It is great to see dance as a popular choice in schools. Exploring movement vocabulary and group dynamics both benefits communication skills and provides a good form of exercise.

The aim for L.D.T. when working in education, is to highlight the creative tool (our body) we each possess; its individual character and ability to communicate. We work collectively with pupils either devising a piece, or simply workshopping ideas. We feel it is important their creativity is utilised and so avoid prescribing style, or teaching excessive repertoire.

The workshops are always fun, energetic and colourful. We avoid a canvas of shape and style and instead celebrate the individual and their uniqueness. We encourage mind and body to be engaged equally in the equation and welcome the inclusion of other disciplines (art, theatre, music) throughout the process.

As part of "Stamping Ground 08" (www.dance4.co.uk/stampingground) Levantes lead workshops after each performance, the brief was to include, entertain and inspire a broad, varying spectrum of festival goers. Along with the festival workshops, the event supported L.D.T leading sessions in schools around the East Midlands.

Dance4 and "Stamping Ground 08" provided an important opportunity for the company to work closely with schools, education and the community, ensuring our practice is influenced by and inclusive of this area in the arts.

For more information about workshops and school visits, please do not hesitate to contact us.