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FIND YOUR TALENT

Since September 2009 SAA-uk has received access to funding from the national ‘Find Your Talent’ project. The project’s aim is to offer young people opportunities within the arts and to help them explore the cultural opportunities available to them in Leeds and the surrounding area. SAA-uk’s work has so far brought guitar workshops to Shakespeare Primary School, African music workshops to New Wortley Community Centre as well as trips to SAA-uk Concerts and even onstage guest appearances from some of our young participants!

Since January, we have been undergoing a short project with members of the Punjabi Language School who meet at the GNNSJ Sikh Temple in Beeston on Wednesday evenings. The project involved a trip to the Carriageworks Theatre on February 4th to see a production of George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’. The evening was an enjoyable success; most thoroughly enjoyed the production and several participants said that it was the first time they had attended the theatre.

The trip was followed by a day long workshop at the GNNSJ temple lead by leading Storyteller and drama coach Ursula Holden Gill. The day included games based on Animal Farm, looking at representing animal types and characteristics. The day ended with mask making and a full performance bringing all aspects of the day together. All participants worked hard throughout the workshop and enjoyed taking on new challenges and making new friends. Several of the group have expressed an interest in the Arts Award which SAA-uk will help them pursue in the coming months.

ARTS AWARD

Passionate about music, dance, song writing? Want gain a recognised qualification in arts? Then why not take the Arts Award 

The Arts Award supports Young People to develop as artists and art leaders, as well as providing national QCA qualifications at levels Bronze, Silver and Gold. SAA-uk is offering young talented people the opportunity to develop and create a qualification for the future. It gives the chance to plan, evaluate and assess your progression in the field of arts.

So if you’re aged between 11-25 years old take an opportunity and apply for the Arts Awards. Don’t miss out on getting a brighter musical future.

Where would you use this qualification?

For example one students studying A-level music felt he needed more progression in field of Indian music. By extending his teaching roles in SAA-uk to other groups he learnt about planning and analysing and feedback to inform him the way he ran sessions. By taking the Arts Award he will enhance his development as an artist.

The Arts Award is one small element of what SAA-uk can provide for you. So why not take a look at what our other classes have to offer you.

WEEKLY MUSIC & DANCE CLASSES

SAA-uk runs regular, weekly classes in sitar, tabla, bharatanatyam and Bollywood dance. Bharatanatyam classes take place at various venues in Leeds. SAA-uk has been running regular on-going sessions that are open to everyone irrespective of ability and expertise – in Hindustani music and South Indian dance. If you're not sure if you want to join the classes but want to know more, why not try a music taster workshop? See What's On for details of taster workshops & regular classes. SAA-uk are happy to offer regular classes in Leeds for any of the following (depending on demand):

• Playing Santoor (6-18 years old & adults)
• Singing (6-18 years old & adults)
• Kathak dance (6-18 years old & adults)

For more info: email SAA-uk and register your interest education@saa-uk.org.uk

INTENSIVE MUSIC MAKING & HOLIDAY FUN

“school’s out for summer!”

"It was all good…Better than a week in front of the T.V. I actually enjoyed everything!" (Past Participant)

For those who want to delve deep into the music with a difference – then come along and join us at our annual community music Summer School. Ever since 1998 SAA-uk has offered intensive music-making activities for all ages and levels in tabla, sitar, santoor and singing. The week will enable you to gain a sound knowledge of Hindustani classical music and lay foundations for ‘life-long learning’. This is a chance for you to come along work closely with high calibre musicians, develop a deeper understanding of traditional raags and improve musicianship skills. An opportunity to make new friends or to catch-up with old ones.

These activities have grown out of a series successful participatory projects that have identified the need to create South Asian music-making opportunities through which participants can consolidate and progress. Immerse yourself in a programme of activities open to anyone aged 6 (accompanied by an adult) and above who wants to develop skills in Hindustani Classical music-making. This includes provision for novices. All activities currently planned are subject to funding. Watch this space for details to come! See What's On for event details.

OUTREACH PARTNERSHIPS

"I found the wide range of knowledge, skills, and the application of SAA-uk staff invaluable. I have greatly valued their advice, guidance and support in this new venture."  Pat Fawcett, Arts Officer (Arts & Inclusion), Blackburn with Darwen Council

SAA-uk provides a project management service for schools, arts organisations & community groups who want to deliver music or dance outreach projects. An outreach project is usually 1 week to 3 months or longer and has a strong participatory element to it. It often also has a performance outcome. SAA-uk supports in the delivery of numerous outreach projects through helping shape the project, contracting & managing artists, support with the final performance & provision of general advice and guidance throughout. For more info: email SAA-uk  education@saa-uk.org.uk

SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

"...the leaders, in a short time, put together performances for our School assembly which were of a high quality". (E.P. teacher at Leeds-based School)

SAA-uk is considered as a key provider of schools and community workshops throughout the Yorkshire region and beyond! We are regularly contacted with requests for bookings to deliver workshops in South Asian Music and Dance. SAA-uk custom can ‘tailor’ workshops for schools and community organisations to meet your specific needs. We have a large resource of freelance artists with extensive experience in doing educational work who can offer a diverse range of experiences and training in the community.

If you would like to book a workshop for your School or Community group please contact Jemma Vause on 0113 244 5523 or email education@saa-uk.org.uk.

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