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The Place's Webinar Wednesdays series returns for 2026! These weekly online sessions for dance professionals are programmed to encourage curiosity and connection. Each session of this year's webinars will feature a panel of exceptional artists placed together to gain broader perspectives on a shared topic, expanding our knowledge and developing what we know about dance and dance practice. 
 
The webinars are facilitated by Ben Wright (The Place's Artist Associate) exploring topics in cross-generational conversations that are resonant, practical and nourishing, to help dance professionals reimagine their future realities.

Webinar Wednesdays

The Place (Online), 17 Duke's Rd, London WC1H 9PY, UK

Join us for an inspiring evening of reflection and celebration at the Annual Pitt Lecture, a flagship event in Love Camden's cultural programme.

Held in honour of Lord David Pitt, whose legacy underpins Camden's commitment to equality and justice.

Marking 60 years of the Notting Hill Carnival, we look back to its roots in Camden in 1959, when Claudia Jones and the West Indian Gazette organised Britains first Caribbean Carnival in response to racist attacks - recently memorialised with a Blue Plaque at Camden Town Hall.

We are delighted to welcome Marcus Ryder MBE as keynote speaker, offering insight into Carnival's history, its deep connections to Camden, and its continuing influence on debates around inclusion, representation and storytelling across the UK.

We hope you'll join us for what promises to be a thought‑provoking evening, celebrating the Windrush generation and honouring the enduring legacy of Lord Pitt.

Part of Camden's Windrush 2026 celebrations

All proceeds will go to the Claudia Jones Organisation, in support of their work with the Windrush Justice Clinic - a free service which helps individuals impacted by the Windrush scandal.

The Annual Pitt Lecture 2026: Marcus Ryder on Carnival at 60 - Equity, Justice and Representation

Camden Town Hall, 5 Judd St, London WC1H 9JE, UK

For more than 10 years, 25% of children in England have not learned to read or write as well as they need to. What are the most effective ways to help these children?

This event will explore effective approaches to supporting learners with literacy challenges, alongside discussion of the policies that can best enable their success.

Designed for teachers, policymakers, and researchers, the session will feature short, focussed presentations offering practical, evidence-informed insights.

Join us in person or online for this hybrid seminar 4:45-6pm, followed by an in-person reception from 6-6:45pm.

Teaching children with reading and writing difficulties

UCL Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL, UK

In this online talk explore the artistic traditions that shaped the satirical imagination of one of Britain's most original and influential artists. By placing Hogarth within a broader European tradition of comic and moralising art, this talk will offer a fresh perspective on how humour became one of the most sophisticated vehicles for social observation in early modern painting and print culture.

Morals, Manners & Mirth: William Hogarth's Humour - Online Talk

Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ, UK

Our Story So Far, celebrating 20 years of icandance, is a vibrant performance led by disabled children and young people, sharing their stories through colour, creativity, and movement. A joyful celebration of community, visibility, and belonging, it honours the journey of icandance and the voices at its heart.

Our Story So Far

The Place, 17 Duke's Rd, London WC1H 9PY, UK

Rebetiko is a genre of urban Greek folk music that emerged in the early 20th century, often called the "Greek blues". Originating from marginalized, working-class communities, blending Greek, Ottoman, and Balkan influences...

Based in the heart of London, Sevdalides is a Greek rebetiko trio brought together by a shared longing for home and a deep love for the "blues" of the Aegean.

Sevdalides

28 Harrison St, 28 Harrison St, London WC1H 8JF, UK

Join this walking tour to learn about the debauched and boozy history of 18th-century London, where half a pint of gin only set you back a penny. This guided walking tour takes in the colourful history of London's West End around St Giles, Seven Dials and Covent Garden. End the tour by enjoying a discounted drink in The Lamb pub on Lamb's Conduit Street.

Drink, Death, & Debauchery Walking Tour

Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Ct Rd, London W1T 7AQ, UK

This intensive will run from Monday 10 to Friday 14 August.

Build strength, freedom, and fearless expressions in every movement.

This class brings together the best of Cunningham technique (clarity, coordination, alignment) and Release technique (breath, fluidity, and ease), plus optional floorwork to expand your range and movement quality. Led by Natalie Dodd, you'll move through clear, accessible phrases that build across the week, from focused exercises to longer, more dynamic sequences. There's space to explore musicality, connection, and your own unique way of moving, while being guided and supported every step of the way.

