Candoco
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Schools & Colleges

We offer workshops and bespoke dance projects to schools & colleges which can be tailored to meet curriculum requirements.
Our contemporary dance workshops are tailor made to suit the needs and interests of any group to ensure a positive dance experience and fulfilling engagement with Candoco.

All workshops start with an inclusive warm up/ dance technique class and can then explore: 

  • Company repertory by Candoco’s choreographers
  • Contemporary dance technique
  • Choreography skills; tools for generating movement material 
  • Building performance confidence and skills
  • Q&A with workshop leaders

Our workshops are suitable SEND and mainstream schools, for Key Stage 1 – A Level and no previous dance experience is required. 

Workshops can be delivered as a half day, full day or a weekly programme. We can also arrange five day intensives upon request where students work together to create a piece for performance. 

If you are looking for in depth information about Candoco Dance Company, please contact us via email at info@candoco.co.uk.

Candoco is an ArtsMark partner and Arts Award Supporter.

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Projects

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3-day Residency at The Moss Arts Center of Virginia Tech (USA)

At the end of October 2024, we’re heading to The Moss Arts Center of Virginia Tech (USA) for a 3-day residency led by Candoco Dance Company's Co-Artistic Director, Dominic Mitchell and Candoco Teaching Artist, Paulina Porwollik (21-23 October 2024).
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Scunthorpe School Project

An event at The Bath Halls featuring performances from surrounding schools, colleges, residents and Candoco Dance Company.
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Diggin’ The Gallery

A day of arts activities for SEN groups/schools at Tate Britain.
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Muster

Muster: A bold exercise in dance creation. Cando2, students from Caldicott School and ex-service people from the cast of the award winning West End show, The Two Worlds of Charlie F by Owen Sheers and Combat Veteran Players, came together to form a unique partnership.
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Remember 1914-1918

Remember was an intergenerational piece of contemporary dance inspired by the First World War, following on from previous successful collaborations with Amanda Faber on site-specific performances Muster and Traces of War.
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Traces of War

An original piece of choreography looking at the impact of war on the individual and the collective.