Candoco Dance Company

CreativeLab - Candoco CreativeLab is a week-long intensive for disabled and non-disabled young people (16–25) to explore and grow their unique choreographic voice.

Begin your journey into dance and choreography - applications to join CreativeLab close in 10 days!

For D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, and non-disabled people aged 16-25, with five spaces reserved for applicants based in Southwark.
candoco.co.uk/events/creativelab/

Deadline: 8 December, 5 pm.

Photo credit: Marek Jancuch.

This event was supported by Southwark Council’s Culture Together Grant.

Candoco Dance Company - Booking by Bookwhen

Tomorrow’s sessions are fully sold out! 🚨

Only 3 tickets left for today’s Company Class (led by James Olivo) and ArtistLab (led by Anna Seymour) - from 10.30 am - 12 pm & 1-4 pm at Clod Ensemble ‼️

Tickets: bookwhen.com/candoco

ArtistLab - Candoco ArtistLab helps dance artists develop professionally, expanding their choreographic practice, and ways of making.

Company Class and ArtistLab are officially sold out for next Mon, 24 and Tue, 25! 🎉

Don’t miss your chance to join the fun and unlock new learning pathways through movement! Only a few combined (Company Class + ArtistLab) tickets remain for Thu, 27 & Fri, 28!

candoco.co.uk/events/artistlab/

Four people dance freely in an indoor studio, each facing a different direction. Two dancers have visible faces with their hands raised in expressive poses. The other two have their faces obscured - one by a lifted hand and the other by hair sweeping through the air as they move.

Next week, 10.30 am - 12 pm & 1-4 pm, at Clod Ensemble!

▪ Thursday, 27
Morning: James Olivo teaching Company Class
Afternoon: Anna Seymour delivering ArtistLab

▪ Friday, 28
Morning: Amy Butler teaching Company Class
Afternoon: Temitope Ajose delivering ArtistLab

A group of participants is engaging in a workshop. The focus is on two people writing on large sheets of paper on the ground. In the background, other participants observe whilst resting on bean bags.

A large paper sheet reading participants' feedback around the question: "Why do I want to make my practice even more inclusive?". Answers include feedback like: "Because I see or I am more open to the diversity in my group" "Making dance more accessible - anybody is a dancing body" "This is a need" "Understanding of self and others" "So everyone can dance and feel their own power' "To contribute to a richer culture and society"

Book your Inclusive Teacher Training and learn how to make your teaching practice more accessible, reaching a wider audience! ✨
▪ 1-Day Inclusive Teacher Training | 1 Feb 2026
▪ 90-Minute Inclusive Teacher Training | 26 Jan 2026

Book your tickets: candoco.co.uk/whats-on/
📸: Marie Von Krogh

HOMECOMING | The Place A journey back into oneself. What happens when your world falls apart? You descend into the underworld and reclaim your ruins, pick up your wrinkled though

From our friends at The Place:

HOMECOMING performs today and tomorrow! 🎉

HOMECOMING blends storytelling, dynamic choreography, and cutting-edge technology to trace the journey of a woman searching for her lost sense of self.

Book your tickets: theplace.org.uk/events/autumn-25-homecoming

Photo credit: Hugo Glendinning.

Headshot of James Olivo, a person with a shaved bald head and wearing earrings and a black long-sleeve shirt. They are smiling and looking slightly to the side, away from the camera. James self-describes as: a Filipino-Chinese person in their late 20s, with a shaved head.

A dancer moving flowingly on stage during a performance. Captured leaning their head on one side with arms raised and one leg pushed backwards.

Join James Olivo’s Company Class next Tuesday, 4 November, 10.30 am – 12 pm at Clod Ensemble. Explore improvisation, connection, and togetherness through movement. Classes run Monday – Thursday next week. £5 tickets - grab yours now!
candoco.co.uk/events/company-class/

Poster for CreativeLab, running Monday 16 to Friday 20 February 2026. The white Candoco logo appears in the top right corner. Text reads: “Develop your choreographic skills and take your creative practice to the next level with Candoco’s free, week-long intensive for young D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, and non-disabled participants (aged 16–25).” In the background, a group of participants in a dance class raise their hands above their heads.

CreativeLab is an intensive for young, disabled and non-disabled participants, aged 16-25 – designed to support them in developing their own choreographic voice.

Apply to join - limited spaces available:
candoco.co.uk/events/creativelab/

Applications will close Monday, 8 December, 5 pm (GMT).

