What’s On
15.01—27.03.26
pro class in Glasgow led by Aya Kobayashi and co-run by The Work Room and Barrowland Ballet
15—29.01.26
Our co-run weekly, morning contemporary class with The Work Room and Barrowland Ballet
16—30.01.26
Our co-run weekly, morning contemporary class with The Work Room and Barrowland Ballet.
11:30–16:30 on 31.01.26
with Indonesian choreographer Giadi Gianti
Previous Events
11:00–12:00 on 07.01.26
An online information Zoom for those interested in applying for one of the Embedded Artists roles or finding out more about this project.
13—14.11.25
Our co-run weekly, morning contemporary class with The Work Room and Barrowland Ballet
11:00–13:30 on 20.10.25
Workshop with Cherish Menzo
A workshop with choreographer Cherish Menzo, exploring her research into movement and monstrosity.
11:30–13:30 on 19.10.25
Workshop with Doris Uhlich
A workshop with Doris Uhlich and Boris Kopeinig exploring movement, dance and sound.
13:00–15:00 on 28.09.25
Part of TWR's Member Led Events progeramme
13:00–16:00 on 20.09.25
led by Anya Sirina, with Louis George
The session uses playful spatial games and shifting group formations to explore balance, weight-sharing, and group equilibrium.
04.09—12.12.25
4 Sept - 12 Dec 2025
pro class in Glasgow led by Aya Kobayashi & co-run by The Work Room & Barrowland Ballet
14:00–15:00 on 15.08.25
In partnership with Imaginate & Welcome to the Fringe:Palestine
Join us at Portobello Town Hall for a Dabke workshop with Amir Sabra, learn the steps and feel the solidarity of this lively, social dance.
14:00–16:30 on 08.06.25
movement workshop with Romany Dear, Juana del Mar, and Sussanne Grau
21.05—29.04.25
Co-hosted by Colette Sadler / Stammer Productions and The Work Room
16:00–17:30 on 17.05.25
Part of Tramway's Dance International Glasgow festival, 9 - 24 May
18:00–19:00 on 15.05.25
Part of Tramway's Dance International Glasgow festival, 9 - 24 May
15—23.05.25
weekly professional contemporary class in Glasgow run by The Work Room & Barrowland Ballet and led by Aya Kobayashi with Guest Artists
16:00–17:30 on 14.05.25
Part of Tramway's Dance International Glasgow festival, 9 - 24 May
03—05.05.25
a vibrant and welcoming celebration of South Asian dance and music, by BEYOND Winter Awardees Oxana Banshikova, Nikhita Devi & Prathiksha Ravoor
24.04—27.06.25
co-run by The Work Room & Barrowland Ballet and led by Aya Kobayashi + Guest Artists
08—10.04.25
a Members Gathering, Company Class & Open Studio Day at TWR!
13:00–15:00 on 15.03.25
a movement workshop on joy, pleasure and degrowth principles
12:00–13:30 on 22.01.25
Jack Anderson and Charlotte Mclean in collaboration with Malin Lewis
11:00–16:00 on 11.01.25
Co-hosted by Colette Sadler / Stammer Productions and The Work Room
12:00–16:30 on 27.10.24
member-Led Event from Monica De Ioanni
10:30–12:30 on 08.10.24
a morning of artistic insights and conversation into the role dance can play in community and placemaking, in celebration of six years since the launch of The Work Room's BEYOND fund
11:30–17:30 on 05.10.24
supported with seed funding from The Work Room's BEYOND fund
BEYOND 2024 Summer Awardees Aby & Anne host an introductory movement workshop for Neurodivergent identifying people
23.09—02.10.24
Monday 23 Sep, Tuesday 24 Sep, Wednesday 25 Sep | 10am to 11am
Monday 30 Sep, Tuesday 1 Oct, Wednesday 2 Oct | 10am to 11am
14:00–17:00 on 08.09.24
Member Led workshop with Amy Dakin Harris
13:30–16:30 on 02.06.24
led by Penny Chivas & Nicolette Macleod
12:00–15:00 on 25.02.24
Member - Led Event: Katie Armstrong and Jack Anderson
Jazz techniques and Contemporary choreographic practices
11:00–12:00 on 18.12.23
As part of our Companion Series, new members are invited to an informal meetup online ahead of our Solstice Social, to meet some of TWR team, other members and hear more about our programme.
