This session is for anyone who would like to explore the creative potential of their body and voice and access their innate spontaneity. You will be invited to connect inwards to sensations, breath, feelings and imagination, and outwards to others through movement, vocal work and dynamic play. Through practicing simple improvisational exercises, working solo, with a partner and in groups, you will experience different ways to integrate voice and movement and develop your listening and collaborative skills. There will be opportunities to watch each as you improvise.
Kate’s classes are influenced by her movement-based theatre practice, including her extensive training in Action Theater™. She is known for her gentle and supportive teaching approach, which encourages an atmosphere of exploration and fun. This class is open to all, no previous movement or vocal experience is necessary.
Access
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 9665, to speak directly to a member of the Independent Dance team. Alternatively, you may phone the main reception at Siobhan Davies Studios on 0207 091 9650.
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.
Cancellations and refunds
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.
Kate Hilder (she/her) is a movement-based theatre artist and a Feldenkrais Practitioner who has been teaching and performing for the past 20 years. Her work is influenced by her extensive training with Ruth Zaporah (creator of Action Theater™), Roy Hart Theatre teachers, her Focusing practice and dance improvisation. She has recently moved back to the UK from Ireland where she taught dancers and musicians at the University of Limerick. She has performed in many different countries with EAT (European Action Theatre) ensemble and performs solo improvisation regularly as part of Alone Together, a project with Scottish-based performer, Stephanie Arsoska.
Kate is known for her gentle and supportive teaching approach, which encourages an atmosphere of exploration and fun.