LoveSport events:
The interactive exhibition is accompanied by a range of exciting events at New Walk Museum & Art Gallery and The City Gallery.
Leicester Society of Artists: Art of Sport
6th June – 28th June 2009
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
This year’s artistic challenge is sport, interpreted by the LSA artists in a wide variety of intriguing ways in paint, metal, fabric and print and mixed media. Always a popular exhibition for visitors, this year’s sporting theme promises to offer something for everyone; a true artistic Olympiad!
www.leicestersocietyofartists.com
The Really Sweaty Show
Every Saturday from 6th June until 26th September
Session 1: 10.30am
Session 2: 1.30pm
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
Get your tracksuit on and get active with the museum staff! Make a medal and rattle to cheer in the crowd, join in our warm up and get your heart pumping in the show that investigates our sporty bodies. Suitable for all ages, advance booking recommended. Weekday bookings available on request for large groups. £1.70 per person.
Street Dance Class
Tuesday 14th July
5.15pm – 6.45pm
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
Learn a street dance routine and improve your dance skills. A culmination of the latest hip-hop, pop and R’n’B moves, brought together in a choreographed routine in a fun, enjoyable dance class. Advance booking required. £1.70 per person.
Creative Therapy
Saturday 18th July
11.00 am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.00 pm
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
Express your creativity through arts and craft work led by a practitioner. Explore the therapeutic nature of art and create something to take home or just enjoy the chance to be creative. Suitable for all ages, limited places available. Drop-in sessions on a first come first served basis. Free activity.
Bollywood Dance Class
Monday 20th July
5.15pm – 6.45pm
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
A great Bollywood dance class for any age and ability. Learn the latest exhilarating dance moves and keep fit at the same time. Participants will learn a dance routine influenced by different types of Indian dance, including Bhangra, to the latest Bollywood soundtracks. Advance booking required. £1.70 per person.
Salsa Dance Class
Thursday 23rd July
5.15pm – 6.45pm
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
Salsa dancing is a great way to get fit, meet people and have a great time. Learn the basic salsa dance steps at beginners’ level brought together in a choreographed routine. No partner necessary – just bring yourself along! Advance booking required. £1.70 per person.
The Art of Yoga
Thursday 30th July
10.30am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 3.00 pm
The City Gallery
The Art of Yoga will enable participants to explore mind and body co-ordination and assimilation, which through yogic positions and movement will bring harmony and tranquillity both spiritually and physically. Suitable for all ages, limited places available. Drop-in sessions on a first come first served basis. Free activity.
Well-Being Through Art
Friday 31st July
11.00am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.00 pm
The City Gallery
Family activity exploring rhythms in art and sport. Take part in creative activities and make art works to take home. Suitable for all ages, limited places available. Drop-in sessions on a first come first served basis. Free activity.
