siobhan davies studios
At Siobhan Davies Studios we believe in the power of dance for artistic and
social change. We connect artists, neighbours and audiences through
investigative, collaborative and creative activities at our studios and beyond.
Artist and female-led since we were founded, Siobhan Davies Studios has been
part of the contemporary dance landscape since the 1980s. Our studios are a
place to play, question and experiment and we bring this spirit into all areas
of our work. In the last five years, shaped by leadership changes, we have
renewed focus on bringing marginalised voices to the fore to evolve a broader
community of artists, participants, audiences and workers. We engage the public
through classes, performances and co-created participatory activities
prioritising engagement with local communities. From 2020, increased budgets in
access support for artists and audiences aim to break the status quo of
privilege surpassing inclusion. Current local partnerships include working with
neighbouring Charlotte Sharman primary school, and charities Su Mano Amiga and
Good Chance Theatre. Our award-winning public arts building is in the diverse
and densely populated area of Elephant and Castle. We share our space with
Independent Dance, with whom we hold Arts Council England National Portfolio
Organisation consortium status. Find out more about visiting our studios here.
Read about our founder, Siobhan Davies, and the history of the company and the
building on the Our Founder and History pages of the website.
