Professional Contemporary Training

Our Professional Training programme is designed for professional dance artists – including recent graduates and those in training – who want to maintain and develop their skills, expand their practice, and connect with peers. It’s a space to move, to reflect, and to be part of a supportive professional community.

We know dance artists are struggling with financial challenges and, with that, the ability to maintain their practice, so for Autumn 2026 we are trialling a subsidised £5 fee and a shorter one hour class.

As part of our commitment to giving artists the opportunity to design programmes for artists, we invite a different artist each year to curate the line-up. This year, Charlotte Hannah takes the helm.

Charlotte's bio:

Charlotte Hannah is a Brighton-based dance artist and educator with over 11 years of professional experience spanning performance, teaching, and choreography. She trained in contemporary dance and physical theatre, supported by a strong foundation in acrobatics and aerial practice. She has performed internationally with leading dance and dance-circus companies, including Motionhouse, Wired Aerial Theatre, Full Tilt Aerial and Ascension Dance. 

Alongside her performance career, Charlotte is an experienced educator working across higher education at The University of Chichester and Performers College, as well as Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and Singapore American School. She has curated and directed a programme of local artists at BN1 Arts for the dance production, leading on artist selection, shaping the creative direction of the programme, and supporting the development and presentation of new work within a collaborative performance environment. 

Alongside this, Charlotte has developed her own dance education company, Rebound Dance, delivering inclusive classes in community settings and creative training opportunities that support ongoing participation and re-engagement in dance. Her work is rooted in a commitment to accessible, high-quality dance practice and the development of sustainable pathways for dancers across training, education, and professional performance contexts.

Due to safety and warm-up requirements, late arrivals (15+ minutes) will not be permitted.

This class is presented by South East Dance. Discounts are available for Welcome Card holders – find out more here.

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