Holistic Dance is an invitation to transformation through dance, movement and touch. We work with a dynamic, cross-method approach from dance pedagogical, dance- and body therapeutic, systemic and holistic methods. Authentic Movement Plus, Contact Improvisation, Somatics & Applied Anatomy, Contemporary Dance Improvisation, Ecosomatics and many other elements can be found in this approach.

Finding a dynamic Balance - Introduction to Holistic Dance

Holistic Dance facilitates a profound exploration of the body, expression and touch, and can help people achieve greater mental clarity, emotional integrity, physical confidence, and spiritual unity.

In movement and dance there is often the issue of finding balance, for me, balance is not something static or fixed – but an ongoing process. It is constantly changing and depends on many factors, such as the time of day, age, stage of life or season. I experience balance as a swaying, a moving between polarities.

This workshop invites you to explore navigating between the poles through playful dance. Over this weekend, you can tune deeply into yourself whilst also connecting with others. There will be invitations for both stillness and activation, helping you ground whilst remaining light and energetic. You can experience meditative moments as well as lively, playful phases.

We play with:

• Gravity – surrendering to it and using it to lift ourselves up
• Movement qualities - fluid, percussive, swinging, vibrating
• Closeness and distance with different touch qualities
• Different speeds and momentum
• Physical relaxation and activation

We will work with various methods of Holistic Dance such as Somatics and Applied Anatomy, Dance improvisation, Contact Improvisation, Authentic Movement and Bodywork.

This is an open workshop; no prior experience is required. Whatever experience you bring with you is warmly welcome, as is your willingness to engage with yourself in a playful and exploratory way, and your joy in movement, dance and connection.

This workshop will be held both in German and English.

Price: € 260,- / TT's € 210,-

Registration: www.holistic-dance.at 

TT price: applies to anyone who is currently participating in a Holistic Dance Teachers Training or has successfully completed one in the past.

There are 2 discounted workstudy places per workshop. If you are interested, please send an email to admin@holistic-dance.at.

(c) photo Theresia Kaufmann