COURSE LEADER JEAN ABREU
Jean Abreu’s classes explore movement as a powerful means of expression, connecting emotions, memories and lived experiences through the body. His approach considers the body as a vessel for communication, using movement as a universal language to translate inner sensations, process information, and explore connections with others.
The class combines movement technique with deep exploration of decision-making in motion. Participants are encouraged to search for movement impulses that feel urgent and necessary, developing a physicality that is both present and responsive.
Through guided improvisations and structured tasks, dancers engage in problem-solving with the body, refining their ability to generate movement from emotional and sensory cues. Jean’s methodology supports dancers in cultivating their unique movement voice while deepening their physical and emotional engagement with dance.
Open to ages 55+ and all levels of experience or mobility.
Special Offer for Class Participants -
Dancers enrolled in Jean’s class can purchase £10 discounted tickets for his new duet Deciphers at the Corn Exchange, Brighton Dome, on Tuesday 11th November. A booking code will be shared once your place is confirmed.
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, 12:30 – 2:30 PM (2 HOURS)
DATES: 5 NOVEMBER - 10 DECEMBER (6 WEEKS)
PLEASE NOTE: The first session of the course will be led by Stuart Waters drawing on Jean’s approach and themes of his work.
ABOUT JEAN
Born in Imperatriz, Brazil, Jean Abreu is a Dance Artist, Choreographer and Artistic Director, living in London and working internationally. His interdisciplinary works focus on the body as a vehicle to raise fundamental questions about contemporary culture, identity and language. He moved to London in 1996 after receiving a scholarship to study at Trinity Laban Conservatoire for Music and Dance. In 2003 he was awarded the Jerwood Choreography Award and became an Associate Artist at The Place in London. His work has toured throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, China and Brazil including performances for Royal Opera House, Dance Umbrella Festival, Tate Modern, Southbank Centre, Julidans Festival, Centre 77, Beijing and the Auditório Ibirapuera São Paulo. He founded his company Jean Abreu Dance in 2009 in Luton as the creative engine to produce as present his work as well as a platform to connect and collaborate with other artists. Across his career, Jean has collaborated with numerous contemporary artists including; visual artists (Gilbert and George, Elisa Bracher) filmmakers, (Topher Campbell, Exponential Films) musicians (Heinali, 65DaysofStatic). Jean has been a movement director for theatre (Red Room, Young Vic Theatre) fashion magazines (OutThere) and global advertising campaigns with Fashion photographer Daniel Sannwald.
Jean has taught his movement practice extensively in renowned dance organisations and Universities in the UK and across the globe.
His latest work Deciphers, an international collaboration created together with Canadian choreographer & performer Naishi Wang, is currently on tour in the UK and will presented on the 11th of November at the Corn Exchange, Brighton Dome. Jean is also creating work responding to the creative legacy of Artist and Filmmaker Derek Jarman and collaborating with Disabled Dance Artist Joao Paulo Lima in São Paulo, Brazil.
Image 1 & 2 Maya Yoncali, Image 3 Danny Fitzpatrick
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COURSE LEADER JEAN ABREU
Jean Abreu’s classes explore movement as a powerful means of expression, connecting emotions, memories and lived experiences through the body. His approach considers the body as a vessel for communication, using movement as a universal language to translate inner sensations, process information, and explore connections with others.
The class combines movement technique with deep exploration of decision-making in motion. Participants are encouraged to search for movement impulses that feel urgent and necessary, developing a physicality that is both present and responsive.
Through guided improvisations and structured tasks, dancers engage in problem-solving with the body, refining their ability to generate movement from emotional and sensory cues. Jean’s methodology supports dancers in cultivating their unique movement voice while deepening their physical and emotional engagement with dance.
Open to ages 55+ and all levels of experience or mobility.
Special Offer for Class Participants -
Dancers enrolled in Jean’s class can purchase £10 discounted tickets for his new duet Deciphers at the Corn Exchange, Brighton Dome, on Tuesday 11th November. A booking code will be shared once your place is confirmed.
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, 12:30 – 2:30 PM (2 HOURS)
DATES: 5 NOVEMBER - 10 DECEMBER (6 WEEKS)
PLEASE NOTE: The first session of the course will be led by Stuart Waters drawing on Jean’s approach and themes of his work.
ABOUT JEAN
Born in Imperatriz, Brazil, Jean Abreu is a Dance Artist, Choreographer and Artistic Director, living in London and working internationally. His interdisciplinary works focus on the body as a vehicle to raise fundamental questions about contemporary culture, identity and language. He moved to London in 1996 after receiving a scholarship to study at Trinity Laban Conservatoire for Music and Dance. In 2003 he was awarded the Jerwood Choreography Award and became an Associate Artist at The Place in London. His work has toured throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, China and Brazil including performances for Royal Opera House, Dance Umbrella Festival, Tate Modern, Southbank Centre, Julidans Festival, Centre 77, Beijing and the Auditório Ibirapuera São Paulo. He founded his company Jean Abreu Dance in 2009 in Luton as the creative engine to produce as present his work as well as a platform to connect and collaborate with other artists. Across his career, Jean has collaborated with numerous contemporary artists including; visual artists (Gilbert and George, Elisa Bracher) filmmakers, (Topher Campbell, Exponential Films) musicians (Heinali, 65DaysofStatic). Jean has been a movement director for theatre (Red Room, Young Vic Theatre) fashion magazines (OutThere) and global advertising campaigns with Fashion photographer Daniel Sannwald.
Jean has taught his movement practice extensively in renowned dance organisations and Universities in the UK and across the globe.
His latest work Deciphers, an international collaboration created together with Canadian choreographer & performer Naishi Wang, is currently on tour in the UK and will presented on the 11th of November at the Corn Exchange, Brighton Dome. Jean is also creating work responding to the creative legacy of Artist and Filmmaker Derek Jarman and collaborating with Disabled Dance Artist Joao Paulo Lima in São Paulo, Brazil.
Image 1 & 2 Maya Yoncali, Image 3 Danny Fitzpatrick
Choose a TRIAL SESSION and add to your basket or contact us
We collect only the information needed to manage your booking safely. Payments are processed securely by Stripe - we never store your card details. Data is stored safely, never sold, and you can review it at anytime. For more details, please see our full Privacy Policy.
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