SAILI KATEBE & XAVI DE SANTOS
MOVING POETRY
THE WORKSHOP
In this creative writing and movement workshop co-led by Saili Katebe and Xavi De Santos we will exploring the musicality of language and the body in motion.
We will experiment with poetic devices such as rhythm, imagery, repetition, and sound. Through playful prompts and guided exercises, participants will develop short poetic texts while discovering how language carries tone, texture, and pulse.
Alongside the writing, we will explore movement in response to the narratives and images that emerge. How does a poem shift when it is embodied? What happens when rhythm moves from the page into physical space? Through gentle improvisation and physical exploration, we will investigate how poetry can be spoken, shaped, and moved.
Open to all levels, this workshop centres on curiosity, experimentation, and creative freedom. No prior experience in writing or movement is required, only a willingness to explore.
THE FACILITATORS
SAILI KATEBE
Saili Katebe is a Zambian-born writer, performer and workshop facilitator based in the South West of England. His work celebrates the musicality of language and the power of art as a way to connect people through story and creativity.
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XAVI DE SANTOS
Xavi is a freelance performance practitioner and the founder of Bath's and Trowbridge Creative Playground. His interdisciplinary practice brings together dance, theatre, and improvisation, with a strong focus on the theatrical potential of the moving body.
Over the last decade, alongside facilitating for Bath Spa University as an associate lecturer for the Dance and Acting degrees, for dance schools and community groups in Bath and Bristol, Xavi has also been devising and performing with Dust Ensemble, as well as for the company he co-founded, AllouAqui Dance Theatre.
Xavi’s professional training began in his hometown of Porto, Portugal, where he studied physical theatre at Balleteatro. Xavi then moved to the UK to complete a BA in Contemporary Dance at Bath Spa University. Most recently, he completed a research Master’s in Performance Practice at Middlesex University in London, with a particular focus on improvisation and devising strategies.
Last year, I founded and have been running Bath’s Creative Playground, a community-rooted space where people can reconnect with their creative selves. After several months of bringing creatives together, I expanded the initiative and created Trowbridge Creative Playground as part of my ongoing commitment to making creativity accessible and strengthening the artistic community.
MORE DETAILS & HOW TO BOOK
Saturday, 25th April, 2-4pm
Old Town Hall, Trowbridge
Market St, Trowbridge BA14 8EQ
Our 2-hour workshop, co-led by two facilitators, has a cost of £10.
Parking available near the venue.
Make sure to bring water and to wear comfortable sportswear.
Please make sure to have your e-ticket saved.
Sessions are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for future dates.
FIRST TIME HERE?
If this is your first time at coming to a session a Trowbridge Creative Playground, please fill out the registration form below before you book your session.
RETURNING CREATIVE?
Go ahead and book your next workshop below! This is for creatives who have already completed their registration form.
