upcoming classes & workshops

MDDT INTENSIVE - Naughty Dogs

This intensive is inspired by the Netflix series ‘The Last of Us’ 

WHERE: RJC Dance, The Mandela Centre, Chapeltown

WHEN: 11th - 15th September 2023

Mon 10:00 - 5:00 pm

Tue 9:30 - 4:30 pm

Wed 9:00 - 4:30pm

Thu 9:00 - 3:30 pm

Fri 9:00 - 4:00 pm

This Intensive is inspired by the Netflix Series ‘The Last of Us’. We will dive into a post-apocalyptic world, connecting to the brutal circumstances and the survivor instincts within us. Mad Dogs Dance Theatre enjoys being moved and sparked by films and music — visual stories and images are a huge part of our creative process and they continue to keep us curious. During this week you will be experiencing and responding to the cinematic themes and be inspired to move and express from this source. You will be researching movement language and physical embodiment with Douglas Thorpe and engage in his unique way of devising movement material.
The Mad Dogs way of research is physically challenging, soul searching, and honest.

Rod Dixon (Red Ladder Theatre Company) will join us to share his vast tool box and experience in theatre and drama and he will be working with us on physical expression and intention.

Every day will start with a morning class with Tiia Ourila-Thorpe (Associate Director of mddt).
The morning classes offer an opportunity to deepen your understanding and awareness of your body and movement in a joyous and curious way. You will be encouraged to stretch your physicality and tap into your desire to communicate and express through movement. In the afternoon the studio becomes a playground, an open space for trial and error, where we will play and share our experiences.

The week will culminate in a short sharing at the Mandela Centre, where we will take a moment to reflect on the experience that we have shared together.

BOOKINGS:

Price :

• Early Bird - Flash Sale £170 (ends midnight 31st of Aug 2023)

• Full price £200

To book e-mail douglas@maddogsdancetheatre.co.uk

The number of participants is limited and places are offered on a first come first served basis.

This intensive is ideal for those currently in professional dance training or recent graduates.

MDDT INTENSIVE - Wild Dogs

This intensive is the perfect opportunity for who wants to discover or re-discover their personal movement flavour and desires.

WHERE: RJC Dance, The Mandela Centre, Chapeltown

WHEN: 18th - 20th September 2023

Mon 10:00 - 5:00 pm

Tue 9:30 - 4:30 pm

Wed 9:00 - 4:30pm

This 3 days are about diving deep into YOUR physicality and discovering your tones, your moods, your textures, the ingredients that make up you —  the body sings what the mind composes.

You will enter Mad Dogs world, and find your own BARK. We will take a wild ride together into stories that stir us, shake us, move us, tickle and humour us. The journey for the week is about YOU and ALL OF US together making mistakes, taking risks, embracing our strengths and weaknesses, finding new tastes and looking through new windows. 

You will be working closely with MDDT artistic director Douglas Thorpe, diving into the moment, welcoming whatever comes; expect to be surprised, challenged, and be open to laugh in tears.

In this journey we wish for you to define and deepen your physical signature, and be inspired by witnessing the many voices around you.

BOOKINGS:

Price :

• Early Bird - Flash Sale £100 (ends midnight 31st of Aug 2023)

• Full price £120

To book e-mail douglas@maddogsdancetheatre.co.uk

The number of participants is limited and places are offered on a first come first served basis.

This intensive is ideal for those currently in professional dance training or recent graduates.

upcoming classes & workshops

DOGS LAND | Monday classes

Introducing our monthly class at RJC DANCE on every first Monday of the month.

WHERE: RJC Dance, The Mandela Centre Chapeltown

WHEN: Autumn 2023 - dates TBC

TIME: 6 - 7:30 pm

Class will be taught by Tiia Ourila and accompanied by Douglas Thorpe.

Tiia creates a welcoming atmosphere for dancers to be curious and playful in their movements. The classes explore movement possibilities in all planes and levels, finding efficient pathways and patterns to help achieve a sense of ease in moving. The movement material employs the dancer to discover their movement potential and further develop their articulacy and expression. The dancer is encouraged to move with clear intension from a place of connection and awareness. The class is a space for dancers to connect and dance together and they are invited to find joy and inspiration in dancing together.

—> Let the dance begin. Let loose to the beats and share your passion with like minded groovers. Awaken your mind and body to deep sensations.

BOOKINGS: https://bookwhen.com/maddogsdancetheatre

The number of participants is limited and places are offered on a first come first served basis.

The classes are open to dancers currently in training, recent graduates and professionals.

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Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Due to limited number of spots, you can request to cancel your booking up to 24 hours before a scheduled class. This gives us the opportunity to fill the class. If you have to cancel your booking you can do so directly on bookwhen and you will receive a full refund.