Through rhythmic patterns, footwork and sound-making, you will delve into the experience of moving collectively and the relational states that arise between us as a result. Shivaangee’s practice is led by the felt experience of movement and rhythm rather than visual or virtuosic value.
The class will use improvisational scores, with a close attention paid to the experience of sounding out movement, and dancing to soundscapes created by movement. This practice arises from research on sound-making as an access point into liberatory and honest experiences with the body.
This class is not rooted in any specific style or technique of movement and participants are encouraged to bring their own movement vocabularies to this improvisational space.
Shivaangee Agrawal (they/she) is a maker and their practice draws upon training in Bharatanatyam + more experimental practices of performance. They work across dance, facilitation and research contexts and regularly use soundmaking, film, projection and collective composition.
Shivaangee’s choreographic approach foregrounds folk dance influences; they’re interested in finding relational and social virtuosity rather than more conventional forms of spectacle. Ultimately, Shivaangee is interested in dance as a mode through which we can stay with our multiplicities, across our physical, social, relational, autobiographical and political experiences.
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.
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.