Drawing Dance in Motion

Inspired by the late Polish-British artist Feliks Topolski's fascination with drawing movement from life, Topolski Studio, the atmospheric studio in the heart of South Bank where the artist once worked, hosts regular life drawing sessions, including the Drawing Dance in Motion sessions with live dancers.

Hosted by artists Alice Angus and Sally McKay, the Drawing Dance in Motion series explores the links between drawing, movement and sound. Each session lasts from 10:30am to 4:30pm and features two different professional dancers sharing their vibrant and unique practice and choreography in the studio.

This is a great opportunity to draw dance much closer than on stage and experience the atmosphere and energy of being so close to a live performance and the sounds the dancer makes while moving. A unique way for both amateur and professional artists to explore the intersections between the acts of drawing and dancing.

Sally and Alice will lead different exercises and approaches for gestural drawing movement, but you are also welcome to work on your own.

Sat 26 Sep Roseann Dendy and Sula Castle (Tough Boys dance company)

Sat 31 Oct Spike King and Taylor Crouch

Sat 28 Nov Max Day and Stephen Quildan

Need to know:
All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own materials and boards. Easels are provided. You are welcome to use watercolour but no fixative, other sprays, acrylic or oils may be used due to the historic nature of the studio and its contents.