Join Gaby Agis and Franziska Böhm for this Skinner Releasing Technique intensive. Spread across three seasons, these intensives offer a unique opportunity to be guided through each of the 15 classes part of this playful and imaginative pedagogy.
Developed by Joan Skinner, 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.
In SRT classes, spontaneous movement evoked by guided poetic imagery, supported by music and sound, enables a creative and easily accessible exploration of technical movement principles such as multi-directional alignment, suppleness, suspension, economy and autonomy. As participants let go of habitual holding patterns, they are supported to cultivate an increasing sensitivity to their own physical and imaginative experience. The result can be a deeply embodied awareness of new possibilities in how they move – both inside the studio as dancers and creators, and in daily life.
This course is open to all backgrounds and levels of movement experience.
Classes will take place over three one-week intensives held across November, February and May. Each week culminates in a seminar, where participants will discuss the pedagogical philosophical, creative and technical components of their experiences that week. Each week readings are offered, and these seminars give space to look at these in more depth.
The participant fee is inclusive of all three weeks of this course, which covers all 15 classes. As the course material builds across each class, this course is offered as a package. If you would prefer to pay in two instalments, please select that ticket option below.
Course schedule
Classes 1-5: Monday 17, 14:30 – 17:30, Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 November, 15:00 – 17:30
Seminar: Friday 21 November, 17:30 – 18:30
These classes cover the general principle of the technique in a playful way. Explore extended improvisation dances in solos and partner graphics (tactile kinaesthetic exchanges).
Classes 6-10: Monday 23 – Friday 27 February, 15:00 – 17:30
Seminar: Friday 27 February, 17:30 – 18:30
These classes deepen into the technique via more elaborate imagery and longer extended periods of improvised dances guided through poetic imagery.
Classes 11-15: Monday 18 – Friday 22 May, 15:00 – 17:30
Seminar: Friday 22 May, 17:30 – 18:30
Delve into ideas around complex space and multilayering of imagery, giving rise to a culmination of the principles accumulated over the past few weeks.
Gaby Agis (she/her) is a London-based dance artist who has been teaching SRT for over 30 years. She has taught both Introductory, Ongoing and Teacher Training Programmes and SRT programmes worldwide. She has collaborated with students of architecture, theatre and the visual arts, and has created dance in various environments: from hospitals to opera houses to train stations to galleries. As an artist, SRT is intrinsic to her creative process.
Franziska Böhm (she/her) is an independent artist based in London, working across music, dance and academia. Drawn to collaboration, she explores what emerges if we soften into relations: with Hannah Archambault she explores movement-based electronic and a cappella composition; she co-directs Palpable with Sofia Pomeroy; co-founded Sounding Sensations Praxis with Serena Ruth. Recently she has been teaching SRT at Chisenhale Dance Space, Wednesday Moving, Trinity Laban and Rambert.
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 the workshop, 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.