About the Class
Monday 13th September – Sunday 13th December
Age:16+
Assisted by Sky Su & Jen Cunningham
Our Inclusive Contemporary classes are specially designed for people with additional support needs. Easy movement is shaped to catchy music, bringing all participants into a fresh experience.
We’ll get you focusing on the present by breathing deeply, moving your shoulders, knees, wrists and more until you feel at one with your own body. You’ll learn different scores, with all ranges of movement and capabilities encouraged.
Suitable for dancers (aged 16+) of all experiences and mobility needs. Support workers are encouraged to join in too.
Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Don’t forget to bring your bottle of water!
Meet the Teachers
Matthew Hawkins
Matthew's training took place at the Royal Ballet School. His fifty-year career draws on this early experience, as increased by an embrace of wider interests.
Matthew danced with The Royal Ballet but soon found his independence, originally by dancing with Second Stride, and in Michael Clark's initial lineup. He consistently presents his own choreographic work, winning a Jerwood Choreography prize, a Dance Artists Fellowship from Arts Council England, a Herald Angel award and Professional Development/Choreographic Futures support from Creative Scotland.
Matthew began teaching by giving open classes in contemporary technique at London's Pineapple studios. During his ten years there he also took time to hone his teaching philosophy and methods in university settings in the UK, France, China, Turkey and Venezuela. He has also enjoyed guest teaching for Rambert Dance Company, Studio Wayne McGregor and Scottish Dance Theatre.
In a process that can only happen at a place like Dance Base, Matthew has found a way to shape the essentials of his dance experience into classes that inspire newcomers and encourage people who want to make dancing an ongoing recreational pastime.
He teaches by specifically demonstrating aspects of movements that are enjoyable to share, bringing an art of dancing to immediate access.
How to prepare
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
Carer/support workers attend free, but must book a place.
Please call before attending without a booking to check if there is space in the class.
Please bring an extra layer of clothing due to the changeable Scottish weather and as we continue to ensure ventilation in our studios.
Come join us for Inclusive Contemporary Dance in Edinburgh!
