independent dance
London
Independent Dance (ID) supports the development of dance through radical
enquiry, learning, community-building and audience engagement. Based at Siobhan
Davies Studios in London, ID is a research engine and ‘home’ organisation for a
growing community of practitioners in the UK and around the world. It has been
artist and female-led since 1984. Our public programme supports a wide range of
accessible and interdisciplinary approaches to dance, somatics, improvisation
and choreography. Co-designed with UK/ international artists and partner
organisations, this far-reaching programme includes classes, talks, workshops,
research, digital initiatives and festivals. ID also bridges higher education
and professional spheres, leading on MA/MFA Creative Practice: Dance
Professional in partnership with Trinity Laban and Siobhan Davies Studios. Our
aim is to generate a diverse and dynamic ‘community of practice’ which is not
limited to one place or location and to agitate for positive change and justice
within ID, the arts and society. Independent Dance is proud to be part of an
ongoing National Portfolio Organisation consortium led by Siobhan Davies
Studios, supported using public funding by Arts Council England. Funders and
partners in 2021 & 2022 Arts Council England The Leverhulme Trust Sadler’s Wells
Perform Europe Fest En Fest Center for Performance Research, New York Dance
North Trinity Laban University of Roehampton University of Middlesex Dance HE
Theatre, Dance and Performance Training Journal Centre for Performance
Philosophy, University of Surrey Centre for Dance Research, Coventry University
Women’s Art Library, Goldsmiths Library Special Collections and Archives Siobhan
Davies Studios
