Adult Dance Classes
Rambert's Learning & Participation department runs weekly evening classes in contemporary dance. All classes take place from 6.30 - 8pm in the Company's Chiswick studios and cost £95 for 12 weeks. You can also drop in to the level 3.5 and 4 classes and pay £10 per session. The four-week Pilates course costs £60.
Spring Term 2012
Monday 9 January - Wednesday 4 April 2012
(excluding half term, w/c 13 February)
If the class you are interested in is full and you would like to receive information for the following term please email learning@rambert.org.uk. The summer term commences in April and booking will open early March.
Classes are offered at a number of different levels.
NEW Open Level - Pilates (Mondays, 9 - 30 January, 6.30-7.30pm) FULL
Pilates is an internationally popular body conditioning tool used extensively by dancers for rehabilitation and injury prevention. This four-week course is suitable for all, regardless of age or fitness levels and the small group size means that the sessions will be tailored to suit each person's needs.
Level 1 Absolute Beginners Contemporary Dance (Monday)
Brand new to dance? Do you want to learn something new with others who have never taken a dance class? Our Absolute Beginners classes are aimed at newcomers to dance, giving you an introduction to the contemporary style. All you need is enthusiasm!
Level 2 Beginners Contemporary Dance (Tuesday & Wednesday) FULL
Perhaps you are returning to dance after a break, or have experience in another movement style and want a new challenge? If so, our Beginners class may be what you are looking for. Building on the core skills of contemporary dance, this level will move a little faster and will introduce more traveling steps and challenging combinations with an emphasis on technique development and musicality.
Level 3 Intermediate Contemporary Dance (Monday) FULL
The class moves at a faster pace and is suitable for those with some experience in contemporary dance. You will gain a better understanding of posture and alignment and learn longer movement sequences. The class builds on Cunningham based and Release based techniques, utilizing breath and momentum to facilitate movement.
Level 3.5 Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary Dance (Tuesdays)
This class offers you the flexibility to either pay in advance for all twelve weeks or drop in and pay £10 per session. The first part of the class will focus on the various movements of the spine followed by legs exercises exploring articulation and speed. The class develops with sequences emphasizing travelling through space with different use of dynamic and rhythm.
Level 4 Advanced/Professional Contemporary Dance (Wednesday)
This is a dynamic, fast paced class focusing on a Cunningham and Graham warm up, followed by a number of travelling sequences leading to a final choreography which is developed and changed weekly. Participants should be confident with floor work.