Participate

We’re grateful to Schools who give us feedback about Participate workshops we offer, as this helps inform our work. Here are some comments from children and teachers who participated in Dance workshops with Slanjayvah Danza workshops in May. Jen Wren and Lowenna Hosken worked at Shap and Appleby Primary Schools in Cumbria, Middleton in Teesdale […]

Our friend and neighbour at Mostyn Hall, Penrith is Jilly Jarman, the composer/musician and Creative Director of community music and arts organisation, BlueJam. On June 15th, Jilly is co-hosting a Highlights music workshop for some of BlueJam\’s music students, with one of our Spring touring Artists, composer and singer Zoe Gilby. Our Creative Engagement Officer

Composer and award winning jazz vocalist Zoe Gilby, will be joining us along with fellow musician, guitarist Mark Williams, for a workshop on 15th June this Spring term, as part of Highlights\’ Participate programme. Zoe and Mark will work with young musicians from BlueJam, our neighbours here in Penrith at Mostyn Hall. Please book via

Review of 6 Feet, 3 Shoes – Wednesday 11th May, Shap Memorial Hall  Last night, I had the opportunity to go and see one of Jen Wren’s productions, 6 Feet, 3 Shoes. An amazing mix of Spanish and Scottish dancing cultures, Slanjayvah Danza produced an incredible performance for the whole family. With a professional set-up,

  Children and their teacher, Miss Guttridge: We have some dancers in the class who asked how do you become a professional dancer? Jen: There are lots of ways to become a professional dancer.  Some people will go to classes after school to begin with, until they are old enough to go to college or

This Season\’s Young Promoter, Bella Hubbard, has been talking to Artistic Director and Dancer, Jen Wren who is touring shows and workshops with Highlights this week. Find out about their show 6 Feet 3 Shoes in Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland HERE Bella: Why did you want to start performing? Jen: I grew up in

This Season\’s Young Promoter, Bella Hubbard, has been talking to Artistic Director and Dancer, Jen Wren who is touring shows and workshops with Highlights this week. Find out about their show 6 Feet 3 Shoes in Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland HERE Bella: Why did you want to start performing? Jen: I grew up in

Read the latest review from our Young Promoter, Bella who saw Mambo Jambo at Levens Village Institute on Thursday 28th April. On Thursday night, I had the privilege of being able to see the incredible Frankie and Pete in Mambo Jambo at Levens Village Institute. These people are amazingly well-travelled musicians who have travelled to

We\’re delighted that Artistic Director of Slanjayvah Danza, Jen Wren, will be leading some Dance workshops, as part of the Company\’s tour with Highlights in May. Jen and co – dancer, Lowenna Hosken will be visiting Shap and Appleby Primary Schools in Cumbria, Middleton in Teesdale Primary School in Teesdale, County Durham and Allendale Primary