Contemporary Advanced for Over 60s with Natalie Dodd (at The Place 2)
Autumn 2026
About Contemporary Advanced for Over 60s with Natalie Dodd (at The Place 2)
Autumn Term Classes start on Thursday 17 September and run until Thursday 10 December 2026 (excluding Thursday 29 October due to half term).
Develop greater precision, fluidity, and technical awareness in your contemporary dance practice
Our expert teacher Natalie Dodd will guide you through the basics of core contemporary dance vocabularies and techniques which includes Cunningham and release. 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.
Nataliewill lead you in building strength, technique, coordination, and articulation in these classes for experienced participants who are looking for a challenging session. You will have the opportunity to explore your own styles and approach to movement through a choreographed phrase that will be taught in class.
This class will be held at The Place 2, which is just a 5-minute walk from The Place. The address is: 9 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SN. When you arrive, ring the buzzer for Place 2 and a member of the staff will let you in. Please note: As this class is held in an external venue, we ask that participants arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the session.
class details
- Enrol for the full 12-week term for £165 to secure your place and save or drop-in for £15 per class (concession price).
- If you have any access requirements or specific medical needs, please contact us at classes@theplace.org.uk or 020 7121 1029 so we can support your participation. We can provide reasonable adjustments, including teaching assistant support, communication tools, and measures to reduce sensory overload. Find 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. Please note: As this class is held in an external venue, we ask that participants arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the session.
- 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
Natalie Dodd trained at Rambert School and went on to gain an MA through NSCD. She has performed in music videos, toured with Mark Bruce Company, performed twice at The Royal Albert Hall for BBC Proms and has worked with ENO and RSC. Nataliehas choreographed works for the Over 60’s group, Chronicles, Youth America Grand Prix participants, galas and for her own solo performances. She has been teaching since 2014 and has worked for Rambert School, Rambert, Royal Academy of Dance, DanceWest and Trinity Laban amongst many others. Natalie is a devisor, delivering artist and examiner for Rambert Grades.