Expect to be challenged, inspired, and leave each class feeling energised, open, and fully alive in your body. These classes are accompanied by a live musician.

Summer Intensives for Adults: Contemporary Open Level for Over 60s with Natalie Dodd

This intensive will run from Monday 10 to Friday 14 August.

Explore, connect, and unlock your unique creative voice through movement.

This class is all about moving from the inside out, tuning into how movement feels, not just how it looks. You'll be encouraged to explore your own unique style, discover new ways of moving, and take creative risks in a supportive space.

Working with others, you'll dive into improvisation and choreographic tasks inspired by a range of ideas, sharing, responding, and creating together.

Across the week, the class builds into a vibrant space for play, connection, and exploration, helping you unlock your creative voice and move with more freedom and confidence.

Summer Intensives for Adults: Choreographic Workshop for Over 60s with Natalie Dodd

This intensive will run from Monday 10 to Friday 14 August.

Breathe and move with fluidity.

Luke Birch teaches a dynamic release-based class which is informed by improvisation and somatic practices. The class will explore body patterns focused around energising the core of the body and connecting to the ground with our weight. The class will explore the principles of agility, use of weight and focus plus creative choreographic tasks. Live music will help inspire your movement throughout the class.

Summer Intensives for Adults: Professional Class with Luke Birch

This intensive will run from Monday 10 to Friday 14 August.

Refine your technique working on your strength and artistry!

Whether you're returning to the barre or building your skills, this intensive helps you grow stronger and more confident. We use technique as a tool for expression, not restriction. Through simple visualisation, you'll understand the "why" behind movements cover essentials like turnout and weight transfer, so you can build a solid foundation.

Come as you are and leave with a deeper understanding of your body and more confidence in your dancing. These classes are accompanied by a live pianist.

Summer Intensives for Adults: Ballet Intermediate with Marie-Astrid Mence

This intensive will run from Monday 10 to Friday 14 August.

Beginner-friendly contemporary technique to help you move with freedom, clarity, and control.

Based on the Cunningham technique, these classes sharpen your clarity, coordination, and spatial awareness in a fresh, dynamic way.

Designed for improvers, you'll build strength and confidence through engaging phrases and combinations that develop across the week, so you can really feel your progress.

Explore musicality, timing, and independence while challenging your body in new ways. Leave feeling stronger, more connected to your movement, and confident in how you move through space. These classes are accompanied by a live musician.

Summer Intensives for Adults: Contemporary Improvers with Jenny Hayes

This intensive will run from Monday 10 to Friday 14 August.

Learn Hip Hop foundations in this fun energetic class set to throwback beats and current sounds.

Get ready to move, vibe, and have fun in this hip hop class! With a nostalgic feel inspired by the 90s, 00s, and today's sounds, you'll learn essential grooves and foundational steps, then bring them together into a full routine to take home and show off. Along the way, you'll build confidence, expand your knowledge, and feel more comfortable in your movements. Perfect for all levels-just bring your energy!

Summer Intensives for Adults: Hip Hop Open Level with Jackie Kibuka

This intensive will run from Monday 10 to Friday 14 August.

Push your limits, sharpen your technique, and move with unstoppable power and precision.

Based on the Cunningham technique, these dynamic classes challenge your clarity, coordination, and spatial awareness at a higher level. Designed for intermediate dancers, classes move at a faster pace, introducing adage, travelling, and jumping sequences for a more complete, professional class experience.

Push your musicality, timing, and independence while expanding your range and control. Leave feeling stronger, sharper, and fully confident in how you move through space. These classes are accompanied by a live musician.

Summer Intensives for Adults: Contemporary Intermediate with Jenny Hayes

This intensive will run from Monday 10 to Friday 14 August.

Work on your ballet basics, building strength, alignment and self-expression.

New to ballet or thinking about coming back? This beginner-friendly intensive is the perfect place to start. You'll learn key ballet basics like posture, turnout, and how to move smoothly through the barre and centre all broken down in a clear, easy-to-follow way.

Build strength, improve balance, and gain confidence in a supportive, no-pressure environment, while discovering your own sense of self-expression through movement.

Come curious, leave feeling stronger, more coordinated, and ready to enjoy dancing. These classes are accompanied by a live pianist.

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