Through an integrated ‘mind-body’ approach requiring investigative and reflective practice, Sasha’s classes involve articulate sequences that build in sophistication and complexity, engaging with the floor as a resource for physical and sensory research.
During the sessions, focus will be given to skeletal alignment, breathing, centring, physical integration, proprioceptive orientation and energy management. Sasha aims to encourage intellectual engagement, exploration and imaginative play, while recognising one’s own body as a resource for learning and a vehicle for expression. To further support the creative learning experience, elements of improvisation and gentle partner work are an integrated element of each class.
Sasha uses fundamental principles drawn from her in-depth study of practices including Klein technique, Feldenkrais, Yoga and the Japanese martial art Aikido, from which to develop embodied understanding.
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.
Sasha Roubicek (she/her) is a movement researcher, facilitator and choreographer. She has performed with a range of companies and artists including Motionhouse, Paul Douglas’ Small Bones, Yolande Snaith and Joe Moran. Sasha was a member of Siobhan Davies’ company for nine years.
She has extensive national and international pedagogical experience, leading workshops and masterclasses for companies including DV8, Candoco, Shobana Jeyasingh and Siobhan Davies, and has led open classes for experienced dancers for over 25 years.
Sasha holds the grade of 4th Dan in Aikido and has visited Japan several times to enhance her studies. Sasha is also a yoga teacher completing her 500 hrs and pregnancy yoga teacher trainings at SATTVA Yoga Academy in northern India.
Her movement teachers and mentors include Gill Clarke, Susan Klein, Eva Karczag and Scott Clark. Since 2008 Sasha has been a member of the faculty at The London Contemporary Dance School where she also undertook an MA in Advanced Dance studies graduating in 2011.