Jasmin Vardimon Company to open at Ashford Designer Outlet

A world-renowned dance group is going to begin teaching classes at a shopping centre.

Jasmin Vardimon Company will be using a unit at the Ashford Designer Outlet from January.

The troupe - currently based at the Stour Centre - will occupy the site for six months, running a programme of masterclasses, workshops, exhibitions, screenings and talks.

The Jasmin Vardimon Educational Company aims to increase access to dance teaching, and will open up the new pop-up studio to nearby schools and organisations as well as centre visitors.

Outlet manager Peter Corr said: “Offering more than just a shopping experience has become an integral part of the centre.

"It is very important to us to give back to the community with unique experiences.

"We are delighted to be partnering with Jasmin Vardimon Company to introduce our guests to a new form of creativeness.”

Jasmin Vardimon, artistic director of Jasmin Vardimon Company, said she is "hugely excited".

She said: "Over the past eight years we have made a really positive impact on culture and dance education in Ashford and this will provide an opportunity to share our experience and knowledge with the wider community of Ashford and Kent.

"We welcome visitors to experience all that we have to offer and be involved in shaping up our participation programme ahead of the move into our new building."

A selection of classes at the Outlet unit will run on a 'pay as you feel’ basis, and workshops are bookable online via the Jasmin Vardimon website.

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