A challenging and generous space to dance.
Going to a dance class can be scary! Unscary Saturdays are inclusive classes open to all ages and abilities, from professional dancers to untrained enthusiastic movers. The aim is to dismantle the unhelpful pressures and sense of intimidation that can often be felt in dance spaces.
This is a chance to try out dance styles that you’ve always wanted to give a go but felt too scared OR that you did long ago but feel out of practice with now. Come with a keenness to explore movement and an openness to try stuff. Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a participating adult.
We bring to Unscary Saturday the street dance style and language of Krump. This class focuses on the spirit of this dance, its potential to empower, release and uplift the dancer and the people we share space with. Together we will discover and play with the foundations of Krump and develop tools that make it a personal experience, Exploring breath, world-building and the pure expression. Expect to sweat, have fun and be challenged by your own possibilities.
Please wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear.
In the Roof Studio
Tickets
Pay what you choose
£10 / £13 / £15
Free tickets for under 16s
Free tickets for support Workers, Carers and PAs
This event will be BSL interpreted.
About THE ARTIST
Sasha Mahfouz Shadid @beingshadid
Sasha Mahfouz Shadid (he/him) is a British/Palestinian artist, born in Portsmouth, Southsea. He is an experienced movement artist, painter and culture worker. His greatest passions are Street-dance, focused on Hip Hop, Krump, House Dance and traditional Palestinian dance. learning these from artists and renowned dancers from around the world.
He has have worked locally and internationally, touring with Hip Hop theatre shows, Assistant Director roles for theatre work and has performed in venues including The O2 Arena, Wembley Stadium, The Royal Albert Hall, The Royal Opera House, Sadler’s Wells Theatre and The National Theatre on the Olivier stage.
Aside from theatre, his work commercially is also ongoing having danced for pop and indie artists from GreenTeaPeng, Clean Bandit, Ellie Goulding and many more. He has been on a journey of discovery, gaining experiences that contributes to his creative path allowing him to create theatre, film and perform relentlessly.
ACCESS AND AMENITIES AT SDS
Siobhan Davies Studios is mostly accessible, with lifts to all floors. There are two accessible parking spaces available on site which can be booked in advance. Blue Badge parking is also available nearby on West Square and Garden Row (for a full map visit the Southwark Council website). Our main door is power assisted.
Amenities include:
- Changing facilities*
- Communal showers*
- Toilets / wheelchair accessible toilets
- Kitchen: tea and coffee making, fridge, and microwave
- Snack Bar: We have a small selection of bars, drinks and food available to buy from the front desk.
- Shops: The closest shop is Superway Supermarket on Garden Row (4 min walk), the closest supermarket is Sainsbury’s on New Kent Road (7 min walk). We also recommend the Art Cafe which serves sandwiches, jacket potatoes and meals (3 min walk).
* Our changing facilities and showers are not fully accessible. Our closest publicly available and fully accessible changing facility is at The Castle Centre, a leisure centre 0.3 miles away from the studios. You can find full details of their features here.