New Physical Theatre & Dance Exploration with South West Dance Hub

South West Dance Hub is a playful, experimental space for artists to deepen their practice, connect, collaborate, explore & expand creatively.

This Autumn term we will be focusing on dance and physical theatre. Aimed at dancers/movers and makers who want to expand their dance/movement practice and gain skills in physical theatre, and theatre practitioners/makers who would like to explore physicality and movement.

Each week will be led by trained company members of SWIFT Dance Co, the South West Dance Hub Company. Themes for the sessions will range from working with diverse stimuli as a platform to explore dynamic stories through movement. Including: physicality for visual storytelling, building theatrical ensemble, physical characterisation in theatre, masks and costume, there will be a focus on performance skills. Participants will have the exciting opportunity to contribute to creating original material for emerging performance pieces.

We encourage artists from other disciplines ie visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, costume makers, scenographers to join us in the sessions to draw, film, and make noise for cross arts collaboration.

Tuesdays – Term time, 3.30 to 5pm

Term dates:

5th Nov to 17th Dec – studio 1

7th Jan to 18th Feb 

• 11.30 to 1.30 studio 1
• 3.30 to 5pm studio 1

25th Feb to 1st April    

• 11.15 to 1.15 studio 2
• 3.30 to 5pm studio 2

(please contact us/check Facebook to ensure the session is running each week)

Booking

• Commit and pay for the term: £5 per session
• Drop in: £7

To have a chat or sign up contact: swdancehub@gmail.com

If finances are a barrier please do talk to us.

Contact Ruth or Jenny to register or for further details:

ruth.danceartist@gmail.com

jennyppill@yahoo.co.uk

The Facilitators:

Ruth Bell:

Dance is a constant thread running throughout my life, emerging and remerging in many guises. I am a dancer, choreographer, filmmaker and passionate advocate of cross art collaboration. Much of my inspiration is drawn from the people I work with.

I am rooted in Devon and would love to be part of a culturally vibrant dance art scene here in the South West.

www.ruthbelldancearts.com/

Jenny Pill:

I have worked as a performer, a choreographer and a teacher. In the 2000s I ran my own Creative Arts company SussedArts and since then danced for many years with the Mexican Dance Company Bajo Luz. I am currently working as an independent dance artist in Devon, with a focus on filmmaking. I am the director of Exeter Dance International Film Festival.

Dance fills my life with energy, challenge and joy. I love to explore emotional authenticity in myself and others whilst connecting with like-minded dance practitioners.

VENUE: EXETER PHOENIX, STUDIO 1