Akeim Toussaint Buck
Mon 15th April 2024, 10:30am
About the class
I call my classes Earthflow, as my intention in my physical practice is to feel connected to the ground and seek to find flow and expansion in my movement. Expect some set material and some improvisation stimuli to keep us on our toes and curiously examining our physiology. This is an approach inspired by Contemporary and Caribbean Dance Elements, Release Technique, Animal Flow, Yoga and Capoeira. Together we will seek liberation and flow, strengthening our connection to the earth both physically and energetically, seeking to find elasticity in our movement.
We’ll creatively explore cyclical movement patterns and rhythms, travelling through space, inviting curiosity, accuracy, breath and clarity. In an energetic and playful environment, we’ll revitalise our senses, build strength, and stamina and open our awareness as we move together as a community. The class will be accompanied by live music (beatbox, vocal improv loop station).
In-class Information
The studio at FABRIC will be accessible from 10 am for participants to use for self-warm-up, to get familiar with the space and/or to mingle.
Please note: filming for social media takes place in class. If you do not wish to be filmed, please inform a member of staff or the Brum Pro Class Co-ordinator before class.Booking
Pay-as-you-go– Online booking will close 15 minutes after the start time. Please ensure all personal information is entered correctly when booking your class. Tickets can also be brought by card at reception, places are subject to availability.
Membership– You will not need to pre-book your class, just register at the reception 10 minutes before your chosen class.
Brum Pro Class is for any professional artists or second/third-year vocational dance students who would like to continue development and push themselves in a challenging, high-quality professional class.
Classes take place in a variety of locations in the city. Normally this is either FABRIC’s Studios, which is based on the Birmingham Hippodrome campus or ACE Dance and Music in Digbeth. Classes may also take place at other studios so please check carefully on booking, or call or visit.
FABRIC
Birmingham Hippodrome
Thorp Street
Birmingham
B5 4TB
UK
T: +44(0)121 667 6730
ACE Space,
54-57 Floodgate Street,
Birmingham,
B5 5SL
UK
T: 0121 314 5830
Yes, although for many this is unlikely to be the most cost-effective way to book. PAYG cost £8 per class and can be purchased in advance directly from here or via card payment at reception 10 minutes before the start of a class.
Once purchased, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless the class is cancelled.
We have a Monthly or Termly Membership that can all be set up online, full details can be found here.
Membership commences on the “Start Date” shown on the membership acceptance email – which is sent automatically when a member pays the fee.
The first time you book a class you will need to make a new account.
Booking online in advance is recommended.
Card payment is available on the day at reception.
Please note: filming for social media takes place in class. If you do not wish to be filmed, please inform a member of staff or the Brum Pro Class Co-ordinator before class.
FABRIC Level 5 Studios
Akeim Toussaint Buck
Akeim Toussaint Buck is a multifaceted performer and maker, born in Jamaica and raised in England. Graduating from Northern School of Contemporary Dance in 2014 and was the recipient of The Arts Foundation Fellowship Award in Dance Theatre in 2023.
Toussaint has been involved in many cross-disciplinary projects working with a range of artists and communities from around the world. As a maker, Akeim combines expressive skills such as dance, poetry, beatbox, singing and acting to deliver experiences that move people. Akeim’s choreography and performance work includes Snakebox’s PLAY, Windows of Displacement, Reckoning, Sib Y Osis, Beatmotion and Souls & Cells. Film work includes Galvanise & Displaced etc. Movement Directorcredits include Far Gone, Carnival Chronicles, Idol, High Rise Estate Of Mind, Nine Night. Curated events include Snakebox & Friends, Move Your Greens and Radical Visions.
