CPD WORKSHOPS, CLASSES & TRAINING
Sussex Dance Network - Next Step
An online programme of CPD workshops & talks facilitated by highly skilled professionals in various arts roles next up:
01/12 It’s Not All About ACE – Finding funding elsewhere, with Kasia Truefitt and guest
09/12 A Producer’s Guide to navigating the small print, with Joël Cottrell and guest
How Much? £4 per session, £10 for 3. book tickets here
For any questions about the programme, or to discuss access requirements please email joel@sussexdancenetwork.co.uk or visit SDN website.
Independent Dance - 3-PHASE;
A winter lab with Rosemary Lee, Simonetta Alessandri, Yumino Seki
13 December – 15 December 11am–5pm £120.00 – £150.00
In person at Siobhan Davies Studios
A three-day lab focusing on replenishment, listening to our bodies’ needs and feeling the support of the collective. Each day is led by a different artist - Rosemary Lee, Simonetta Alessandri and Yumino Seki - focusing on movement to transform and re-enliven the ways we bring attention to ourselves, others and environment. More info and booking
Sanctuary on the Fault Line - Rage is a Sane Reaction
3 day earth-wide gathering of women dancers to reorient dance through woman, rage + wildness. Live + online. + Chances for public to attend
Saturday 8th January – Monday 10th January
Live and online, connected in a shared space
Residentially at Out There Arts, The Drill Hall/House, York Rd, Great Yarmouth NR30 2LZ OR Remotely, via Zoom
Bursaries, food and travel support available Dancers tickets are priced in tiers to suit your background and circumstance at £120, £90, £60, £30, £0, £0 plus support. More info and booking
Public can attend three of the lab events each day (for public events click here) (paid tickets have the Eventbrite registration fee included)
Space Clarence Mews - Year of Making
Year of Making 2022 will offer the option of being a part of an in-person group of artists or a group that meets on zoom. It may be that there is a group which combines virtual elements and in-person elements. All artists will have the option of your own studio time (120, 60 or 0 hrs) or individual practice ‘skyroom’ ( 60, 30 or 0 sessions) and in person or zoom mentoring. You don’t have to be sure for now which mix of in-person and online you’d like to join, or how much studio / skyroom time you’d like. Find out more and apply Deadline 26th November
The Place - Applications are open for MA Screendance Sep 2022 entry.
This trailblazing MA course examines movement on screen and investigates the possibilities of combining moving image and expanded choreography.
As a practice-led course, it embraces the hybrid nature of dance filmmaking and subjects it to critical investigation. Deadline for applications: Fri 8 April 2022, 12 noon. More info & apply here
South East Dance - Artist Support
Join online/in person meet ups for mid career artists & help to design their new programme of artist support More info
Dancers' Career Development - Check out forthcoming FREE online CPD sessions from Dancers' Career Development Skills for Living and Evolve Digital
People Dancing - Perspectives on Practice
Online programme of artist-led events and learning opportunities, discussion and debate, networks and spaces to gather, (re)connect and share. Perspectives on Practice runs throughout 2021. See their website for full list of activities.
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS in OXFORD
Rivers of Life, Changing Seasons Sunday 28th Nov 2.00 - 4.00pm
Headington Hill Park, Oxford
Outdoor movement with Helen Edwards. Movement and stillness in the flow of life in nature. Finding relaxation, pausing for moments of recognition, rhythm, seasonal change and landscape; inner and outer.
Simple exploration of breath, body and free movement in this beautiful park, planted as an arboretum for Headington Hill Hall.
Helen says "We will be working towards the sunset. Please bring warm clothes, hot drinks, the park is a little hilly so good shoes too. Meet in the car park on Headington Hill just up from St Clements and the junction with Marston Road. Donations £10 for sharing time. Email Helen if you want to attend.
I am also continuing to offer one to one sessions for movement exploration and witnessing for those who find this helpful, do let me know if you are interested."
Cafe Reason
Café Reason offers regular open butoh classes and workshops. These sessions are suitable for all body types, ages, and levels of skill; no previous experience is necessary. There is a rotating pool of teachers, so that participants can benefit from different approaches to butoh training.
Open class will run on the following Saturdays: Nov 27, Dec 11, Jan 8
10.00 am – 1.00 pm at Mortimer Hall in Old Marston, OX3 0PH, at a drop-in cost of £20/£15 per session. Contact via Cafe Reason website for more information and to book.
Justice in Motion - IN.MOTION Movement Workshop
Sunday 9th Jan 10am-5pm Cost £75 or £60 concessions
Open to all levels, the day is a balanced mix of dance, choreography, yoga and socialising in the relaxing surroundings of Wytham Village Hall.
Enjoy a yoga warm-up, dance class, choreography, myofascial release, a creative session and yoga nidra to cool down. Bring your own lunch and we’ll end the day with cake and hot drinks together.
Get rid of the stresses of life with a salve for the body and soul. Age range: Between ages 16 and 99. More information and booking
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK WITH TEACHERS DIRECTLY IF CLASSES BELOW ARE NOW IN PERSON OR ONLINE/HYBRID AS THINGS ARE CHANGING AT THIS TIME!
Joelle Pappas - Creative Contemporary Dance Class for Adults
With flow and breath, develop the dancer in you! Fridays 19.45 - 21.00 (UK time) at Iffley Church Hall in Oxford. Joëlle Pappas leads a mix of somatic explorations, improvisations, contemporary dance techniques and choreographic tasks. For more details about the class, please email Joëlle
Susie Crow weekly ballet online/in person classes for a range of levels. Email Susie for details
Ségolène Tarte several weekly ballet classes online and in person Dancing Convolutions
Tingting Yang offers classes in Chinese Dance online for adults and children
Thomas Page Dances Open level release class most Friday evenings at OFS
Justice in Motion continue to offer several weekly contemporary classes
Confluence Collective Cafe/Marhaba and Meeting Points
These Oxford based mixed arts groups continue to meet and share virtually. Share a song, dance or poem or else just sit and listen and watch. You will have to be bring your own food and drink. See their facebook pages for more information CONFLUENCE CAFE/MARHABA and MEETING POINTS
Mini Professionals - new adult dance classes for all levels in North Oxford
See the website: https://www.mpdance.co.uk/adult-dance-classes and follow on Instagram: @mpda_plus
Vicky Rainbow - Certified Nia Blue Belt, Nia Free-dance Instructor and also a mindfulness, movement & meditation teacher. Classes in North Abingdon. Book now for courses starting in November. https://www.soulshine.org.uk/soulshine-dance/
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