Patricia’s class draws starting points from her choreographic practice, where she often hones in on movement qualities through improvisation. She allows these explorations to guide the direction of the process, creating a space for noticing, learning and collaboration. Her knowledge of yoga, focus on the breath, sensations and play with dynamics and geometries find their way into these explorations.
There will be moments of calm awareness as well as practices to raise energy, rhythm, strength and flow.
Patricia Okenwa (she/her) is a choreographer and dance artist. She was a dancer with Rambert where she created Hydrargyrum 2016 and is a founding member of New Movement Collective (NMC) focused on Interdisciplinary, site or specific work. In January 2024 she co-created and performed Les Noces- The Departure at Woolwich Works. Patricia choreographed Watch Me for Trinity Laban BA3 graduation performance 2024, The Messiest Drawer for Fertile Ground 2024, far and near are all around at Dance City 2024, and the opera short film Ariadne for English Touring Opera 2021. She continues to develop Stabat Mater for B-Motion Festival, Italy 2017 and TheaterFestival Boulevard, the Netherlands 2018, SDS 2019 & 2023. Patricia has collaborated on VR and AR digital art, movement directed in theatre and is a Jivamukti and Yin Yoga teacher with experience in perinatal, baby yoga and yoga for all. Patricia Okenwa teaches Contemporary Dance at Tring Park School Arts Educational and London Vocational Ballet School, and is a course master for Choreography at the Architectural Association Interprofessional Studio.
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.
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.