Contemporary Improvers with Jenny Hayes
Spring 2026
About Contemporary Improvers with Jenny Hayes
Spring classes start on Saturday 10 January and run until Saturday 28 March 2026 (excluding Saturday 21 February due to half term).
Work with increased physicality and develop a more dynamic approach to movement.
This class is designed to build upon the foundations of our introduction course, allowing you to expand your skills and explore the art of contemporary dance even further.
Our progressive approach is influenced by the techniques of Cunningham and release-based contemporary styles. Cunningham technique emphasises the movement of the spine through curves, tilts, twists, and arches. Incorporation of release technique encourages flowing movements that focus on breath.
Dance artist Jenny Hayes will guide you through the class, helping you develop your skills and technique, accompanied by live music from Thomas Broda. You will have the opportunity to explore your own styles and approach to movement through a choreographed phrase that will be taught in class.
Class details
- Enrol for the term (11 weeks) for £170 to save and guarantee your place or drop-in for £17 per class (concessions available)
- We encourage you to get in touch with us if you have any access requirements to ensure our classes are delivered in the most inclusive way possible. You can find an outline of our access information here.
- Please arrive on time - unfortunately we are unable to accommodate participants who are more than 15 minutes late as the warm-up is an important part of the class.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds or exchanges, unless there are extenuating circumstances. You can read our booking Terms & Conditions here.
About your teacher
Jenny Hayes is an independent dance artist, educator and creative producer whose work spans performance, teaching and project leadership in the UK and internationally. A former member of Richard Alston Dance Company and guest artist with Yorke Dance Project, she has performed repertory by Richard Alston, Martin Lawrance, Joseph Toonga, Ajani Johnson, Kenneth MacMillan, Bella Lewitzky, and Yolande Yorke-Edgell.
She teaches regularly for leading conservatoires and companies including Rambert and New Adventures and integrates Cunningham technique into her contemporary practice. As Project Manager and Creative Producer at Rinova’s Creative Re Work, she helped establish the department by developing accredited courses along with local and international artist development programmes.
Jenny is currently studying for an MA in Dance Production and Management at London Studio Centre. Alongside her studies, she continues to teach, work on creative projects and co-produce The Playground, Rambert.