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JWAAD runs an annual residential course every summer, with classes for all levels in a variety of styles, taught by highly qualified and experienced teachers.

Summer School is held in a stunning Rothschild mansion, which sits in beautiful grounds with large lawns and woods. Classes are in the gorgeous mansion rooms, and in modern studios within the grounds.

You can spend your days taking classes in a wide variety of styles of Arabic dance, classes with Egyptian musicians, work on technique, rhythm and choreography. You can book a private lesson with one of our teachers, or you can spend time relaxing in the gardens, shopping in the souk, strolling around the town or enjoying a pampering massage. Advanced level dancers can join the Professional Performers Development Course with Josephine Wise (more information below).

Evening entertainment includes talks and films, Harem night, fancy dress party, a show in the theatre, and our amazing Zar (trance dance).

JWAAD 22nd Summer School

3rd - 10th August 2012

Summer School Timetable - coming in March/April

Summer School Booking - click here

"An extraordinary dance experience"

We have a huge choice of classes and activities for all levels, taught by a selection of the best teachers in the country.

Subjects include a choice from the following:

•    All styles of Egyptian Dance, plus other Middle Eastern dances

•    Veil, stick, finger cymbal and sword classes
•    Rhythm and percussion
•    Improvisation, choreography and performance technique
•    Talks and background history and culture, music and costumes
•    Relaxation sessions, massage and the Alexander Technique
•    Classes with live Egyptian musicians

All week we have a souk at which you can buy new costumes, jewellery, finger cymbals and music.  Everything, in fact, that a dancer could need.  We also have time to relax, socialise, and book a massage!

You can choose between:

•    7 days for the full experience

•    5 day course with our wonderful show - with you in it!

•    2 day course with our Harem Night Party

•    1 day courses in your favourite subjects
•    JWAAD Professional Performers Development Course

2, 5 and 7 Day Courses

We include a wide variety of styles of Arabic dance, classes with Egyptian musicians, work on technique, rhythm and choreography.

We have talks and films, sessions on fusion and tribal, our amazing Zar (trance dance) and a chance to perform at the show in the theatre and at the Harem Night.

1 Day Courses

These run from 9am to 6pm.  They comprise at least 6 hours study and include lunch.  These must be booked in advance.

JWAAD Professional Performers Development Course at Summer School

Taught by Josephine Wise.

Do you aim to look as good as the top famous dancers?
Do you want to look completely professional on stage?
Do you feel there is no one to mentor you at a high level?
Do you need someone to help develop your unique talent?

What It Is

This is a unique course, designed to mentor and support dancers who are at the stage of having no one to take responsibility for their development, and who are serious about improving their performance skills.

It has been developed over several years at the JWAAD Summer School, and it has now been honed into a comprehensive 10-hour course. It is available now for the first time outside the Summer School.

Many top dancers from the UK and abroad have benefited from this course.

What It Includes

The course runs for 2 hours each day for 5 days, and includes opportunities to dance solo for the group and receive individual analysis of your strengths and weaknesses, what you need to work on and how to develop your unique style.

Each day we have a warmup specifically designed to hone the dancers body, including Pilates exercises and deep stretches, after which each day differs as to which areas we concentrate on from the subjects below.

Each subject is analysed and studied in depth.

It is a comprehensive course including:

Refinement of technique and body awareness
Performance skills and showmanship
Choreography and improvisation skills
Musicality and phrasing
Authenticity and expression
Costuming and presentation
Individual assessment
Ideas for further development

Times:

Monday 6th August 2:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday 7th August 2:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesday 8th August 2:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday 9th August 2:00pm-4:00pm
Friday 10th August 10:30am-12:00pm

This course can be taken as a complete course or in separate parts/days. However there is some development of themes throughout the week. The numbers on the course are kept small to enable dancers to benefit from individual attention from the teacher.

If you come as a 2, 5 or 7 day dancer you can combine the course with Intermediate and/or Advanced level dance classes taught by top JWAAD teachers, and if you are a professional teacher yourself there may be an opportunity for you to teach.

Please email summerschool@jwaad.com for further details.

The Venue

Summer School takes place at Tring Park School in Tring, Hertfordshire.  This exceptional venue is in a beautiful manor house, dating back to the 17th century, and its connected buildings, set in large and lovely gardens.  Facilities include mirrored dance studios and a modern theatre.

Click here for map.
Click here for the history of Tring Park.

Tea and coffee making facilities are provided in several common rooms. Meals are provided in the dining hall, which can cater for vegetarian and vegan diets (please state when booking).

2, 5 and 7 day residential courses include all meals, classes and activities, and use of all facilities. 
Non-residential includes lunch and supper. 
1 day courses include approximately 6 hours of study and lunch.

Tring town is a short walk down the drive, and has everything you are likely to need: pharmacies, newsagents, banks, clothing/jewellery shops, restaurants, pubs, and places to buy food, snacks and drinks.

Accommodation

Accommodation is basic but comfortable, with some rooms in the mansion and some in a modern block.  There are no ensuite bathrooms (bring a towel). 

We have a hotel list for non-residential dancers and can provide sharers for dormitories.  Please email summerschool@jwaad.com for further information.

Transport

If you come by car, there is a car park at the venue.

Address:
Tring Park School
Mansion Drive
Tring
Hertfordshire
HP23 5LX

Click here for map.

If you come by train, there is a mini-bus service running between the venue and Tring Station from 4pm-6pm on Friday 22nd July, from 4pm-6pm on Sunday 24th July, and from 2pm-4:30pm on Friday 29th July (exact times tbc). If you would like to take advantage of the service, please email summerschool@jwaad.com or phone 07531 357846 to let us know. The driver will only collect you if your name is on his list.

Course Fees

Early Bird bookings before 1st May

Late Price bookings after 1st May

Residential prices are per person and include all meals, classes and activities, and use of all facilities. 

Non-residential includes lunch and supper. 

1 day courses include approximately 6 hours of study and include lunch.

Booking

Please go to Summer School Booking for information on how to book your place.

You will need to provide a non-refundable deposit of £100 for 7 or 5 days, £50 for 2 days or the full price for 1 day.

After 1st June the full price must be included with all bookings

If you would like to share a twin room, please let us know who you will be sharing with. If you would like to share a dormitory we can find sharers for you. Please let us know if there is anyone you would particularly like to share with. 

Please book early to avoid disappointment.

If you have any questions about Summer School please email
summerschool@jwaad.com or phone 07531 357 846.