Professional Development Programme - Autumn 2009

Skinner Releasing masterclasses with Gaby Agis
5th Nov - 3rd Dec

Skinner Releasing Technique (SRT) is the pioneering approach to dancing that has evolved from the simple principle that when we are releasing tension and habitual holding patterns we can move more freely, powerfully and articulately. A considerable influence on leading choreographers and improvisational dance-makers across the world, SRT can enhance any movement style whilst fosteringartistic sensibility and creative unfoldment. Uniquely, experienced dancers study alongside beginners, each working at their own rate. Skinner Releasing is a dance class for professionals, newcomers and beginners alike: all those interested in exploring their creativity through moving.
Gaby Agis will be leading this block of 5 weekly masterclasses. She is one of the pioneers of collaborative performance in Britain, working with leading artists from other disciplines in galleries, museums and theatres. She founded her own company in 1985 with which she created work throughout the 80s and early 90s, notably Dark Hours and Finer Moments, a collaboration with the writer Kate Pullinger which was subsequently turned into a film for television.
Her movement, developed from intensive study with Joan Skinner the pioneer of Skinner Releasing Technique, has resulted in a dance style which is subtle, full of awarenesses and wildly spontaneous. She has been teaching the Skinner Releasing Technique since 1993.

When:Thursdays 6 – 7.30pm from 5th Nov -3rd Dec 2009
Where: Isham Light Studio, The University of Northampton, Avenue Campus
Cost: £24 / £16(Con) / INVP members £20 / £12 (con) – Prices are per block of 5 classes
To Book: Contact northantsDance 01604 233122 / ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk


Rambert Dance Company – Repertoire Workshop

The company are performing their works Carnival of the Animals, The Comedy of Change, and Tread Softly at The Royal & Derngate Theatre from Weds 2nd Dec – Fri 3rd.
Rambert have a bank of highly skilled dancers and teachers who lead workshops based on Rambert repertoire.
They will lead a short technical warm-up, to stretch the technical ability of the group. This will be followed by an introduction to the specific piece of repertoire to be explored. You will also explore some of the themes, motifs and choreographic devices used by the company in rehearsal so that the group can work creatively, generate some new movement material and stretch current choreographic techniques.
This workshop is aimed at dance artists, teachers and dance students.

When:Tues 1st Dec 6pm – 9pm
Where: Rehearsal room, The Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton
Cost: £12 / £8 conc (INVP Members £10 / £6 conc)
To Book: Contact northantsDance 01604 233122 / ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk