The Creative Intensive programme from Russell Maliphant Dance Company
Russell Maliphant Dance Company is proud to announce the first edition of The Creative Intensive — a landmark five-day programme led by internationally acclaimed choreographer, Olivier Award winner and OBE Dr Russell Maliphant, with composer and creative collaborator Dana Fouras.
For the first time, RMDC opens the doors to its unique creative methodology: a practice shaped over 30 years of interdisciplinary work, exploring movement, light and sound not as separate elements to be assembled, but as a unified atmospheric and dramaturgical language.
Participants work directly with Russell and Dana, exploring how atmospheric composition and sonic intent can shift the emotional and choreographic meaning of movement — working alongside a lighting technician to integrate theatre light as a creative tool from the very first moment of creation.
– Direct mentorship from Dr Russell Maliphant OBE – Olivier Award winner, Associate Artist at Sadler’s Wells, PhD researcher in anatomy and somatic practice
– Working sessions with Dana Fouras – composer, performer and long-term RMDC creative collaborator
– Masterclasses on how light, sound and movement operate as a single integrated creative language
– Studio-based creation sessions applying the knowledge gained
– Small cohort – maximum 15 participants – ensuring individual attention and genuine depth
Full Rate – £580
A small number of subsidised places are available, supported by Russell Maliphant Dance Company, for artists for whom the full cost would be a barrier to attending.
Requirements:
No prior experience of working with light or sound is required. Participants are encouraged to arrive with a nascent idea for choreography or performance work to develop during the week.
Where:
Studio 17, Excelsior Studios, 17–21 Sunbeam Road, London NW10 6JP, UK
When:
7-11 September 2026
How to Apply:
To apply, please use this form – https://forms.gle/A5PcD7wFPSybyZ7t8
Deadline for applications:
If you are applying for a subsidised place, the deadline is 31 July 2026
Learn more about the Intensive Program at:
https://www.russellmaliphantdancecompany.com/creative-intensive-programme
Visit website to learn more about the company:
https://www.russellmaliphantdancecompany.com
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