Artist Lab is a professional development opportunity for disabled and non-disabled dance artists ready to push their choreographic practice further.

Over the course of four afternoons, you’ll research, experiment, and create alongside Candoco Dance Company’s artists and guest makers. Each workshop explores a different approach to movement and choreography. You’ll engage with Candoco’s inclusive methodologies while sharpening your own artistic voice.

Who this is for:

Disabled or non-disabled artists with a vocational or professional dance practice who are:

• Curious about further exploring the choreographic process and different perspectives on art making
• Ready for critical, creative dialogue
• Interested in expanding their practice through inclusive approaches

If you wish to deepen how you make work, this lab is for you!

What else we offer:

When you purchase a ticket to ArtistLab, you’ll also have the opportunity to access to our morning company class* free of charge, held on the same days from 10:30 am-12 pm. This means you can combine both sessions for a full day of exploration and creative growth.

*Company Class is a rest-friendly 90-minute movement-based company class led by Candoco Dance Artists. Through improvisation and task-based movement techniques, you’ll have space to connect with your body and expand your movement vocabulary. Designed for disabled and non-disabled participants, these sessions draw on Candoco’s inclusive teaching methodologies.

Schedule | Company Class (morning) + Artist Lab (afternoon)

Dates:
Monday 24 November, Tuesday 25 November, Thursday 27 November, Friday 28 November 2025
– No sessions on Wednesday.

Times:
Company Class: 10.30 am – 12 pm
ArtistLab: 1 pm – 4 pm

Full daily schedules and class leaders will be announced closer to the event.

Access Information:

Access to the building is step-free, with lift access to the studio. It offers a rest-friendly, relaxed space equipped with bean bags and yoga mats. If you have specific access requirements, please let us know in advance via the contact details in the section below. This helps us to best support your participation. For complete venue details – including directions – please visit the Clod Ensemble website.

Contact:

If you have any questions about the event, please email Will Bridgland, Producer – Productions and Touring at will@candoco.co.uk or call Candoco on +44 (0)20 7704 6845.