12:00–17:00 on 29.11.23
International Day of Solidarity with The Palestinian People
13:00–14:30 on 29.10.23
A Workshop by Sonya Lindfors (Finland/Cameroon)
presented by The Work Room in partnership with Take Me Somewhere Festival
14:00–16:00 on 24.10.23
part of companion series
Following on from our first hybrid Crip* Coffee Morning in August, TWR are pleased to invite our disabled, D/deaf, neurodivergent members and members with chronic illness or health conditions to Crip* Coffee Morning 2: a private, informal in-person meetup at Tramway on Tuesday 24 October.
30.09—01.10.23
with Dorine Mugisha and Rita HuÂ
Join us for our first Whacking Weekender in Glasgow, Scotland !!!
20—01.01.70
an opportunity to ask questions about our Artist Residency Programme Call Out
15—29.09.23
Part of Professional Contemporary Class in Glasgow with The Work Room and Barrowland Ballet
9:30 on 14.09.23
One off class with guest artist as part of professional contemporary class in Glasgow.
14:00–15:30 on 04.09.23
Join The Work Room, FABRIC and National Dance Company Wales in conversation with Dan Daw ahead of Tanzmesse 2024.
15:00–16:00 on 03.09.23
In this high-energy 60-minute session, Jessica breaks down fundamental movement techniques for CGI motion capture and fight choreography.
11:00–14:00 on 03.09.23
led by Katye Coe & Roberta Jean
Roberta Jean and Katye Coe will facilitate a dance workshop based around their process of developing the performance work 'Ways of Being'.
11:00–13:00 on 29.08.23
for members who identify as D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent and/or living with chronic and long-term health conditionsÂ
13:00–16:30 on 13.08.23
The Work Room and Tramway are supporting Aya Kobayashi and Monika Smekot to present Wheel See in Glasgow in August.
07—10.08.23
Free outdoor site-specific class/workshop led by Aya Kobayashi and Monika Smekot
30.07—19.11.23
Dorine Mugisha will be leading monthly full day Body Movement workshops at The Work Room, open to all levels. She is particularly keen on hearing from people who don’t feel represented in dance.
10:00–13:00 on 07.07.23
with Solène Weinachter & Lisa Fannen
05.07—29.08.23
A series of coffee mornings and meet-ups, focussed conversations and discussions, practical support sessions and surgeries.
01—25.06.23
Leticia Sanchez & Anders Rigg's Project Unspoken Workshop shares the new methodology they have developed for connecting music and dance.
10:30–13:30 on 30.05.23
Book onto a half-day workshop to experience the Weston Jerwood Creative Bursaries Toolkit in action.
18:00–19:45 on 18.05.23
To connect with the performance of SKETCHES by Katie Armstrong, we are organising a visit for Work Room members to Platform arts centre in Easterhouse, Glasgow.
13.04—30.06.23
Pro Class in Glasgow hosted by Barrowland Ballet and The Work Room
11:00–12:30 on 14.03.23
A presentation of research work by member Penny Chivas
Drawing upon her recent MEd studies, Penny will share her findings and suggestions for supporting engagement in ecological concerns in participatory dance settings with a focus upon the adult learner.
12:00–16:00 on 12.03.23
a family-friendly afternoon of improvised music and movement workshops and performances
14:00–16:00 on 19.02.23
Member Led Event with Lucy Ireland & Jim Manganello
13:00–16:00 on 28.01.23
followed by open rehearsal
While in Glasgow performing as part of Celtic Connections, SDT are inviting Work Room members to join them in their company class with Sofia Nappi.
18:00–20:30 on 24.11.22
Workshop with Charlie Morrissey **fully booked**
18:00–20:00 on 19.11.22
an end of residency sharing at GTAC, Glasgow
12:00–17:00 on 18.09.22
a one-off 5 hour intensive workshop with Sherwood Chen
12:00–16:30 on 28.08.22
Physical Listening workshop with JoAnna Mendl Shaw
A somatic practice that sharpens our noticing and creative decision-making skills.
