DANCERS - DANCELAB
DanceLab aims to become one of Ireland’s premier professional development opportunities for dancers, actors, choreographers and directors form the UK and Ireland.  Organised in partnership with Maiden Voyage Dance Company this project will involve a series of three intensive workshops that will create an environment of inquiry and adventure for the participants.  There will be an emphasis on creative exploration and development of techniques that will inspire the imagination and help develop new dance work in Belfast and further afield.
For more information and to book a place on DanceLab 08-09 email OMAC’s Community Engagement Officer, Clare Lawlor on clare@oldmuseumartscentre.org.

See what's on section for further details on forthcoming DanceLab workshops.

TEACHER TRAINING
Now established as a fixture on the Belfast Education and Library Board teacher training calendar, OMAC will continue to provide training days that will assist teachers in utilising the arts as a creative learning tool to benefit their lessons and school projects.
 
INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA AND MOVEMENT: LEARN, EXPLORE AND ENJOY THROUGH DRAMA
(FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS)
In this one-day course, Lisa May (Artistic Director of Bruiser Theatre Company) will use a hands-on approach, to provide practical training for Primary School Teachers and Assistants. The course aims to support the introduction of drama in the classroom, which will enhance structured learning and develop social and personal learning. Drama exercises can promote positive interaction, positive class atmosphere, creativity and active engaged learning.
This course will be available in September 2008. 
 THE COURSE AIMS TO SUPPORT THE INTRODUCTION OF DRAMA IN THE CLASSROOM, WHICH WILL ENHANCE STRUCTURED LEARNING AND DEVELOP SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LEARNING

TEACHER TRAINING IN BRECHTIAN & PHYSICAL THEATRE TECHNIQUES
(FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS)
The Brechtian technique is often tricky to teach. Unlike Stanislavski, Brecht is not an ‘actor’s’ director, and it can be difficult to convert his theory into practice. Sometimes teachers can find the leap from naturalism to emblematic and physical theatre quite daunting. Physical theatre using Brechtian techniques proves extremely effective in the classroom, for pupils of all ages and abilities. It’s visually exciting, rhythmic, choral and choreographic elements have great appeal, and can be used in all styles of writing and devised pieces. It can help students and teachers to think outside the box, and bring stuffy drama to life with adventurous and dynamic ensemble playing. This course is a must for all GCSE and A-Level Drama and English teachers.
This one-day course, facilitated by Bruiser’s Artistic Director Lisa May, will provide a hands-on approach, breaking down the myths of Brecht by giving teachers practical ideas for the classroom. Teaching aids will include DVD material, workshop activities, teacher handouts, and text based exercises.
This course will be available in September 2008.
Check out archive for previous workshops

For more information and to book a place on any of OMAC’s 2008-2009 professional Development workshops email OMAC’s Community Engagement Officer, Clare Lawlor on clare@oldmuseumartscentre.org