ELECTIVE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

• CREATIVE PERFORMANCE PROJECT with Ella Fleetwood, Helen Le Roux & Katie Albon
  Dance Intensive

  Participants will be guided through a creative exploration in movement and dance, with Springs dancers choregraphing a short performance piece. On the final evening, participants will perform their collective new work for an audience alongside Springs Dance Company.

  Find out more about our Creative Performance Project teachers.

• WARM UP WORSHIP with Psalms & Stretches
  GENERAL LEVEL

  A gentle exercise class that combines movement with meditation on scripture from the book of Psalms. This is a class where wellbeing meets worship and is a brilliant way to warm-up body, soul and spirit ahead of a day of dancing!

  Find out more about our Psalms & Stretches teachers.

• CONTEMPORARY with Katie Albon
  INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

  Katie’s class is full-bodied and dynamic, with an emphasis on moving freely and expansively through the space. Expect a joy-filled class with a mixture of set material and improvisation to get you feeling warm both outside and in! 

  Find out more about Katie.

• CREATIVE WORKSHOP: Caught Falling with Helen Le Roux
  GENERAL LEVEL

  Delve into Matthew 11:30 through contact improvisation. Helen has a particular interest in physical story-telling and in how the space between people communicates.

  Find out more about Helen.

• CONTEMPORARY with Katie Albon
  GENERAL LEVEL

  Katie’s class is full-bodied and dynamic, with an emphasis on moving freely and expansively through the space. Expect a joy-filled class with a mixture of set material and improvisation to get you feeling warm both outside and in! 

  Find out more about Katie.

• CREATIVE WORKSHOP: Seeking Refreshment with Ella Fleetwood
  GENERAL LEVEL

  Ella's creative session will explore thirst, taste and refreshment, reflecting on the woman at the well in John 4 and rivers of living water in John 7:38.

  Find out more about Ella.

• Q&A: Meet the artist with Springs Dance Company
  GENERAL LEVEL

  Join Artistic Director Ruth Hughes, for the chance to ask questions all about Springs Dance Company.

• PILATES FLOW with DANIEL COSSETTE
  GENERAL LEVEL

  Mobilisation and conditioning for dancers. The class will focus on strengthening and stability, proper alignment and relaxed support, enhancing performance and longevity as movers and dancers.

  Find out more about Daniel.

• CREATIVE WORKSHOP: DANCE AND PRAYER with Louise Ainley
  GENERAL LEVEL

  Dance and Prayer: Dance as an expression of personal prayer and worship. In these creative sessions, Louise will explore using dance to worship, to pray for others and as intercession. 

  Find out more about Louise.

• CONTEMPORARY with Emily Yong
  INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

  Emily will lead a feel-good contemporary technique class that is dynamic, expansive and free-flowing. Inspired by a mix of Cunningham, Limon and Release techniques, this class will allow us to feel energised, invigorated and renewed.

  Find out more about Emily.

• NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERING with DANIEL COSSETTE
  GENERAL LEVEL

  Discover a new way of lifting and partnering. Learn the power of leverage, timing, shared weight and momentum. This class will enable students to access exciting new possibilities. Recommended for more experienced or confident movers.

  Find out more about Daniel.

• Q&A: Meet the artist with Louise Ainley
  GENERAL LEVEL

  Join Louise to discuss and reflect on Dance in Ministry.

  Find out more about Louise.

• BALLET with Synaet Nin
  INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

  Find out more about Synaet.

• CREATIVE WORKSHOP: PHYSICAL THEATRE with The Natashas Project
  GENERAL LEVEL

  Join Erena from The Natashas Project in an hour of physical theatre. The session will be exploring how to tell stories by using our bodies, breath, voices, expression and most importantly how we work together as a team/company of movers to physically and visually bring a story to life.

  Find out more about Erena.

• JAZZ with David Birch
  General Level

  Whether you have had experience in much jazz or not, this is a chance to experience classic Jazz technique. Where you can introduce or reacquaint yourself with styles such as Fosse and Matt Mattox. A safe environment to discover foundational core aspects of Jazz Dance in a lively and dynamic fashion.

  Find out more about David.

• BALLET with Emily Yong
  GENERAL LEVEL

  This class will challenge and work into your ballet technique but also help you find joy, renewal and refreshment. We will move expansively and expressively within the precision and accuracy of ballet technique.

  Find out more about Emily.

• Q&A: Meet the artist with Erena Bordon-Sanchez and David Birch
  GENERAL LEVEL

  Join Erena and David to discuss and reflect on the dance industry and social justice.

  Find out more about Erena and David.

• CREATIVE WORKSHOP: CHOREOGRAPHY FOR WORSHIP with Jin Lee Hanley
  GENERAL LEVEL

  This open-level choreography class invites dancers to explore the intersection of movement and spirituality within the context of worship. Whether one is a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this class provides a safe and creative space to jump into the art of choreography. 

  Find out more about Jin.

• CREATIVE WORKSHOP: DANCE AND WORSHIP with Louise Ainley
  GENERAL LEVEL

  Dance and Worship: Dance as an expression of personal prayer and worship. In these creative sessions, Louise will explore using dance to worship, to pray for others and as intercession. 

  Find out more about Louise.

• CONTEMPORARY with Jin Lee Hanley
  INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

  This engaging dance class will expand on the art of contemporary movement. With a strong emphasis on body awareness, articulation, and spatial exploration, this class is designed to enhance physical and artistic flexibility while prioritizing safety. The class will include a quick warm-up, across-the-floor exercises, and a dance phrase. Join in to express, connect, and evolve through the captivating world of contemporary dance. 

  Find out more about Jin.