11:00–12:30 on 18.08.22
An online conversation with TWR member Stephanie Arsoska
10:00–11:30 on 18.08.22
With support from Tramway & The Work Room - Moving Out 2022
12:30–14:00 on 30.07.22
led by Misa Brzezicki
monthly-ish workshops at Glasgow Women’s Library, exploring reading as a live and physical practice
11:00–14:00 on 28.07.22
with Alex McCabe and Stefanie Schwimmbeck
16:00–17:30 on 25.07.22
Upcoming residency sharing by Himadri Madan / TheiyÄ Arts
11:00–14:00 on 22.07.22
with Alex McCabe and Stefanie Schwimmbeck
17:00–19:00 on 13.05.22
Conversation & Reception at Goethe-Institut Glasgow
15:00–16:30 on 09.03.22
11:00–16:00 on 03.03.22
presented by The Work Room in collaboration with Akademi
10:30–12:30 on 01.03.22
an on-line discussion space facilitated by Pete Lannon (Superfan)and Emma Jayne Park (Cultured Mongrel).
11:00–12:30 on 06.01.22
Facilitated by Sophie Amono
16:00–19:00 on 22.10.21
Join us for coffee and a catch up on Friday 22 October in person during DIG 2021!
11:00–12:00 on 14.09.21
with Elisabeth Schilling & Kathryn Gordon
10:30–12:00 on 29.07.21
29 July, 10.30am - 12noon | Online
02.07—16.09.21
During June, July and August, we are holding a series of small group conversations hosted by Work Room members, as spaces for reflection, exchanging experiences and exploring together ideas for the future.
14:00–15:30 on 21.05.21
For this Social we will hold an information session to talk more about current call outs and answer questions from members interesting in applying.
20:00–21:30 on 14.05.21
Original short films and discussion exploring what the notion of 'repair' might mean for dance artists in a world separated by a pandemic.
14:00–15:30 on 07.04.21
artist-led conversation
Dawn Hartley, Julia McGhee, Niamh O’Loughlin and Skye Reynolds embark on a new project What Moves You? exploring the question through movement and dance sessions in partnership with communities linked to The Byre Theatre, Lyth Arts Centre, The Brunton Theatre and Lyra.Â
14:00–15:30 on 02.04.21
Friday 2 April - 2- 3:30pm
Together with Dance- sharing and feedback on new dance film project created during lockdown
13:00–16:00 on 08.03.21
In this workshop Lucas Kao will sharing his experience of streaming from his recent collaborating on “Ballad of the Crone†with lead artist Leonor Estrada with designer/visual artist Rubén San Román.
14:00–15:30 on 05.03.21
with Theatre Directors Scotland
14:00–15:30 on 26.02.21
Live Streaming Performance using OBS
14:00–15:30 on 19.02.21
Dumfries & Galloway Dance takeover TWR Social to talk about Watch Parties, Touring in D&G and more.
10:30–12:00 on 17.02.21
The workshop will cover Risk Assessment and key considerations to managing outdoor, site specific, onstage productions and rehearsals in a COVID19 contexts.
14:00–16:00 on 10.02.21
Curated by Rosanna Irvine
a space to talk together about the capacities and potentials for political powers to operate in acts of dance, choreography, performance - and in all kinds of settings
14:00–15:00 on 05.02.21
Lesley Howard & Clare Adam reflect on their recent research supported by a TWR Artist Research Bursary and share their experiences of being an Autistic and a Deaf Dance Artist with other artists, particularly those working in ‘mainstream’ dance.
14:00–15:30 on 29.01.21
Julia will be sharing about a mindful movement practice that she has developed called Mind To Move. The practice focuses on supporting mental health and well-being needs through mindful relaxation and movement; connecting the mind and body together to bring release.
20:30–22:00 on 11.12.20
Note new start time 8.30pm
22.10—15.12.20
Regular weekly class returns in Glasgow with Aya Kobayashi
14:00–15:30 on 08.10.20
Online workshop held on Zoom
01—02.10.20
What Matters Now for the performing arts?
IETM's first Multi-location Plenary Meeting combines simultaneous participation in IETM's online programme with on-site programmes prepared by local IETM members in more than 20 locations across the globe. The Scottish programme is hosted by The Work Room and is open for Registration.
14:00–15:30 on 25.09.20
14:00–15:30 on 11.09.20
Ruth Mills in conversation with Paula Davidson
14:00–16:00 on 13.08.20
Part of The Time is Now: a new series of digital events that respond to sector development supported by One Dance UK and National Dance Network
A webinar foregrounding the practices and approaches of disabled dance artists in the time of COVID-19 and beyond, hosted by The Work Room
11:00–13:00 on 20.03.20
The Work Room member-led events
