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Welcome to the home of Centre-Point, a creative hub at the heart of Warwickshire, offering regular classes and provision in Contemporary Dance, movement, Pilates, conditioning and wellbeing, suitable for early years through to adults. Drawing on over 23 years of professional experience as both a dance artist and wellness practitioner, Director Kate Taylor and Centre-Point teachers, invite you to explore the body's potential and develop a passion for moving!
“All that is important is this one moment in movement. Make the moment important, vital, and worth living. Do not let it slip away unnoticed and unused” - Martha Graham, 20th century dance icon.
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Check out the following links to see you happy! We do still have some online options and also not forgetting bespoke private & small group options.
All classes have been safely planned.
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Regular classes are signed up for through our membership scheme, where we offer different packages to suit.
Regular classes are paid for via a hassle free monthly DD. Please follow link.
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Kate Taylor Director at Centre-Point
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Kate Taylor
After graduating from Trinity Laban, the world’s largest Contemporary Dance school, Kate went onto work with - and perform works by many high profile choreographers, touring both nationally and internationally. In addition to her career as a professional dancer, and Director of mobius dance theatre for ten years, teaching has always been Kate’s passion.
Kate has taught, and continues to teach extensively throughout the UK, working with all ages and abilities in a multitude of settings, including community and outreach, schools, universities and the professional sector. She has also successfully managed and directed educational and outreach projects of varying scales across the country.
Kate was introduced to Pilates during her formal dance training at Trinity Laban as a way to enhance strength and power and protect from injury. During the last 20 years Kate has practiced the technique and gained her teaching qualification through the Pilates Foundation in 2010.
As well as teaching Pilates for health and a wellness practitioner, Kate remains a practicing dance artist, choreographer and director, which only enhances the creative backbone and integrity behind Centre-Point and each class and event that is delivered. Included in this body of work is PROJECT OK, founded in 2024, using movement & creativity to impact and empower communities. A main target area is Southam & District.
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Kate founded Centre-Point in 2017, with a drive and passion to create a provision for both the mind and body, for all ages within her local and surrounding community. Her young family were definitely the inspiration behind this, with her youngest at the time being only six months old, and eldest five! 3am website creation comes flooding back and many coffee on tap!
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Contemporary Dance/Movement at Centre-Point
Contemporary Dance is a style of expressive dance that now combines elements of several dance genres, including modern, jazz, commercial techniques, lyrical, ballet, and is continuously re shaping & evolving alongside current trends complimentary physical disciplines. It allows the participant to explore the body’s potential and increases fitness. Contemporary technique promotes a whole body workout, which in turn develops posture, strength and flexibility. The use of space, interchangeable rhythm, speed, a myriad of influences and possibilities, gives the technique its edge and unique characteristics. From its early developments in the mid-20th century, Contemporary Dance continues to evolve, and invites current trends, new ideas and creative flare to be combined with its rich beauty and addictive quality.
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Creative Dance in early years and beyond
Creative Dance provides the potential for personal expression. Although there is a clear structure to the class, participants are encouraged to interpret, for example, the theme, emotion, and narrative, with their own expressive form, which develops their creativity. The fundamentals of technique, posture, musicality and performance are deeply embedded within Creative Dance. Through moving with others, participants will naturally build communication skills, social skills and positive self-esteem.
Pilates
Pilates takes its name from its founder, Joseph Pilates. His new approach to fitness and body conditioning has been practiced and developed since 1920 when Joseph and his wife Clara opened their 'body conditioning gym' in New York City. Pilates is a low impact form of exercise, focussing on posture, core strength and mobility. In addition to these fundamentals is the method’s holistic and restorative approach, aiming to bring a sense of wellbeing and balance to the body. Exercises involve the whole body, with an emphasis on promoting the length and strength of the muscles. Health practitioners recommend Pilates as one of the most effective forms of exercise today, benefitting all body types both mentally and physically, and demonstrating how successful the technique is for those suffering pain and structural imbalances. Pilates provides a sense of wellbeing and great body awareness – it can benefit everyone, but is particularly helpful for: arthritis, aches and pains, back complaints, fatigue, limited range of movement, and stress. It can also help both pre- and post-natal women, as well as supporting the body to rehabilitate after many types of surgery. Pilates is complimentary to many lifestyles and supports both physical and mental strength and wellbeing.
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Conditioning practices at Centre-Point
Kate and teachers at Centre-Point use a wealth of knowledge from their careers in movement and conditioning as professional dance and theatre practitioners, which spans over 23 years, and continues to develop. Dancers/performers are trained safely like athletes, in strength, performance enhancement techniques, isolated methods and whole body focus. Also working along side this is the art of relaxation, reflection and wellness. Building and leaning muscle tone, challenging stamina and incorporating alignment and postural work. Every inch of the body will feel worked and restored. AND all of the above is why we like to work in this way with everyone, not just artists!
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Wellbeing practices at Centre-Point
A holistic approach is very much at the heart of Centre-Point's values. All forms of movement and expression, including Pilates are so good for a healthy mind and body. Taking time for yourself is a huge factor of promoting a sense of wellbeing, and this also feeds into an individuals self care. This goes for all ages. Stimulating the mind with music, sequences, voice work, contact with others, and fully embodying the experience. Centre-Point Retreats and wellness events for both children and adults, and our Serenity Kids programme, can be a more direct approach to fulfilling the need to relax, slow down and reflect.
For our range of classes/workshops/events/Retreats/private/bespoke packages, please visit the following pages 'classes' 'workshops and opportunities' page
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Safe Guarding
All teachers hold an enhanced dbs and Centre-Point ensures that all teachers maintain up to date safe guarding training. Guest teachers are also required to hold an enhanced dbs. Guest Should you wish to see any of our policies, these can be provided on request. Also if you wish to discuss a matter with us, please don't hesitate to get in touch. There will always be a first aider present.
The Community Hub, Southam
RBL Galanos House, Banbury Road, Southam,
