Contemporary Improvers with Laura Gibson
Autumn 2026
About Contemporary Improvers with Laura Gibson
Autumn Term Classes start on Tuesday 15 September and run until Tuesday 8 December 2026 (excluding Tuesday 27 October 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.
This energising class is designed to help you explore movement through Release technique, a perfect next step from the introduction course. Incorporation of Release technique encourages flowing movements that focus on breath.
Laura Gibson will teach set exercises to help develop technique and musicality alongside encouraging you to find enjoyment through the expansive use of space, accompanied by the live music of Oliver Davies.
If you have taken this class before and are ready to progress to the next level, we recommend joining our Contemporary Intermediate class with Jenny Hayes.
class details
- Enrol for the full 12-week term for £196 to secure your place and save or drop-in for £18 per class (concessions available).
- 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.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds or exchanges, unless there are extenuating circumstances. You can read our booking Terms & Conditions here.
- Our adult classes are for participants aged 18 and over, for classes for participants under 18, please find our Children and Youth classes here.
About your teacher
Through a dance career spanning 22 years, Laura Gibson has established herself as a creative practitioner, choreographer and technique teacher across the industry. In 2005 Laura became a founding member of Two Thirds Sky, including Hold (2011) and Eventide (2015). Laura has worked with various choreographers and companies throughout her career, including Kerry Nicholls, Shane Shambhu and Lisa Risdale. Laura has worked in creative roles in education, outreach, and within the youth dance sector, representing and assisting professional companies and choreographers including RADC, Henri Oguike, Kenneth Tharp and Dance United. Laura teaches regularly at The Place.