KND Masterclasses & Professional Development Lab | August 2017

Two weeks of activity for professional dancers:
KND PROFESSIONAL MASTERCLASSES | KND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAB | APPLY NOW

MASTERCLASSES SUMMER 2017 *TWO WEEKS*
Monday 7th – Friday 11th August | SOLD OUT
Monday 14th – Friday 18th August | PLACES AVAILABLE
10:00-12:00
Venue: English National Ballet studios

Extending KND’s vision for high-quality professional training in the UK, this is a further opportunity to work intensively for up to ten mornings in an exclusive setting with Kerry Nicholls.

Hosted at English National Ballet studios, each professionally-driven class will run for two hours, feature live music, and promote restricted numbers for a qualitative experience at a high level. Kerry leads a fast-paced, energetic and athletically demanding technique class. Using the foundations of Limón and release based techniques, the classes will explore a kinetic use of spatial architectonics with an attention to momentum, qualitative change, and musical sensibility.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAB *ONE WEEK*
Monday 7th – Friday 11th August | SOLD OUT
13:00-17:30
Venue: English National Ballet studios

5 afternoons of classes, workshops, networking and group mentoring will supplement the morning masterclasses. The LAB is for professional dancers wanting to train, network and expand their creative skill-set. Varied physical sessions – led by an array of high-profile guest artists – will sit alongside discussion and reflective sessions.

Trialled last autumn, this week will also feature the return of the Professional Development Forum, a platform for freelance and company dancers to voice and discuss current challenges, and give artists an opportunity to get involved in shaping their sector.

TIMETABLE
Kerry Nicholls Dance Masterclass Summer 2017 timetable

You can book for a single day or the full week.

Read more about our guest artists Tory Jestyn Trotter, Harriet Bone, Hannes Langolf, Emma Bonnici, Leo Cosendai.

BOOKING OPTIONS
Drop-in Masterclass (morning only) | £20
Drop-in Masterclass + LAB (full day) | £35

Week of Masterclasses (mornings only) | £80
Week of Masterclasses + LAB (full day) | £135

To apply, please email your desired booking option and CV to info@kerrynicholls.com. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!

The Professional Development Lab is generously supported by our funders to allow a heavily subsidised rate:

The Linbury Trust

KND Masterclasses | May 2017

KND SPRING 2017 MASTERCLASSES
at Studio Wayne McGregor

After a successful week of masterclasses last autumn, KND’s masterclasses are back again. Extending KND’s vision for high-quality professional training in the UK, it is a further opportunity to work intensely for five mornings in an exclusive setting with Kerry Nicholls.

Hosted at Studio Wayne McGregor’s new studios in Here East, each professionally-driven class will run for two hours, feature live music, and promote restricted numbers for a qualitative experience at a high level. Kerry leads a fast-paced, energetic and athletically demanding technique class. Using the foundations of Limón and release based techniques, the classes will explore a kinetic use of spatial architectonics with an attention to momentum, qualitative change, and musical sensibility.

Dates: Monday 22 May – Friday 26 May 2017
Time: 10:30-12:30
Venue: Studio Wayne McGregor, Here East, E15 2GW
Cost: 5 classes (1 week): £80 | Drop-in class: £20/class

MENTORING OPPORTUNITY
In tandem with these masterclasses and continuing KND’s commitment to professional development, KND is offering the opportunity to book a one-on-one mentoring session with Kerry. These hour-long, afternoon sessions are offered at a special rate for those participating in the morning masterclasses.

1-hour afternoon sessions available 22 May – 26 May 2017
Mentoring session (masterclass-week special): £40

NOW SOLD OUT. PLEASE EMAIL FOR WAITING LIST.

To apply, please email your CV to info@kerrynicholls.com

Coming soon …
KND SUMMER 2017 MASTERCLASSES
Monday 7 August – Friday 11 August
Monday 14 August – Friday 18 August
at English National Ballet studios

2 weeks of morning masterclasses with Kerry Nicholls, featuring live music and hosted at English National Ballet.

Booking opening in May.

