This series of classes, focusing on Skinner Releasing Technique (SRT), will be taught by Gaby Agis, Franzi Boehm and Mira Hirtz. Skinner Releasing Technique (SRT) is a pioneering approach to dance, movement and creative process that has evolved from the simple principle that when we are releasing physical tension, we can move with greater freedom, power and articulation. It is a playful and generous approach to dancing.
Classes will consist of poetic imagery, supported by music and some partner graphics, using guided touch. There are 15 classes in this pedagogy. For this week Gaby, Franzi and Mira will be teaching classes 6-10. Students would benefit from having previous SRT experience, but all are welcome.
This week of morning class forms part of the MA/MFA Creative Practice: Dance Professional programme meaning that there are a reduced number of public places available. If this class is sold out, please join the waiting list to be notified if a place becomes available.
Please note that Tuesday’s class is part of this year’s open day and is not currently open for public booking.
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.
Gaby Agis is a choreographer, teacher, and dancer living in London, UK. She has been making performances for the past four decades—both nationally and internationally—collaborating with artists from a wide range of fields. For the past 30 years, Gaby has taught the Skinner Releasing Technique (SRT) throughout the UK, USA, Turkey, and Europe. This technique has been intrinsic to her creative practice.
Mira Hirtz (she/her) is a multi-media artist, movement practitioner and curator who explores the intersections of embodied practices, art making, accessibility, health and ecology. She has been engaged with Skinner Releasing Technique first as a student for more than 10 years and now as a teacher, fascinated by its many layers of gentleness and agency.
Born in Germany and with a background in music, Franzi Boehm (she/her) works as an independent movement artist, performative researcher, and lecturer in London. Since 2019 she has collaborated with artist Serena Ruth on their practice ‘Sounding Sensations’ and has shown work at the Southbank Centre, Resolutions, and the Laban Theatre. She has recently completed her SRT teacher training and a practice-based PhD at Trinity Laban.
