Rhythms of Relating
What is Groove? This research question guides Nathaniel’s practice and this week of classes. A range of improvisational approaches and invitations to movement will explore the sharing and communication of:
resonance, vibration, oscillation, frequency and repetition
beat rhythm pulse and heartbeat
heartbeat breath and wave
waves and cycles of time
We will use varied body-based imagery from practices such as experiential anatomy to play with overlapping grooves within our body, with music and with each other.
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.
Nathaniel Parchment (they/he) has worked as a dance artist and educator in a broad range of contexts such as contemporary dance theatre, club culture, fashion film, wellness and education. He joined Independent Dance as Co-director in 2023 after having graduated from the MA Creative Practice: Dance Professional (Trinity Laban in partnership with Independent Dance and Siobhan Davies Studios).