Merthyr Express column

30th Sept 10

Variations School of Dance
A new school of dance is coming to Merthyr Tydfil this term. Variations School of Dance offers fully qualified tuition in the Royal Academy of Dance Ballet syllabus and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance Modern Theatre and Tap Dance. Leading the school is professionally qualified Mrs Charmian Thomas LRAD ARAD AISTD ALAM BA who trained at the Royal Academy of Dance and is guest lecturer to several dance organisations including The Royal Ballet School and the University of Wales Dance Degree programme. Mrs Thomas specialises in small classes focusing on the inividual needs of each pupil, with former students having progressed to leading London vocational schools including The Royal Ballet School and have performed in international ballet companies and the West End of London. For further details please contact Mrs Charmian Thomas on 07780 870958 or email charmianthomas1@yahoo.co.uk

Merthyr’s Got Talent

Merthyr’s Got Talent is an event open to young people aged between 11 and 25. Auditions take place on Monday 4th & Wednesday 6th October at Bishop Hedley High School at 5pm – 8pm. Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, imressionists, ventriloquists whatever the talent is, all acts are welcome. Each act must register prior to the event! registration forms can be obtained from the contact details below, schools, youth centres or downloaded from www.merthyr.gov.uk. The showcase takes place on Thursday 4th November at the Myfanwy Theatre in Merthyr Tydfil College. Entry by ticket only. For more information about tickets or the auditions contact Lee Davies on 01685 353420 / lee.davies@3gs.org.uk or Lisa Bruford on 01443 410841 / Lisa.Bruford@merthyr.gov.uk

Merthyr Aloud
Merthyr Aloud is a Community Choir. All are welcome to go along to their drop in voice workshops with Natural Voice Practitioner Heather Murray. You can learn some beautiful harmonies from different musical traditions. No experience needed. All songs taught by ear. Improve your health, meet new people, and have lots of fun. The group meet on Fridays 10.30 – 12.30 at the Canolfan Gymraeg, Soar Hall, Pontmorlais. Sessions cost £1 per person. For more information or to book call Clare at Glamorgan Gates on: 01685 729940

Musical Team
Following a very successful summer concert, members of the mixed choir, which was formed for the National Eisteddfod in Ebbw Vale, are hoping to continue singing together. They are therefore looking for a suitable musical team (Musical Director and Accompanist) to help them achieve their aims. It is the choir’s ambition to sing no more than 2 concerts a year, the main one being a classical work during the summer months. It is also hoped to continue the choir’s links with the Welsh language through the choice of repertoire and by using some basic Welsh phrases in rehearsals. Rehearsals will be once a week on a Monday evening in Lower Beaufort Welfare Hall, Ebbw Vale and Interested parties should send a covering letter and CV to carys.wynne@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk or call 01495 322510 for an informal chat.

Pirate Adventure
Merthyr Youth Creative Development Project welcomes Moonfleet by Angel Exit Theatre to Saint Tydfil's Well Church Hall, The Quar, Merthyr Tydfil on Monday 4th October 2010, at 7pm.
Moonfleet is a rip-roaring show for everyone with a sense of adventure aged from 8 to 108! Ticket prices are £3 with concessions at £2 for OAPs and children. For further information, contact Kristian Churchill on 07541 068812 or office@merthyryouth.co.uk.