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Scratch Renaissance Performer Applications are open!

06 November 2025

At Chisenhale Dance Space (CDS), we believe that every artist deserves a platform to experiment, take creative risks, and test new work. That’s why we launched ‘Scratch Renaissance’, a year-long... Read more

Contemporary Explorations – New Class for 12-16 years!

25 September 2025

We are delighted to announce our first EVER regular, weekly class for Teenagers taking place here at CDS! Contemporary Explorations invites teens aged 12–16 to dive into the world of... Read more

Introducing: DIY NIGHTS – Low Cost Performance Hires

03 June 2025

Are you tired of waiting around for someone else to give you permission to perform? Make it happen yourself! DIY Nights are CDS’s new performance programme created in the spirit... Read more

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Tsipora St. Clair Knights

Tsipora St. Clair Knights is a socially engaged multidisciplinary artist, producer & assistant teacher (Pointe Black) from South East London, whose creative practice is rooted in exploring the complexities of... Read more

Yuka Hayashi

Yuka Hayashi is a multidisciplinary movement artist whose practice spans dance, writing, and filmmaking. Having completed an MFA in Creative Practice at Trinity Laban in 2024, Yuka’s research has been... Read more

Alisa Oleva

Alisa Oleva is a walking artist based in London who works within the spaces and streets of the city, exploring the politics of public space, how the city moves us... Read more