
DANCE CAMP
Adult Workshops 2026

Yu Ting Lee Ting is a Leeds-based freelance dance artist originally from Singapore, whose evolving contemporary movement and teaching practice centres on play, pleasure, improvisation, and embodied intelligence. Graduating with a BA(Hons) in Contemporary Dance in 2021.

John Bowker Earthsong is famous for its large drumming sessions in the Big Top. Using Djembes, Bougaraboos, Sabars, Dun Duns, bells, shakers and our voices we put together powerful polyrhythms from Africa. We chant. dance and create a truly wonderful tribal sound, weaving intention and magic into the rhythm.

Suzanne Beardsley Creating a safe and supportive space for participants to share and listen to oral stories, honoring the tradition of oral storytelling.

Lisa Brinkmann The Moon Lodge is a gentle and safe space inviting women of all ages to rest, nourish, reflect and connect to themselves. It is an invitation to step out of any responsibilities we are holding in our every day life and to be fully be with ourselves in a beautiful, safe and held space.

Rachel Sheil These classes will focus on the foundations of Hip-Hop and how they aid in helping you connect with music, with your own body and with other dancers in the space. There will be a focus on freestyle, learning choreography and creating your own choreography in harmony with the live music.

Ebanie Powell Connecting to our own voices and to each other through harmony singing, taught by ear in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. The songs are mainly from Celtic and Eastern European traditions, with some of my original arrangements in the mix too. Lullabies Lull yourself into the night with gentle songs.

Stella Temiraeva Stella is a silversmith and a macrame artist. Macrame is a beautiful and meditative art of tying knots that is used to create gorgeous and functional pieces of art. No prior experience is necessary, just come with an open mind and heart and hands ready to work.

Tony Wrench and Faith Circle Dancing draws from an ancient tradition. We dance simple dances from many folk cultures, including Greek, Romanian, Armenian, French and Russian. Some dances are energetic, some gentle. We teach each dance before dancing it. The music will be live.

Robert Green In experiential Astrology we will endeavor to enter sacred space and use drama, meditation and games to explore the ancient art of Astrology, creating and experiencing Astrology in action, where we can receive insights, healings, direction and clarity. Robert has been passionate about Astrology for 30+ years.

Saraswati Duende Dance is the movement of creative power and emotion that flows through us when we open ourselves and is rooted in our basic human goodness. Bellydance Duende is an exploration of the five elements through the strong, sensual and natural movement of Bellydance. Gypsy Duende is wild and free transformation of suffering into joy.

John Bowker Drawing on a rich resource of music and song from central African rainforests John leads the group into a deep and sacred space. Learn extraordinary harmonies weaved with teachings of the earth. John's friendly teaching style encourages everyone to participate, creating a safe space, even for those of us who feel we 'cant sing'.

Liz Gleeson Human beings are born to move. With movement, we thrive - physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually. Open Floor is a lively meditation practice that builds muscular & emotional intelligence. It is a dance floor discovery zone where we move and include good days and tough ones. There are no steps to learn.

Irene Ward Irene is a certified 5Rhythms teacher who guides warm, fluid workshops where dancers explore the five movement states—Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness. Sometimes you will dance alone, sometimes in partnership and other times as a tribe - This is a warm and fluid workshop space.

Chrys Blanchard Chrys creates Gong baths and Soundscapes where you can immerse yourself in deep sound relaxation.

Angie Pinson From the beginning of time, sacred movement, song and story have brought people together, at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, as part of everyday life and life passages, in daily renewal and meditation. D.U.P is part of this timeless tradition of Sacred Dance. The Dances use simple music, lyrics, and movements.

Chrys Blanchard Chrys is a freelance, composer, choir leader and percussionist, whose professional work calls upon the great diversity of skills she has acquired after more than 30 years in the performing arts. She creates and directs projects, training and workshops for education, theatre and community. Chrys has a passion for sound and for rhythm with a particular interest in sound healing, and the effects of sound and music in our lives. This makes for some interesting voice work.

Irene O'Meara Ceili dances, or true ceili dances (fíor céili) are the traditional form of folk dancing in Ireland

Lucia Guerin A simple devotional Kirtan space offering group chanting with harmonium and percussion, inviting singers and meditators to come and go as they wish, celebrating the Indian tradition of praising through collective voice—a beautiful way to begin the day.

Dave Rock Flow Speaking is about making living our gifts light-hearted, big-hearted, embodied, and real in the here and now. Lots of love and laughs, and amazing experiences of tapping into your own inspired magic. Combining flow states know-how with playful shadow-work and transformational practices.

Mae Kiely and Paul Hogan These workshops will focus on the foundations of Lindy Hop, Charleston and Solo Jazz with yummy music from the 20's, 30's and 40's. We'll learn to connect both to the music and to other dancers. There will be set steps and choreography but also a lot of freedom to play and improvise. It's the most enormous fun.

Lily Pinson Needle felting is an opportunity to slow down and get in touch with our creative nature. You'll get to make something lasting and beautiful.

Una McCann Una is a multi instrumentalist and vocalist who has been leading choirs for many years. Una will be offering more of her wonderful arrangements and dynamic teaching.

Joe McCaul With his raku kiln Joe guides lucky participants in the making of their own takeaway pieces.

Alba Koolenbrander Contact improvisation is a dance form in which we explore how our bodies can move together through space, while sharing weight & playing with momentum &gravity. In these workshops we will learn some of the basic principles for dancing contact improvisation, & cultivate our curiosity, presence & listening touch.