Rachel Sparks is a highly experienced dance teacher and embodiment facilitator and award winning dance artist. Her work aims to reach those who wouldn't usually find themselves in a dance studio. She aims to break down the social, emotional and physical barriers that often get in the way of people enjoying their bodies through movement. Using mindfulness and embodied awareness in her teaching and
coaching she encourages you to be autonomous in your choices, taking rests when you need and adapting movement to suit your ability. Her classes are inclusive of all people, and as a queer person she holds a safe place for the LGBTQIA+ community. Online classes on Zoom
Monday Morning Motivation & Midweek Morning Booster - morning movement classes to help you wake up and shake up to themed playlists. Moving & Exploring Choreography Course. 4 week courses on Tuesday evenings. Inspired by the changing seasons, these sessions are a gentle way into moving with kindness and curiosity, inviting you to move towards pleasure and ease. Expect meditation, guided free movement and a choreography with trauma aware facilitation and full choice throughout. Dance for Everyone - Thursday morning dance exercise classes to an energetic and eclectic playlist, with stretch relaxation and meditation to set you up for the day. For anyone who wouldn't usually make 'me time'
Queer Icon Dance Party with Queer Culture Club - dance your cares away with a bangin' playlist of music by LGBTQIA+ artists from the past, present and future! All sessions are currently run online and can be attended by anyone in the world - further info and booking is at www.rachelsparksdance.co.uk
Private lessons for couples/individuals/polycules. Exploring your relationship to others through partner dancing. Working with the framework of a Latin/Ballroom dance you'll be coached through embodied awareness tools to help to build foundations for connection and communication. Working towards what you'd like to have a bit more of in your current or future partnerships. Hourly rate on a sliding scale depending on your financial situation - starting from £45-65 for online sessions / £65-85 for in person sessions. Get in touch for a chat at [email protected]
Rachel can also be commissioned to run in person or online regular classes, one-off workshops or special events for your organisation. Themed sessions such as; LGBTQIA+ celebratory dance classes for Pride | Mindful Movement workshops to support mental health and wellbeing | Nature Connection movement workshops | Body Celebratory Dance Classes - inclusive and accessible | Hosting and facilitating Gender-neutral Partner Dance Events
Clients include; Royal Opera House | City & Hackney Carers | NHS Oxleys Trust | Metro Centre | Council of Europe | Bishopsgate Institute | The Place | Poplar HARCA | London South Bank University
Email Rachel on [email protected] to have a chat about your idea and get a quote.
