Arts taster sessions
This brilliant selection of taster sessions will be run by the ELC Arts Service at the Bridge Centre on Saturday 27th May.
Sessions are free and no previous experience is required, but places are limited so please book online (via the Brunton Box Office).
in the GRANARY ROOM
(2nd floor of the Poldrate building – lift available)
9.30 – 11.30am – African Drumming and Dance
Try out traditional Ghanaian drumming and dancing with master drummer Thomas Annang and acclaimed dancer Adie Baako-Elias.
Ages: P3 upwards. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult (25 places)
11.45am – 12.45pm – Drama, ages 5-10
12.45 – 1.45pm – Drama, ages 10-16
Explore and create different worlds through improvisation, group work and creative tasks. Could we be in an underwater kingdom or are we flying through space bumping into new creatures along the way!? A great way to explore our Brunton Performing Arts Network Classes.
Ages 5-10 (20 places); ages 10-16 (25 places)
2 – 3pm – Street & Commercial Pop Dance
Learn StreetDance & Commercial Pop choreography to current Tiktok chart-topping music.
Ages: 7-12, please wear trainers (no flip flops/sandals) and bring water!
Combining triple-threat acting, singing & dancing skills to the song ‘We Go Together’ from the ‘Grease’ musical soundtrack.
Ages: 11+ , please wear trainers (no flip flops/sandals) and bring water! Familiarity with the song lyrics before the workshop would be helpful, but is not mandatory – lyrics will be provided on the day.
in the BRIDGE CENTRE STUDIO
(above the cafe in the Bridge Centre)
Family-friendly music session for young children and their adults with Dave Trouton. Dave runs developmental music classes for YMI in East Lothian’s Nurseries and Primary schools. Songs, drumming , music games, rhyming, strange stories and fun will all feature.
Ages: 3-7 and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult (30 places)
10.45 – 11.45am Ukulele Taster
Introducing you to the basics of playing the ukulele. Ukuleles will be provided!
Ages: 6-12 (10 places)
12 – 12.40pm Seaside Storytelling
Ages: under 5 and their adult (30 places)
12.40 – 1.30pm Summer Storytelling for families
Come and celebrate summer with tales of the fairies and dancing trees.
Ages: families with children aged 5-12 (30 places). Children must be accompanied by an adult
2 – 4 Introduction to Music Technology
Technology is more widespread and cheaper than ever, and it is a must for any musician, no matter the stage of their career. This workshop introduces you to free tools and affordable equipment to help with music routines such as daily practising, writing and composing, recording, mixing, performing, etc. The workshop will allow you to:
- choose and set up the proper rig for your needs
- gain skills using the right tools for specific scenarios (old smartphones and computers, affordable MIDI controllers, microphones, etc.)
- decide between all free DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) and plugins based on specific needs
- measure and keep track of your goals and milestones.
Learn all these and much more by creating an idea from scratch and producing it professionally in a collaborative and open environment.
Ages: 12-16 (15 places)
Booking
Booking for all of the workshops is through the Brunton Box Office: