CPI Workshop - Parkour for Dancers

Navigating space, set, and objects

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Location address: Studio 17 Space, Coventry
Chosen age group:

Ages: 18+ years

Available tickets:
CPI Adult Ticket £35 per session
Next date: None - Register your interest
CPI Workshop - Parkour for Dancers block mentored by Ascension
CPI Workshop - Parkour for Dancers block mentored by Ascension
CPI Workshop - Parkour for Dancers block mentored by Ascension
What we'll do
Workshop Overview The day will begin with a dynamic physical warm-up designed to prepare the body for climbing, jumping, balancing, and vaulting. This full-day workshop focuses on equipping dancers with transferable on-set movement skills—empowering them to work confidently and creatively in unusual or site-specific environments often encountered in professional dance and commercial settings. Participants will train in a versatile space featuring scaffold structures, vault boxes, and a variety of obstacle setups. These environments will support dancers in developing the ability to navigate complex spaces with innovation, adaptability, and expressive physicality. Throughout the workshop, dancers will learn to apply these skills safely and artistically, strengthening their capacity to traverse, interact with, and command any environment they may encounter in future work. This workshop is parkour-skill focused, with the aim of giving participants a fresh toolkit of tricks, techniques, and movement pathways to draw upon in upcoming projects. If you’re looking for creative ways to apply these skills choreographically, keep an eye out for our Set Work and Devising Workshop happening later this year.
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1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentors
Ascension
Empowering peopple thourgh dance and movement
Ascension uses Parkour and Dance to empower and inspire people. Based in the heart of Coventry at their home, Studio 17, they run classes for all ages, including young people with additional needs. Our goal isn’t just to create the next generation of dancers (though that would be amazing); it’s to use movement to develop resilient, well-rounded humans. Join a class and experience the warmth and community vibe for yourself.
Ben Morley
Empowerning people through dance and movement
Ascension Dance Company, founded in 2017 by company directors Ashley Jordan and Ben Morley, produces high-quality contemporary dance work. Its focus is on fusing contemporary movement with movement from physical dance forms and movement styles such as parkour.
Ishmael
The Cool kid on the block
"The best parkour coach we have" - AJ, Ascension Dance.
About The Company
Ashley Jordan and Ben Morley – Ascension Dance Company Ashley Jordan and Ben Morley are the co-founders and creative force behind Ascension Dance Company, known for their high-energy physical work that merges contemporary dance, parkour, and human narratives. Together, they create performance work and workshops that inspire, challenge, and engage audiences of all ages. Founded in 2017, Ascension Dance has built a reputation for bold, physical storytelling that places movement at the centre of narrative. Their performances blend floorwork, contact partnering, and parkour-inspired movement to create dynamic performance that is both visually striking and emotionally resonant. Ashley and Ben are passionate about making dance accessible, especially for young people, and regularly deliver education and outreach work across the UK. Their work lives at the intersection of dance and urban physicality, pushing the boundaries of what dance can be—on stage, in schools, and in the community. Ashley is a movement director and facilitator with a background in contemporary dance and education, while Ben brings expertise in acrobatics, choreography, and physical theatre. Together, they have developed a collaborative practice that celebrates risk, physical contact, and authentic human connection. Ascension Dance’s creative output is grounded in their mission to create dance that moves people, both literally and emotionally.
Learning aims
Aim 1
Dance training development
Aim 2
Meet other dancers & movers
Aim 3
Confident on set work
Supporting Gradutes
At Ascension, we’re passionate about supporting graduates as they continue their training, meet new people, and build a thriving career in the arts. If you’ve graduated from university since May 2024, use the code "GRADDISCOUNT" at checkout to receive a £5 reduction. Please help us in return by sharing this offer with your friends and helping us continue to bring industry best practice to Studio 17 and the Ascension world.
Pricing information
Ticket nameCPI Adult Ticket
Price£35
InformationAll participants must have a ticket to attend
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Where we'll be
Studio 17 Space, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5ED
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Basic DBS
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Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

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Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.