosity in your little learner and give them confidence when discovering the Spanish language.  These classes are delivered by Patricia, a native and qualified teacher from Spain, who encourages everyone to participate in a physical, social and cognitive way.

The structure of each lesson stays the same each week. Having a routine is important for both babies and toddlers; it gives them a sense of security and control. Children learn through repetition, so knowing what to expect helps them feel more confident to explore their language skills.

All abilities are welcome, from beginners through to native speakers. Whole term booking and regular weekly class attendance is recommended for maximum language learning results.

Come and learn Spanish with us. Te esperamos!

Baby Sensory

Tuesday’s & Friday’s - 09:30

BABIES HAVE AN EXTRAORDINARY CAPACITY TO ABSORB INFORMATION DURING THEIR PRECIOUS FIRST YEAR AND AT BABY SENSORY WE DON'T WASTE A SINGLE MOMENT!

Baby Sensory classes have been devised by Dr Lin Day to help with all aspects of your little ones' development. They are suitable for babies from birth all the way to after their first birthdays. Our carefully researched activities are designed to stimulate all of the senses including touch, hearing, smell and sight. We also include exercise activities, music and instruments, light shows, massage, bonding, baby signing and even baby mathematics, water play, messy play, puppet shows, bubbles and literally hundreds of props!

Often the simplest of activities provide a surprising amount of stimulation and learning - but every activity we do is backed by scientific research and is proven to aid your babies learning and development enormously. Each session’s activities are different from week to week. However the classes always last one hour and include 3 sections, 2 sensory activity sections and an exploratory play session in the middle.

Our multi-sensory activities will stimulate your baby in every way, crucial for your baby's development in these precious early stages. Even the activities that seem very simple have all been scientifically tested and proven to aid development - I will explain before each activity the reason why we are doing it and which part of learning it aids and progresses.

The Award Winning Baby Development classes are held weekly in Crystal Palace.

These locations are easily accessible for parents living in the local communities including; Crystal Palace, Tooting, Streatham, Mitcham, Croydon, Norbury, Norwood and Thornton Heath.

If you are looking for an exciting activity which will be fun for you and will help with your baby’s sensory development. Email or call your Class Leader, Bindi, who will arrange for you and your baby to visit one of our classes.

Sing & Sign

Mondays & Wednesdays - 10:00

Sing and Sign Babes classes are for 2 to 5 month olds with their parent / carer.  This gentle class explores themes such as eye contact, gesture and anticipation together with lots of cuddles, tickles and some simple signs.  All building the framework for good communication and brought to you using our magic ingredient - music!

Sing and Sign Stage 1 is ideal for babies from 6 months old up to around 14 months old and their parent / carer.  Themes include basic signs, nappies & bath time, emotions & bedtime.  You'll learn over 100 signs related to your routines and also the sort of things your baby may be interested in, such as animals and vehicles.
It is quite a big step from Stage 1 to Stage 2, so many people come to Stage 1 for two terms before attending Stage 2.

However, this is also dependent on your baby's age.

Sing and Sign Stage 2 is great when your little one is 14+ months, moving about and probably starting to talk (although every baby is different, so there's no hard and fast rule!) as it is more active and interactive.  Themes include weather, opposites, colours and the phonetic alphabet, together with simple counting songs, turn taking, sharing and of course, lots of fun!

Some people don't hear about Sing and Sign until their little ones are 14+ months old and then wonder if it too late to start. Not at all!  It may be more appropriate to come straight to a Stage 2 class, but if you e-mail me we can have a chat about your individual circumstances.

How Long Do Classes Run For? 5 week Babes classes run for about 30 to 45 minutes  - they are very relaxed. DO come if your baby is asleep - you will still be able to learn lots to take home and use with your baby.

Life Drawing

Wednesday’s - 19:00

This figure drawing session is open to adults (18+) of all skill levels. It provides an excellent introduction to drawing and a solid grounding for beginners as well as a time to practice drawing from the model.

Booking in advance is essential in order to confirm capacity before each session- you can book via ticket tailor: Buy tickets – Life Drawing at the Library – Upper Norwood Library Hub (tickettailor.com)

£20 for 2 hours/Concessions available

Palace Acappella

TUESDAYS 7-8.30PM

Palace Acappella is a non-auditioned community choir where everyone is welcome. We offer a free taster session to try us out - get in touch if you'd like to join one week!

As the name suggests, we are primarily an a cappella choir (we do everything with our voices, rarely using instruments or backing tracks). Our ethos is fun, freedom and community, and rehearsals often finish with a sociable pub trip (not obligatory!). There are flexible membership options, and no auditions or previous experience is required. 

We perform regularly, often as part of Crystal Palace community events, and connection to the local community and with each other is of paramount importance.

For further information about us, to join the mailing list or to book a free taster please visit our website www.palaceacappella.co.uk.

We hope to sing with you soon!

South London T’ai Chi 

£10.00 per session (This is a drop in - advanced monthly payment is not required). This session has vacancies.

This class is suitable for: All ages of any ability.

Thursdays: 6.15pm-7.30pm

Since 2008: South London T’ai Chi run weekly classes for businesses as well as over 50s and mature people in South London including Wandsworth and Lambeth Councils , “Healthy Lifestyles” initiated by Lambeth Council for patients referred by GPs as well as “Lambeth Age UK”, “Age Concern Wandsworth”, “Alzheimers Societies” in South London, “Society of Sacred Heart” and many other smaller and larger societies.

I have decided to open my classes in Crystal Palace to all ages (not including children) as we all strive for a sense of well-being or wish to maintain good coordination and flexibility or may be recovering from health issues.

This class syllabus includes: Warm up and Balance Improvement exercises, Taichi Walking, Shi Ba Shi (Qigong - T’ai Chi), Partner Work and the Yang Style 8 movements Form leading to 37 movement Yang Style Form.

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Free English & Maths support

for children aged 5-8 living in Lambeth

(in receipt of free school meals)

Free sessions for children aged 5-8 living in Lambeth who access benefits related free school meals.

The sessions are delivered by a literacy and numeracy specialist who has expertise in engaging children in key stage 1 & 2 and supported by a team of learning volunteers.

Parents/carers can stay and join in with learning or drop off (with learning materials to take home).

Time & day: Thursdays 4:30pm-6pm and Saturdays 1-3.30pm, starting on the 25th of September . This programme runs in term time only and places are limited.

A minimum of 15 sessions are recommended to get the most from this programme 

Book your free place here! 

First Class Learning

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English Classes

We're offering a series of tutor-led classes aimed at improving learners’ confidence in speaking English. There are weekly classes for beginners and those at intermediate/improver level.

The classes will be held in person. Once you've registered, you'll be able to attend weekly classes for the duration of the year.

Monday and Thursday classes run at the Upper Norwood Library Hubl.

If you would like more information before registering or require help, please contact us on info@unlt.org or 0208 670 4321.

If you're interested, please click the register button and complete the application form. Taster sessions are available.