Led by Candoco Dance Company dancers and Rehearsal Director, Amy Butler, these classes offer the chance to experience a wide range of movement, inspired by the company’s ongoing learning about inclusive practice.

Who this is for and what to expect:

Open to disabled and non-disabled dance practitioners with professional or vocational dance experience, the class draws on Candoco’s inclusive teaching methodologies offering a space to:

• connect with your body and expand your movement vocabulary
• explore improvisational tasks and task-based movement techniques
• learn and practice movement in an inclusive and rest-friendly environment

Age Guidance: 18+

What else do we offer:

The final week of Company Class will run alongside ArtistLab – a series of four afternoon workshops for artists and dance practitioners with vocational or professional experience. These sessions offer the opportunity to explore choreographic processes and engage with diverse perspectives on art-making. ArtistLab takes place from 1-4  pm on Monday 24, Tuesday 25, Thursday 27, and Friday 28 November 2025.

Company Class Leading Artists:

Anna Seymour
Anna’s class explores different movement approaches to connect with body, mind and spirit. Anna will use tasks rooted in imagery and somatic practices to create fire and energy in the body. In some sessions, Anna may also share some of her research on the hierarchy of spoken and sign languages in dance, as well as some choreographic approaches from her recent work ‘Resist’, created with Deaf dancer Raffie Julien. This class will be delivered in BSL with spoken English voiceover.

Annie Edwards
Annie’s class uses improvisation scores to empower participants and help them be present with their bodies in a non-judgmental and curious manner. Through pain-informed practices, the class encourages exploring what our bodies can do rather than pushing away from them. You can expect ideas around repetition, continuous movement, rest, and exchange with others.

James Olivo
James’ class will guide you through improvisation to discover honesty in what we want and need to express, while fostering connection and togetherness. The class encourages having fun and enjoying both our own dancing and that of others, as we explore more deeply the possibilities of our bodies and their practices.

Temitope Ajose
Temi’s class focuses on proximity and the space in-between – whether between one’s own limbs, the space between bodies or within the room’s architecture. Expect detail, flow and connection.

Amy Butler
Amy’s class incorporates a variety of techniques and styles and invites participants to explore a wide range of movement principles and dynamics. The class moves from the somatic to the athletic, and encourages the body to find new textures and coordinations. Musicality and rhythmic elements are featured throughout

Timetable:

Week 1 | Company Class

– Dates: Monday 20 October (led by Annie Edwards), Wednesday 22 October (led by Anna Seymour), Thursday 23 October 2025 (led by Temitope Ajose)
– Times: 10.30 am – 12pm

Week 2 | Company Class

– Dates: Monday 3 November (led by Anna Seymour), Tuesday 4 November (led by James Olivo), Wednesday 5 November (led by Temitope Ajose), Thursday 6 November 2025 (led by Amy Butler)
– Time: 10.30 am – 12 pm

Week 3 | Company Class + Artist Lab

Company Class
– Dates: Monday 24 November (led by Amy Butler), Tuesday 25 November (Annie Edwards), Thursday 27 November (James Olivo), Friday 28 November 2025 (Amy Butler). No sessions on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. 
– Time: 10.30 am – 12 pm

ArtistLab
– Dates: Monday 24 November, Tuesday 25 November, Thursday 27 November, Friday 28 November 2025 (no sessions on Wednesday)
– Time: 1 pm – 4 pm

More information on who leads ArtistLab will be announced closer to the event. Please note that teaching schedules may be subject to change. We encourage you to continue monitoring our website and social media channels for the latest updates.

Access Information:

Access to the building is step-free, with lift access to the studio. It offers a rest-friendly 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 so we can 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.