We are excited to have a wonderful team of Springs' teachers leading this event!

Find out more about our teachers below:

Daniel Cossette is a classically trained mime, touring with Mimeistry International 2000-2002. He launched Ambassador Arts, premiering the shows Say it Loud! and Christmivest 2002-2009. Daniel was invited to dance with Ad Deum Dance Company, Houston TX where he danced from 2009-2013, then moved to England and joined Springs Dance Company (2013-present). Dan co-directs Infusion Physical Theatre, Cambridge UK. He has performed in prelude to Dance Houston, Alvin Ailey, Mark Morris, at Project Dance, Resolutions Dance Festival, Edinburgh Fringe and Sprung! He has taught mime, dance, and stage combat for Houston Ballet, the Alley Theatre, and Society for Performing Arts.

Ella is an independent dance artist and maker based in East London. Ella graduated from Trinity Laban with a First Class degree in 2016. Since graduating, Ella has enjoyed performing with Casson & Friends, Made by Katie Green, Luminelle, Springs Dance Company and Kimberley Harvey in collaboration with Great Ormond Street Hospital. Ella regularly performs at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital with Eek & Wild, a company she co-founded. Ella teaches in a range of community settings, with inclusivity and play at the heart of her teaching practice. Ella is a lead dance artist for The Place, Sadler’s Wells and Magpie Dance for people with learning disabilities. With her work at Magpie, Ella has led choreographic collaborations with the Royal Opera House and Arts for Disabled Association Hong Kong.

Synaet recently graduated from Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance where she completed 3 years professional dance training. She graduated with BA (Hons) in Ballet and Contemporary Dance and her training included intense training in ballet/point work, contemporary styles (such as Graham and Cunningham), improvisation and choreography. As part of her training she also worked with well known choreographers such as Darren Ellis, Alleyne Sisters and Darshan Singh Bhuller. 

Synaet is originally from Cambodia. She started dancing when she was 14 and came to the UK to study in 2019.  She is currently spending time living and working in the UK to establish herself as a dancer, choreographer and teacher before she begins to look at ways of bringing these experiences back to her home country. 

Velda is a freelance artist whose work spans dance, physical theatre, musical theatre, and acting. Velda graduated from The Urdang Academy in 2008 where she trained in dance and musical theatre, and has since brought her artistry to a wide range of companies including Trikhon Theatre, Sobaka Dance, Springs Dance Company and Ellander. 

Velda’s own creative work is deeply informed by her academic background—she holds an MSc in Health Psychology, which fuels her fascination with the inner world of the performer. She is particularly passionate about exploring how emotional and psychological depth can be harnessed to create powerful, resonant performances.

Driven by a desire to be part of meaningful, thought-provoking work that can edify audiences, Velda seeks out projects that reflect her values and challenge both artist and viewer.

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Join us for a week of dance, creativity and community. We'll move, make and reflect together in a space that welcomes everyone from total beginners to experienced dancers.

This faith-inspired week ends with a performance featuring everyone who wants to take part, alongside our company dancers. Come with an open heart, ready to move, connect and be refreshed.

What to expect:

WHERE: St Germain's Church, City Road, Birmingham, B17 8LE

WHO FOR: Open to everyone aged 16+ (or 14+ if attending with an adult)

COST:

Full week £285* - Includes all classes, workshops and the chance to take part in the performance project.

Drop-In Option - Want something lighter? Pay a £30 registration fee, then choose the classes you'd like to join at £15 per class.

*EARLY BIRD OFFER* Book by the end of April 2026 for a 10% discount!

All options include FREE ENTRY to the final evening’s event.

(Please note: This is a non-residential course so you will be responsible for sourcing your own accommodation)

The week wraps up with a community performance featuring Springs Dance Company and Refresh Summer Dance Week participants.

Dancers from across the world will come together to celebrate faith, creativity and joy in movement. 

We would love to share this evening with you. 

Tickets:  £4 adults, £2 children, FREE for Refresh participants. All tickets include a free drink.

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Springs Dance Company, April 2024

As a company we are making every effort to be as green as possible to protect the environment in which we live and serve.  

We have written this blog to share the actions that we are taking.   

We aspire to learn more about how we can be more environmentally responsible and aware, and so for our latest project we also collected data relating to our environmental impact to inform our policies and future practice. 

Our project, Making Your Mark, took place in early 2024 and received Arts Council England National Lottery funding. Making Your Mark was a good opportunity for us to start a new project being planet aware, and so we made the following choices:

1. We always chose public transport where possible.  

As our artists travelled varying and sometimes long distances to work on the project; we booked their travel by public transport as much as possible. 

We made sure that the work that we were making did not rely on heavy props, set, lighting equipment or special flooring. This meant that almost all long journeys could be made by train. 

