Self Defence Workshops

Mixed martial Arts (Online and Live)

We offer single day workshops and monthly courses in self defence. Our mixed martial arts instructors are from qualified associations, such as World Taekwon-Do, International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) and Jeet Kune Do, founded by Bruce Lee.

These workshops are for ages 14 plus and accessible to any level or body type. We take pride in being inclusive and are able to provide one-to-one classes online if you are not comfortable with in-person classes.

Limited spaces are available, please book to avoid disappointment.

Student discounts are available for live classes only. We ask you to provide us with proof of your covid vaccination if you are booking a live lesson.

Time: 7pm Wednesday

TGDC Studios, Queen Anne House, Cambridge (opposite Parkers Piece)

Minimum Donation: £12

Live classes: £17 ph

Online: £15 ph

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In humanity’s future, the connection between humans and artificial intelligence has gradually blurred into the realm of cybernetic organisms. Do any ghosts of humanity still remain?

A scientist with a single-minded obsession will do anything to save his son Jove, a feat he can only achieve by recreating humanity as it once was. Dr. Elias Crete is fighting a losing battle against time to save that which is most dear to him.

JUPITER’S GHOST is a new science fiction play drawing on themes of conservation, political morality and space exploration. Come and immerse yourself in this tumultuous journey of love, hope and identity.

The show is directed by Tani Gill, who has performed and directed dance shows and short films throughout the world, including King’s College in Cambridge, the Acropolis in Greece and Chennai, India. JUPITER’S GHOST is her first theatrical directorial debt in the UK.

JUPITER’S GHOST integrates elements of dance and movement in its exploration of the newly cloned Jupiter101 exploring her physicality. This is a speculative drama and not to be confused with a musical. 

The show is supported by Arts Council England, with its costumes having been dyed by artist and lecturer Nabil Ali, using 14th and 16th century dye recipes.

Writer and Director TANI GILL

Producer JAMIE RYCROFT

Script Editor SOPHIE STEMMONS

Lighting DEREK PENNY

Jewelry JESSICA De LOTZ 

Costume MARTA SAN GIOVANNI 

Q&A TERRY PADDOCK

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Actors

JACK CHAMBERS

CONOR PAVITT

HANNAH TURNER

 OLIVIA.J.NIGHT

MADISON LAZARUS

 

 

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Dye, Myth, Nature and Climate

Arts Council England have funded a fourteen month long project with artist/lecturer Nabil Ali collaborating with Tani Gill among other contributors. Tani Gill Dance Company will be shooting a film at the Cambridge Botanical Gardens where Nabil Ali is an artist in residence. The film will be aired at the Botanical Gardens (Cambridge University) and Edinburgh Fringe Film in June 2024.
The film depicts the circularity of life, the audience can see how movement, colour and sound are all connected to nature. The plants depicted in the film will be used to dye the costumes in both the film and theatrical production of Jupiter’s Ghost. Emer Linehan is a professional ballet dancer who has trained at Brussels International Ballet school. She is playing the lead role of Jupiter101 alongside Maria Galanina. The film is a dream sequence taken from the theatrical performance, Jupiter’s Ghost, written and directed by Tani Gill.
The film is shot and edited by Underdog studios lead by animator and visual director Milan Medvec whilst The theatrical performance will be hosted by The Cockpit theatre in London for two nights: June 22nd (press night) and June 23rd 2024. We are hoping to take the show on tour later that year.

Workshops

For Mentors

A workshop designed to enhance your teaching methods using the Shyamala Jaku technique. An intensive six week programme. An opportunity for mentors to collaborate with other professionals in an international forum.
The workshop will include intensive sessions in Yoga, Ballet, contemporary Indian dance with guided meditation.

Total Fee: £30

Minimum Donation: £20

Online: £25

Live: £30

Film and Technology

The future of performing arts is becoming more and more multifaceted. Working with independent filmmakers, animators to combine movement, animation and film.

Classes

You will learn a choreography based upon the Shyamala philosophy. Classes are one to one and will involve learning to align your mind and body.
We have mentors in Ballet, Latin and Contemporary Indian dance.

Minimum Donation: £12

Live classes: £17 ph

Online: £15 ph