About this Event
Bawren Tavaziva’s distinctive style is a bold, dynamic and athletic synthesis of ballet, contemporary and African dance, and has received great acclaim from dancers and audiences alike.
TavIntensive is a physically demanding and highly stimulating experience focusing on strong technique and expressive and rhythmic choreography, which combines the aesthetic line of contemporary dance and ballet with the rhythmic patterns of African dance.
The focus of this bespoke intensive will be the choreographic process. Under Bawren’s mentorship, dancers will explore choreographic tools to create their own work in their own unique style.
Each day will start with an energetic technique class led by Bawren and guest teachers before moving on to choreographic exploration, giving space for participants to be both choreographer and dancer. The Intensive will culminate in an informal studio sharing of works created throughout the week. Research, risk-taking, and trusting the process is highly encouraged in this inclusive and supportive environment!
This opportunity is for all pre-professional and professional dancers wanting to develop their own choreographic practice.
Places are limited to 15 dancers; early booking recommended.
Further Details
Classes are from 10am to 5pm inclusive, with breaks, and the studio is available from 9am for individual warm-up. We strongly recommend you take full advantage of the early access to the studio to get the most out of the day and be ready for class at 10am.
Outdoor shoes are not permitted in the studio. bbodance has changing rooms with showers (towels not provided) and lockers, and a breakout area and kitchen with a fridge and microwave. We advise you bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. There are Tesco and Co-op local supermarkets a few minutes’ walk from the studio, and several independent coffee shops. Please ask a member of the team if you need directions.
Health & Safety
Tavaziva Dance is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment. To stay safe and healthy and to minimise the risks for everyone, participants are asked to check and adhere to the public health guidelines in place at the time of the intensive.
When participating in any exercise or dance program, there is the possibility of physical injury. Tavaziva strongly advises doing your own warm-up before you start any of our classes, ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part and are doing so in a safe environment. If you engage in this dance series, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities and assume all risk of injury to yourself.
Tavaziva will use all reasonable efforts within its power to ensure safe and suitable conditions for participants during the engagement. The company is not liable and will not cover any costs or responsibility and participants assume all risk and liability of injury, loss or damages to the participants, personal property or any loss or damages to the premises caused by the participants.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
bbodance, Ensign House, London, United Kingdom
GBP 150.00
