performances with new scripts. Beacon Youth Dance began with taster classes in advance of access to the new building, and put on a dance performance in celebration of the centre opening. Participants (11 to 21 years old) get training in contemporary dance and choreography, and have put on productions, with performances both in the Main Auditorium and in other venues including the Tramway and Theatre Royal, Glasgow, and the Macrobert Arts Centre in Stirling. There are also dance classes for 6 to 10 year olds, including junior ballet. For adults, there are DanceWorkout classes, and the Platinum Project improving mobility and balance for those over 60. The Creatability movement and dance programme provides sessions for disabled and autistic young people, and the centre offers the Dance For Parkinson's programme developed in a partnership between Scottish Ballet and Dance Base. The centre also accommodates well-being classes including yoga and Pilates. References Book - James L. Dow- Greenock - https://web.archive.org/web/20110927005721/http://www.culturalprofiles.org.uk/scotland/Units/432.html https://web.archive.org/web/20101024005409/http://guide.visitscotland.com/vs/guide/5%2Cen%2CSCH1/objectId%2CENT50192Svs%2Ccurr%2CGBP%2Cseason%2Cat1%2CselectedEntry%2Chome/home.html External links Beacon Arts Centre website Greenock Scottish artist groups and collectives