In this class, participants will experience the Root-Meter Method, an improvisation-based movement practice inspired by West African, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian dance traditions.
This session focuses on the relationship between the spine and pelvis, using guided improvisation to explore the movement qualities of undulation and vibration. Through rhythm, breath, and repetition, participants will discover how these qualities generate fluidity, connection and expressive movement, while developing a deeper awareness of the body’s natural rhythmic intelligence.
Drawing inspiration from Yoruba and Congo movement traditions, the class is accompanied by Afro-house music, providing a rhythmic foundation for participants to explore polyrhythmic movement through improvisation. Together, we will move with curiosity, freedom and joy.
Bisola Aisha Bello (she/her) is a Nigerian-British movement and dance theatre artist, educator, and researcher based in the UK, with professional experience across Kenya and the Middle East. She holds a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance from the University of Northampton, an MA in Movement Directing and Teaching from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and a PGCE in Drama from the University of Roehampton.
Trained in physical theatre, contemporary dance, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian, Bàtá, and West African dance traditions, she has collaborated with Union Dance, Utopia Theatre, Eliot Smith Dance, and other international artists. With over 15 years of experience, Bisola developed the Root Meter Method, an embodied movement approach integrating somatic practice, improvisation, and African diasporic movement traditions.
Her work explores creativity, cultural identity, and embodied learning, creating inclusive spaces where movement becomes a tool for artistic expression, connection, and transformation.
Independent Dance is resident at Siobhan Davies Studios. To find out more about accessibility and the amenities available within the building please see here.
If you have any questions about the accessibility of our programme and would like to discuss any specific access requirements, please feel free to reach out to us via email info@independentdance.co.uk or by phone on 0207 091 9650, to speak to a member of the Independent Dance team.
During class, all participants are welcome to take breaks, observe, exit and enter the space as they wish. Lounge areas are available on the first and ground floors of the building. Yoga mats, blocks, cushions and ear defenders are available for use. We also welcome you being in contact if you would like to discuss the option of bringing your access support worker. Please speak to a member of the ID team if you require any assistance.
Prices for classes are kept very low and are subsidised by ID in order to support artists to attend. To keep admin manageable for our small team, we don’t offer refunds if you cancel or can’t attend a class, and we can’t transfer your booking to a different class/event. We hope this is understandable.
If a class is cancelled or changed by ID however, we do offer refunds/transfers to everyone who has booked.