Acosta Dance Centre

Acosta Dance Centre Where echoes of history and the boundless energy of dance converge, inspiring generations to come.

09/06/2026

✨ LISTENING IN MOTION ✨
Sound • Movement • Attention
What becomes possible when we learn to listen more deeply as we move?

Bringing together contemporary dance, yoga and live music, Listening in Motion explores the relationship between movement, sound and attention. Through shared practice, we investigate how the body learns when awareness is tuned to ourselves, our environment and those moving alongside us.
Guided by Stephen Pelton, Ayanna Prevatt-Goldstein and Anna Gillespie, this workshop offers a space to cultivate presence, curiosity and connection through embodied listening.
👂 Listen deeply.
✨ Move consciously.
🤝 Connect with others.
Join us for an exploration of attention in motion. Link in the Bio

Over the course of five immersive hours, participants of “Body Weather, A Guide to Embodied Awareness” explored the dyna...
01/06/2026

Over the course of five immersive hours, participants of “Body Weather, A Guide to Embodied Awareness” explored the dynamic relationship between body, mind and environment through movement, attention, touch, improvisation and collective inquiry. Together, we cultivated deeper awareness, recognized habitual patterns of thought and movement, and opened space for new possibilities of perception, connection and change.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined the workshop for their openness, curiosity and generosity throughout the process. A special thank you to .bwa for guiding us through this rich and inspiring experience, sharing decades of research and practice with such depth and care.

These images capture just a few moments from a day dedicated to exploring what it means to be fully present in and with the world.

Interested in continuing the journey? Join us for the next workshop in the Reforesting the Body programme. Follow the link in our bio to learn more and register.

20/05/2026

Frank Van de Ven has spent more than 30 years exploring movement through Body Weather, a practice rooted in the work of Min Tanaka that sees the body as constantly changing and deeply connected to its environment.

More than a technique, Body Weather is a physical and sensory exploration where movement emerges through listening, perception, and the relationship between body, space, and energy.

On May 31, we’ll have the chance to experience this practice in a special workshop with Frank van de Ven. Reserve your spot through the link in bio.

Step into Afro Cuban All Styles, an energising workshop led by . Dive into the richness of Afro-Cuban dance, where power...
29/04/2026

Step into Afro Cuban All Styles, an energising workshop led by . Dive into the richness of Afro-Cuban dance, where powerful movement, musicality, and cultural tradition come together in a dynamic training experience.

This session is designed for dancers looking to expand their versatility, deepen their connection to rhythm, and strengthen both technique and expression in the studio.

Train with intention. Connect to the roots. Elevate your movement.

👉🏻Secure your spot and experience the energy firsthand.

Today we shared a deeply inspiring experience at the Skinner Releasing Technique workshop at Acosta Dance Centre.A heart...
19/04/2026

Today we shared a deeply inspiring experience at the Skinner Releasing Technique workshop at Acosta Dance Centre.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and embraced the process and a very special thank you to our teacher, Mary-Clare McKenna whose generosity, clarity, and imaginative guidance made this experience truly meaningful.

Skinner Releasing Technique creates a space where the body becomes a field of exploration, freedom, and creativity, deepening our connection with ourselves and with others.

This workshop is part of Reforesting the Body, a programme that views the body as a living ecosystem: constantly regenerating, interconnected, and full of potential for renewal and transformation.

✨ We continue growing together.
Join us for the upcoming Reforesting the Body workshops.

On March 25th, our AATH Programme students (16+ & 18+) took the stage for “Tres Caminos, One Stage”, a powerful showcase...
15/04/2026

On March 25th, our AATH Programme students (16+ & 18+) took the stage for “Tres Caminos, One Stage”, a powerful showcase of growth, dedication, and artistic identity.

Each piece reflected a unique journey, shaped by months of training, exploration, and commitment. From first steps in the studio to the energy of live performance, these young artists reminded us what it means to move with purpose.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us that evening and supported these young performers. And a special thank you to those who generously and voluntarily donate, your support makes this programme possible and keeps these opportunities alive.

Here are a few glimpses from a night where passion met performance.

Experience the Skinner Releasing Technique through the guidance of a dedicated practitioner who brings depth, sensitivit...
14/04/2026

Experience the Skinner Releasing Technique through the guidance of a dedicated practitioner who brings depth, sensitivity, and creative insight into every session.

This workshop invites you to explore movement beyond technique, into sensation, imagination, and embodied awareness. With a strong emphasis on guided imagery and hands-on exploration, the teacher creates a space where each participant can release habitual patterns and reconnect with a more intuitive, expressive body.

✨ A rare opportunity to learn from an artist deeply engaged in somatic and improvisational practice

Don’t miss the chance to work closely in this intimate setting.
👉 Secure your place now through the link.

Join us for a unique Skinner Releasing Technique workshop, an immersive experience exploring memory, imagery, and embodi...
07/04/2026

Join us for a unique Skinner Releasing Technique workshop, an immersive experience exploring memory, imagery, and embodiment through movement. Through guided poetic imagery, music, and partner work, you’ll unlock new pathways in your body, releasing tension and discovering freedom, fluidity, and creative expression. 

This is more than a class, it’s a journey into sensing, listening, and letting go. Whether working solo, in duets, or as a group, you’ll explore movement in a supportive, non-judgmental environment that invites curiosity and transformation. 

✨ Sunday 19 April | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
✨ Limited spaces available

Ready to move differently?
👉 Book your spot now via the link.

This is where potential becomes presence.The Elite Programme is now open for applications. Designed for committed dancer...
31/03/2026

This is where potential becomes presence.

The Elite Programme is now open for applications. Designed for committed dancers ready to elevate their training, connect with industry professionals, and experience what it truly means to perform at the next level.

Discipline. Growth. Opportunity. Step forward. Apply now!

26/02/2026

As shares in this interview, the Yoruba spiritual tradition connects deeply with the essence of Reforesting the Body: remembering the body as landscape, as territory, as ecosystem. Beginning this journey with a powerful Orisha like sets the tone for a process rooted in somatic awareness, personal memory and respect for the cultural origins of the practice.

Together, we will contribute to a collective choreographic creation grounded in presence, ancestry and embodied ecology.

Join us at Acosta Dance Centre on Sunday, March 1st.
Reserve your space through the link in bio.

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