UNLOCK
UNLOCK is a dance training programme committed to creating new pathways into the dance sector, serving those from disadvantaged and rural backgrounds in Devon.
We have carefully designed a training programme that looks at what skills are required for the dancers of today, how dance educators can nurture autonomy driven ways of learning that allow dancers to feel a sense of ownership in what they produce in the studio and a mentoring programme that provides opportunity for reflection.
Contemporary Dance, Ballet and Physical Development for beginner, training and graduate dancers, with additional workshops in other styles and skills.
Strand 1: Recruitment
Strand 2: Skills
Strand 3: Nurture
Strand 1: Recruitment
Opportunities for beginner dancers, from rural and disadvantaged places in Devon, to have fun with dance and explore what it means to train and work in the dance sector.
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Strand 2: Skills
Training and 1-1 mentorship for experienced and dedicated dancers aged 12-18 in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Psychological and physical tools to help you throughout your dance journey, through tailored sessions with choreographers and teachers from across the UK.
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Strand 3: Nurture
Sessions to support 18+ dancers and dance graduates from Devon, with opportunities to share your skills, artistry and develop your practice with Devon's dance community.
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COMING UP:
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A Cunningham-based open class for beginners and experienced dancers alike. Technical contemporary dance in a joyful, relaxed environment.
Our Patrons
​Carrie Taylor Johnson.
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"I'm delighted to support UNLOCK as it begins it's journey. The programme holds an important vision, to make high-quality dance training more accessible and to nurture both the technical and psychological development of young dancers. It's exciting to see such thoughtful ideas emerging from within the next generation of dance leaders, and I look forward to seeing how the programme continues to evolve."
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Carrie's decade long career as a dancer with some of the UK's leading ballet and contemporary dance companies, including Birmingham Royal Ballet, New Adventures and the McOnie Company, has lead to her second career as a psychologist for dancers and athletes. Carrie works as a performance psychology lecturer for elite dancers and athletes at institutions such as The Royal Ballet School and continues to share her knowledge of dance practice as a ballet tutor and rehearsal director ar some of the UK's top dance conservatoires and companies.
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Aishani Ghosh.
"I am honoured to join as a patron on this wonderful initiative to help improve the access into the arts. Initiatives like these is part of what art is truly about and I can't wait to see how it grows."
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Aishani is a freelance dance artist. Her dance training started in Bharatanatyam and ballet before she then went on to train at London Contemporary Dance School, graduating with the Principle's Award. Notable highlights of Aishani's career include dancing for Olivier Award nominated Seeta Patel Dance Company, as well as performing with Joy Brookes on the Late Late Show with James Corden. Aishani's choreography and research investigates how different cultures and diasporic bodies shape her experience of dance. Her podcast 'Token Jester' hosts conversations that inspires, informs and instigates change in the dance sector.
UPCOMING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Check back soon for information on Pugmill's workshops and classes.
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If you're interested in booking Pugmill for a workshop, please get in touch - jonnyhibbschoreographer@gmail.com