ROOTS: Where Emerging Talent Meets Industry Excellence
ROOTS is a dynamic, 5-day dance intensive curated by Aakash Odedra to support early and mid-career dancers through a blend of teaching, learning, and performing.
Designed to meet industry demands, ROOTS equips dancers with tools and inspiration to elevate their career. Participants learn from renowned artists, including Aakash Odedra, Alleyne Dance, and the Akram Khan Company, and engage in masterclasses led by key industry figures such as Eva Martinez (Sadler’s Wells), poet Sabrina Mahfouz, Skinder Hundal (British Council), and Alistair Spalding (Sadler’s Wells).
For just £250, dancers receive comprehensive, industry-led training that encourages them to find their unique artistic paths and build a supportive network with fellow dancers. This invaluable experience combines practical skills, career insights, and performance opportunities, providing the confidence and connections needed to make a lasting impact in the dance world.
If you have any questions please email info@aakashodedra.com for further enquiries.
Akram Khan Company - Photo credits Jean-Louis Fernandez
ROOTS 2025 Schedule
Monday 10th – Friday 14th February 2025
Birmingham Hippodrome (Studio 1, Level 5 of FABRIC Dance), Thorp St, Birmingham B5 4TB
Please Note: Schedule subject to minor changes
Day 1: Monday 10th February
TimeSession
10:00 - 10:15Free Space
10:15 - 11:00Body Conditioning with Po-Nien Wang
11:00 - 11:15Break
11:15 - 13:00Workshop with Alleyne Dance
13:00 - 13:45Lunch
13:45 - 14:45Guest Speaker - Eva Martinez
14:45 - 15:30Workshop with Akram Khan Company
15:30 - 15:45Break
15:45 - 17:45Workshop with Akram Khan Company
17:45 - 18:00Cool Down
Day 2: Tuesday 11th February
TimeSession
10:00 - 10:15Free Space
10:15 - 11:00Body Conditioning with Po-Nien Wang
11:00 - 11:15Break
11:15 - 13:00Workshop with Alleyne Dance
13:00 - 13:45Lunch
13:45 - 15:30Workshop with Akram Khan Company
15:30 - 15:45Break
15:45 - 17:45Workshop with Akram Khan Company
17:45 - 18:00Cool Down
Day 3: Wednesday 12th February
TimeSession
10:00 - 10:15Free Space
10:15 - 11:00Body Conditioning with Kesha Raithatha
11:00 - 11:15Break
11:15 - 13:00 Workshop with Aakash Odedra
13:00 - 13:45Lunch
13:45 - 14:45Guest Speaker - Sabrina Mahfouz
14:45 - 15:30Workshop with Ahmed Khemis
15:30 - 15:45Break
15:45 - 17:45Workshop with Ahmed Khemis
17:45 - 18:00Cool Down
Day 4: Thursday 13th February
TimeSession
10:00 - 10:15Free Space
10:15 - 11:00Body Conditioning with Kesha Raithatha
11:00 - 11:15Break
11:15 - 13:00 Workshop with Aakash Odedra
13:00 - 13:45Lunch
13:45 - 14:45Guest Speaker - Skinder Hundal
14;45 - 15:30Workshop with Ahmed Khemis
15:30 - 15:45Break
15:45 - 17:45Workshop with Ahmed Khemis
17:45 - 18:00Cool Down
Day 5: Friday 14th February
TimeSession
10:00 - 10:15Free Space
10:15 - 11:00Body Conditioning with Kesha Raithatha
11:00 - 11:15Break
11:15 - 13:00Workshop with Laura Vanhulle
13:00 - 13:45Lunch
13:45 - 14:45Guest Speaker - Alistair Spalding
14:45 - 15:30Presentation Preparation
15:30 - 15:45Break
15:45 - 18:00Presentation
