Butoh: the poetics of transformation. Improvisation processes drawn from Marie-Gabrielle’s personal approach to Butoh are explored as a means of connecting and resonating inner and outer spaces. Demanding precision intense control and imaginative engagement, this class is open to all abilities.

Feldenkrais into Improvisation

Class begins with a Feldenkrias Lesson (ATM) which uses exploratory movements to find new and more efficient ways of moving. Feldenkrais stimulates our curiosity and guides us to a more detailed awareness of our internal sensation.

We’ll move from the inside to the outside by expanding our movement into space. Gradually we’ll open to the variety and richness of movements in relation to time and touch.

Performance with internationally acclaimed dancer/performers Kirstie Simson, Le Quan Ninh, Simon Ellis, Kenzo Kusuda, Marika Rizzi, Henry Montes and Darrell Jones.

This is the first time these artists will perform together, and is the culmination of their week of research at Roehampton University and Independent Dance at Siobhan Davies Studios. Together they've been investigating 'watching and being watched', with an emphasis on the performers' experience of being seen. The artists are excited to test and strengthen their practice together by welcoming an audience to this work.

Tickets: £5

To book and pay in advance, please email info@independnetdance.co.uk or call 020 7091 9650.

Please note change of teacher from original programme.

In this class we will explore breath, voice, movement and stillness.  We will practice simple and playful improvisational exercises which expand our physical and vocal range, awaken our feelings and senses and open the doors to our vast imagination.

Maintaining our inner focus we will listen to and build relationships with our partners;  re-discovering the joy of spontaneous, embodied action. Kate's classes are influenced by her training and practice of Action Theater™.