This course is open to and created for adults of ranging abilities from complete beginners to those with more experience and offers a day of playful exploration in contemporary dance styles.
An encouraging and laid-back group setting with a technical led class and guided improvisations to start the day. We will then lead onto open tasks and choreographic opportunities for creative development of your own style and voice. The day will end in an informal sharing of the participants invited friends and family.
Who is this day for and what to expect:
- This single day course is ideal for anyone who wants to expand their creative and physical toolkit.
- Feel free to wear whatever you feel comfortable in and allows you to freely move.
- The course will be led by tutor Grace Murdoch.
Event cost and timings:
- £50 per person
- This event will run from 10:00 - 16:00, with an informal sharing to family and friends at 16:00
Contact us:
Upcoming events at AMATA
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Various times, please see event listing
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
In-person
"The Mystery Of Edwin Drood" is a hilarious musical whodunit loosely based on Charles Dickens’ fam...
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Various times, please see event listing
Cider with Rosie
In-person
Cider with Rosie is adapted by Cornish playwright Nick Darke from the memoir by Laurie Lee.
Wed 25 Mar 2026
Various times, please see event listing
A Midsummer Night's Dream
In-person
Step into a Midsummer Night’s Dream where joy runs wild and the forest hums with ancient magic.
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Various times, please see event listing
Nell Gwynn
In-person
''They've disgraced our trade. Ruined our art. They've put a woman on the stage".
Sat 18 Apr 2026
Various dates, please see event listing
Adult Beginners Ballet: Short Course - Spring 2026
In-person
This block of six classes is for Adult Beginners to learn the fundamentals of Classical Ballet Techn...
Sat 18 Apr 2026
Intensive Dates: 18-19 April 2026
Creative Dance Intensive | Years 3-6
In-person
Spend two-days with Grace Murdoch exploring, moving and creating an original piece of work.
Sat 18 Apr 2026
Various dates, please see event listing
Adult Improvers Ballet: Short Course - Spring 2026
In-person
This block of six classes is for Adult Improvers to build upon and progress the fundamentals of Clas...
Sat 30 May 2026
Doors open 12:45, performance starts at 13:00
Little Seeds Music: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller
In-person
Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and,...
Tue 14 Jul 2026
Various times, please see event listing
National Youth Dance Company x Alleyne Dance
In-person
For 2026, founders of award-winning Alleyne Dance – Sadé and Kristina Alleyne – have been appoi...
Sat 18 Jul 2026
Intensive Dates: 18-19 July 2026
Creative Dance Intensive | Years 7-13
In-person
Spend two-days with Grace Murdoch exploring, moving and creating an original piece of work.