We estimate that we saved more than 1 tonne of CO2e by using public transport. (LNER Calculator).

2. We shared journeys when possible. 

For short journeys and local commuting, we walked or shared cars and taxis.  

3. We met online when possible.  

For planning meetings that did not need to be in person (and incur additional travel), we met online to discuss the project and any preparations to be made.

4. We avoided stage lighting and large amplifiers. 

This had an artistic impact as the choreography therefore had to rely on movement and a single small sound system. We can’t always do this for every show, but we started our new project with the aim to have a go at creating dance without the need for lighting effects and high-powered sound systems. 

5. We kept to the minimum set and props list.  

Similarly, to keep travel possible by public transport or on foot, we aimed to keep props and set to fit in a suitcase. We didn’t manage this on all rehearsal and workshop days, but by the end of the project we had managed to create a show that fits all the props, costumes and technical equipment in a few suitcases. 

6. We recycled materials used such as paper. 

We used a good deal of unbleached paper rolls for the workshops. These were recycled at appropriate places.   

7. We rented and shared accommodation as a team. 

Contributing to the local economy and minimising long travel, we stayed in accommodation near to where we would rehearse, teach and perform each week of the project.   

8. Our team cooked together and made shared lunches.  

Cooking and eating together was enjoyable and inclusive, with the team preparing (mostly) vegetarian and allergy-friendly food that everyone could enjoy together. 

The team also made shared lunches from leftovers.  

By eating this way, we kept carbon, energy and water use to a minimum for cooking as well as shopping trips and had fun along the way.  

9. We performed in local venues and invited school children.  

By performing locally, almost all attendees walked to the performances.  

10. We worked locally to our company office and with local professionals alongside those that came from further afield.  

While the artistic team travelled from further afield, our Company Manager and Project Managers are based locally, and we chose to work with professionals from the region.  

Data 

In addition to the actions above, we signed up to Julie's Bicycle: Creative Climate Tools.

We are choosing to voluntarily analyse and calculate our emissions per project, to paint a picture of awareness and impact, highlighting our considered contributions to reducing carbon footprint where possible and continuing to approach future projects with best practice and care for our environment. 

For the first time, we were able to calculate our carbon footprint (2 tonnes of CO2e for this project) and gather a picture of our environmental impact using the data we collected regarding:  

• Energy use  
• Waste generation  
• Recycling  
• Travel  
• Production materials  

Reflections, actions, and targets for future projects  

• We will continue to make conscious decisions that will ensure a low carbon footprint using lessons learned from this project.  
• We tried to make well informed choices for this project, using lessons learned from previous projects.  
• For future projects that take place in larger spaces, we should replace our older lighting and sound systems with more energy efficient ones. We have raised some of the funds needed to make this happen but need further investment to make our stage equipment greener.  
• We have signed up to Julie's Bicycle newsletter to hear of updates in reporting and information to support more green ways of working.  
• Regarding data analysis; data collection and analysis are time consuming and the time for this needs to be considered in future funding applications. We plan to request travel data from audiences in order to inform our data analysis, as well as support future funding applications and highlight our commitment to a greener approach per project.  
• Make environmental policies and green credentials high in the agenda in our partnerships. 

Making Your Mark was supported by Arts Council England National Lottery funding, Dance East, Suffolk Libraries, Norfolk Libraries, Magic Acorns, The National Literacy Trust, Enjoy Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft Rising Cultural Education Partnerships, CBM Associates Consulting Ltd and the Supporters of Springs Dance Company.

THE SHOW

What happens when we open a book? Where can imagination take us? This hilarious, playful adventure is full of energy, exploration and surprise.  

Jump In! is an original production presented by Springs Dance Company, performed by 3 dancers and a live vocal artist.   

The show is made by children and grown-ups for children aged 3-6, and is enjoyed by everyone.

THE WORKSHOPS

This project aims to bring new users into the libraries, opening up a world of opportunity for them whilst simultaneously allowing children aged 3-6 to develop their creative voices. 

Through dance workshops focusing on mark making, books and live sounds, and by exploring the library and its treasures, our team of 3 professional dancers and a live vocal sound artist, expertly support children to creatively play with dance and sound whilst being inspired by books.

This activity would be suitable for children aged between 3-8 years of age.

Ideally the project would connect local primary schools and nurseries with their local library, making books, dance and live music available to everyone.

Jump In! was developed and delivered with funding from Arts Council England National Lottery funding, The Foyle Foundation, Skinners' Charity Foundation, Roger De Haan Charitable Trust and the Supporters of Springs Dance Company.

With thanks to Medway Libraries, Kent Libraries, Applause, Black Country Touring, Magic Acorns, Creative Arts East, Suffolk Libraries, Norfolk Libraries, Dance East, Enjoy Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft Rising Cultural Education Partnerships.

Creatives

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Photography: Dougie Evans