From here, jump from one leg to the other (side to side), as if you are skiing. This exercise is performed best when your core is fully engaged (tensed) because your balance comes from your core. The more you work on this, the better your balance will become.
View detailsA panel of judges, which was made up of staff and students from across the College and UCEN Manchester, then shortlisted the best nominations in each category. Finalists got the chance to take two guests with them to the ceremony and throughout the night they were treated to delicious food and incredible entertainment, including performances from Omogbolahan Solarin, a remarkable saxophonist who came second in the College’s student talent competition earlier in the academic year, and Cafu Jackson the talent competition winner.
View detailsI have loved working with industry professionals such as our director and actor John Henshaw on a brilliant piece of new writing. As an actor it has been a privilege to have this opportunity; creating a character no one else has ever played before! With only one week of rehearsals it has been intense at times and a challenge but this has given us a taste of the professional industry.
View detailsJohn Thornhill, Chief Executive of LTE Group, which the College is part of, was in attendance and said: "Work on the College’s new state of the art city centre campus is now well underway and when it opens, our friends at the Cathedral will be close neighbours of ours.
View detailsThe Manchester College Deliver with Digital Partnership - The Manchester College is pleased to announce a new partnership with app and software development agency, Silverchip, to develop and deliver vocational digital skills courses. The partnership will see Silverchip offer work placements to College students, providing them with the opportunity to gain invaluable, relevant industry experience.
View detailsWe were so happy but also worried about our college studies and jobs. We're still a bit worried because all of this is new to us and a bit stressful. How will you combine acting and your studies? Every day, apart from Sunday, we are on set and working very hard alongside our new friends.
View detailsFringe theatre is increasing in popularity, and Manchester has always loved to laugh. HOME has performance spaces that concentrate on new work and daring, experimental pieces. Open mic nights are common at The Comedy Store and the Frog and Bucket, both of which host touring comedians on a regular basis.
View detailsThere are plenty of career opportunities behind the camera too, with hundreds of new positions open every year for directors, producers, camera operators and audio engineers.
View detailsIf you missed last week's workout, you can go back and complete it here To find out more about our courses and apply, visit our Sport webpage .
View detailsShe said: “It’s amazing to be back at the Shena Simon campus and to have the opportunity to meet all the new, up and coming young performers. I’ve got a lot of fond memories from my time here and as a former performing arts student at the College, I would urge young people to come along and find out what is on offer.
View detailsIn addition, six alumni from The Manchester College were given a live brief from the Manchester Art Gallery to take a fresh look at the Gallery’s vast collection and assess the collection's relevance in the 21st century. The project, named ‘Taking Stock’ explored new interpretations of artworks from the Rutherston Loan Collection by creating new art based on our alumni's personal responses and fresh perspectives.
View detailsIn preparation for the national launch of the new T-Levels , we’ve been organising and supporting these extended placements for the past two academic years on government-led pilots.
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