CLASS LAB: A New Class Development Initiative

We are so excited to launch a new class development initiative at CDS: CLASS LAB.  Running classes and workshops as an independent artist can be challenging, with many obstacles such as finding space, pricing tickets, and recruiting participants. CLASS LAB aims to support artists in overcoming these challenges and help them build a more regular and financially sustainable teaching practice.

What is Class Lab?

Class Lab is an initiative by Chisenhale Dance Space (CDS) designed to give artists the boost they need to kickstart their classes or workshops. Through subsidised space hire, mentoring, and marketing support, Class Lab offers a unique opportunity for artists to develop and grow their teaching practices.

For four weeks, artists will have access to the Performance Studio on Tuesday evenings from 19:30 – 21:00 to run a class, series, or multi-part workshop. Each artist in Class Lab will receive marketing support from CDS and mentoring from our experienced staff to ensure their success.

Tickets for each class cost £8, and you can book on our website.

LAB 1 – BUTOH MUTATIONS with Dominique Savitri Bonarjee

An immersive taster series incorporating somatic techniques of Butoh, release practices from Noguchi Taiso, and spontaneous intuition through Noguchi Seitai.

Tuesday 6 May 2025 – 19:30-21:00

Tuesday 13 May 2025 – 19:30-21:00

Tuesday 20 May 2025 – 19:30-21:00

Tuesday 27 May 2025 – 19:30-21:00

LAB 2 – SOFT PLAY by BODY LANGUAGE PRACTICE with Nya Bardouille 

Explore the softness of self-given care through movement.

Tuesday 3 June 2025 – 19:30-21:00

Tuesday 10 June 2025 – 19:30-21:00

Tuesday 17 June 2025 – 19:30-21:00

Tuesday 24 June 2025 – 19:30-21:00

LAB 3 – CURSIVE with Saskia Horton

A guide to building your own sustainable movement practice from a range of sources including Krump, Whacking, Hip Hop, & House fused with Punk philosophy & Somatics.

Tuesday 1 July 2025 – 19:30-21:00

Tuesday 8 July 2025 – 19:30-21:00

Tuesday 15 July 2025 – 19:30-21:00

Tuesday 22 July 2025 – 19:30-21:00