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Every Wednesday at 17:30 – 18:30 (The Stable) or Every Saturday at 11:55 – 12:55 (Exning Community Church Hall) Step into our Grade 1 ballet class at M & L School of Performing Arts, where budding ballet enthusiasts aged 7 and older are invited to deepen their dance journey. This class is a vibrant exploration of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet curriculum, meticulously designed to enhance technical skill, musicality, and the pure joy of performance across a spectrum of dance styles. Here, students are welcomed into a world where each plié and pirouette is more than a movement—it’s a step towards mastering the art of ballet. Our expert instructors are committed to cultivating each student’s physical fitness, timing, rhythm, and ability to interpret music through dance. With a focus on technique and performance, we prepare our dancers for the exciting opportunity of optional examinations and class awards, fostering a sense of achievement and growth. Joining our Grade 1 ballet class means your child will not only find a fulfilling physical outlet in ballet but will also engage in artistic expression, building bonds with a community of young dance lovers. Enroll today and watch your child’s passion for ballet blossom in a nurturing, inspiring setting. Why Ballet Lessons Are a Leap Forward for Kids Aged 7+ Years: Refined Motor Skills and Coordination: Ballet’s detailed movements refine motor skills, improving balance and coordination. Discipline and Focus: Learning choreography requires discipline, enhancing focus and attention to detail. Physical Fitness: Ballet is a holistic exercise, promoting flexibility, strength, and a healthy lifestyle. Self-Expression and Confidence: Ballet serves as a creative outlet for emotions, with performance opportunities boosting self-esteem. Artistic Appreciation: Children grow a profound appreciation for the arts, enriching their emotional and cultural understanding. Social Interaction: Classes provide a space for friendship and teamwork, vital for social development. Cultural Awareness: Ballet introduces children to diverse cultures and histories, broadening their worldview. Enhanced Posture and Grace: Essential ballet principles teach poise and elegance in movement. Mental Agility: Memorizing routines and understanding dance terms sharpen cognitive abilities. Goal Setting and Achievement: Working towards exams and performances teaches the value of setting and achieving goals. Life Skills: Ballet encourages perseverance, time management, and a strong work ethic, skills valuable beyond the dance studio. Long-Lasting Passion: Ballet often ignites a lifelong love for the arts, with potential pathways to future careers in dance. Why M&L School of Performing Arts Stands Out: M & L School of Performing Arts isn’t just about learning ballet; it’s about embracing a dream sparked by the pure joy and innate dance passion of a child. Founded by Martin and Lwena, our school’s journey from musical performances to ballet teaching reflects a profound commitment to sharing the magic of ballet with young minds. Lwena, inspired by their daughter and certified by the Royal Academy of Dance, alongside Martin, aims to create a legacy of artistic expression and joy in dance. At our school, your child will dive into a world where ballet lessons are a gateway to self-confidence, discipline, and artistic fulfillment. It’s a place where passion meets dedication, and every dancer’s journey is celebrated. Join us and be part of a story where music and dance continue to inspire generation after generation. Book first lesson here: https://mandlschoolofperformingarts.com/book-first-lesson/

Unlock your creative prowess in the exhilarating realm of game development through this course. This step-by-step guide empowers you to grasp the nuances of crafting captivating 2D games using Python and the robust Pygame library. Understanding of concepts such as control flow, data structures, and object-oriented programming would be beneficial.

Unlock the potential of solar and thermal energy with our comprehensive course! Dive into the fundamentals of solar PV and thermal systems, master the design and installation process, explore energy storage and grid integration, and stay ahead with emerging solar technologies. Join us to gain the skills needed to contribute to a sustainable energy future.

Dive into the world of project management with our comprehensive course! Master the fundamentals, explore advanced tools such as Jira, Microsoft Teams, and Trello, and gain real-world insights. From Agile methodologies to effective communication strategies, this course equips you with the skills to excel as a confident and successful project manager.

Embark on a transformative Python web development journey with this course and dive deep into creating a dynamic book rental system from scratch. Master Django's import-export capabilities, design elegant UI with Tailwind CSS, implement advanced features, and more. Elevate your skills and build real-world applications effortlessly!

Explore offline-first app development with Angular, Ionic, PouchDB, and CouchDB. Sync data effortlessly, design for web and mobile, and deploy with ease for a seamless user experience. Learn data synchronization, advanced features such as RxJS and custom pipes, implement state machines with XState, and build scalable, multi-platform web apps.

Welcome to the data manipulation in Python course. Our goal in this course is to provide you with all the tools and skills necessary to master Python, NumPy, and Pandas for data science. No previous skills or expertise are required. Only a drive to succeed!

