Independent Dance

Independent Dance offers a year round programme of classes, workshops and discussions to support professional dance artists with many events also open to non-dancers. ID's classes are taught by leading dance artists who each bring a unique assimilation of their influences and experiences in alternative movement forms and bodywork practices. Full details of classes and workshops for professional dance artists, can be found in the separate Independent Dance brochure or by visiting their website.

Booking


Professional Classes

This daily class provides a learning environment to support the mindful curiosity and physical intelligence of dance, using the diverse body-mind techniques that influence the teachers’ approaches to movement.

Friday Professional Classes

A stand-alone end of the week opportunity to immerse yourself in dancing, offering ample time to learn, enjoy and explore set material.


Dates

  • Weekdays,
  • 3 Jan – 5 Apr

Time

10am - 12 noon

Cost

  • £4.50 drop in
  • £35 10 class card


Monday Night Improvisation

These classes aim to offer participants a range of opportunities to explore the richness and diversity of improvisation. Open to all levels of experience.


Dates

  • Mondays,
  • 9 Jan – 2 Apr

Time

6.30-8.30pm

Cost

  • £5 drop in
  • £35 10 class card


Feedback Forums

These choreographic feedback studio sessions are an opportunity for professional dance artists to show work at any stage of development, in order to get audience feedback to help in the process of developing the work. Audience places are free but must be reserved in advance.


Dates

  • Fridays,
    20 Jan, 10 Feb and
    2 Mar

Time

7–8.30pm

Cost

  • To show work £10
    Audience tickets are free

Sunday Specials

The Sunday Sessions give an intensive experience in a range of body-work techniques and their principles. The day long immersion in one form gives dancers the chance to explore different approaches to the body, and how this can support them in movement. For experienced dance artists and/or experienced bodywork practitioners.

Date Details
26 Feb
Gaby Agis explores Skinner Releasing Technique


Booking: 020 7091 9650

Dates

  • 26 Feb

Time

11am–5pm

Cost

£55/£30/£20

Underscore Evenings

A chance to practice Nancy Stark Smith's Underscore, a structure that supports focus and research in the practice of Contact Improvisation Jamming. Facilitated by Kathy Crick with musician David Leahy.

Booking: 020 7091 9650

Dates

  • Tuesdays,
    24 Jan and 20 Mar

Time

6.30 - 9.30pm
No latecomers

Cost

£5 drop in

The Core of Expression

This three day workshop, led by Sten Rudstrom and Satu Palokangas, will explore Action Theater and Laban Movement Analysis in order to develop performance skills.

Suitable for everybody. Advance booking is essential.

Booking: 020 7091 9650

Dates

  • 23 - 25 Mar

Time

Fri, 6 - 9pm
Sat - Sun, 11am - 5pm

Cost

£150/£80/£60

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Independent Dance classes at Siobhan Davies Studios
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