Workshops

An introduction to Shobana Jeyasingh

Find out who Shobana Jeyasingh is and explore her specific movement phrases to discover her unique artistic delivery and how she creates movement through tasks. The content of these sessions are tailored to suit your needs and your abilities.

‘ It was different to other workshops I’ve done and it was really fun’ – Secondary School student

“The content [of the workshop] suited the students’ age and ability. It was interesting and engaging for all. [The dancer’s] manner and attitude with the students was excellent and he understood how to approach both the younger boys and the older students” – Secondary School teacher

Primary School residencies

Usually run over a half term or over a few consecutive days, these residencies allow us to work in depth with primary school students and develop their creative minds. We introduce students to movement making and choreography, while keeping our sessions active and fun. Our residencies can be adapted to fit themes you may be exploring in the classroom. We also ensure they fit in with your school’s own curriculum and artistic vision.

“I’ve never done this sort of dancing before, it was really different and I liked that I could move my body how I wanted to” – year 4 Primary School student

Repertory

Inspired by our main productions, we have devised specific workshops that include a warm-up, repertory excerpts and associated creative tasks. Choose from the following: Clorinda Agonistes, Staging Schiele; Contagion; Bayadère – The Ninth Life; Material Men redux; Faultline and Strange Blooms.

‘Friday’s workshop was a fantastic success with our Dance students feeling much more confident with Faultline. Your dancer’s knowledge and experience in the dance industry was invaluable for our students to listen to. She had planned for all aspects that needed covering during the 3 hours which has helped our students enormously.’ – GCSE Dance teacher

Basic movement sessions

For dance beginners or dancers who are less mobile.

Discover how to create movement and simple choreography by activating the mind as well as the body.

“I think this workshop is a marvellous get together which inspires you to try harder and harder. I like the mixture of watching and trying, it is brilliant and inspiring. It inspires you to try harder.’ – workshop participant

Masterclasses

Stimulating masterclasses for experienced dance students offer unique opportunities to work with our professional dancers, taking class, learning repertory and doing creative tasks. Our dancers will also provide feedback and advice to advance in the professional dance world. 

“The teacher was lovely and she really gave us an insight on what it would be like to work in a company and also how some choreographers work” – Masterclass participant