FREE Professional Class Programme - Autumn 2025

Gary Clarke Company are offering a unique opportunity for professional dancers and students in dance training to attend FREE professional company classes in Autumn 2025 as the company tour their new mid-scale dance theatre show DETENTION.

The programme is FREE OF CHARGE and will be led by members of Gary Clarke Company and various guest teachers. The classes will be 1 hour 15 minutes in length, professional level, contemporary in style and held at various venues throughout the UK.

The programme is a great way to maintain technical standards, further connect with the company and network with new people and creatives.

Participants taking part in classes will also have access to a special ticket offer to see DETENTION on tour!

Due to studio size, Gary Clarke Company can only offer limited places per class, with selections made by Gary Clarke. Classes are at a professional level, therefore selection is based on level of experience in contemporary dance styles.

To register your interest, please send a current CV or biography of experience and specify which dates and classes you wish to attend to garyclarkeuk@gmail.com with the title AUTUMN 2025.

Invited individuals will receive a confirmation e-mail for each venue, at least 1 week prior to the class dates including special ticket offer codes.

Note: Gary Clarke Company advises that anyone taking part in our classes should be in good physical condition and able to participate safely. You should consider consulting a medical professional before engaging in any new form of physical exercise to make sure it is suitable. When you join our classes, you agree to take full responsibility for your own health and safety and any such injury or accident which might occur. We shall not be liable for any claims for injuries or damages resulting from or connected with participation in the classes. We also request that you do not attend class if you are unwell.

“Free open-class programs like this are crucial in today’s dance industry. They foster community among dancers and support freelance artists in their training, athleticism, and artistry. It was incredibly enriching and inspiring”

CLASS SCHEDULE

AUTUMN 2025

Tuesday 9th September
Location: Northern School of Contemporary Dance, 98 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 4BH
Time: 9.45am – 11am

Wednesday 10th September
Location: Northern School of Contemporary Dance, 98 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 4BH
Time: 9.45am – 11am

Monday 15th September
Location: Northern Stage, Space 2, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RH
Time: 2.15pm – 3.30pm

Thursday 25th September
Location: Oxford Playhouse, 1-12 Beaumont St, Oxford, OX1 2LW
Time: 2.15pm – 3.30pm

Monday 29th September
Location: CAST Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU
Time: 2.15pm – 3.30pm

Tuesday 7th October
Location: Blackpool Grand Theatre, 33 Church St, Blackpool, FY1 1HT
Time: 2.15pm – 3.30pm

Monday 13th October 2025
Location: South East Dance, 2 Market Sq, Circus St, Brighton BN2 9AS
Time: 2.15pm – 3.30pm