Tanztheater from April – July 2024!
We offer seven regular Tanztheater classes in London including two Performance Groups.
Term times: 9 April – 3 July
Half term week: 27 May – 1 June (no classes during this week)
*Drop in option available for all classes /workshops at The Place
(Please note: The Wednesday classes are booked through The Place’s website, the Thursday and Saturday classes at The Place are booked through us)
Tanztheater in London
Below are all our classes. For more detailed information please click here!
Tuesday
9 April – 25 June 2024
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Technique | Improvisation
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Performance Group
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Wednesday
| 17 April – 03 July 2024 |
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Beginner Level
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Intermediate Level
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Thursday + Friday
| 11 April – 27 June 2024 | 12 April – 28 June 2024 |
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Performance Group (Thu)
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Ballet (Fri)
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Saturday + Specials
| 20 April – 29 June 2024 | Sun 12 May 2024 |
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Technique | Improvisation |
*| Special Workshop |* Sadler’s Wells 10.00 – 13.00 TICKETS  |
All images by @fatimasastrephotographer
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Tanztheater Saturdays
This course is designed to give you the full experience of the Tanztheater approach. Our main focus will be on authenticity and depth using the powerful combination of the unique improvisation approach and the technical aesthetic that creates this subtle and beautiful art form.
The classes will be open level so anyone from fit beginners ready for a challenge all the way to professional dancers will be welcome to dive into the world and philosophy of Tanztheater.
Structure of the course
We are flexible as to what the sessions will be focusing on but the plan is as such:
- First Saturday of each month: Focus on technique
- Last Saturday of each month: Focus on improvisation and creation
- All other Saturdays: 1 hour of technique + 1hour of improvisation and creation
Payment
We have five tickets to choose from:
- Full course (£120)
- Full course concession* (£100)
- Single class (£15)
- Single class concession* (£12)
*Concessions
(We trust in your honesty here. If you are a student or have low income, we are there for you. If you can pay the full price, please do)
Refund policy
Unfortunately we cannot offer a refund but you can use classes that you missed due to sickness or other unexpected circumstances for future classes.
Alternative payment
If you like you can also make a direct bank transfer to:
Name: (Tanztheater) Adrian Look
Bank: Lloyd’s Bank
Sort Code: 30-96-88
Account number: 33264468
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Performance Group at The Place
Thursdays 20.15 – 22.00
We work on a new choreography each term which we will perform at the end of the term. In the past we have performed at different venue for each piece.
You don’t need an extensive dance education to join our Performance Group. We explore expressing states through movement so any interest or experience in physical theatre or acting is enough to join.
Reserve your spot under info@lookatmovement.co.uk if you are a new member of the group.
For existing members you can simply make the payment directly to:
Name: Adrian Look
Bank: Lloyd’s Bank
Sort Code: 30-96-88
Account number: 33264468
Tanztheater Beginner and Intermediate Level at The Place
Beginner Level
Wednesdays 18.30 – 20.00 in Studio 5
You can enrol for the whole course or drop in on the day.
This course will have a drop in option so you can either enrol for the term or pay for each class individually.
Level Information:
- Recommended if you have about a year’s experience in contemporary or if you’re interested in exploring expressivity through movement, or if you have taken Tanztheater Introduction in the Autumn term
- Developing your dance vocabulary
- Gradually working towards longer movement phrases
- Aiming to increase physicality, performativity and musicality
Intermediate Level
Wednesdays 20.15 – 21.45 in Studio 5
You can enrol for the whole course or drop in on the day.
This course will have a drop in option so you can either enrol for the term or pay for each class individually.
Level Information:
- Recommended if you have over 3 to 5 years dance experience or have taken the Level 1/2 Tanztheater class for a year or more
- Focusing on higher level technical abilities
- Complex movement combinations and a demand on physical fitness
- Advanced principles of agility, use of weight and focus
- Adapt your own personal flare
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Tanztheater at Morley College
Tuesdays 14.00 – 15.45 Technique and Improvisation
Tuesdays 16.15 – 18.00 Performance Group
Each term the Performance Group will work towards a new piece. As always, we will use the Tanztheater approach to tell small and individual stories linked the bigger context of the theme we will choose together.
You don’t need an extensive dance education to join our Performance Group. We explore expressing states through movement so any interest or experience in physical theatre or acting is enough to join.
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Ballet at Morley College
Fridays 18.00 – 19.30 Ballet Improvers
All images by Kis Chan, Adrian Look or Fatima Sastre
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Archive
Online class to learn – Tanztheater
During the lockdown due to the covid pandemic I created this online class.
Tanztheater is an expressive dance form but is also deeply rooted in technical elements. I filmed these sequences as part of my work for Morley College London but thought it would be nice to share this with those of you who want to get a little inside into the teaching. Below is a breakdown of the video:
0 – 1.24 Spine warm up explanation
1.25 – 3.45 Spine warm up with music
3.47 – 5.37 Feet warm up with ports de bras explanation
5.38 – 6.56 Feet w. Up with music
6.57 – 8.47 Plie variation explanation
8.48 – 10.20 Plie variation with music
10.21 – 12.22 Flat back with Tendu explanation
12.23 – 13.50 Flat back with Tendu with music
13.51 – 14.55 Gesture combination explanation
14.56 – 15.27 Gesture combination with music
15.28 – 20.14 Choreography 1 explanation
20.15 – 20.43 Choreography 1 with music
20.44 – 26.15 Choreography 2 explanation
26.16 Choreography 2 with music