Word Dancing course with Shonaleigh and Simon in Dronfield

Join Shonaleigh and Simon for their five day course in creativity and word magic: WORD DANCING.

Words are a creative force. When you tell a story, in person or on the page, that is an act of creation. You are literally spelling something into being and creating something that didn’t exist before.

Working with words is a wonderful but sometimes overwhelming activity, as we bring together a story we want to tell with the words we need to tell it.

We need to learn to learn their dance.

This course is led by tradition bearer and storyteller Shonaleigh who will introduce you to the stuff of narrative through storytelling exercises and creative writing practices.  Some sessions will be taught by Dr Simon Heywood, storyteller and senior lecturer in creative writing.

You will explore ways that traditional story approaches, taught to Shonaleigh by her Bubbe (Grandmother), can be applied to help you harness the creative power of words and enable you to tell the stories you wish to share.

By the end of the week, you will be word dancing! 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the course times? Teaching hours will be approximately 10.30am-5pm, with an earlier finish on the final day.

Nearest Airport? East Midlands, Manchester or Leeds Bradford.

Nearest Train Station? Dronfield train station is 10 mins walk from the venue.

Is accommodation provided? No, this course is non-residential. You'll need to arrange your own accommodation in the local area (try AirBnB or booking.com). 

What about food? Either bring your own packed lunch or plan to have lunch in one of Dronfield's cafes or pubs.

I'm a beginner to storytelling, can I join? Yes, the course is open to all.

What is your refunds policy? 

• Less than 3 months before - no refund
• Less than 6 months before - 50% refund
• More than 6 months before - 90% refund
• Transferring your place to another person of your choice may be possible subject to our agreement