Contemporary Introduction with Sarah Miller
Autumn 2026
About Contemporary Introduction with Sarah Miller
Autumn Term Classes start on Wednesday 16 September and run until Wednesday 9 December 2026 (excluding Wednesday 28 October due to half term).
Begin your contemporary dance journey through simple movement and creative exploration!
This course is aimed at complete beginners and offers an introduction to contemporary dance in an encouraging and laid-back group setting, with opportunities for creative development of your own style. Sarah Miller will guide you through the basics of core contemporary dance vocabulary 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. The live music by Stefano Ancora will help inspire your movement throughout the class.
There will be opportunities to try out a range of contemporary dance skills from moving across the floor to simple springs and jumps. You will leave confident and ready to take your next step into contemporary dance.
class details
- Enrol for the full 12-week term for £196 to secure your place and save or join a £18 taster session in the first week of the term (concessions available) with the option to enrol afterwards.
- 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
Sarah Miller began dancing at The Place at the age of four and went on to work with Youth (now Shift Dance Company). Sarah trained at London Contemporary Dance School, graduating in 2003 with a First-Class Honours Degree. She is currently teaching contemporary dance classes at The Place, and at primary schools in Camden and Hackney. Sarah has worked with Russell Maliphant, Jan de Schynkel, Martin Lawrance and Marguerite Caruana Galizia. She is currently participating in research work with Sarah Blanc and Moxie Brawl.