Art in the Park events

Be part of an urban dance explosion this Saturday (12 May 2007) afternoon! Whether you're a dance star or think you have two left feet… spring into action and give hip hop dance a try!

HYPE Dance Company professional Allie Wood will be teaching hip hop dance moves, leading to a group performance at the end of the event. The action takes place at Upperthorpe Peace Gardens (behind Upperthorpe Healthy Living Centre) from 1 until 4pm. Trainers and loose clothing are strongly recommended.

There'll also be an urban visual art activity, offering you another way to express your creativity, along with the usual chalking, painting and circus skills on offer. Come and celebrate the spring season in style!

This event is free and suitable for all ages to participate in. Free refreshments will also be provided.

Upperthorpe Peace Gardens is a small green space behind Upperthorpe Healthy Living Centre in Daniel Hill, Upperthorpe. Trams go frequently to Infirmary Road from the City Centre on the Meadowhall-Middlewood line. From there, take Albert Terrace Road and then Shipton Street into Upperthorpe. The number 31 bus from Angel Street in the City Centre will drop you outside the Post Office – only a minute's walk away from the Peace Gardens.

Visit the website for more info about Art in the Park and pictures from previous events: http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/

Future Art in the Park events:

Burgoyne Rd, Walkley.

Community festival with activities for all ages. Featuring Art in the Park, live music, climbing wall, breakdance workshop, giant games, Blake Street Dash, stalls, bouncy castles, food and drink and more! To get involved as a volunteer or steward, contact Nikki on 01142686813.

Would you like to get involved?

Art in the Park is always looking for volunteers to get involved with events, publicity, fundraising etc. We are a friendly and supportive team and can provide you with training, support, networking and social opportunities.

• Call: Roanna or Nikki on 0114 268 6813

• E-mail: nikki@artinthepark.org.uk <nikki@artinthepark.org.uk>

Or visit our website for more information: http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/

Art in the Park is a volunteer run project based in Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe and Langsett areas of Sheffield, working in partnership with Sheffield City Council Ranger Service and receives funding from The Arts Council, Sheffield Town Trust and The Freshgate Trust Foundation.

For further information please contact Warwick Toone, Deputy Communications Manager (Media).

• Telephone: 07764 659 182 or 0114 273 5767.

• E-mail: warwick.toone@sheffield.gov.uk <warwick.toone@sheffield.gov.uk>.

For out of office media enquiries ring 07711 153 995.

For further Media Team contact details see http://sccplugins.sheffield.gov.uk/press/news/contacts.htm