Contemporary & Creative Dance Summer School / Brighton & Hove 2025
Dive into a summer of movement and creativity at Smikle Dance Studio's Contemporary & Creative Dance Summer School in Brighton and Hove.
Fitness & Circuits | Dance & Movement | Wellness & Mindfulness | Friendship & Laughter | Creativity & Choreography
Designed for aspiring and creative young dancers aged 8-15 who want to experience a dynamic blend of technical mastery and artistic expression in a fun yet challenging and supportive environment. The Summer School allows young dancers to explore, play and fully immerse themselves in a challenging yet supportive creative environment. Participants will experience inspiring classes throughout, led by Smikle Dance Studio founder, Lee Smikle and Associate Artist Natalie Ayton plus other professional dance teachers and choreographers. Each day dancers will take classes in contemporary dance and choreography and creative workshops.
Week 1: Ages 9 - 12
Wed 23rd - Sun 27th July 2025
9:00am - 3:30pm
£300 £250*
Aimed at young dancers aged 9 - 12 years old. Dancers will enjoy a playful and creative five days deepening their existing knowledge of both technique and creative play in contemporary dance, choreography and performance. Participants must be genuinely curious, focused and ready to explore and play with new ideas around dance and movement.
Not suitable for young people with no movement experience.
*Early Bird discount deadline: 30th April 2025 12pm.
Week 2: Ages 12 - 15
Mon 28th July - Fri 1st August 2025
9:00am - 3:45pm
£300 £250*
Aimed at young dancers aged 12 - 15 years old who want to take their dance learning to the next level. Dancers will focus on deepening their existing knowledge of both technique and creative play in contemporary dance, choreography and performance. experience new ways of moving and exploring their individual choreographic and creative voice. Dancers must be self motivated, focused and open to playful creative learning. Participants must be genuinely curious to explore and play with new ideas around dance and movement.
Not suitable for young people with no dance experience.
*Early Bird discount deadline: 30th April 2025 12pm.
Week 3: Ages 8 - 13
Mon 4th - Fri 8th August 2025
9:00am - 3:30pm
£300 £250*
For young people aged 8 - 13 years old who may or may not have previous dance experience. Participants will enjoy a playful and creative five days learning more about technique and creative play in contemporary dance, choreography and performance. Participants must be genuinely curious to explore and play with new ideas around dance and movement.
*Early Bird discount deadline: 30th April 2025 12pm.