Contemporary Explorations

Move. Explore. Create.

This weekly class is for teenagers ages 12–16 who want to dive into the world of contemporary dance. This class introduces teens to release-based techniques that blend athletic movement with creative expression. Expect to build strength, coordination, and flow through floorwork, dynamic travel sequences, and playful movement exploration.

Led by Dance Artists Cat and Kajsa, each session features:

• Guided improvisation to unlock your personal style
• Technical exercises to sharpen your skills
• Collaborative choreography that brings ideas to life

Whether you're just starting out or already love to dance, this class invites you to move with curiosity, connect with others, and discover your unique movement voice.

All levels welcome, just bring your curiosity and a willingness to move!

Contemporary Explorations is possible through the generous support of the Choreographer’s Gallery Trust.

About the Teachers:

Cat Jones (she/her)

Cat is a Dance Artist who loves nothing more than moving and making with others. Specialising in Release-based Contemporary Dance, her classes are a joyful mix of technique, improvisation, floorwork and creative exploration. She’s an advocate for dancers finding confidence, sensitivity, and their own artistic voice, whether they’re gliding across the floor or bouncing off an idea.

She holds a First Class Honours BA in Dance Practice, is a qualified Forest School Practitioner and is currently studying for her MA in Creative Practice: Dance Professional at Trinity Laban. Cat has worked with brilliant organisations like Siobhan Davies Studios, Chiskids Dance, A Truefitt Collective and Demonstrate! with Corali Dance Company, where she has supported movers of all ages and abilities to explore, express, and take creative risks.

In every session, Cat brings her love of connection, curiosity, and a sense of play, creating spaces where imagination and movement entangle in a dance of unexpected discoveries.

Kajsa Sundtsröm (she/her)

Kajsa is a Swedish contemporary dance artist and teacher based in London. She is a certified yoga teacher and has an extensive teaching practice, working across contemporary and modern forms, as well as improvisation and floorwork. Her teaching practice is rooted in inclusivity and accessibility, so that all her students can experience the joy of dancing and moving. She believes dancing is at its heart a community practice, and though she often finds herself improvising in a studio by herself, dancing, performing and learning with others is her very favourite thing to do.

Upon starting her journey as a dancer in her teens, she has trained and performed across Scandinavia, the U.K and the U.S. She has worked with companies such as Stopgap Dance, Second Hand Dance, English National Ballet, Limón Dance Company and Reality Dansteater. She trained at Guildford School of Acting, graduating with a First Class Honours Degree in Dance, and received her classical ballet training from Dilek Taptik School of Dance (RAD).

Accessibility:

Please note, we are on the second floor of a warehouse building, accessed by a staircase only. We regret that we cannot currently adequately support wheelchair users and those for whom stairs are a barrier.

We are committed to removing other barriers to access. If you would like to talk to us about your access needs, please contact: frances@chisenhaledancespace.co.uk. Read more about our commitments to anti-ableism as part of our Artist Community Culture Document

How to Book Your Spot for Contemporary Explorations

We offer three ways to join the series — choose what works best for you:

Option 1: Drop-In Ticket – £12

Perfect for those who want to attend a single class.

• Select the date you'd like to attend from the list of available drop-in tickets.
• Each ticket is valid for one class only.
• Capacity is limited — book early to secure your spot.

Option 2: 6-Class Bundle – £66

Ideal if you’d like to attend multiple classes but need flexibility.

• Choose the “6-Class Bundle” ticket at checkout.
• After selecting this ticket, you’ll be prompted to choose up to 6 class dates from the list of available add-ons.
• Each class has limited capacity, so please only select dates you plan to attend.

Option 3: Full-Term Ticket – £110

Join us for the full 11-week series and deepen your practice.

• Select the “Full-Term Ticket” to reserve your place in all 11 classes.
• No need to select individual dates — we’ll automatically register you for the full term.
• This option offers the best value (Just £10 per class)