New for this summer, Professional Development LAB and Pre-Professional Intensive.

Interested in the Performance Mentoring Programme? Visit our PMP page.

Support using public funding by ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND The Linbury Trust

KND Masterclasses | September 2016

KND AUTUMN 2016 MASTERCLASSES
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

After two years away, KND’s masterclasses are returning to London. Extending KND’s vision for high-quality professional training in the UK, it is a further opportunity to work intensely for five mornings in an exclusive setting with Kerry Nicholls.

Hosted at Rambert’s new studios on the Southbank, each professionally-driven class will run for two hours, feature live music, and promote restricted numbers for a qualitative experience at a high level. Kerry leads a fast-paced, energetic and athletically demanding technique class. Using the foundations of Limon and release based techniques, the classes will explore a kinetic use of spatial architectonics with an attention to momentum, qualitative change, and musical sensibility.

Mentoring Opportunity
In tandem with these masterclasses and continuing KND’s commitment to professional development, KND is offering the opportunity to book a one-on-one mentoring session with Kerry. These hour-long, afternoon sessions are offered at a special rate for those participating in the morning masterclasses.

Dates: Monday 26 Sep – Friday 30 Sep 2016
Time: 10:30-12:30
Venue: Rambert, Upper Ground, SE1 9PP
Cost: 5 classes (1 week): £80 | Drop-in class: £20/class

Mentoring session (masterclass-week special): £40

To book a place, please send CV for consideration to Emili Åström.

KND MASTERCLASS 2014

KND Performance Mentoring Programme | 2015

2015 Faculty Announced! Read the full list here.

Now in its second year, we are now running the successful KND Performance Mentoring Programme 2015.

Devised and delivered by KND to boost professional dancers mid-career, we are offering rigorous technical training and thought-provoking workshops from expert guest artists, all underpinned by a tailor-made, individual mentoring scheme.

At a critical point in a dancer’s career, typically unsupported by an educational institution, KND will prepare a small, select group of dancers for an ever-changing and varied job landscape, within a four-month programme. This begins with a two-week studio-intensive encompassing classical and contemporary technique, choreography, voice, yoga, audition techniques, CV/show reel advice, network opportunities and professional development seminars, all delivered by sought-after teachers and artists, including Kerry herself.

Continuing on from the studio-intensive, Kerry will regularly mentor each participant on a one-to-one basis for a further three months. This is devised to encourage and confront current practice within a person-centered structure, supporting new thinking and artistic development.

The confidence gained and the focus I re-directed on my training and career helped me to present myself with new-found awareness and positivity… I have found four jobs since the programme

KND Performance Mentoring Programme 2014 Participant

Applicants should have graduated at least 4 years ago with a strong classical or contemporary background, possess a high technical ability and an enthusiasm for expanding their skill set.

Studio-intensive:
(held at English National Ballet studios, London)
MON 27 – FRI 31 JULY 2015
MON 03 – FRI 07 AUGUST 2015

Mentoring:
SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER 2015

Full four-month programme cost:
£200

Applications

Applications are now closed.

The programme is generously supported by Arts Council England and The Linbury Trust allowing a heavily subsidised rate.

Support using public funding by ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND The Linbury Trust

KND Performance Mentoring Programme | 2014

Announcing the launch of the new:
KND PERFORMANCE MENTORING PROGRAMME

A two-week intensive programme accompanied by 3 months follow-up mentoring

The first of its kind, we are launching the KND Performance Mentoring Programme in summer 2014. Devised and delivered by KND, it boosts freelance professional dancers mid-career by offering rigorous technical training, coupled with tailor-made mentoring sessions, all within a creative and person-centred environment.

At a critical point in a dancer’s career, typically unsupported by an educational institution, KND will prepare a small, select group of freelance dancers for an ever-changing and varied job landscape, with a two-week intensive programme. This will encompass classical and contemporary technique, choreography, teaching skills, voice, yoga and audition techniques, CV advice and personal mentoring – all delivered by a unique team of expert teachers and artists, including Kerry herself.

