Our winter term commenced on 16 January 2012, but don’t worry if you have missed the online enrolment deadline as we still have a few places available in some classes.

You can enrol for these classes by calling us on (028) 9024 2338, or by dropping into the centre.

For more details on this term’s classes and workshops have a look at our printed programme available from arts venues across the city, from the centre itself, or as a PDF download here on the website: Crescent 2012 Jan-March Programme.

View terms & conditions of enrolment online.

Crescent Arts Centre Jan - Mar 2012 Programme

Our next term will begin on January 16 2011.

You can enrol for classes online right now, via our box office.

As always you can also book in person at the centre or by phone on 028 9024 2338.

For more details check the box office section, or have a look at our printed programme available from arts venues across the city, from the centre itself, or as a PDF download here on the website: Crescent 2012 Jan-March Programme.

View terms & conditions of enrolment online.

The Crescent Arts Centre’s annual interactive dance festival CityDance will take place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December 2011.

The festival features a wide variety of FREE dance workshops for everyone to enjoy, as well as screenings of popular dance films and a showcase of new and recent work from class participants and top local dance companies.

Saturday 10th December

Dance Workshops  11:00am-4:00pm | FREE

Evening Performances  7:30pm | £5  |  BOOK TICKETS

Nikki Fulcher Yoga  All Day Saturday from 11:00am, at 45 minute intervals

The RelaxRoom  11:00am-4:00pm | FREE

Sunday 11th December

Dance Workshops  11:00am-4:00pm | FREE

Audience’s Choice Film Screening  
Dance Film for Families | 4:45pm | £2 -VOTE WINNER= Happy Feet  -  BOOK TICKETS
Dance Film for Adults | 7:30pm | £2 – VOTE WINNER= Dirty Dancing  BOOK TICKETS

The RelaxRoom  11:00am-4:00pm | FREE

Dance Workshops Schedule

Saturday 10th December

11:00-11:20am

Jennifer Jordan
Baby Dance (1-3 years)

Sheena Bleakney
Pop Dance for Kids (4-10 years)

11:30-11:50am

Leigh O’Neill
T’ai Chi

12noon-12:20pm

Segura Maytee
Hawaiian Dance

Karin Mallon
Bellydance

12:30-12:50pm

Alina Gazdieva
Capoeira

Maureen Connolly
Flamenco

1:00-1:20pm

Adib Maani-Hessari
Body Percussion

Sheena Kelly
Contemporary Rock

1:30-1:50pm

Donna Namukasa
African Dance

Jayne Smith
Zumba

2:00-2:20pm

Stevie McFall
Breakdance

2:30-2:50pm

Jacinta Morris
Charleston

Richard Turner
Salsa

3:00-3:20pm

The Grove
Community Group Showcase

3:30-4:00pm

Julie Dorman
Tap

Sunday 11th December

11:00-11:20am

Vanessa Franchetti
French Dancing

11:30-11:50am

Leigh O’Neill
T’ai Chi

Patrick Brunskill
Circle Dance

12noon-12:20pm

Sheena Kelly
Creative Movement

12:30-12:50pm

Richard Turner
West Coast Swing

Adib Maani-Hessari
Body Percussion

1:00-1:20pm

Thomas Annang
African Dance

Burlesque
Karin Mallon

1:30-1:50pm

Anita McBriar
Second Chance Ballet

Mary-Jo Reid
Hip Hop

2:00-2:20pm

Tim Flaherty
Belfast Trad – Set Dancing

Sarah Johnston
Jazz Dance

2:30-2:50pm

Lauren Guyer
Contact Improvisation

Richard Turner
Latin American Dance

3:00-3:20pm

Jacinta Morris
Charleston

Emma Copland
Scottish Highland Dance

3:30-4:00pm

Jo Britland
Ickle Street Dance

Sheena Bleakney
Pop Dance for Kids

We would love it if you could fill out our short questionnaire about the Crescent Arts Centre, and as a thank you for doing so your name will be put into a prize draw to win great prizes!

Complete the  Autumn 2011 survey here.

The Prizes

- 1 free class in the Jan-April 2012 term*
- 1 free workshop in the Jan-April 2012 term*
- 1 pair of tickets to any event at the Crescent Arts Centre*

Deadline for completed questionnaires is 4 December 2011.

*Crescent-run classes, workshops and events only – these can be identified in the programme by a 3-digit code preceding the class/workshop title.

The category recognises the importance of providing local communities with outstanding facilities. Projects could be single or groups of buildings which are entirely new or improvements on an existing facility. Judges were looking for projects that have had a strong interaction with the community throughout the process from start to finish. The projects are judged on feedback from the community and how they have enhanced the local landscape/streetscape.

The West Midlands RSA Academy in Tipton won the Community Benefit category.  In May 2011 the Crescent Arts Centre was named the Northern Ireland RICS project of the year.

Crescent Arts Centre Chair David Hill receives the RICS Commendation certificate from BBC presenter Julia Bradbury

At the Crescent the new building includes a performance area, a dance studio and 10 other activity rooms of various sizes, enabling greater use by community organisations. The Crescent is a listed building dating back to 1873. The refurbished building has attracted many new visitors with overall numbers having doubled.

The building fits well with the strategic Action Plan for the Creative Industries in Northern Ireland, given its role in each of the four themes namely people, business, infrastructure and knowledge.

Crescent Arts Centre Manager, Keith Acheson welcomed the UK finals commendation, saying, : “We were absolutely delighted at having been awarded the 2011 RICS NI Project of the Year back in May and now to have been placed so highly at a UK level is fantastic. The competition was stiff and this commendation recognises the extremely positive impact the Crescent has had on the entire community of Belfast and beyond.”

Photo copyright Simon Mills

Your chance to meet ROBOTS>>>> and hear first hand about their work and the sculpture!

Limited spaces are available for the official launch at 2.30pm.

Tickets are free and will be available shortly from our box office!

There will be additional activities around the themes of re- and upcycling from 3pm – 7pm.

We will also introduce a collaborative, creative artwork that everybody is welcome to contribute to as celebration of the installation.

Watch this space. Further info coming soon!