SUNDAY PROGRAMME
AT A GLANCE
QUARTERHOUSE AUDITORIUM
11am - 12pm Louise Cruise workshop
12.30pm - 1.30pm performance session
2pm -4pm NYDC workshop
4pm - 5pm Performance session
THE CLEARING QUARTERHOUSE UPSTAIRS
11am -12pm SOUND BATH
12.30 -1.30PM TEENY TINY CREATIVES
11am - 12pm Louise Cruise workshop: Dance & Musical Theatre
Join Miss Louise for a high-energy Dance & Musical Theatre Workshop packed with movement, music, creativity, and performance fun! Students will learn exciting choreography, develop their stage presence, build confidence, and explore the magic of musical theatre in a welcoming and supportive environment. Suitable for all abilities and recommended for ages 7+.
Louise is the Owner and Principal of Julia’s Dance Studio in Folkestone and trained professionally in Musical Theatre at a leading London performing arts college. Her career has taken her from performing as a parade dancer at Disneyland Paris to starring in a lead role at Tokyo Disney Resort. Today, she is passionate about inspiring the next generation of performers, sharing her extensive professional experience through teaching, choreography, and community workshops that encourage confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of performance.
www.juliasdancestudio.co.uk
12.30-1.30 pm Community Dance session
2 pm -4 pm NYDC
The National Youth Dance Company are beginning to look for dancers to join the company and work with them during 2026-27. This is an amazing opportunity for any inspiring dancer
We bring together talented young dancers from across the country to work with leading artists and create world-class performances. This is done through residencies across the UK during school holidays and a national tour in July. We support young artists to realise their potential and gain insight into the professional world of dance.
We are visiting Folkestone on Sunday 21st June 2026 and are holding a free workshop for dancers aged 14-18 (*up to 24 for those who are d/Deaf or disabled). Our workshops welcome disabled and non-disabled dancers from all backgrounds, dance styles and levels of experience.
4.pm - 5 pm Community Dance Session
11am - 12pm: SOUND BATH with Andre Braga Verissimo
In this session participants will experience a live sound bath featuring instruments like gongs, sound bowls, percussion, and occasionally a monochord or flute. These sessions are designed to be immersive and unique, with each performance varying due to the live, improvisational nature of the music.
12.30 -1.30PM ON SOLID GROUND: TEENY TINY CREATIVES
Embark on an immersive adventure as we delve into the world of storybooks through art and movement.
Designed for children aged 0-5 and their caregivers, join us for a delightful journey of imaginative play and self-expression.
Following an hour of engaging activities, enjoy 30 minutes of refreshments, snacks, and the chance to mingle with fellow participants.
Teeny Tiny Creatives is organized by On Solid Ground, a local community arts organization dedicated to fostering well-being through a blend of creativity and movement.
Please only book tickets for children.
Due to space restrictions, only 1 adult of carer per child or family group.