Post-intensive, KND will continue to mentor the successful Performance Mentoring Programme participants for a further three months, to ensure a legacy and supported development.

Places are available for 15 UK-based freelance dancers, who should have graduated at least 4 years ago and come from a strong classical/contemporary background. They will need a high technical ability, an open mind, and an enthusiasm for expanding their skill set.

The intensive programme dates are Monday 11 August – Friday 15 August and Monday 18 August – Friday 22 August 2014
Individual mentoring sessions will continue until November 2014.

THE CLOSING DEADLINE IS 6PM FRIDAY 30TH MAY 2014
AUDITIONS AND INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IN JUNE 2014

Applications have now closed.

As this is a pilot course, we are offering a subsidised fee for this year only. Programme fee: £175 (which includes the full course of workshops and post-mentoring).

Generously supported by the Linbury Trust

KND Performance Mentoring Programme 2014

KND Masterclasses | August 2014

KND MASTERCLASSES – SUMMER 2014

MONDAY-FRIDAY 11TH – 15TH AUGUST : 10.00 – 12.00
MONDAY-FRIDAY 18TH – 22ND AUGUST : 10.00 – 12.00

The Experience KND summer programme 2014 continues the hugely successful artist development phases of December 2012 and Summer 2013. Extending KND’s vision for high-quality professional training in the UK, it is a further opportunity to work in an exclusive setting with Kerry Nicholls and long-time music collaborator David Walters.

The two-week phase will offer daily, morning professional-level masterclasses.
As last year, the classes will be hosted at the company home of English National Ballet in South Kensington. There is access to changing rooms and other in-house facilities.

PRE-BOOK ONLY: ON A FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED BASIS

FEES

Week 1: 11th – 15th Aug
Morning Masterclass: 10.00-12.00 : £75 | SOLD OUT
Week 2: 18th – 22nd Aug
Morning Masterclass: 10.00-12.00 : £75 | SOLD OUT
Week of 5 morning classes

Each professionally-driven class will run for two hours, feature live music, and promote restricted numbers for a qualitative experience at a high level. Kerry and David share their symbiotic connection housed in a fast-paced, energetic and athletically demanding technique class. Using the foundations of Limon and release based techniques, the classes will explore a kinetic use of spatial architectonics with an attention to momentum, qualitative change, and musical sensibility.
There will be dedicated time after each class for professional networking.

Also available:
Single Drop-In’s: Mon-Fri 11th – 22nd Aug : £18 | SOLD OUT

Priority of attendance will be given to those attending the full masterclass course rather than single drop-in’s so as to encourage totality of process.

KND Summer Programme | July/August 2013

MONDAY-FRIDAY 29TH JULY – 2ND AUGUST
MONDAY-FRIDAY 5TH – 9TH AUGUST

The Experience KND summer programme builds on the format of the hugely successful artist development week in December 2012 and continues KND’s vision for high-quality professional training in the UK. It is a further opportunity to work in an exclusive setting with Kerry Nicholls and long-time music collaborator David Walters.

The two-week programme will provide a dynamic hub of professional-level masterclasses, workshops in choreography and dance/music collaboration, with opportunities for networking, collaboration and mentoring within a creative, person-centred environment.

The course will be hosted at the company home of English National Ballet in South Kensington. There is access to changing rooms and other in-house facilities.

PRE-BOOK ONLY: ON A FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED BASIS

KND MASTERCLASSES

Week 1: 29th Jul – 2nd Aug
Morning Masterclass: 10.00-12.00 : £75 | SOLD OUT
Afternoon Masterclass: 13.00-15.00 : £75 | SOLD OUT
Week 2: 5th – 9th Aug
Morning Masterclass: 10.00-12.00 : £75 | SOLD OUT
Afternoon Masterclass: 13.00-15.00 : £75 | SOLD OUT

Each professionally-driven class will feature live music, last for two hours – and promote restricted numbers for a qualitative experience at a high level. Kerry and David share their symbiotic connection housed in a fast-paced, energetic and athletically demanding technique class. Using the foundations of Limon and release based techniques, the classes will explore a kinetic use of spatial architectonics with an attention to momentum, qualitative change, and musical sensibility.
There will be dedicated time after each class for professional networking.