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Mid- and upper-level managers looking to hone their senior management skills will benefit from this course. Overview Use wisdom and understanding to lead others Deliver constructive critiques to your staff More effectively coach and mentor your staff Develop new managers Better motivate your staff Navigate organizational politics To maximize performance and foster a healthy environment, senior managers must also motivate others, nurturing and utilizing the distinctive skills of each team member. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. Prerequisites While there are no prerequisites for this course, please ensure you have the right level of experience to be successful in this training. 1. Leading Others Comparing Vertical and Lateral Hierarchies- Leading in Different Structures of Command and Control Leveraging Your Organization\'s Structure Knowing Your Employees - Developing Empathy Beginning with the End in Mind and Back-Casting to the Desired Future State Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals Earning Your Team\'s Trust with Honesty, Reliability, Availability, and Openness 2. Strategies for Course Correction Lighting a Fire- Motivating, Guiding, and Inspiring Resolving Conflict- Forcing, Accommodating, Avoiding, Compromising, and Collaborating Changing the Script- Trusting Your Team, Empowering Delegation, Celebrating Success, and Building & Reinforcing Your Team Defining Team Roles and Creating a Balanced Team 3. Effective Coaching and Mentoring Providing Clear and Timely Feedback Creating a Supportive Environment Building a Mentorship Plan - Mentoring for Success 4. Training New Managers Preparing, Developing, and Supporting New Managers Defining and Building Competencies Documenting Best Practices while Rewarding and Emulating Effective Managers Encouraging a Peer Network 5. Motivation Understanding the 8 Level Hierarchy of Needs Managing Across Generations Applying the CARE Model 6. Organizational Politics Being Politically Savvy, Ethical, and Effective Building Political Intelligence Understanding the Landscape 7. The Big Picture Thinking Through the Elements of Management

This course will provide you with everything you need to take control of Instagram and attract targeted followers. This comprehensive course guides you with a better understanding of using Instagram and generate more earnings. You will learn how to get started with Instagram, build an audience and increase followers on this incredible platform and sell your products or services. With this course, determine what the best hashtags are for your business and how to use them in every post. Moreover, learn to create interesting and encouraging content and optimise your account for leads. Instagram is ideal for the advertisement since a vast amount of people use Instagram to research on different subjects, and this is where your product or service can be found. Your Learning Goals: Discover what it takes to create an impressive Instagram profile and feed. Get plenty of tips and tricks for producing daily content. Grow genuine Instagram followers. Promote your products or services through Instagram and boost revenue. Be able to collect leads from Instagram. Successfully sell your products or services through Instagram. Who is this Course for? Instagram Marketing Masterclass is perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. CPD Certificate from Course Gate  At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22. Career path This course opens a new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also gives you the opportunity to acquire extensive knowledge along with required skills to become successful. You will be able to add our qualification to your CV/resume which will help you to stand out in the competitive job industry. Course Curriculum Introduction About the instructor and the course FREE 00:03:00 DO NOT ENROL until you watch this 00:02:00 INSTAGRAM FUNDAMENTALS Introduction to Fundamentals 00:01:00 Basic Features of Instagram 00:05:00 How Instagram Works 00:04:00 Rule no.1 & Rule no.2 of Instagram Marketing 00:04:00 Purpose and Theme 00:09:00 ACCOUNT SETUP Introduction to Account Setup 00:01:00 Username Selection 00:09:00 Personal or Business Account 00:08:00 How to Create an Amazing Bio Description 00:10:00 How to Select the Perfect Display Image (Profile image) 00:06:00 The Instagram solo link 00:05:00 CONTENT STRATEGY Introduction to Content creation on Instagram 00:01:00 Theme of your account 00:04:00 Quality and Quantity of content 00:09:00 Type of content that work on Instagram 00:11:00 How to create compelling content (non designers) 00:05:00 Free stock photo websites 00:04:00 Tools for creating content: IOS devices 00:10:00 Tools for creating content: Android devices 00:04:00 Tools for creating content: Desktop tools 00:10:00 What to do if you don't have time to create content 00:09:00 Tools to schedule your content 00:13:00 Create the ultimate Content Strategy Plan 00:07:00 GROWTH HACKS Introduction to Growth Hacking 00:01:00 Growth Hack no.1 - Consistency 00:03:00 Growth Hack no.2 - Hashtags 00:10:00 Growth Hack no.3 00:05:00 Growth Hack no.4 - Engaging 00:05:00 Growth Hack no.5 00:08:00 Growth Hack no.6 00:06:00 Growth Hack no.7 00:09:00 Tools to track your growth 00:04:00 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION Introduction to advertising and promotion 00:01:00 Instagram ads- within the app 00:04:00 Instagram ads - Facebook Ads Manager 00:10:00 Paid shoutouts: how much does it cost 00:09:00 How to reach out to influencers 00:04:00 HOW TO GENERATE LEADS Introduction to lead generation 00:01:00 Rule no.1 - Give value first 00:04:00 Rule no.2 - The 80/20 rule 00:05:00 Call-to-action (CTA) 00:05:00 INSTAGRAM STORIES Introduction to Stories 00:01:00 Basics of the feature 00:05:00 What to share in your strories 00:04:00 CASE STUDIES A final advice 00:02:00 @digi_lifestyle Case Study - From 0 to 1000 in 4 weeks 00:09:00 @lfcgadgets Case Study - From 1000 to 10000+ in 4 months 00:09:00 BONUSES February 2018 - How to create awesome videos for Instagram with Quick app 00:12:00 February 2018 Instagram algorithm update 00:07:00 Instagram Hashtag Algorithm Update March 2018 00:08:00 How to Create Instagram Story Ads with Facebook Ads Manager 00:12:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates or Transcripts 00:00:00

