Past Projects
Kids Kabin Summer SchoolAugust 2009
Kids Kabin is a fantastic little arts centre in Walker, Newcastle. Each summer Kids Kabin develops a holiday programme for young people from the age of 11yrs to 16yrs, which includes a variety of creative activities, cooking and adventure days out.
PCS were delighted to support the 2009 summer school by providing the young people with two fabulous arts sessions in street dance and theatre puppet making. The young people who participated ended the week long summer school with performances in front of a packed audience of family and friends.
Stockton International Festival Community Carnival 2009July/August 2009
The theme of the 2009 Stockton Community Carnival was ‘Small Wonders, Big World’, which reflected how children and young people grow and see the world around them.
PCS was delighted to become involved with Stockton Community Carnival 2009. Working in partnership with Cornerhouse Youth Project, PCS supported a group of young people who created vibrant and colourful carnival costumes, together with the artistic guidence of professional artist Lisa Bean.
On the day of the parade, which was Saturday 1 August, the young people from Cornerhouse Youth project lead a procession of over 1000 young people, which enthralled the crowd lining the route down the High Street in Stockton on Tees. The carnival finished up at Trinity Green for a spectacular finale performance.
PCS was delighted to become involved with Stockton Community Carnival 2009. Working in partnership with Cornerhouse Youth Project, PCS supported a group of young people who created vibrant and colourful carnival costumes, together with the artistic guidence of professional artist Lisa Bean.
On the day of the parade, which was Saturday 1 August, the young people from Cornerhouse Youth project lead a procession of over 1000 young people, which enthralled the crowd lining the route down the High Street in Stockton on Tees. The carnival finished up at Trinity Green for a spectacular finale performance.
West African Drumming at Lowick First School June 2009
The lovely village school of Lowick in Northumberland played host to a professional West African drummer working on behalf of PCS, teaching the 29 children from the main land and the 8 children from the Holy Island. The theme was about ship wrecks and communication, and the music teacher communicated messages with the pupils through the language of drumming.
Arabic CalligraphyNovember 2008 - May 2009
The written word is one of the most important intercultural inventions. It has been used by generations for centuries to pass knowledge, wisdom and heritage down to the next generation. An Arabic calligraphy teacher worked on behalf of PCS to transfer the ancient skills, and provide young and old an opportunity to read, write, think, examine, question and research in this beautiful and ancient tradition.
PCS has developed the following partnerships across the North East, where calligraphy workshops have so far taken place: Millin Centre, EMTEP, Unity Peace Festival, Sunderland, Nineveh group and PCS Islamic Arts & Heritage festival at Discovery Museum
Arabic Darabuka DrummingApril/May 2009
Drumming is an ancient musical tradition that many cultures around the world use to energize, build unity, focus attention, relax and heighten creativity. Darbuka drumming originates from Middle Eastern Islamic countries, and is now globally enjoyed by people from all backgrounds. Whenever people hear drumming, they begin to move to those universal rhythms inside.
A darabuka drum teacher worked on behalf of PCS to teach this complex form of percussion music to the following community partners: Millin Centre, EMTEP, Unity Peace Festival and Nineveh group. The project is ongoing and any group is welcome to book a session by contacting Tony Spencer, PCS Arts Development Officer.
Drumming is an ancient musical tradition that many cultures around the world use to energize, build unity, focus attention, relax and heighten creativity. Darbuka drumming originates from Middle Eastern Islamic countries, and is now globally enjoyed by people from all backgrounds. Whenever people hear drumming, they begin to move to those universal rhythms inside.
A darabuka drum teacher worked on behalf of PCS to teach this complex form of percussion music to the following community partners: Millin Centre, EMTEP, Unity Peace Festival and Nineveh group. The project is ongoing and any group is welcome to book a session by contacting Tony Spencer, PCS Arts Development Officer.
Chitraleka South Asian Dance ResidencyMarch/April 2009
Chitraleka Dance Company worked in partnership with PCS to deliver a week’s dance residency at the following four North East First Schools: Ponteland First School, Archbishop Runcie First School, Archibald First School and South Gosforth First School.
The workshops were very successful in introducing South Asian dance to teachers and pupils, which for many was their first experience. Comments from the school teachers were as follows:
“Fantastic workshop! Children were really engaged throughout. Really good balance between dance and cultural information, which enhanced the dancing itself”.
“Excellent, very well managed and delivered. Children enjoyed the experience; very informative”.
PCS wish to thank the schools who took part for hosting Chitraleka, and making it a very enjoyable week..
Islamic Arts & Heritage Festival Family Day 08 November 2008
A free family day event, marked the launch of our Islamic Arts & Heritage Festival 08, in the Great Hall, Discovery Museum on Saturday 8 November. Participants took part in some amazing workshops facilitated by the fantastic 'Silk Roads', including Arab folkloric dance, stories from Arabian Nights, Sufi fram-drum workshops and Batik. Other events and activities were provided by local talented artists, such as Arabic calligraphy workshops, Henna hand painting and a breath taking performance by 'Hang' arial dancers.
Comments by the participants included:
"More of such events will help to bridge the cultural gaps"
"Story telling and calligraphy were great"
"The Great Hall was wonderfully decorated"
"Enjoyed it, met some wonderful people"
Byker Roots Festival 08
September 2008
PCS were delighted to contribute to the Byker Roots Festival 2008. The festival hosted a wealth of local talent from communities that represent the vibrant diversity of Newcastle today, African, Polish, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Roma, Irish, Scottish and Latin American, to name just a few. For 2008, PCS arranged a fabulous display of Bollywood Dancing by a local girls group.
The event was organised by the Newcastle City Councils Community Cohesion Team, who did a fantastic job in bringing people together.
A free family day event, marked the launch of our Islamic Arts & Heritage Festival 08, in the Great Hall, Discovery Museum on Saturday 8 November. Participants took part in some amazing workshops facilitated by the fantastic 'Silk Roads', including Arab folkloric dance, stories from Arabian Nights, Sufi fram-drum workshops and Batik. Other events and activities were provided by local talented artists, such as Arabic calligraphy workshops, Henna hand painting and a breath taking performance by 'Hang' arial dancers.
Comments by the participants included:
"More of such events will help to bridge the cultural gaps"
"Story telling and calligraphy were great"
"The Great Hall was wonderfully decorated"
"Enjoyed it, met some wonderful people"
Byker Roots Festival 08September 2008
PCS were delighted to contribute to the Byker Roots Festival 2008. The festival hosted a wealth of local talent from communities that represent the vibrant diversity of Newcastle today, African, Polish, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Roma, Irish, Scottish and Latin American, to name just a few. For 2008, PCS arranged a fabulous display of Bollywood Dancing by a local girls group.
The event was organised by the Newcastle City Councils Community Cohesion Team, who did a fantastic job in bringing people together.
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