Richard Chappell Dance is thrilled to be delivering this workshop for local & regionally-based dance artists in Oxford on Sunday 24th March 2024 at the Summertown United Reformed Church, Oxford.

Revolving around Richard Chappell Dance’s choreographic and producing practices, this workshop is taking place following RCD’s performance of Hot House at the Oxford Playhouse (as part of Dancin’ Oxford’s Spring Dance Festival) on Monday 4th March 2024.

About the Day
24th March, Summertown URC, Banbury Road, Oxford, 10.00am-3.00pm

The day will start with a two-hour contemporary dance workshop exploring the dance and choreographic practices of Richard Chappell. Richard will lead a warm-up class drawing from his experiences in dance practice and training for leading UK and International companies and institutions. The class will be accessible and inclusive. You can read more about Richard’s class content here – https://www.richardchappelldance.co.uk/company-class#.

The second part of the workshop will explore the choreographic process of Richard Chappell Dance’s recent production Hot House. Richard will share RCD’s practices in improvisation, movement generation and dramaturgy.

The final part of the workshop will be an open discussion facilitated by Richard focusing on self-producing for artist’s in 2024. We will explore pressing questions such as portfolio building, freelance momentum, developing partnerships and regional support structures.

Workshop Eligibility

Due to space restrictions, there are only 15 spaces available for the workshop, which will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. The workshop is suitable for professional / advanced level dance artists local to Oxford or to the region, working in any style or genre. The workshop has been designed for early to mid-career dance artists. Should you have any queries about eligibility, please email RCD Producer Clare Parker on clare@richardchappelldance.co.uk.