Photo credit:
1. Hugo Glendinning
2. Roswitha Chesher

Headshot of Temitope Ajose, a person with mid-length dreadlocks, wearing a bright silver jacket over a yellow top, and smiling warmly at the camera. Temi self-describes as: a tall black woman, in her mid-40s with mid-length, small sister locks.

A dancer in a studio space, captured mid-movement with their body turned to the side, arms extended forward, and hair flowing through the air.

Temitope Ajose leads Company Class tomorrow - Thur, 23 Oct, 10.30 am–12 pm at Clod Ensemble. Temi’s class will explore proximity and the space in between.

Expect detail, flow & connection.
🎟️ £5 tickets→ bit.ly/CompanyClass25

Photo credits:
1. Hugo Glendinning
2. Camilla Greenwell

Headshot of Anna Seymour, smiling with short curly brown hair. They are wearing an orange top with a black sports bra visible underneath. Anna self-describes as: a white woman in her 40s with dark curly hair that comes to just above the shoulder and a wavy fringe. They have a nose ring and freckles. They are Deaf and have a petite frame.

A person dances in the foreground, supporting themselves on one hand with eyes closed, while two other dancers stand blurred in the background.

Anna Seymour leads Company Class this Wed, 22 Oct, 10:30 am–12 pm at Clod Ensemble. Explore body, mind, & spirit connection through movement, imagery + somatic practice. Get £5 tickets via: candoco.co.uk/events/company-class/

This class will be delivered in BSL with spoken English voiceover.

A dancer performing on stage against orange projections. They are captured with arms raised, touching their forehead and eyes closed, with their head raised.

Annie’s class uses improvisation scores to empower participants and help them be present with their bodies in a non-judgmental and curious manner.

Book the class: bookwhen.com/candoco

📸 Hugo Glendinning

Headshot of Annie Edwards, a person with short, blonde curly hair, smiling at the camera. They are wearing a grey and purple top layered under a black gilet jacket, with their arms positioned behind their back. Annie self-describes as: a white woman of short stature (in her 20s) with short curly hair.

🎉 Join Annie Edwards’ Company Class!
Mon 20 Oct, 10.30–12 @ Clod Ensemble

You can expect ideas around repetition, continuous movement, rest, and exchange with others.

🎟️ £5 tickets → candoco.co.uk/events/company-class/
candoco.co.uk/events/company-class/

📸 Last Shelter by Jeanine Durning - photo credit: Marek Jančúch

Poster announcing company class reading 'Company Class 20 Oct - 28 Nov | 10.30 am - 12 pm | Clod Ensemble London'. A white Candoco logo features on the top right of the image with blue branding elements on the bottom right corner. In the background, two dancers perform on stage - one person stands at the front with hands raised and close together and one at the back lying on one side.

Company Class | 1 week to go! 🎉
Join us next Monday at Clod Ensemble for a 90-minute movement class inspired by Candoco's ongoing learning about inclusive practice!

For disabled & non-disabled dance practitioners with professional or vocational dance experience
➡️ candoco.co.uk/events/company-class/

1-Day | Inclusive Teacher Training - Candoco Build confidence in inclusive dance teaching with practical training to create accessible, engaging, and equitable learning environments.

We are also offering two bursaries to join the event at a subsidised rate of £70. Bursary applications will close on Monday, 8 December 2025, at 11 am (GMT).

Find out more about the eligibility criteria and apply: candoco.co.uk/events/1-day-inclusive-teacher-training/

Two people dancing in a dimly lit indoor space, leaning to one side with one arm extended overhead. In the foreground, two blurred figures with their backs to the camera enhance the focus on a central dancer, in sharp detail, who smiles joyfully. Candoco's logo appears on the top right of the image. At the bottom, white text reads: '1-Day | Inclusive Teacher Training 1 February 2026 | 10 am - 5 pm Clod Ensemble, London'

Want to build confidence in teaching inclusive dance?
Join us for our 1-Day Inclusive Teacher Training and deepen your teaching skills! Tickets are now live.

Learn more and apply for the event: candoco.co.uk/events/1-day-inclusive-teacher-training/

A promotional poster announcing two new members joining Candoco’s Board. The design features a black background with white text: the word ‘Appointed’ appears in the top left beside a white Candoco logo, and the phrase ‘new board members’ appears at the bottom. Bold teal coloured forward slashes reflect the company’s branding. Centred in the poster are three headshots displayed side by side.

