Over 55+ Contemporary Dance Technique

From Tuesday 8 September – Block booking price: £8 per class when booked in half-term blocks (8 September – 27 October, 8 weeks and 3 November – 8 December, 6 weeks). Individual class price: £9 per session.

A class exploring the foundations of contemporary dance techniques. The class combines elements of technique, building towards phrases of movement and opportunities to be creative and curious.

The class is an open level - perfect for both beginners and those with more movement experience and is a chance to allow the body to move, release tension and build physical skills in a relaxed, friendly and encouraging environment.

This session is led by Kristin Kelly-Abbott.

FREE taster sessions are available for this group (where space allows) from Tuesday 8 September. Please contact Box Office for more information via email or by calling 01434 652477.

About Kristin Kelly-Abbott
Kristin is a freelance dance artist, choreographer and dance educator based in Gateshead in the Northeast of England. She is the Founder and Artistic Director of Abbott Dance Theatre (ADT), established in 2013, creating multidisciplinary dance theatre that explores character, visual art, heritage, history and a strong sense of place. Her work is rooted in making dance accessible to wide audiences, presented across theatres, galleries and non-traditional spaces.

As Artistic Director of ADT, Kristin has created and toured work nationally with support from Arts Council England and cultural partners including Dance City, Laing Art Gallery, The Biscuit Factory and Queen's Hall Arts Centre. Her wider career spans contemporary dance, musical theatre, television, commercial work and education. She holds a PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status and teaches A Level Dance alongside her professional practice. She has worked with choreographers including Arlene Phillips, Karen Bruce, Jonzi D and Craig Revel Horwood, and developed her practice through mentoring with Liv Lorent, Michael Keegan-Dolan and Rosie Kay.

Most recently, Kristin has choreographed work for the Sunday for Sammy 2026 production at the Utilita Arena, CBBC and continues to research and develop her own projects for ADT.