Community Dance - what exactly is it?

A presentation and discussion led by three community dance practitioners. Diane Amans, Sue Akroyd and Shirley Lundstram will look at ways in which dance is used in a range of different settings, e.g. health, education, social services, voluntary sector. You will have a chance to view video clips of recent projects and take part in a discussion about what we mean by community dance. Who is involved? How is it different from other dance? How are people trained to be community dance practitioners?

10-12am
Manchester Town Hall, Council Chambers

Air Dance Company - workshop

Inspired by the 'normal' behaviour of late 20th Century 'blokes', this vibrant all-male ensemble sets out to explore, expand and explode the parameters of the male role... in dance and through dance.

Artistic director Tom Roden will be delivering this accessible workshop for any interested men.

For further information on Air Dance Company contact John Sprackand, tel. (0151) 708 8810.

10.30am-12.30pm
£3
Zion Centre, Hulme, Manchester

Touchdown dance workshop

This is an open workshop for people with or without sensory physical impairments. It is an introduction to integrated dance work for dance enthusiasts; however, beginners are welcome.

For further information on this workshop, to join our mailing list, or general enquiries, tel. (0161) 278 1499 and speak to Ada and Katy.

2-4pm
£5 / £2.50
Zion Centre, Hulme, Manchester

Landscape Rhythms 2

Freedom in Dance

Freedom in Dance present an exciting new community dance piece inspired by the landscape and culture of western Crete. As well as live dance, this presentation will include video film of landscape images and excerpts of a dance film made on location in Crete. Audience members are invited to join dancers and the choreographer for a post performance discussion.

7.30pm
£4 / £3
The Green Room, 54-56 Whitworth St. W., Manchester

Poetry Hospital

As part of the Feelgood Poetry Campaign, visit the Poetry Doctors, who will be on hand to issue you with Poetry Prescriptions - have your chance to decorate giant plaster cast limbs or write your verse on the living mummy. With live entertainment, goody bags and the ever-popular open mic.

This event is part of National Poetry Day and has been sponsored by Manchester Airport.

Manchester Poetry Festival is running from 6-14 November; to receive a brochure, tel. (0161) 907 0031.

11am-2pm
Free
Outside Central Library, St. Peters Square, Manchester

Celebration for World Mental Health Day

Come and join the celebration with parading Gegants, information, activities and fun!!

See also Arts and Health Day in com.art.99, Tuesday 5 October.

Dickinson Road Market, Longsight

The Rhythm and the Weaving

Dr Anna Aggrey presents this exhibition featuring Kente and Adinkra traditional and contemporary textiles from Ghana, West Africa. The playing of music has an important role in the creation of the cloths; during the weaving, the music follows the rhythm of the movements of the weaver and the shuttle. Come and meet Anna and be inspired by this beautiful, hands-on, educational exhibition.

2-5pm
Free
Lord Mayor's Parlour, Manchester Town Hall