Workshops & Classes
Roscommon County Youth Theatre
Sundays | 2.30pm
Roscommon County Youth Theatre is currently taking a break for the summer holidays and will return in autumn to meet every Sunday afternoon at the arts centre. If you are 14 or over and wish to take part in weekly workshops in improvisation, dance, percussion, characterisation, physical theatre, set design, street theatre and much much more, then why not sign up today.
Contact Catherine Simon, Director, Roscommon Youth Theatre on 086 8747024 or Roscommon County Arts Office 090 6637285.
with Kristy Verenga Yoga
Tuesdays | 6.45pm | €75/term
Kristy Verenga's yoga class continue in autumn 2011. Early booking through the box office is strongly advised as places tend to fill up quickly.
The ancient practise of yoga is a complete approach to a healthy system, restoring vitality to the body, mind and spirit. In these classes learn how yoga poses and breathing exercises benefit the circulatory system, remove stiffness and inertia from the body and assist in slowing down and reversing the aging process. Yoga is not just for women: worldwide 3.5 million men work out with yoga and you should too! Kristy Verenga is a certified instructor of Integral yoga with over 25 years of experience. Early booking is strongly advised as classes tend to fill quickly.
Term 1: Tue 17th January - 20th March
Term 2: Tue 27th March - 29th May
€75/Term
Pauline Hanly Traditional Singing classes
for children & young people
Tuesdays from 4pm
This season we introduce a brand new series of traditional and sean nós singing classes for children and young people with Pauline Hanly. Pauline has over thirty years experience of working with children and young people and is an All-Ireland champion traditional singer and sean nós singer. She has also taught many All-Ireland champions and possesses a profound love of the Irish tradition, music and folklore.
Through these classes pupils gain confidence to sing and speak in public, in this unique and imaginative way of introducing children to their cultural heritage and traditions. They are given the opportunity to hear and learn songs which tell stories from their own local area and further afield. They also hear the stories of the people who first composed and say them.
Up to age 10 | 4pm – 5pm
Ages 10+ | 5pm – 6pm
Term 1: Tue 10th January – 7th February | €75
Term 2: Tue 21st Feb – 3rd April | €105Term 3: Tue 17th April - 15th May | €75
John Wynne Tin Whistle & Flute Classes
for children & teenagers
Tuesdays from 5.30pm
Talented musician and tutor John Wynne specialises in the north Connaught flute style and has won All-Ireland titles at various grades on both flute and tin whistle. He is a regular tutor of groups and individuals of all ages and he teaches at workshops, music schools and festivals home and abroad. John’s classes at the arts centre for ages 7+, which have proven very popular since beginning a few years ago, are specifically designed to be small enough to ensure that each individual gets individual attention. All newcomers in both tin whistle and flute will be catered for.
Beginners/Intermediate 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Advanced 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Term 1: Tue 10th January - 7th February | €75
Term 2: Tue 21st February - 3rd April | €105
Term 3: Tuesday 17th April - 15th May | €75
Term 4: Tue 22nd May - 19th June | €75
with Catherine Donnelly Elderberries Dance Ensemble
Wednesdays | 11am | €6 / class
Dance your cares away with another season of the ever-popular Elderberries dance class for over 50s. These sessions of gentle movement and dance are designed to be fun, creative and accessible and include techniques aimed at improving strength, flexibility and balance. Open to both ladies and gentlemen, Catherine looks forward to welcoming previous students back to pick up some new moves, and explore and develop more of your own. Class finishes as usual with complimentary tea, biscuits and a chat. Wear comfortable footwear and get ready to have some fun!
Interested in a beginners class? Please contact the box office with your details. A beginners class can be arranged, suject to demand.
Wednesdays 22nd February - 25th April*
(note: there is no class on 4th & 11th April)
Catherine Donnelly presents Monster Mash Up
Wednesdays until 25th April (no class on 4th & 11th April) | from 2pm | €30
We’re looking for 32 enthusiastic transition year dancers to participate in “Monster Mash Up” an open informal presentation and sharing of choreography created by the participants themselves and inspired by a yet-to-be confirmed music video.
Split into two groups, the students will work over a 6-week period with dancer and choreographer Catherine Donnelly, to create a dance inspired by pop culture. No previous dance experience is necessary, or even matters, as we want to see people who would love to dance but have never got the chance to do so … before now! This course must be pre-booked by your school in advance.
Maximum 16 students per group and weekly attendance is required. Limited space available so early booking is recommended.
Wednesday March 7th – 25th April*
Group 1: 2pm – 3pm
Group 2: 3pm - 4pm
*(note: no class on 4th & 11th April)