In this Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design course, you will learn everything you need to know to become an expert UI/UX designer. We will start by teaching you the basics of UX and UI design and then move on to more advanced topics like wireframing prototyping, and usability testing. We will also teach you how to use Adobe XD, a powerful design tool professionals use worldwide. UI/UX design is the process of creating products that are user-centred. It is all about understanding user demands and building goods to fulfil those goals. This User Experience Design course will begin with an overview of the web industry, with an emphasis on essential concepts and trends. You will then learn about the fundamentals of graphic design, understanding the principles and techniques that underpin visually appealing designs. You will explore the exciting world of UX design with a solid foundation, concentrating on building user-centred experiences that meet users' requirements and aspirations. The course will also teach you how to integrate your UX design thoughts into aesthetically appealing user interfaces. To bring your ideas to life, you will use Adobe XD, a sophisticated design tool. You will find optimisation tactics along the way to improve the performance and usability of your designs. Furthermore, this course offers useful insights on how to begin a career in UI/UX design, as well as resources and support to help you excel in the sector. Practical assignments will allow you to put your newly learned abilities to use and receive feedback, ensuring that you obtain experience throughout your learning journey. Join us in the User Experience Design from A-Z: Adobe XD UI/UX Design course to realise your full potential as a UI/UX designer. Begin by developing memorable and user-friendly digital experiences that engage users and create a lasting impression. Enrol now and start your path to a successful career in UI/UX design! Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the User Experience Design course, you will be able to: Understand the main concepts and trends in the web industry. Apply the principles of graphic design to create visually appealing designs. Properly design user-centred experiences that meet users' needs and goals. Translate UX design concepts into visually engaging user interfaces. Utilise Adobe XD to bring your designs to life with interactive prototypes. Optimise designs for improved performance and usability. Gain valuable insights and resources for starting a career in UX/UI design. Who is this course for? This User Experience Design course is ideal for: Beginners interested in entering the UX/UI design field. Graphic designers looking to expand their skill set into UX/UI design. Web designers seeking to enhance their understanding of user experience. Product managers and developers aiming to collaborate effectively with designers. Individuals passionate about creating intuitive and impactful digital experiences. Career Path  Our course will prepare you for a range of careers, including: Junior UX/UI Designer: £25,000 - £40,000 per year. UX/UI Designer: £35,000 - £70,000 per year. Senior UX/UI Designer: £50,000 - £100,000 per year. UX/UI Design Lead: £80,000 - £90,000 per year. UX/UI Design Manager: £95,000 - £120,000 per year. UX/UI Design Director: £120,000+ per year. Certification After studying the course materials of the Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60. Prerequisites This Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Course Curriculum UX/UI Course Introduction Learn UX/UI Course Overview 00:05:00 Section Overview 00:04:00 UX vs UI 00:04:00 UX/UI Designer Marketplace 00:05:00 Overview of UX Roles 00:06:00 Introduction To The Web Industry Web Industry Section Overview 00:03:00 The Phases of Web Development 00:13:00 Designer Responsibilities (working in a team) 00:09:00 Roles & Descriptions (working in a team) 00:05:00 Agile Approach To Project Management 00:12:00 Scrum - Flexible Framework 00:06:00 Project Management Apps 00:13:00 XD Lesson - Introduction 00:13:00 Foundations of Graphic Design Graphic Design Section Overview 00:02:00 The Psychology of Color 00:13:00 Color Wheel & Color Schemes 00:06:00 