Through an integrated mind-body approach requiring investigative and reflective practice, Sasha’s morning classes involve articulate sequences that build in sophistication and complexity, the floor engaged with as a resource for physical and sensory research.
Fundamental principles drawn from her in depth study of practices including Klein technique, Feldenkrais, Yoga and the Japanese martial art Aikido, act as a basis for the class from which to develop embodied understanding.
Particular focus is given to skeletal alignment, breathing, centring, physical integration, proprioceptive orientation and energy management. Sasha aims to encourage intellectual engagement 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 partner work are an integral element of the class.
Sasha Roubicek (she/her) is a movement researcher, facilitator, choreographer and Life long learner. Performing with a range of companies and artists including Motionhouse, Paul Douglas’ Small Bones, Yolande Snaith and Joe Moran, she 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, Siobhan Davies, and leading open classes for experienced dancers for over 25 years. Sasha holds the grade of 4th Dan in Aikido visiting Japan several times to enhance her studies. Her movement teachers and mentors include Gill Clarke, Susan Klein, Eva Karczag and Scott Clark. Sasha was a member of the faculty at The London Contemporary Dance School 2008 – 2025 where she also undertook an MA in Advanced Dance studies graduating in 2011. Sasha is also a Yoga alliance certified Master Yoga Teacher and has been visiting Northern India to undertake Yoga teacher trainings in Himalayan Hatha and Kriya Yoga since 2024.
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.