Also available:
Single Drop-In’s: Mon-Fri 29th Jul – 9th Aug : £20 | SOLD OUT

Priority of attendance will be given to those attending the full masterclass course rather than single drop-in’s so as to encourage totality of process.

ACCELERATOR: MUSIC AND DANCE COLLABORATION

Accelerator sessions: Week 1 15.30-18.00 29th Jul – 2nd Aug : £75 | SOLD OUT

This exciting, cross-art course has been designed as a test-bed of enquiry for composers, choreographers, musicians and dancers. The work will take place within a rigorous synergetic environment with artists from various disciplines creating at speed. Each day is specifically themed and interventions will be set to rapid, quick-fire deadlines highlighting sonic and physical strategies and exploration. Within a rotating group structure to enable true collaboration and distributive thinking, this highly-charged course aims to unfreeze ‘writer’s block’ within an accelerated framework.
Participants must attend all five sessions.

CHOREOGRAPHIC MIGRATION

Choreographic Migration: Week 2 15.30-18.00 5th – 9th Aug : £75 | SOLD OUT

Working with a small group – Kerry and David will reveal their idiosyncratic collaborative process within choreographic workshops which will form the premise of a short, original piece to be showcased on the last afternoon. Giving a fast-track insight into crafting work from its inception, and drawing from a bank of physically testing movement language, participants will be led through generative task-based tools with an aim to rejuvenate current practice. David will be an integral part of the course, simultaneously creating an original audio landscape to ignite the work.

It is beneficial to attend the Week 2 Afternoon Masterclass before this session and participants must attend all five sessions.

PROFESSIONAL MENTORING

Mentoring sessions available:
Week 1: Tues 30th or Weds 31st Jul 18:00-19:00 : £25 | SOLD OUT
Week 2: Tues 6th or Weds 7th Aug 18:00-19:00 : £25 | SOLD OUT

On offer over this fortnight are 8 available sessions for one-on-one mentoring which offer expert insight – providing participants with personal, aspirational and accessible guidance at the varying stages of their career.

MASSAGE SESSIONS

Massage sessions available:
Week 1 : Mon 29th Jul and Thurs 1st Aug 12:00-13:00 : £13/£25 | SOLD OUT
Week 2 : Mon 5th and Thurs 8th Aug 12:00-13:00 : £13/£25 | SOLD OUT

Soothe your danced-out feet, float off after a head massage, or relieve tense neck and shoulder muscles with acupressure chair massage, reflexology and Indian head massage sessions.
These relaxing treatments are done on-site, during Monday and Thursday lunchtime periods by fully qualified and insured therapists.

Sessions are either 15 (£13) or 30 minutes (£25), are done fully clothed, with no oil, and are suitable for all.

SIGN UP / FEES

KND Masterclass:
Week 1: 29th Jul – 2nd Aug
Morning Masterclass: 10.00-12.00 : £75 | SOLD OUT
Afternoon Masterclass: 13.00-15.00 : £75 | SOLD OUT
Week 2: 5th – 9th Aug
Morning Masterclass: 10.00-12.00 : £75 | SOLD OUT
Afternoon Masterclass: 13.00-15.00 : £75 | SOLD OUT
Week of 5 morning or early afternoon classes

Single Drop-In’s: Mon-Fri 29th Jul – 9th Aug : £20 | SOLD OUT

Accelerator: Music and Dance Collaboration:
Week 1: 15.30-18.00 29th Jul – 2nd Aug : £75 | SOLD OUT
Week of 5 late afternoon sessions

Choreographic Migration:
Week 2: 15.30-18.00 5th – 9th Aug : £75 | SOLD OUT
Week of 5 late afternoon sessions

Professional Mentoring:
Week 1: Tues 30th or Weds 31st Jul 18:00-19:00 : £25 | SOLD OUT
Week 2: Tues 6th or Weds 7th Aug 18:00-19:00 : £25 | SOLD OUT
30 minute slots

Massage sessions:
Week 1: Mon 29th Jul and Thurs 1st Aug 12:00-13:00 : £13/£25 | SOLD OUT
Week 2: Mon 5th and Thurs 8th Aug 12:00-13:00 : £13/£25 | SOLD OUT
15 or 30 minute sessions

KND Professional Development | December 2012

A professional developmental initiative for one week only, hosted at the prestigious Sadler’s Wells – encompassing technique master classes, creative workshops and personal portfolio surgeries.

