2. THE
program
Choreography and Repertoire
The students will learn one original contemporary choreography and
one classical ballet repertoire, plus new choreography techniques to
generate their own work, ready to perform at the end of the week.
Ballet with JOSHUA ECOB
Classical techniques in Cecche< and Vaganova will take place
alongside neoclassical partner work and virtuosity for strength
and ar?stry.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE with SOPHIE D
Classes will feature Cunningham Technique, Flying Low and
floor work. We will also introduce the basics of Physical
Theatre, Improvisa?on and Partnerwork.
DANCER’S TOOLBOX
Basic advice on body condi?oning, a
quick dance history, injury preven?on and
good warmup techniques.
unlimited access
An open dialogue for any ques?ons
about a career in dance, or even just
sharing personal experiences.
We want to give a rounded insight into the professional dance world by offering a rigorous
daily training schedule, plus personal training advice, to help clear up some of the mystery
about embarking on a career in dance. Our program has an equal focus on classical ballet and
contemporary dance, composing of morning technique class, repertory, partner work and an
introduc?on to choreography, finally leading to a showcase at the end of the course.
3. sophie
and josh
it started with an
easter course…
Both born and bred in The East Midlands, Sophie Duncan and Joshua Ecob started
from humble beginnings, only considering dance as a poten?al career path at the
age of 14. Mee?ng at an Easter Intensive dance course in No<ngham, an instant
friendship was formed as the pair was selected to join No<ngham Youth Dance
Company, touring the Midlands and performing at world renowned Edinburgh
Fringe Fes?val, before both con?nuing onto voca?onal dance schools.
LONDON CONTEMPORARY DANCE SCHOOL
Sophie spent almost 4 years performing as a dancer
and acrobat with (arguably) one of the largest shows
on earth, Franco Dragone’s ‘The House of Dancing
Water’ in Macau, China. Currently performing for
Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Scalada’ in Andorra, she recently
returned from Sweden with the
‘Gynoïdes’ - a female circus
troupe as a dancer and porter
and was an original cast
member on ‘POP Circus’ at
The Roundhouse, London.
Choreography credits
include, ‘COLUMBINUS’
and ‘To Sir With Love’
both with director
Horia Suru in Romania,
‘EPIDEMIC’ at The Old
Vic in London and solo
work ‘UNSOUND’.
KS DANCE
Joshua spent 2 years with Serbian Na?onal Theatre
Ballet, star?ng as corps de ballet then on to soloist
roles. He moved to The Serbian Na?onal Ballet,
under Director Bruce Steivel (ex New York City
Ballet) and in 2014 Joshua moved to
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Hercegovina to
dance for the Bosnian Na?onal
Ballet. Joshua is now based in
London and is currently dancing
for London Contemporary
Ballet Theatre. He has taught
and choreographed
interna?onally including
works for Midlands
Theatre Ballet, The
Serbian Na?onal Ballet
School and the ARS
Ballet and Arts Centre
Zenica, Bosnia.
In the few short years since gradua?ng from their respec?ve dance schools, Sophie and
Joshua have clocked up an extensive mileage in their careers, both working mostly
overseas as professional dancers, choreographers and teachers. Now 12 years since
their first mee?ng, the pair want to offer a program to inspire new dancers, new
choreographers and new friendships, back in the city where it all began.
SOPHIE DUNCAN JOSHUA ecob
4. program
outline
MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT
WARM UP
SHAring
WITH FAMILY AND
FRIENDS
A
M
BALLET CONTEMPORARY BALLET CONTEMPORARY BALLET
CONTEMPORARY BALLET CONTEMPORARY BALLET CONTEMPORARY
LUNCH
P
M
DANCER’S TOOLBOX
REPETOIRE
CHOREOGRAPHY / IMPROVISATION
COOL DOWN / UNLIMITED ACCESS
“Our program is filled with all the skills dance ar?sts need. Star?ng with an open group warm up,
we then follow with the morning classes, providing strong contemporary and ballet techniques
to ready the students for the crea?ve and collabora?ve classes in the aaernoon. The
‘Dancer’s Toolbox’ and ‘Unlimited Access’ classes offer useful info and techniques on how
to maintain a healthy body and personal experience advice. Finally, ending the 6 days
with a Family and Friends Sharing.”
Our intensive is designed around the kind of weekly class
schedule you’d expect in a voca?onal dance school.
6. application
Form
CHILD’S SURNAME FIRST NAME(S) AGE & D.O.B
EMAIL ADDRESS: CONTACT NUMBER:
HOME ADDRESS:
POSTAL APPLICATION ONLY.
If you’re applying ONLINE, you do not need to fill out this form.
The first part is to be filled out by the applicant, the second is to be filled by the parent or guardian
responsible for the student.
TRAINING: How many years have you been dancing in some kind of weekly dance class?
What is your highest qualification? (if any)
_________________________________
What kind of training have you had? (please write which styles e.g. ballet, contemporary, tap etc…), where
you have trained and if you have any performance experience.
Please list any other physical skills / active hobbies you regularly take part in. (e.g. sports, singing, drama,
athletics, gymnastics etc.)
0 - 2 2 - 5 5 - 8 over 8
ABOUT YOU: Tell us your story in just a few sentences. Why do you dance? How did you get into dance?
Are you thinking of a career in dance? Who inspires you? etc.
7. PARENT / GUARDIAN SURNAME FIRST NAME(S) RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD
EMAIL ADRESS: CONTACT NUMBER:
HOME ADDRESS: (if different from above)
PERMISSION: Please fill out if the child is under 18, if you’re filling out for yourself, please sign at the
bottom of this section.
I …………………………….., give permission for my child to participate in the NGD Summer Intensive.
Signed: Signature of Student:
Date: Date:
Please complete your form along with either the £50 deposit, or the full amount (£120 / £100*), no
later than 15th of July. When you send your form, please email contact.ngdance@gmail.com so that
we know your application is on its way and also to receive payment instructions.
Remember, 15th of July is the deadline for applications and deposits, after this the course must be
payed IN FULL.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
*limited availability
POSTAL APPLICATION ONLY.
If you’re applying ONLINE, you do not need to fill out this form.
The first part is to be filled out by the applicant, the second is to be
filled by the parent or guardian responsible for the student.
