Kinesthetic dance is a dance/movement research class which I developed out of my artistic practice, which includes movement research through Body-Mind Centering©, Ideokinesis, Skinner release, Fascia therapy, other somatic practices, and all the dance & body work I have done with my mentor Eva Karczag.

This work explores how anatomical, biological, and biomechanical knowledge can intertwine with playfulness, imagery, touch, and dance. Together, these elements open pathways to reimagine, rediscover, and reconnect — with our own bodies, with others, and with the environments we inhabit.

As a somatic practitioner, I am becoming increasingly aware of the different processes and systems within the body, and I strongly believe in the value of sharing this knowledge. As a dancer and artist, I enjoy communicating and exploring these processes and systems through movement and imagination.

Present elements in the class:

 

>    Looking at anatomical and metaphorical images that can help us to reimagine the anatomical information and sharing our thoughts about it.

>    Working with sensory information, particularly touch, to help us locate, feel, and deepen our awareness of specific parts of our body.

>    Movement improvisation will help us to embody our body in its different layers and parts. The use of voice may also be incorporated.

 

In addition to working with concrete anatomical and biological information, we also engage imagination and personal creativity. This supports us in moving beyond the cognitive or mechanical understanding of the body, creating space for playfulness and individual curiosity to emerge. We will explore the body in movement through concepts such as spaciousness, openings, omni-directionality, letting go, balancing, weight, breath, and availability.