The week aims to be an energised and stand-out five day experience – packed with innovative sessions that puts creative development at the forefront. Not to be missed!

PRE-BOOK ONLY: ON A FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED BASIS

KND MASTERCLASSES

KND Masterclass 1: 10.00-12.00 10th-14th Dec : £75 | SOLD OUT
KND Masterclass 2: 13.00-15.00 10th-14th Dec : £75 | SOLD OUT

Held in the beautiful Ashton Studio, each professionally-driven class will feature live music and last for an extended two hours. With restricted numbers for a qualitative experience at a high level, Kerry and longtime-music collaborator David Walters will share their symbiotic connection housed in a fast-paced, energetic and athletically demanding technique class. Using the foundations of Limon and release based techniques, the classes will explore a kinetic use of spatial architectonics with an attention to momentum, qualitative change, and musical sensibility. For graduates and professionals.
There will be dedicated time after each class for professional community building, dialogue and networking.

Also available:
KND Masterclass Single Drop-In’s: 10th-14th Dec : £18 | SOLD OUT

Priority of attendance will be given to those attending the full masterclass course rather than single drop-in’s so as to encourage totality of process.

KND CHOREOGRAPHIC LAB

KND Choreographic Lab: 15.30-17.30 10th-12th Dec : £60 | SOLD OUT

A unique opportunity to work with Kerry for a series of three intensive afternoon workshops within a small group. Kerry will lead choreographic sessions which will form the premise of upcoming new 2013 KND works. Drawing from a bank of physically testing movement language, participants will be led through generative task-based choreographic tools with an aim to rejuvenate their current practice. For graduates and early career artists.

REDUX: TEACHING DANCE WITH LIVE MUSIC – REDEFINED, REVIVED AND RESTORED

Redux sessions: 15.30-17.30 13th-14th Dec : £40 | SOLD OUT

Kerry and David re-evaluate and re-design the synergy between dance teacher and musician within the studio. The two session course will use discussion and practice to re-ignite the importance of the teacher/musician relationship within the dance class. Dancers and musicians welcome.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT MENTORING

Mentoring session: available 18.00-19.30 10th-14th Dec : £15 | SOLD OUT
(£10 when added to a course or classes – let us know when you apply)

In this rare model, personal mentoring surgeries with Kerry are offered, providing expert insight and aspirational guidance to professionals at the varying stages of their career. Each participant will receive a dedicated, individual 30 minute session and follow-up email. Limited capacity.

SIGN UP / FEES

KND Masterclass 1: 10.00-12.00 10th-14th Dec : £75 | SOLD OUT
KND Masterclass 2: 13.00-15.00 10th-14th Dec : £75 | SOLD OUT
Week of 5 morning or early afternoon classes

KND Masterclass Single Drop-In’s: 10th-14th Dec : £18 | SOLD OUT

KND Choreographic Lab: 15.30-17.30 10th-12th Dec : £60 | SOLD OUT
3 afternoon sessions

Redux sessions: 15.30-17.30 13th-14th Dec : £40 | SOLD OUT
2 afternoon sessions

Mentoring session: available 18.00-19.30 10th-14th Dec : £15 | SOLD OUT
£10 when added to a course or classes – let us know when you apply

Combinations (now available with Masterclass 1):
Masterclass 1 + all 5 afternoon sessions : £160 | SOLD OUT
Masterclass 1 + 2 afternoon Redux sessions : £110 | SOLD OUT
Masterclass 1 + 3 afternoon Choreographic Lab: £120 | SOLD OUT