Working with Fonts 00:10:00 Working With Icons 00:04:00 XD Lesson - Tools, Object Manipulation and Components 00:13:00 XD Lesson - Font Styles and Artboard Settings 00:07:00 Graphic Design Software Tools 00:03:00 Adobe XD lesson 4 - Icons & Vector Graphics 00:14:00 UX Design (User Experience Design) UX Design Section Overview 00:04:00 What is User Experience Design? (UX) 00:09:00 UX Design Process 00:03:00 The UX Analysis Process 00:08:00 Working with User Profiles 00:03:00 Understanding User Pain Points 00:03:00 XD Lesson 5 Class Project: Сompetitive Analysis 00:10:00 Developing a Persona Part 1 00:05:00 Developing a Persona Part 2 00:05:00 Customer Journey 00:04:00 Customer Journey vs Sales Funnel 00:04:00 3 Phases of a Sales Funnel 00:07:00 4 Stages of a Sales Funnel 00:06:00 Macro/Micro Conversions 00:05:00 Stages of Market Sophistication 00:06:00 Lead Generation Funnel 00:06:00 Digital Product Sales Funnel 00:05:00 7 Principles of Influence 00:12:00 Age Based Influence Triggers 00:06:00 Gender Influence Triggers 00:06:00 Interest Based Marketing 00:04:00 Understanding User Flow 00:08:00 XD Lesson 6 Class Project: Userflow - Your first UX deliverable 00:07:00 Working with Story Boards 00:05:00 XD Lesson 7 Class Project: Crafting a Story board 00:09:00 Working with Moodboards 00:04:00 XD Lesson 8 Class Project: Creating Moodboard 00:11:00 Sitemap & Information Architecture 00:07:00 XD Lesson - Class Project: App Architecture 00:09:00 Low and Hi Fidelity Wireframes 00:03:00 XD Lesson - Class Project: Login Screen Wireframe Using Material Design 00:08:00 Working with Prototypes 00:04:00 XD Lesson - Class Project: Home Screen Wireframe and Linking 00:07:00 XD Lesson - Class Project: Adding Interaction to Wireframes 00:10:00 Testing and Evaluating 00:11:00 UX Deliverables 00:03:00 UX Design Conclusion 00:01:00 UI Design (User Interface Design) UI Design Section Overview 00:03:00 UI Design Overview 00:03:00 Types of Interfaces 00:10:00 Landing Pages Overview 00:10:00 XD Lesson - Using Grids in XD 00:08:00 XD Lesson - Single Card design 00:13:00 UI Controls 00:07:00 UI Navigational Components 00:12:00 Header Design Overview 00:07:00 XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Header Design 00:10:00 XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Dropdown Design 00:06:00 Common Layouts Overview 00:08:00 XD Lesson - Common Layouts 00:07:00 Mobile & Desktop Footer Design Overview 00:07:00 XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Footer Design 00:06:00 Mobile & Desktop Button Design Overview 00:05:00 XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Button Design 00:10:00 XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Input Design 00:07:00 Mobile & Desktop Filter Search Bar Design Overview 00:06:00 Adobe XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Filter Design 00:07:00 Adobe XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Search Design 00:03:00 UI Kit Overview 00:05:00 Adobe XD Lesson - Desktop and Mobile: UI Kit 00:06:00 Microinteractions Overview 00:05:00 Adobe XD lesson - Microinteractions 00:07:00 Optimization Optimization Section Overview 00:02:00 Feedback Review & Getting Referrals 00:04:00 'Above the Fold' Rule 00:04:00 Adobe XD lesson - Designing a Powerful Above the Fold 00:08:00 Using Analytics For Optimization 00:05:00 Heat Maps & Element Placements 00:04:00 Crafting A Usability Report Overview 00:08:00 Adobe XD lesson - Crafting Reports in XD 00:20:00 Starting a Career in UX/UI Design Careers in UX/UI Section Overview 00:06:00 Your Daily Productivity Hub 00:14:00 How To Start Freelancing 00:08:00 Client Consulting 00:04:00 Building a Brand 00:10:00 Personal Branding 00:06:00 The Importance of Having a Website 00:08:00 Creating a Logo 00:05:00 Step by Step Website Setup 00:17:00 UI Templates 00:06:00 Logo Templates 00:04:00 Creating a Business Email 00:06:00 Networking Do's and Don'ts 00:04:00 Top Freelance Websites 00:10:00 UX/UI Project Scope Questions 00:10:00 Laser Focus & Productivity Tools 00:06:00 The Places to Find UX Jobs 00:05:00 Resources Resources - Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design 00:00:00 Assignment Assignment - Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design 00:00:00