Hubbub Theatre continues Inclusive Movement and Dance Development Training with Usha Mahenthiralingam, Kim Bormann as well as a chance to join Hubbub’s unique training methodology ‘The Hubbub Way’ taking place at Chapel Street venue in September and October.
Hubbub’s Dance Development Project aims to support professional dance and movement artists in developing their inclusive practice and develop diverse leadership and is supported funding from Arts Council England.
Usha Mahenthiralingam presents a session called ‘Body as Home, Body as Compass’ which explores movement, embodiment and Creative Wellbeing. In this experiential workshop, interdisciplinary artist and somatic movement practitioner Usha offers a hands-on exploration of how simple movement patterns can support our structural awareness, regulate nervous systems and nourish our capacity to learn, create, and connect. Drawing on her practice in somatics, developmental movement and work as a creative mentor with children and communities in primary health and education; Usha includes movement, creativity and a light touch of neuroscience in an accessible, inclusive session designed for creatives, therapists, educators, health, social care professionals and anyone interested in this field of study. Usha Mahenthiralingam ‘Body as Home, Body as Compass’ takes place on 15th September from 10am to 4:30pm. The full day session is £50 per person, with concessions available.
Kim Boormann presents ‘Five Body Elements of CircularDynamics’ featuring Kim’s unique methodology for exploring spaces: ‘CircularDynamics,’ Informed by Taoist practice and somatic awareness, this inclusive practice allows participants to access and be present in the moment, providing a toolkit to explore space, body and objectsthrough movement, and using features of the room itself. There will be time for reflection of how to nurture individual movement practice, and participants are invited to bring along a personal object to explore within the session. Kim Bormann is a Chinese-German heritage dance artist, facilitator and performer who combines somatic relevance and choreographic composition through exploring objects and settings, blurring the lines of workshop and performance. Kim Bormann ‘Five Body Elements of CircularDynamics’ takes place on 20th October, from 10am to 4pm. The full day session is £50 per person, with concessions available.
The Hubbub Way: Inclusive Training for Dance and Creative Professionals
Open to artists, teachers or practitioners who use movement, dance and theatre, The Hubbub Way is an innovative, established training programme, designed to give arts practitioners ways to bring accessibility into their creative practice; and to guide and facilitate devising theatre and performance for people of all ages and abilities. Led by Jen Sumner and Hubbub’s team of professional performers, ‘The Company’, the two-day training offers participants ways to improve their inclusive practice and the skills to communicate effectively to learning disabled, autistic and/or neurodivergent people. The next Hubbub Way training dates are: 15th & 16th October 2026 Application is via an expression of interest.
Further information on Hubbub’s Dance Development Programme and inclusive Continual Professional Development Training, contact: [email protected] or call Hubbub Theatre on 01332 374 665
Image credit: Usha Mahenthiralingam ‘Body as Home, Body as Compass’