A promotional poster announcing Kirsten Vaughan - a new member joining Candoco’s Board. The design features a black background with white text: the word ‘Appointed’ appears in the top left beside a white Candoco logo. Centred in the poster is a circular headshot of Kirsten - a person with short, blonde, curly hair, smiling gently at the camera. White text reads 'Kirsten Vaughan Board Member' appears at the bottom. Bold pink forward slashes reflect the company’s branding.

A promotional poster announcing Rachel Evans - a new member joining Candoco’s Board. The design features a black background with white text: the word ‘Appointed’ appears in the top left beside a white Candoco logo. Centred in the poster is a circular black and white headshot of Rachel, a person with straight, mid-length hair, smiling joyfully at the camera. White text reads 'Rachel Evans Board Member' appears at the bottom. Bold green forward slashes reflect the company’s branding.

Excited to welcome Kirsten Vaughan and Rachel Evans to our Board of Trustees, bringing diverse experience from across the private, public, and charity sectors.

Learn more about our new Board Members via the link below:
candoco.co.uk/who-we-are/s...

A person with short brown hair dances joyfully in a bright indoor space, wearing dark blue joggers and a light blue long-sleeve cardigan, one arm extended and a hand on their chest.

Just announced two exciting, new inclusive dance opportunities for dance practitioners & artists: Company Class (20 Oct–28 Nov) & ArtistLab (24–28 Nov) at Clod Ensemble.

Learn more about these events and book your tickets: candoco.co.uk/whats-on/

Photo credit: Camilla Greenwell.

Disabled dance sector: Access barriers threaten innovation The disabled dance sector is thriving in many ways but is also under threat from under-the-radar cuts to Access to Work grants. Kate Wyver investigates

Great to see @candocodance.bsky.social's inclusion in this really interesting piece from Kate Wyver!

It dives into the threats the thriving disabled dance sector are facing, including the cuts to Access to Work grants.

Give it a read 👉 @thestage.co.uk www.thestage.co.uk/long-reads/d...

Decorative image reading 'CreativeLab Mon 16-Fri 20 Feb 2026', 'Join Us!'. The background image shows a dance class taking place in a studio. Three class participants are standing still facing the same direction, with their arms raised in the air.

Ready to learn and develop choreographic skills in an inclusive environment?
Join CreativeLab – a dynamic, week-long intensive for young D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, and non-disabled participants aged 16–25!

Applications are now open! candoco.co.uk/events/creat...

Ph. Camilla Greenwell

Two people dancing in unison, leaning to one side with arms outstretched. One faces away from the camera, while the other smiles warmly whilst facing the direction of the camera.

Stay tuned for more announcements about CreativeLab - our week-long intensive designed to support young, disabled and non-disabled people (16-25) in developing their own choreographic voice. Applications are opening soon! Pre-register your interest to get notified: candoco.co.uk/events/creativelab/

Lucy McCrudden - Candoco Lucy McCrudden joins Candoco as project lead for CreativeLab 2026. Lucy is and award-winning advocate for dancing parents.

Meet our new Project Manager for CreativeLab, Lucy McCrudden!

Bringing 22 years of experience in learning and participation, Lucy joined us on an interim basis to support the delivery of key learning initiatives planned for early 2026.

Learn more about Lucy: candoco.co.uk/people/lucy-...

Thank you for sharing @kenneththarp.bsky.social!

Five diverse dancers pose together on a plinth, facing stage right, but turning towards the camera. Behind them is a shiny green curtain.

Over and Over (and over again), a co-production by @candocodance.bsky.social and Dan Daw Projects, is a fanfare for rave culture and the disabled body.

Read Colin Hambrook's review ⬇️
disabilityarts.online/magazine/rev...

Are you aged 16-25, passionate about dance, and interested in a Creative Lab and week-long intensive for D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent and non-disabled participants?

Learn more below from @candocodance.bsky.social 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

CreativeLab - Candoco CreativeLab is a week-long intensive for disabled and non-disabled young people (16–25) to explore and grow their unique choreographic voice.

Are you aged 16-25? Passionate about dance and choreography? Based in Southwark, London?

Join CreativeLab (Feb 2026): A week-long intensive for D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, and non-disabled participants who are interested in choreography and inclusive dance!

candoco.co.uk/events/creativelab/