Namgauds’ practice focuses on the experience. She offers a range of tasks to explore moving the body in ways that are connected to life and the situations or conditions that the body exists within, or under. She looks to use the body to create hyper-real and surreal portraits of a person and their state, geeking out on specificity and timing. The class consists of improvisational concepts and tasks exploring spectrums of time, tension, relaxation and searching for portals to other dimensions of the body. It will consist of crossings in the space, group tasks and games to unlock the imagination. This space is inclusive and accessible to all – the challenge and intensity is up to you. This class requires willing participation to connect with others through movement, music and lots of failing!
Rebecca (Becky) Namgauds (she/her) is a choreographer, movement director, performer and multidisciplinary artist whose work is defined by a strikingly physical and emotionally charged approach to performance. Based in London, originally from the North of England, she has spent more than 15 years creating her own independent works and developing a movement language that is unmistakably her own; raw, instinctive and visceral. Her work for stage and screen has been described as “extraordinary, haunting and arrestingly physical” (Theatre Audience Podcast) and recognised by The Guardian as an unapologetic exploration of female instinct – identifying her as “one to watch.” Her most recent work THE HEAT sold out at Sadlers Wells in 2025 and will be touring nationally in 2026/27.
Selected teaching credits include: Lo Poroso in Colombia, Rambert Dance Company, Ballet National Da Marseille x LA HORDE France, National Dance Company Wales, Roma City Ballet Company Italy, The Place, Rambert School, LABAN, Middlesex University, Salford University, Threescore Dance for overs 55s. Over 60’s The Place.
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.